Making the perfect Spidey suit

[Spidey Sutts]

hey send me some pics of what the spiders look like please.

I'll post some pics of the spiders today.

Spiderman C I'll also get some pics of the webs today and upload them. Im afraid I cant give away the spiders for free as I did pay for them but will sell them slightly cheaper than I got them. PM me for prices. :yay:

[SpidermanC]

I'll post some pics of the spiders today.

Spiderman C I'll also get some pics of the webs today and upload them. Im afraid I cant give away the spiders for free as I did pay for them but will sell them slightly cheaper than I got them. PM me for prices. :yay:

just curious as to why you bought 3 sets? :P

[Spidey Sutts]

just curious as to why you bought 3 sets? :P

I got a pattern on CD a few months ago and printed one suit that I was gonna make up and sell on. I sent it to my seamstress over 3 months ago but as she has never ever sewn a spidey suit it is taken her ages to sew! Anyway I orginally planned to make a few suits to sell on so ordered chest and back spiders for the suits, but after all the time its taken for the seamstress to even sew one suit I decided to make just the one and then sell on the other spiders. :-)

[SpidermanC]

oh ha gotcha.
you got a seamstress to sew your suit? i've been wondering for ahiwle, how much do they charge?

[Spidey Sutts]

Hey guys for some reason my log-in will not let me attach anything to my posts! If you want some pictures please send me you e-mail addresses via PM and I'll send some.
Does anyone know how to resolve this situation though as I would like to share my pics with you all!? :huh:

[Spidey Sutts]

oh ha gotcha.
you got a seamstress to sew your suit? i've been wondering for ahiwle, how much do they charge?

She is my friends Mum, so hoepfully she wont be charging much. Lol. Maybe $80!? Not 100% sure yet as she said she'd see how diffcult it was and how long it would take her. So long its been 3 months. Lol. But once I know her price I'll let you know.

[spidershrimp]

Hey, what do you guys think of this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Venom-Costume-Spiderman-3-Replica_W0QQitemZ200128899041QQihZ010QQcategoryZ60 361QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[SlyGuyTtjn]

Hey, what do you guys think of this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Venom-Costume-Spiderman-3-Replica_W0QQitemZ200128899041QQihZ010QQcategoryZ60 361QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Isn't he on these boards somewhere? And I like it but the mouth.. Too much gum, and the teeth don't blend in.

[Green Goblin 1964]

Hey, what do you guys think of this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Venom-Costume-Spiderman-3-Replica_W0QQitemZ200128899041QQihZ010QQcategoryZ60 361QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemthe Mask is like a 6/10 but the costume is like -8/10


Crap and not worth the buy.....

[haunt]

the Mask is like a 6/10 but the costume is like -8/10


Crap and not worth the buy.....
Thanks buddy.

[SpidermanC]

Thanks buddy.

OWNED.

[Gundam]

Thanks buddy.
Your work speaks for it's self, I have an eye for detail on top of that i also work on props and i know how much work and time not to mention MONEY can go to these kind of things. I think you have done a wonderful job!

[Green Goblin 1964]

OWNED.LOL:woot:

[SpidermanC]

hey brad do u still have that set of ollie's webs?
if ur not using them, i'd be more than happy to buy them :)

[Spidey72]

Hey, what do you guys think of this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Venom-Costume-Spiderman-3-Replica_W0QQitemZ200128899041QQihZ010QQcategoryZ60 361QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just my 2 cents...First if I was going to be Venom or try to sell a Venom suit I would make sure that I had extra muscle padding to make myself at least look like Venom. No offense, but the guy wearing the suit just doesn't really have the presence of the character. I mean he has "Mits" for goodness sakes! Also the fabric webbing over the eyes just gives it a cheaper look. Now I'm not saying I could do better, but I surely wouldn't even think of selling something like that starting at that price & not expect some criticism.

[matthooper]

Just my 2 cents...First if I was going to be Venom or try to sell a Venom suit I would make sure that I had extra muscle padding to make myself at least look like Venom. No offense, but the guy wearing the suit just doesn't really have the presence of the character. I mean he has "Mits" for goodness sakes! Also the fabric webbing over the eyes just gives it a cheaper look. Now I'm not saying I could do better, but I surely wouldn't even think of selling something like that starting at that price & not expect some criticism.

The problem I see is it is described as a "very accurate" suit. It's not. Your critisisms are right, but someone will jump on you and flame you for speaking your mind.

I bet you get somebody who will say that Topher was small. However look at the size of his arms with the padding they used.

http://lengsok.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/topher-venom.jpg

[haunt]

Theres no fabric webbing over the eyes, if you were to read the auction description you'd know that. It's metal mesh "The lenses are made of a very tight mesh that allow you to see out perfectly but no one can see in even with camera flash. Please note that the last picture of the mask alone is older and doesn't show the current lenses that the other pictures do."
As for the mits comment, you can say no offense before anything and that doesn't make it less offensive. Thats a pretty ****ing disrespectful comment. My buddy was the only one I know who'd fit in the suit for the pictures and I'm sure we don't all have the perfect body that you do.

[matthooper]

Theres no fabric webbing over the eyes, if you were to read the auction description you'd know that. It's metal mesh "The lenses are made of a very tight mesh that allow you to see out perfectly but no one can see in even with camera flash. Please note that the last picture of the mask alone is older and doesn't show the current lenses that the other pictures do."
As for the mits comment, you can say no offense before anything and that doesn't make it less offensive. Thats a pretty ****ing disrespectful comment. My buddy was the only one I know who'd fit in the suit for the pictures and I'm sure we don't all have the perfect body that you do.

What's a mit?

[haunt]

Man tits.

[matthooper]

Sorry, I thought it was a woman in the pic. I've never see them on a person who wasn't fat.

[Green Goblin 1964]

Theres no fabric webbing over the eyes, if you were to read the auction description you'd know that. It's metal mesh "The lenses are made of a very tight mesh that allow you to see out perfectly but no one can see in even with camera flash. Please note that the last picture of the mask alone is older and doesn't show the current lenses that the other pictures do."
As for the mits comment, you can say no offense before anything and that doesn't make it less offensive. Thats a pretty ****ing disrespectful comment. My buddy was the only one I know who'd fit in the suit for the pictures and I'm sure we don't all have the perfect body that you do.Yeah, that was disrespectful.....I have to agree....

[Green Goblin 1964]

Man tits.LMAO!:woot:

[SpidermanC]

when glueing the webs and lenses on, which do you glue on first?

[Kuriatey08]

webs first, or at least I do.

[Spidey72]

As for the mits comment, you can say no offense before anything and that doesn't make it less offensive. Thats a pretty ****ing disrespectful comment. My buddy was the only one I know who'd fit in the suit for the pictures and I'm sure we don't all have the perfect body that you do.

Ok Haunt. I apologize for the comment. I'm sorry to you & your friend. Good luck with the auction...

[haunt]

I'm sorry to you & your friend. Good luck with the auction...
It's okay, no hard feelings here. I took the auction down though, no point in being ridiculed by everyone on ebay too. To be fair to you guys the dude who was wearing it was definitely far from venom shape. I would have worn it but I'm 180 and after the foam latex spiders were applied it made it a lot less stretchy.
I honestly believe though if it was worn by someone in proper shape with good pictures it would look reasonably accurate...maybe not the best because its the first costume I've ever made but I think its one of the only venoms so far that has brick pattern and good spiders and isn't made of latex, mclean krieger's is probably better though. I think my rush to put it on ebay pretty much ruined it, I may let it out a bit so I can wear it and get some professional pictures done.
I'm sorry if my reactions to the criticism were offensive but it just sucks when you put weeks of work and hundreds of dollars into a costume and people say its crap.
EDIT
Just to clarify when I meant silk screened it myself I mean I put together my 22" by 28 wooden frames by hand and actually had to paint the brick pattern on each frame by hand with screen filler because I couldn't get acetate that big for emulsion. It took at least the 300$ starting price of the auction for the materials for that one aspect alone. I would never throw a costume together and charge that much if it was not justified. I really thought I had a quality accurate product when I put it up.

[haunt]

I don't know if this helps my case or hinders it but this is a full size crop from one of the ebay pictures. I spent hours silk screening the suit and it's actually raised.
http://i10.tinypic.com/6bbmg5g.jpg

[SpidermanC]

It's okay, no hard feelings here. I took the auction down though, no point in being ridiculed by everyone on ebay too. To be fair to you guys the dude who was wearing it was definitely far from venom shape. I would have worn it but I'm 180 and after the foam latex spiders were applied it made it a lot less stretchy.
I honestly believe though if it was worn by someone in proper shape with good pictures it would look reasonably accurate...maybe not the best because its the first costume I've ever made but I think its one of the only venoms so far that has brick pattern and good spiders and isn't made of latex, mclean krieger's is probably better though. I think my rush to put it on ebay pretty much ruined it, I may let it out a bit so I can wear it and get some professional pictures done.
I'm sorry if my reactions to the criticism were offensive but it just sucks when you put weeks of work and hundreds of dollars into a costume and people say its crap.

haha hey man i know how you feel. atleast you can get some money out of it or keep it.
my venom sculpture took awhile to make. and i didnt know it was supposed to be casted when it was still wet, so i let it dry and it cracked. and the whole thing shattered.

i'd rather be happy with my sculpture and have someone call it crap then it be gone for good for no reason.

[haunt]

Well I answered your pms requesting information on how to mold it back then but I guess it's still funny to laugh at people who tried to help you and then edit your posts long after they read them.

[SpidermanC]

yeah i asked you about it after it cracked. i was like how the hell did he do it??

what do u mean about the laughing at u and editing it?

[young-nyc]

I don't know if this helps my case or hinders it but this is a full size crop from one of the ebay pictures. I spent hours silk screening the suit and it's actually raised.
http://i10.tinypic.com/6bbmg5g.jpg

that looks really nice.
if you had more pictures like this that shows off the quality of your suit, u will have no problems selling your suit. :)

now only if i can get this type of brick work on my suit..it'll look HOT!.

[SlyGuyTtjn]

that looks really nice.
if you had more pictures like this that shows off the quality of your suit, u will have no problems selling your suit. :)

now only if i can get this type of brick work on my suit..it'll look HOT!.

Yeah young is right.. And no offense (I do believe I can use it here, and not have it be offenseful) But it always bugs me when people use old pictures, or really crappy pictures. My dad is the #3 best seller on ebay in the U.S. (Ebay motorsports) and it's his job. The way to help your auction is have alot of picture showing every aspect (you've done well, yeah) In this case show maybe some of the up-close, brick pattern shots.. And then have your friend do some poses or something.. Just trying to help, and I think you should put it back up on ebay. Good luck

Edit: spelled something wrong.

[inkmonkey]

I think your silk screen work is off the charts. Don't know anyone else who has achieved that. Well done!

Now the others are right in that it isn't screen accurate. But that doesn't mean it's not a nice suit. I think it's a great costume and I wouldn't have pulled it off ebay to appease the keyboard cowboys. Everyone has different tastes and someone out there will not only buy it but will also love it. Screen accuracy is not the be all and end all. :cwink:

[Kuriatey08]

that looks really nice.
if you had more pictures like this that shows off the quality of your suit, u will have no problems selling your suit. :)

now only if i can get this type of brick work on my suit..it'll look HOT!.


Well, if you wanted to spend a LOT of time, you cold hand paint the bricks on the bricks that are already on your suit, then it would look unbelieveably awesome, but it would take really long and if ya messed up, yeh, that'd suck. actually, ya know, I might give that a try, we'll see.

[Mati]

Check this out http://therpf.com/showthread.php?t=28410&highlight=mask+pattern Is this pattern accurate?

[spidershrimp]

Check this out http://therpf.com/showthread.php?t=28410&highlight=mask+pattern Is this pattern accurate?

It looks adequate to me, the colors look kind of off, but the guy said that's because of the scanning.

I have a question, can kung fu shoes be put inside of the foot of the suit? That way you could put the suit on and slip your feet into the shoes inside of the feet. (I have no sewing skills and can't sew soles on to the bottom of the feet). Any thoughts? Thanks.:yay:

[SlyGuyTtjn]

It looks adequate to me, the colors look kind of off, but the guy said that's because of the scanning.

I have a question, can kung fu shoes be put inside of the foot of the suit? That way you could put the suit on and slip your feet into the shoes inside of the feet. (I have no sewing skills and can't sew soles on to the bottom of the feet). Any thoughts? Thanks.:yay:

It'd rip the bottom of your suit though, so it's not worth it.. you'd be better off putting it outside of the foot.

[haunt]

I got a mannequin and tried some new pictures

http://i18.tinypic.com/54bbqx5.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/63bsg21.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/5xh8hly.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/62xa35v.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/6732k4k.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/4v6a35x.jpg

[SpidermanC]

dang dude. put that back on ebay ot looks 100x better.

[spidershrimp]

It'd rip the bottom of your suit though, so it's not worth it.. you'd be better off putting it outside of the foot.
Thanks for the help, but since I can't sew I guess I'll just go barefoot lol. :whatever:

@ Haunt: Dude, just having the suit on the mannequin makes it look incredibly awesomer! Keep up the great work man!

[Green Goblin 1964]

I got a mannequin and tried some new pictures

http://i18.tinypic.com/54bbqx5.jpg

http://i8.tinypic.com/63bsg21.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/5xh8hly.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/62xa35v.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/6732k4k.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/4v6a35x.jpgMUCH MUCH BETTER!! and you know I hated it before:woot: only complaint is that you can see the dude's eyes...

[SlyGuyTtjn]

MUCH MUCH BETTER!! and you know I hated it before:woot: only complaint is that you can see the dude's eyes...

Oh well. If you look closely at the screen caps, you can see Eddie's eyes..

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/Chadman_05/54bbqx5.jpg

.......And the winner for the sexiest symbiote alive goes too...... VENOM!! lol sorry it looks like his hand is on his hip, as if saying "Not uh girlfriend".


And yes I am hyper, and weird right now.

[TheCaretaker]

Suit looks effing brilliant i love it, but the mask could use more teeth...

btw can you move the mouth?

[SlyGuyTtjn]

Suit looks effing brilliant i love it, but the mask could use more teeth...

btw can you move the mouth?

Simple, there is a part of the mask that is under your jaw.. So when you talk (your bottom jaw obviously goes up and down) which moves Venom's bottom jaw...

Pretty clever if you ask me..

[Gundam]

Well done haunt

[TheCaretaker]

Simple, there is a part of the mask that is under your jaw.. So when you talk (your bottom jaw obviously goes up and down) which moves Venom's bottom jaw...

Pretty clever if you ask me..awesome wonder how it looks.

[kj_shortie]

hey has anybody thought about getting 2 molds made of the chest and back spiders on venom's costume. cause i am looking for some made of urethane. how do you go about getting molds made of spiders? if its not that complicated, i will try to get some molds made but i have no clue where to start so somebody please help me! can anybody give me some info about going on doing this?

Thanks
Kevin

[SpidermanC]

well you can either make a clay sculpt of it and then make a cast of it. or u can make the spider in a 3d program, and have someone laser cut it into a mold for you. (which is more expensive)

[wakekid87]

excellent video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EeQa4Sz6EGA

[Spidey72]

I don't know if this helps my case or hinders it but this is a full size crop from one of the ebay pictures. I spent hours silk screening the suit and it's actually raised.
http://i10.tinypic.com/6bbmg5g.jpg

Haunt this is incredible work! This pic should have been included with the auction. As others have stated, the more pics, or better pics showing any item on Ebay can sell an item or even better yet MORE money than you wanted! Also the right wording the better...such as "Ever wanted to be venom?" or "Get it now before Halloween is here". Just trying to help out man. I think with better pics you will be able to sell the Venom suit. I admire your work, as I can't sew s**t! Don't go throwing in the towel just yet Haunt....My talent is painting. I'll post some pics shortly....

[Spidey72]

I know it's off topic.Just some of the paintings I have done. Most paintings are 4'x6' & larger. Enjoy....

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/DSC01006.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/DSC01010.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/CheckSpidey.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/CloseWebSpidey.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/DSC00992.jpg

[matthooper]

I know it's off topic.Just some of the paintings I have done. Most paintings are 4'x6' & larger. Enjoy....

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/DSC01006.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/DSC01010.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/CheckSpidey.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/CloseWebSpidey.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/bh-5150/Artwork/DSC00992.jpg

Absolutely incredible. They are all comic book worthy. I especially like the second Spidey.

[Spidey72]

Yeah wished the pic wasn't so blurry. "McFarlane" inspired on the second Spidey painting. Love the way he captured Spidey in all those twisted poses.

[The Last Meatbag]

I'd suggest for haunt to put a thin layer of some kind of black fabric in front of the mouth opening...like black pantie hose or something.

[matthooper]

Yeah wished the pic wasn't so blurry. "McFarlane" inspired on the second Spidey painting. Love the way he captured Spidey in all those twisted poses.

Always loved Mcfarlane's Spidey. He brought movement into the page. He also drew the best webbing. I mentioned your Spidey, but your Superman is top notch as well.

[Web-Head]

Spidey72, great stuff, man!:yay:

[Spidey72]

Thanx for the compliments! To answer all the PM's, Yes I can paint any character any size that you wish. They are costly because of the time involved. Price range varies. It's like asking "How much does a dog weigh?"..LOL. As I finish more (working on the black suit Spidey now) I will post pics before I send it out.

[SpidermanC]

spidey72, you should do a movie spiderman =)

and haunt whats up with ur auction? someone bidded against themself $350..lol

[Kuriatey08]

haunt, your auctions looking really good, looks like your geting a pretty penny so far and ya still got like 4 days left. And spideyc, it was the automatic highest bid that the guy put in.

[kj_shortie]

heres a few w.i.p. pics of the suit I'm workin on,... the print is one of brads

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/Kuriatey/DSC02810.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/Kuriatey/DSC02813.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/Kuriatey/DSC02814.jpg

I still have to add the eyes webs and front spider but it's geting close to being finished. And if anyone is thinking about getting a print from brad, I say go for it, they're great.


hey is your back spider painted black on the sides. what kind of paint did you use. i just tried to paint my spider with black craft paint and once it dries it rubes off so easily when you touch it so i need to figure out something else. your spiders looks really good on this suit.

[Darth Takeo]

hey is your back spider painted black on the sides. what kind of paint did you use. i just tried to paint my spider with black craft paint and once it dries it rubes off so easily when you touch it so i need to figure out something else. your spiders looks really good on this suit.
I used a Liquitex Acrylic paint on my spider, and it sticks fine and is also flexible. Tested it first on one of the spiders I removed from my black suit.

[kj_shortie]

I used a Liquitex Acrylic paint on my spider, and it sticks fine and is also flexible. Tested it first on one of the spiders I removed from my black suit.

whos back spiders is that on that suit above?

[Gundam]

Oillie has been MIA as of late.

[SpidermanC]

Oillie has been MIA as of late.

?????? ollies being doing what?

[Gundam]

?????? ollies being doing what?

Missing in action lol, i shot him an e-mail a week ago. It's not like him to take this long to reply:csad:
he must be busy as all hell

[SpidermanC]

i sent him an email to like a week or so ago. asking if he'd sell me a set of webs. i think he just doesnt wanna reply to me (=

[Spidey72]

Anybody heard from Fettster? I sent him a PM a week ago & no reply. Maybe all of them are working on something top secret.....

[Kuriatey08]

that spider above is one that I made, based off pics and kris from hells kitchen spider

[Kuriatey08]

also, I poured the spider in black latex, and then spayed it w/ red plastidip for the coloring on top, and just used a black sharpie for the sides, and it doesn't rub off or anything.

[Spiderv1c]

Has anybody seen that ebay auction off that spidey costume that has detachable gloves, boots, and mask:D

BTW ^^^^ nice costme there Kuriatey looking good:D

Vic

[brado]

Has anybody seen that ebay auction off that spidey costume that has detachable gloves, boots, and mask:D

You mean the one where it looks like they just took a one piece costume and carefully cut it apart? I guess that'll work as long as you safety pin the gloves and boots onto the costume after you put it on.:woot:

[SpidermanC]

give me proof the frame was more then $24.95. and that it was framed professionally, and that the costume was made that way and he didnt just cut it up, and then maybe il believe its worth more than the $800 he got it for on ebay.

[Spider-Girl™]

Hey guys, I had a couple of questions about painting a suit in photoshop, and was hoping maybe one or some of you could help. I'm not actually trying to make a live action suit, but a digital one.

Is there any kind of special brush or tool that you use for the muscle shading on the suit? How is it done?

Same with the black webbing, is it a line tool or something to make all the curvature and stuff?

Last one I promise, the bricks. To make them conform with the shading do I use liquify?


Thx for any and all help gents :)

[blk_spidey]

Has anybody seen that ebay auction off that spidey costume that has detachable gloves, boots, and mask:D



can you put a link please??

[Spiderv1c]

Yeh sure mate, one sec..
EDIT: http://cgi.ebay.com/SPIDERMAN-SUIT-REPLICA-FRAMED-COSTUME-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ130135454158QQihZ003QQcategoryZ60 361QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Vic

[blk_spidey]

thanks very much, Spiderv1c

[matthooper]

give me proof the frame was more then $24.95. and that it was framed professionally, and that the costume was made that way and he didnt just cut it up, and then maybe il believe its worth more than the $800 he got it for on ebay.

If he paid $650 on the frame he got ripped off. It looks like the shadow box frames for sports jerseys they sell at craft stores for about $50. Also, the suit has pre-printed spiders. This is not a display piece, it's a moderately decent replica to be worn at a kids party. It's a nice suit, just not a display piece.

Also, shipping does not cost $200 for a frame that size. I ship big things like that all the time. That would be $75 at the most for U.S. shipping. It might be $200 for overseas, but he is charging $400 just to Canada.

Fishy..fishy..fishy.

[skdzines]

Spider-Girl, to answer your questions about photoshop, these are my suggestions. Not sure how everyone else is doing it but this is the way I did. I also used a wacom drawing tablet for the shading.

Q: Is there any kind of special brush or tool that you use for the muscle shading on the suit? How is it done?

A: Use an extra large soft brush with black as your foreground fill. The brush size will be large approximately around 1000px or larger because of the scale of the file you will be working in. You will want to vary the opacity of the brush as you paint. You will also probably do a good deal of erasing with a large brush with an opacity level of around 25-30% to help even out where the shading starts to fade near the edges.

Q: Same with the black webbing, is it a line tool or something to make all the curvature and stuff?

A: Use the pen tool to plot out the basic line of your webbing, don't worry about the curvature at this point. Once you have all of your points drawn, don't press enter, instead select the "convert point tool" located as a sub tool of the pen tool in your tools pallet. Holding down "Ctrl" key as you click on a point will let you move the point around in x and y. Holding down the "Alt" key as you click on the point will let you bend or curve the line to your desire. Once you have your line and curves exactly the way you want it for the shape of the webbing, load the path as a selection. Depending on the version of photoshop you are using this may be located in a different location, in CS2 it is located as a tab on the layers pallet next to channels. Once you have your path loaded go to Edit > Stroke and then say Ok. Mess around with the Width to get the desired thickness. You'll have to do some cleanup once done because when converting to a selection always closes the path. I would suggest doing the webbing in smaller sections on different layers and then merging all of the layers together once done.

Q: Last one I promise, the bricks. To make them conform with the shading do I use liquify?

A: You can use liquify but this can become tedious. What I would suggest is creating your brick pattern as a pattern fill and filling your canvas one section of the suit at a time. Remove any excess brick pattern that is outside of the red/blue part of the suit. Export the shading of the part you are working on to a separate .psd file. Create a new layer under the shading and fill it with white. Now adjust the levels by pressing "Ctrl + L" and darken the shading to be pretty dark. The darker you have the shading the more deformation you will get in your brick pattern. Save the file as shading1_bump.psd. Make sure your canvas/image size is the same as your suit pattern image/canvas size. This way you know the shading bump will line up with the shading in your pattern.

Now go back to your pattern with the brick and select Filter > Distort > Displace. Leave the default Scale and select OK and then browse for you shading1_bump.psd and select "Open". This will use the bump map shading you created to distort the brick pattern. It squeezes the pattern where it is dark and expands it where it is light. You may need to adjust the Scale of the distort to get it the way you like it.

Hope this helps.

[Spider-Girl™]

Spider-Girl, to answer your questions about photoshop, these are my suggestions. Not sure how everyone else is doing it but this is the way I did. I also used a wacom drawing tablet for the shading.

Q: Is there any kind of special brush or tool that you use for the muscle shading on the suit? How is it done?

A: Use an extra large soft brush with black as your foreground fill. The brush size will be large approximately around 1000px or larger because of the scale of the file you will be working in. You will want to vary the opacity of the brush as you paint. You will also probably do a good deal of erasing with a large brush with an opacity level of around 25-30% to help even out where the shading starts to fade near the edges.

Q: Same with the black webbing, is it a line tool or something to make all the curvature and stuff?

A: Use the pen tool to plot out the basic line of your webbing, don't worry about the curvature at this point. Once you have all of your points drawn, don't press enter, instead select the "convert point tool" located as a sub tool of the pen tool in your tools pallet. Holding down "Ctrl" key as you click on a point will let you move the point around in x and y. Holding down the "Alt" key as you click on the point will let you bend or curve the line to your desire. Once you have your line and curves exactly the way you want it for the shape of the webbing, load the path as a selection. Depending on the version of photoshop you are using this may be located in a different location, in CS2 it is located as a tab on the layers pallet next to channels. Once you have your path loaded go to Edit > Stroke and then say Ok. Mess around with the Width to get the desired thickness. You'll have to do some cleanup once done because when converting to a selection always closes the path. I would suggest doing the webbing in smaller sections on different layers and then merging all of the layers together once done.

Q: Last one I promise, the bricks. To make them conform with the shading do I use liquify?

A: You can use liquify but this can become tedious. What I would suggest is creating your brick pattern as a pattern fill and filling your canvas one section of the suit at a time. Remove any excess brick pattern that is outside of the red/blue part of the suit. Export the shading of the part you are working on to a separate .psd file. Create a new layer under the shading and fill it with white. Now adjust the levels by pressing "Ctrl + L" and darken the shading to be pretty dark. The darker you have the shading the more deformation you will get in your brick pattern. Save the file as shading1_bump.psd. Make sure your canvas/image size is the same as your suit pattern image/canvas size. This way you know the shading bump will line up with the shading in your pattern.

Now go back to your pattern with the brick and select Filter > Distort > Displace. Leave the default Scale and select OK and then browse for you shading1_bump.psd and select "Open". This will use the bump map shading you created to distort the brick pattern. It squeezes the pattern where it is dark and expands it where it is light. You may need to adjust the Scale of the distort to get it the way you like it.

Hope this helps.

my god thank you!

[kj_shortie]

hey guys, here are some new pics. this is brad's new back spider. i havent painted it yet but i will in the next couple of days.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00018.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00024.jpg

[SlyGuyTtjn]

Anybody know what happened to (forget her name) but that girl that came one here, an I, and I think someone else made her a special concept with a Symbiote sider meant or a girl? Just wondered where she went...


Anyway.. Anyone hear from Fettster lately? I sent him a payment for an already done faceshell, but I haven't heard back.

[Web-Head]

hey guys, here are some new pics. this is brad's new back spider. i havent painted it yet but i will in the next couple of days.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00018.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00024.jpg
dang, look's movie quality! good job!

[wakekid87]

hey all, im throwin around ideas for the face shell. check these out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Marvel-Spiderman-Mask-2-Wrist-Toys-2004_W0QQitemZ110151125068QQihZ001QQcategoryZ14609 0QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Spiderman-Mask-1994-Marvel-Toy-Biz-Inc_W0QQitemZ290139823717QQihZ019QQcategoryZ70976Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i would obviously have to cut off the side things that stick out. although that one guy that sells the shell for $25 is very similar. Has anyone attempted using one of these toy mask pieces as a face shell to obviously go under the mask?

[kj_shortie]

dang, look's movie quality! good job!

thanks so much, i havent even glued any of it down yet. i am gettin ready to paint the spider and it will look even better. i think it was look just like the movie one once its completed.

[SpidermanC]

kj could we see what the front looks like with the webs and brads front spider?

[Web-Head]

kj could we see what the front looks like with the webs and brads front spider?

looking forward to seeing it!

[kj_shortie]

kj could we see what the front looks like with the webs and brads front spider?

i havent bought brad's chest spider yet. i am going to buy it today. but here is a pic of the front with the webs and my chest spider.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-060S.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-064S1.jpg

[kj_shortie]

looking forward to seeing it!


yeah me too! i cannot wait till i get it finished!! hopefully soon

[spidey4fun]

I saw an engineer today and went over the specs on doing molds for my urethane webbing. I'm having the webbing molds cut into aluminimum. Im having the palm cut first as a test. If all goes well I'll post a pic tomorrow of the sample palm webbing. :) Then I'll have the entire suit webbing mold made.

[Web-Head]

i havent bought brad's chest spider yet. i am going to buy it today. but here is a pic of the front with the webs and my chest spider.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-060S.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-064S1.jpg
nice work, very movie accurate indeed!:up:

[Green Goblin 1964]

i havent bought brad's chest spider yet. i am going to buy it today. but here is a pic of the front with the webs and my chest spider.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-060S.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-064S1.jpgWoW!!:wow::wow::wow: wonderful job! just one thing......the mask make sure you get the eye placement correctly and this will officially be one of my favorite costumes!:up::up:

[Spider-ManHero12]

i havent bought brad's chest spider yet. i am going to buy it today. but here is a pic of the front with the webs and my chest spider.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-060S.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/MVC-064S1.jpg Awesome!!! I really like how it's so Movie like!:up:

[kj_shortie]

WoW!!:wow::wow::wow: wonderful job! just one thing......the mask make sure you get the eye placement correctly and this will officially be one of my favorite costumes!:up::up:

i am buying a faceshell with magnetic lenses to go under the mask to give it the perfect look so the eyes should be correct.

[kj_shortie]

I saw an engineer today and went over the specs on doing molds for my urethane webbing. I'm having the webbing molds cut into aluminimum. Im having the palm cut first as a test. If all goes well I'll post a pic tomorrow of the sample palm webbing. :) Then I'll have the entire suit webbing mold made.

thats awesome..i cannot wait till i see the webbing. what color is it gonna be and how much are you gonna charge for a full set of webs?

[SpiderManYetter]

KJ -

Mind if I ask where you got your print? Did you do it on your own, if so, is it dig printed or dye subbed?


Thanks -

BY

[kj_shortie]

KJ -

Mind if I ask where you got your print? Did you do it on your own, if so, is it dig printed or dye subbed?


Thanks -

BY

I bought if my "allaboutme35" on ebay about over 1 month ago and he is not allowed to sell them on ebay anymore so if you want one, contact him on the hype. his name is "spidersuitmaker". Can I ask you a question? Do you sell the magnetic faceshell and magnetic lenses cause I need one to complete my suit.

Thanks
Kevin

[SpidermanC]

kj, how long did it take him to print yours and get it to you?

[kj_shortie]

kj, how long did it take him to print yours and get it to you?

well i talked to him over the phone and it was like on a friday night and he told me he was supposed to get some prints in the next day and if he had one my size then he would ship it out otherwise he would have to have one ordered but i called him on saturday, the next day, and he told me he did have my size so he shipped it that day and it took 2 days to get to me.

[young-nyc]

I saw an engineer today and went over the specs on doing molds for my urethane webbing. I'm having the webbing molds cut into aluminimum. Im having the palm cut first as a test. If all goes well I'll post a pic tomorrow of the sample palm webbing. :) Then I'll have the entire suit webbing mold made.

oh yeah..can't wait! =)

[spidey4fun]

oh yeah..can't wait! =)


Just poured the palm...:) I'll pull it from the mold in about 6 hrs and post pics shortly after. Im 1000% sure this is going to work great. If all goes to plan I'll have a full set of molds made in about 2-4weeks. :woot:

[Kuriatey08]

nice, excited to see pics. dont remember if you said or not, but are the molds laser cut or cnc cut and are you gonna have the smooth level changes?

[spidey4fun]

nice, excited to see pics. dont remember if you said or not, but are the molds laser cut or cnc cut and are you gonna have the smooth level changes?

Engineers milling machine with smooth level changes. :word: How have you been making your webbing on your masks?

[kj_shortie]

Just poured the palm...:) I'll pull it from the mold in about 6 hrs and post pics shortly after. Im 1000% sure this is going to work great. If all goes to plan I'll have a full set of molds made in about 2-4weeks. :woot:

so how much are you gonna sell a full set of webs for?

[spidey4fun]

My sample is on the right and Ollie's palm is on the left. The purpose of my sample was to test how my cutter would go at cutting into Aluminimum and how it would finish. The depth of this sample is also a little deep. But Im happy with the test. Just need to add the corners to smooth the intersection of web line out. The webbing we be this colour. Grey on top and black on the sides.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/Palmtest.jpg

An excellent test result. :)

[Spiderv1c]

Amazing!

It's making me want to buy a set even tho i dont have a costume lol
Cant wait to see the full set .
One question tho...

Is that sample webbing in the picture already painted black on the sides?

Vic

Very nice work:D

[Mati]

Totally AMAZING!!! Your webbing seems to be the best I`ve ever seen! Color is the same as original!

[SpidermanC]

they look great i jsut have two questions.
your webs are bigger than ollies, will that matter for the costume?
do the webs shine at all with that color?

[inkmonkey]

Those look incredible, Brad! Are you painting the tops or powdering the molds to get the color?

[David Dusk]

I know I asked this before, but is anyone going to the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ??? It starts this Wednesday (Preview Night).

[TimDrakeRobin45]

yea I will be at Comic Con Fri, Sat and Sun.

[spidey4fun]

I dont paint anything. The colours are produced in the pouring process so they will never of off. The sides are black and the top is grey. Im not sure if they'll shine...but my spiders do so I guess they will. The webbing is bigger then Ollies and smaller then Nayefs and will fit most size suits. I may get a smaller set of molds made some time in the future.

[inkmonkey]

So long as they fit your suits doesn't matter the size.:cwink:

You pretty near make the whole suit now. Except for the lenses, right?

[spidey4fun]

I do make the frames and lenses but I dont sell them separate. I've learnt a lot about molding in the last few months...and have just bought a air brush. Next comes a little air brushing technique to learn. :) Hobbies are fun :)

[Gundam]

My sample is on the right and Ollie's palm is on the left. The purpose of my sample was to test how my cutter would go at cutting into Aluminimum and how it would finish. The depth of this sample is also a little deep. But Im happy with the test. Just need to add the corners to smooth the intersection of web line out. The webbing we be this colour. Grey on top and black on the sides.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/Palmtest.jpg

An excellent test result. :)

I have to say i am also loving the deeper look (can your webbing take more of a beating the it's counter parts at that thickness?). it gives the webbing more detail. But then again Your webs are from a new mold and that is some of oillies older webbing. Also from what i under stand oillie has a new mold on the way so i wonder if ollies new web's ect.. will be sharper then all his other sets? But well done none the less S4F!

[AME]

Hey spidey4fun, a while back I saw a tut one your website about sewing the mask. Back then I just thought it was interesting and nice of you to help others that way but now that I need it I went back and search for it but I can't find it anymore... Did you remove it from your website or something?
If so, can you still please show me with pics (even a quick drawing in microsoft paint will do) how to sew those five parts?
Sooo much thanks in advance:up

[spidey4fun]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask2.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask3.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask4.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask5.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask6.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask7.jpg

[spidey4fun]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask8.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask9.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask10.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask11.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask12.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask13.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask15.jpg

[spidey4fun]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t72/spideyfun/Mask/mask16.jpg

There you go.

[AME]

oh thanks sooo much!
This helps me out a lot, thanks:)

[kj_shortie]

hey brad,
thanks for putting the pics up. im sure they help out alot. they helped me out when i first saw them and im sure it will help this person.

if you dont mind, could you post up the pics of how to sew the hands/arms. they is the last thing i have left to finish on my suit and i forgot what the pics look like and they were a big help. i am gettin so confused on how the arms/hands go together so could you help me out with them pics.

thanks so much,
i had to put the $45 in the bank for the spider and i wasnt able to get in there till today, monday so ill pay you for it tonight and ill let you when it has been sent.

Kevin

[kj_shortie]

My sample is on the right and Ollie's palm is on the left. The purpose of my sample was to test how my cutter would go at cutting into Aluminimum and how it would finish. The depth of this sample is also a little deep. But Im happy with the test. Just need to add the corners to smooth the intersection of web line out. The webbing we be this colour. Grey on top and black on the sides.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/Palmtest.jpg

An excellent test result. :)

that webbing looks great. i might buy me a full set of these webs for my black suit? how much are you gonna sell a full set for? but anyways great job brad!!!!! keep up the good work!!!

[maydox]

Hi all,

New guy here, I don't have much to offer as far as constructing a suit as I just don't have the time to dedicate to the hobby. However, I think it's great what many of you have done and it looks very rewarding, I very much enjoy the pictures posted here of what everyone is working on.

Luckily for me people like Brad and others are selling their awesome work, so I've decided to take the plunge and buy one. What I'm curious to know is, has anyone here started their own business by making appearances in their Spidey suit? I've seen websites for others who make event appearances as Spider-man but their suits don't have near the quality of what I see in this thread. I'd love to hear about others' experiences if anyone cares to share how they are making a little extra cash, contributing time to charity, etc.

[AZspidey]

Hey everyone, I have been lurking around for a month or so and I am going to be making a suit of my own. A little backgound on me is that I have an AA in graphic design and work at a sign shop with access to a laser engraver (for making molds for webbing). I have a question Im sure one of you might be able to help me out with. I purchased a copy of the red/blue costume template and am unsure as how to size it to my specs. I am planning on redoing the pattern I received as I am doing the black costume. I have done up a quick vector outline of the costume so can someone possibly show me how to size it correctly. Oh I am 6' 4", 170 lbs, waist 34, inseem 34. Thanks for all your help in advance.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/supra_clipse/costume-outline.jpg
-Todd

[Darth Takeo]

Hey Brad, any luck getting those black suit samples back?

[Gundam]

Hi all,

New guy here, I don't have much to offer as far as constructing a suit as I just don't have the time to dedicate to the hobby. However, I think it's great what many of you have done and it looks very rewarding, I very much enjoy the pictures posted here of what everyone is working on.

Luckily for me people like Brad and others are selling their awesome work, so I've decided to take the plunge and buy one. What I'm curious to know is, has anyone here started their own business by making appearances in their Spidey suit? I've seen websites for others who make event appearances as Spider-man but their suits don't have near the quality of what I see in this thread. I'd love to hear about others' experiences if anyone cares to share how they are making a little extra cash, contributing time to charity, etc.

It's not a good idea to start a business by making appearances as spiderman thats a good way to go about getting sued..

Now charity is a different story, I myself have done a few charity events as A stromtrooper sandtrooper and vader.


And big thanks to brad for the how to on the spidey mask i was planing on trying my hand at making a few, I'm a little burnt out on trooper helmets LOL here is what i am messing with right now trying to get a better color and also trying to photo shop more honeycombs in the face.
I have only changed the color so far

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/panicindetroit/Spider%20man/Mask_pattern.jpg

[spiderfan_ENT]

Maydox, i have plenty info on entertaining. Ive been doing it for 2 years now. Hundreds of shows.

happy to help, aslong as your not from my area;) lol

[SpidermanC]

gundam, your pattern looks pretty good, only one thing. i seem to see alot of emphasis put on the muscle shading of paterns and not so much in the boldness of the bricks. but the movie suit muscle shading is barely there. and the bricks are more visable.

it looks nice either way, thats just my opinion.

[Gundam]

gundam, your pattern looks pretty good, only one thing. i seem to see alot of emphasis put on the muscle shading of paterns and not so much in the boldness of the bricks. but the movie suit muscle shading is barely there. and the bricks are more visable.

it looks nice either way, thats just my opinion.

worken on it, i suck at photoshop lol

[SpidermanC]

i suck at photoshop lol

not from the looks of it lol

[Kuriatey08]

hey guys for anyone thats interested, I put my mpm suit w/ modifictions on ebay... here's my link- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140141300357&rd=1&rd=1

also AZ Spidey, I'd really like to get some web molds if thats something you able to do, lemme know, and your outline looks good so far.
And Gundam, your patterns lookin pretty good, only suggestion I'd say is maybe lower the contrast a little bit.

[SpiderManYetter]

I bought if my "allaboutme35" on ebay about over 1 month ago and he is not allowed to sell them on ebay anymore so if you want one, contact him on the hype. his name is "spidersuitmaker". Can I ask you a question? Do you sell the magnetic faceshell and magnetic lenses cause I need one to complete my suit.

Thanks
Kevin

No -Im sorry, I dont sell magnetic shells. Just vacuum formed ones. Im just about done with a new sculpt that will offer a deeper, smoother shell.

[kj_shortie]

hey guys for anyone thats interested, I put my mpm suit w/ modifictions on ebay... here's my link- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140141300357&rd=1&rd=1

also AZ Spidey, I'd really like to get some web molds if thats something you able to do, lemme know, and your outline looks good so far.
And Gundam, your patterns lookin pretty good, only suggestion I'd say is maybe lower the contrast a little bit.

hey where did you get them webs on that suit from? and how much were they?

[kj_shortie]

Hey everyone, I have been lurking around for a month or so and I am going to be making a suit of my own. A little backgound on me is that I have an AA in graphic design and work at a sign shop with access to a laser engraver (for making molds for webbing). I have a question Im sure one of you might be able to help me out with. I purchased a copy of the red/blue costume template and am unsure as how to size it to my specs. I am planning on redoing the pattern I received as I am doing the black costume. I have done up a quick vector outline of the costume so can someone possibly show me how to size it correctly. Oh I am 6' 4", 170 lbs, waist 34, inseem 34. Thanks for all your help in advance.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/supra_clipse/costume-outline.jpg
-Todd


hey i am interested in getting some webs molds made? are you able to make me some and around about much will ya charge. email me back asap and let me know.

Thanks
Kevin

[Kuriatey08]

hey where did you get them webs on that suit from? and how much were they?

I got them from Ollie a long time ago, i think they were 250 or 300

[AZspidey]

Well we just got the engraver last wednesday and I am going through training on it today. So as far as selling molds or webs, that probably wont happen for probably a month or so, just to get all the bugs worked out. But I do have all the webs rendered out in vector format I just need help with the sizing so everything comes out right. The vector of the suit I posted earlier was not what the design will look like that I am doing its just there so someone can tell me where to lengthen certain parts to fit my height. Also what type of urethane are you guys using for those who are making webs and spiders?
-Todd

[SpidermanC]

brad, could you show a picture of the spider on top of the sample webs? to see how they look together? :)

also, is this one of your prints?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Spiderman-Costume-AccurateLycra-Urethane-Spiders-Lenses_W0QQitemZ290141483224QQihZ019QQcategoryZ603 61QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Spiderv1c]

Also what type of urethane are you guys using for those who are making webs and spiders?
-Todd


I think they Use Shore 30..


At least spidey4fun does....i think:huh:

Don't know if that helps at all.

Vic:woot:

[Phillyburbs]

Hiya folks. I'm working on an article concerning ultimate superhero suits for our "Superhero Guide" (http://www.phillyburbs.com/superheroes/) What I'd be interested in is pictures of completed outfits along with the number of hours of work and the agregate cost including development. You can, if you'd like include your cost to make to-order - we get over 3 million page views during the Halloween season - but I'm not sure if you want that kind of high-profile; I'm not up on the legalities of these things for sale. What I can do is attach an email addy so people can contact you for whatever reason, if you'd like.

I'm interested in all the supersuits - if you know any site/person I should get in touch with to show off a Really Great costume replica, please let me know!

Anyway, please contact me at bbankard@phillyburbs.com if you'd like to do a bit of showing off! Thanks!! I need to have the whole Halloween section updated by Sept. 15, so time is Really of the essence - a whole lot to do, and time is fleeting!

- Bob Bankard

- Bob Bankard

[Gundam]

Hiya folks. I'm working on an article concerning ultimate superhero suits for our "Superhero Guide" (http://www.phillyburbs.com/superheroes/) What I'd be interested in is pictures of completed outfits along with the number of hours of work and the agregate cost including development. You can, if you'd like include your cost to make to-order - we get over 3 million page views during the Halloween season - but I'm not sure if you want that kind of high-profile; I'm not up on the legalities of these things for sale. What I can do is attach an email addy so people can contact you for whatever reason, if you'd like.

I'm interested in all the supersuits - if you know any site/person I should get in touch with to show off a Really Great costume replica, please let me know!

Anyway, please contact me at bbankard@phillyburbs.com if you'd like to do a bit of showing off! Thanks!! I need to have the whole Halloween section updated by Sept. 15, so time is Really of the essence - a whole lot to do, and time is fleeting!

- Bob Bankard

- Bob Bankard

Showing off is one thing for a guy like me that works on costumes but only sell's extra or left over parts and not make them.
But for some of the guys on this site that make spidey suits, it sounds a little bit like a recipe for trouble IMO with that many views. Also i'm sure most of the inquires, exposer like that could generate Wouldn't be that worth it, this hobby isn't for everyone and i am sure most of the people checking your site are looking for Halloween costumes not a rare replica or display piece. Once they find out the price for some of these suits they will back off quickly. The cheapest costume i own is 1k. Also many of us here have spent years trying to perfectly replicate these costumes i myself have been working on Darth vader as seen in star wars a new hope for 2 plus years of my life. So this is really something of dedication and not passing interest.... to look cool for the neighborhood Halloween bash.

[AZspidey]

Well today I got the chest spider engraved, and I must say it looks fantastic. I dont have a digi camera here at work with me, but once I pull a mold I'll post up some pics. But I will show off the vector templates for the webbing that I did. It took me about 8 hours to get these correct, even being extremly good in Illustrator. Enjoy.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/supra_clipse/webbing.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/supra_clipse/webbing1.jpg
-Todd

[Gundam]

looking good todd let me know how much a set of your molds would be when finished:ninja:

[kj_shortie]

Well today I got the chest spider engraved, and I must say it looks fantastic. I dont have a digi camera here at work with me, but once I pull a mold I'll post up some pics. But I will show off the vector templates for the webbing that I did. It took me about 8 hours to get these correct, even being extremly good in Illustrator. Enjoy.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/supra_clipse/webbing.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/supra_clipse/webbing1.jpg
-Todd

yeah todd,

let me know when the molds are finished cause i want to buy some so let me know how much you will sell me some molds for.

Thanks
Kevin

[kj_shortie]

hey guys,

here are some more pics i took of my suit. this is just the right arm.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/DSC00027.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/DSC00023.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/DSC00022-1.jpg

[SpidermanC]

is glueing the webs on hard?
anybody got any tips on that?

[kj_shortie]

is glueing the webs on hard?
anybody got any tips on that?

i have no clue..i havent glued mine down yet. i have glued down a sample piece of this webbing before and it is really easy. just be easy and take your time so it will turn out right instead of slapping the glue on there and throwing it down. lol. hope this helps.

[maydox]

Check this out someone is selling a suit PATTERN on eBay that is about to expire (edit: expired):

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPIDERMAN-3-COSTUME-MUSCLE-SHADING-3D-WEBS-SPIDERS_W0QQitemZ130137102825QQihZ003QQcategoryZ60 361QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The pattern looks familiar but the seller doesn't. Interesting.

[Spidey72]

Has anyone heard from Fettster lately? It's been over a month a still no reply. I tried to email him through his website, but it says there is a server problem? I hope he is ok.
-Brad

[Darth Takeo]

hey guys,

here are some more pics i took of my suit. this is just the right arm.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/DSC00027.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/DSC00023.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/DSC00022-1.jpg
DEAR GOD YOU'VE AMPUTATED SPIDEY'S ARM YOU SUNUVABEECH! :wow:

:woot:

[Darth Takeo]

Recent convention Otakon showcasing my spidey4fun suits:

Found this on cosplay.com, not sure who took it but it's too sweet:

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/distance.jpg

These photos taken by Tetsuyacasshern
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1271/909475101_46bf77551d_b.jpg

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/spideysupes.jpg
new front and back spiders by brad as well...

...and this from our group's collection:

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/symb.jpg
"It's taking over.... AGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

:D

[maydox]

Darth that first picture is awesome.

[TheCaptain22555]

Recent convention Otakon showcasing my spidey4fun suits:



:D
Nice pics, but where have you been? A bit absent from NYYFans bro. You might have seen me around. DontHateOnNumber2? Yeah. That "taking over" pic was pretty dope haha.

[Darth Takeo]

Nice pics, but where have you been? A bit absent from NYYFans bro. You might have seen me around. DontHateOnNumber2? Yeah. That "taking over" pic was pretty dope haha.
Hahahaha! Hey yea, I still lurk there but post rarely...

Not looking good tonight, damn Igawa...

[TheCaptain22555]

Hahahaha! Hey yea, I still lurk there but post rarely...

Not looking good tonight, damn Igawa...
Seriously. He's the reason I feel like talking about Spidey. I also thought I was jinxing us with my avatar and user title. It was Jeter, and the CUT said "It's okay. You can hate now." Well, I scrapped that. Instead it's Spidey giving MJ a quick kiss before heading out to do his thing. :woot:

[Darth Takeo]

Seriously. He's the reason I feel like talking about Spidey. I also thought I was jinxing us with my avatar and user title. It was Jeter, and the CUT said "It's okay. You can hate now." Well, I scrapped that. Instead it's Spidey giving MJ a quick kiss before heading out to do his thing. :woot:
Henn isn't helping...

Hahaha Spidey Suit thread becomes Gameday thread!

[TheCaptain22555]

Henn isn't helping...

Hahaha Spidey Suit thread becomes Gameday thread!
I know! lmao Let me stop haha. Your suits. Both Spidey4Fun?

[Darth Takeo]

I know! lmao Let me stop haha. Your suits. Both Spidey4Fun?
Yes, they're quite awesome.

[TheCaptain22555]

Yes, they're quite awesome.
I love those suits, but damn me for wanting urethane webbing so badly.

[Darth Takeo]

I love those suits, but damn me for wanting urethane webbing so badly.
I thought I did too, but if you plan to wear it dude, you don't, IMO.

Unless someone has a secret here I don't know about, the webs will require maintenance, gluing them back down, then possibly tearing over time...

On my next suit, I'm having the back spider printed. Too many issues crop up when leaning back, sitting in a chair, I'm always nervous of tearing it.

Here's another suit made by a different friend of mine, pic from the same convention Otakon:

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/spidsnake.jpg
Spider-Man vs. Snake Eyes

[TheCaptain22555]

I thought I did too, but if you plan to wear it dude, you don't, IMO.

Unless someone has a secret here I don't know about, the webs will require maintenance, gluing them back down, then possibly tearing over time...

On my next suit, I'm having the back spider printed. Too many issues crop up when leaning back, sitting in a chair, I'm always nervous of tearing it.

Here's another suit made by a different friend of mine, pic from the same convention Otakon:

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/spidsnake.jpg
Spider-Man vs. Snake Eyes
I'm super-biased. Spidey can do no wrong in my eyes lmao I can see where you're coming from with the urethane webbing. I guess I'll have to consider trying to get a printed back spider too. A good looking one at that. The Spidey4Fun suits allow for printed back spiders? I'm pretty sure the chest spider is urethane...

[Darth Takeo]

I'm super-biased. Spidey can do no wrong in my eyes lmao I can see where you're coming from with the urethane webbing. I guess I'll have to consider trying to get a printed back spider too. A good looking one at that. The Spidey4Fun suits allow for printed back spiders? I'm pretty sure the chest spider is urethane...
Brad can print front and back or just back, up to you. peterparker0077's spidey4fun suits are fully printed.

[TheCaptain22555]

Brad can print front and back or just back, up to you. peterparker0077's spidey4fun suits are fully printed.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I'd better get out of here. I've missed more Adult Swim than I wanted and am getting kind of tired. Take it easy!

[Spider-ManHero12]

Recent convention Otakon showcasing my spidey4fun suits:

Found this on cosplay.com, not sure who took it but it's too sweet:

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/distance.jpg

These photos taken by Tetsuyacasshern
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1271/909475101_46bf77551d_b.jpg

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/spideysupes.jpg
new front and back spiders by brad as well...

...and this from our group's collection:

http://teamtakeo.com/images/events/otakon2007/symb.jpg
"It's taking over.... AGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

:D Really cool Spidey costume! :up::spidey:

[mendeville]

Hello new guy here. Guess I am so late to start making my very own spidey outfit. Anyways, I've done some research regarding making a suit. I purchased a pattern off at ebay and I am completely ignorant on where to get it printed. I also want to know if Jo-Ann's is the best one out there to buy me the poly/lycra. I reside in CA, US so are there any suggestions? Also, I tried to make some lens frames of mine but it looks so crappy, so I'm looking for the best one out there. I basically want to make a suit like OVDH's. I like Fettster's lenses. I know it's goiing to be expensive, so I'm going to build it part by part :D Basically, I need some suggestion on where to get each part.
So far this is what I know:
Lens/frames- fettster(don't know how to get ahold of him)
Spiders (Back and front) - ?
Raised webs- ollie (also, don't know)
Prints- dye sublimated (I also read something about direct printing being better, don't know where to do this, I know it's poly lycra--I don't know what color to get since I've one printed on white and the other on a slight pink)
Boots-some martial arts shoe which already have
Face shell-for the magnetic lens(don't know where to get them); I think I am not going to use this though cause you can't pull off the spidey kiss:D
Thanks guys.

[Kuriatey08]

Hello new guy here. Guess I am so late to start making my very own spidey outfit. Anyways, I've done some research regarding making a suit. I purchased a pattern off at ebay and I am completely ignorant on where to get it printed. I also want to know if Jo-Ann's is the best one out there to buy me the poly/lycra. I reside in CA, US so are there any suggestions? Also, I tried to make some lens frames of mine but it looks so crappy, so I'm looking for the best one out there. I basically want to make a suit like OVDH's. I like Fettster's lenses. I know it's goiing to be expensive, so I'm going to build it part by part :D Basically, I need some suggestion on where to get each part.
So far this is what I know:
Lens/frames- fettster(don't know how to get ahold of him)
Spiders (Back and front) - ?
Raised webs- ollie (also, don't know)
Prints- dye sublimated (I also read something about direct printing being better, don't know where to do this, I know it's poly lycra--I don't know what color to get since I've one printed on white and the other on a slight pink)
Boots-some martial arts shoe which already have
Face shell-for the magnetic lens(don't know where to get them); I think I am not going to use this though cause you can't pull off the spidey kiss:D
Thanks guys.

hey there man, just to help ya out a bit
as far as spiders, I'd say go w/ Brad/ Spidey4fun, his molds were laser cut so the spiders have very clean edges
w/ webs Id say Ollies are the best but as far as I know he no longer sells seperate webs, you might be able to get some from nayef/ Spiderman5 or from Schuurkes
since you havent printed a suit before you may want to go w/ buying a print from someone whos been printing them for a while just to avoid all the testing/ mistake prints youd have to go through. Spidey4fun prints are nice, and I think theres some others who sell prints. Schuurkes sells suit kits that come w/ everything neede to create a great suit for a great price.
Hope this helps out a bit.

[Gundam]

hey there man, just to help ya out a bit
as far as spiders, I'd say go w/ Brad/ Spidey4fun, his molds were laser cut so the spiders have very clean edges
w/ webs Id say Ollies are the best but as far as I know he no longer sells seperate webs, you might be able to get some from nayef/ Spiderman5 or from Schuurkes
since you havent printed a suit before you may want to go w/ buying a print from someone whos been printing them for a while just to avoid all the testing/ mistake prints youd have to go through. Spidey4fun prints are nice, and I think theres some others who sell prints. Schuurkes sells suit kits that come w/ everything neede to create a great suit for a great price.
Hope this helps out a bit.

I second that But if your going to buy a set of webs from schuurkes its 500 bucks so kick the extra 500 and buy his kit more bang for the buck i say!

[mendeville]

Thank you so much Kuriatey08 and Gundam. Well, I bought myself some pattern from spidey_boone at ebay. I guess you are right about going for the print one. Well, the problem with me buying a whole set is the money issue, and I won't be able to get a great print, lens, webbing all in one. How can I get a hold of schruukes or nayef(don't know if that's the correct spelling). That kinda sucks, I guess I'll just make the CD into a coaster. :(

[surewin]

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/slideshow/13770996/detail.html?taf=dgo

(Picture 18)

I got spotted today at Comic Con, San Diego.

[Spidey72]

I got spotted today at Comic Con, San Diego.

Very cool!! It looked like alot of fun on TV (G4)

[mendeville]

Not that I don't trust kuriatey, if ever I go and "try" to print the pattern myself (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270147950811&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=017),
what place or website do you guys recommend here in US?
I've researched something about the more poly in the poly/lycra fabric (eg 80/20 instead of 60/40), the more vibrant the color will be.
Also, which one gives more elasticity between the two :D?

Anyone willing to sell raised webs or fettster's lens/frames?

please email me @ mendeville@yahoo.com THANKS!

[SpidermanC]

Very cool!! It looked like alot of fun on TV (G4)

i watched the second episode of it.. they didnt show any costumes barely :[

[Kuriatey08]

Not that I don't trust kuriatey, if ever I go and "try" to print the pattern myself (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270147950811&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=017),
what place or website do you guys recommend here in US?
I've researched something about the more poly in the poly/lycra fabric (eg 80/20 instead of 60/40), the more vibrant the color will be.
Also, which one gives more elasticity between the two :D?

Anyone willing to sell raised webs or fettster's lens/frames?

please email me @ mendeville@yahoo.com THANKS!

60/40 would stretch better, but 80/20, would probably hold better color.

[mendeville]

Anybody knows how I can get a hold of nayef/spiderman5? His PM is full. Thanks in advance.

[huck-jai]

Any one here have a bad test print they want to sell for cheap? I want to practice serging first before I sew up one of brad's suits. thanks!

[AZspidey]

Where can I buy the urethane you guys use to make the webbing? I want to do a test with my new laser cut molds but cant find anything that will work to pour in it.
-Todd

[wakekid87]

hey yall, does anyone know which page the picture of the "zipper in the back of the mask" is? Better yet, does anyone have that picture? i have looked for a while and cant find it. thanks

[wakekid87]

Wow, good job Kuriatey, your suit is over $1000. nice work!

[spidey4fun]

Here's a few pics of some samples. My black suit with darker webbing as requested. This is under flash conditions so it looks a little lighter then it actually is to eye.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03556.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03555.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03554.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03553.jpg

[mendeville]

Hello brad,
Can I get some spiders for the back and chest from you, sir.
Thank you very much!

BTW, I have been thinking about this idea on the mask and the suit thing. I did some sketch on paint last night. Basically, I'd like the idea of taking off the mask, and while wearing it, there is minimal problems in terms of alignment(so you could still do the spidey kiss :D). Anyways, it's like a ninja thing, but the top part goes all the way down under your chin(where your chin and neck meets) and the bottom goes all the way to the nose with holes to breathe in(I haven't experienced wearing it, so I don't know if you need the holes). I think you'll to stitch an extra cloth to stitch for the bottom part though. I think it'll work cause I don't think people will look under your chin. Anyways, what do you guys think?

P.S. Thanks SlyGuy for replying. I really appreciate it. I'm still not giving up though :D

[AZspidey]

Here's a few pics of some samples. My black suit with darker webbing as requested. This is under flash conditions so it looks a little lighter then it actually is to eye.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03556.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03555.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03554.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03553.jpg

Im not a big printed web fan, but I like the 40% dark web test.
-Todd

[SpidermanC]

BTW, I have been thinking about this idea on the mask and the suit thing. I did some sketch on paint last night. Basically, I'd like the idea of taking off the mask, and while wearing it, there is minimal problems in terms of alignment(so you could still do the spidey kiss :D). Anyways, it's like a ninja thing, but the top part goes all the way down under your chin(where your chin and neck meets) and the bottom goes all the way to the nose with holes to breathe in(I haven't experienced wearing it, so I don't know if you need the holes). I think you'll to stitch an extra cloth to stitch for the bottom part though. I think it'll work cause I don't think people will look under your chin. Anyways, what do you guys think?



?????


btw brad i think the 40% looks the best.

[maydox]

btw brad i think the 40% looks the best.


I agree, but I imagine the 40% is how the suit actually looks to the naked eye.

:wow:

[SPIDAR-MAN]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Black%20Spidey4fun/DSC03556.jpg



I like the black and grey. The shadows and highlights give it a more photo real look.

[spidey4fun]

Personally... I like the original. I wouldnt go any darker than 40% or in a dark room you'd just look black.

[ScottishSpider]

Brad, if I were you I'd go for a mixture of both the old colour and the 40%, gradiented by hand using the burn tool. You could mimic how light would hit raised webs by following the contours of the suit, similar to what you have achieved with the muscles (but not to the same extent). I definitely wouldn't go any darker though, as they'd be lost like you said.

I really love the new darker web print that you've used on your last couple of suits.

[spidey4fun]

Brad, if I were you I'd go for a mixture of both the old colour and the 40%, gradiented by hand using the burn tool. You could mimic how light would hit raised webs by following the contours of the suit, similar to what you have achieved with the muscles (but not to the same extent). I definitely wouldn't go any darker though, as they'd be lost like you said.

I really love the new darker web print that you've used on your last couple of suits.

Oh yeah... I get what you're saying. Nice idea. That would give the webbing a contoured look to match the muscles. Nice!!

[ScottishSpider]

Oh yeah... I get what you're saying. Nice idea. That would give the webbing a contoured look to match the muscles. Nice!!

Cool, glad you agree. Use a fairly large brush set at around 15% opacity for the burn and make 4 passes at it - the light would look really organic if you used a pressure sensitive Wacom tablet like I do. This way the webs won't look so two-dimensional. Look forward to seeing the results if you decide to give it a go.

You're actually making a suit for me at the moment. Can't wait to see it! :spidey:

[maydox]

You're actually making a suit for me at the moment. Can't wait to see it! :spidey:


I'm in the same boat Scottish, Brad is making me a black suit, can't wait! :woot: Post some pics when you receive it eh?

[SpidermanC]

brads about to start making me a suit i think. im not tall enough to use urethane webs. so i cant get it my size, i have to grow into it, so were discussing what the best thing to do is.

suggestions anyone?

[ScottishSpider]

I'm in the same boat Scottish, Brad is making me a black suit, can't wait! :woot: Post some pics when you receive it eh?

Will do. It's actually for a Heroes and Villains party mid August (hope it's here in time!) - the perfect excuse to finally get a Spidey suit :woot: Should make for some great photos.

[SpidermanC]

has anyone here who bought schuurkes kit gotten it yet?

[FrenchSpidey]

Hello,

This is my first post on this forum, I don't really know how to start and if there's any particular rules.
I've read your forum many times to learn more about the different ways of "making the perfect Spidey suit" !!
First of all, I'd like ton congratulate you guys. This forum is great and all the works exposed here are ... Amazing :wow: WAOUW !!!

Maybe I got to introduce myself a little before asking for some help, so. My name's Dimitri 'aka' FrenchSpidey here, I'm 23 years old and as you can guess ... a big fan of Spiderman !!
I'm french so, sorry in advance if there's some mistakes in my posts.
I live near Paris, in a small town where, and I'm so sad about that, I won't be able to spin any web (there's no high buildings !!)
Let's talk about the suit !! :whatever:

I've that crazy idea to make a suit for my own for years now, but I couldn't because of a lack of money and materials.
I've discovered your topic approximativly 6 months ago, but I already knew the work that some of you did before (like Spidey4Fun) ... and I seriously started to rethink about it and even more since I saw the Schuurkes suit ... Wonderfull and so movie like ... Love it !!
I've so many questions but I don't want to disturb you, I'll reread some pages before asking for some help or maybe more if I don't succeed in all the "making the suit" steps !!

Thanks in advance for your help.

See you soon guys,
and keep going on doing great work.

[maydox]

Watch out Kuriaty looks like your suit auction has some serious competition on ebay!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Witness-the-Death-of-spiderman_W0QQitemZ220136374421QQihZ012QQcategoryZ 2481QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[wakekid87]

that is interesting, i will be interested to see if anyone bids. You have to give it to him, it is something different and creative, kind of.

[Kuriatey08]

haha, wow, if someone actually bids on that that'd be amazing

[SlyGuyTtjn]

Watch out Kuriaty looks like your suit auction has some serious competition on ebay!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Witness-the-Death-of-spiderman_W0QQitemZ220136374421QQihZ012QQcategoryZ 2481QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


ROFL LMAO.... That is hilarious.

[SpidEMC]

Just dropping in to see whats going on, and of course you guys keep this thread alive. San Diego was cool and my newer Knight Seeker is 80% complete I hope to have it fully completed by Dragon Con.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/932237435_9cdcc26335.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/976861734_f02226e1d7.jpg

[Kuriatey08]

wow, that guy next to you in the 2nd pic is Very Big, he should try juggernaut. And the Knightseeker suits lookin ver nice as well, have you thought of trying subtle airbrushing on it? could look cool.

[nameless_hero]

Knightseeker suit is looking pretty sweet.
Here's one of my old suits... ross or wams version(i don't want to open the arguement again)
http://a476.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01367/57/43/1367833475_l.jpg

new black suit, burnt in edges and rain effect added
http://a475.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/120/l_c27eeb5915242e69c10ccbefb4b135aa.jpg

[amcssa2007]

Does anybody know who makes urethane webs and spiders?

[kj_shortie]

hey everybody, i finally painted my back spider that i bought from brad and i just got brad's chest spider today too. here are some pics of both.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00030.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00031.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/Urethane%20Suit/DSC00023-1.jpg

[maydox]

Frick KJ that is looking solid, Brad suit + raised webbing = awesome.

[spidey4fun]

Hey KJ.. Good to see the chest spider matches the webbing. :) You happy with it?

I should have some of the molds cut for my urethane webbing by the end of the weekend. I'll post some pics Monday. :)

[kj_shortie]

Hey KJ.. Good to see the chest spider matches the webbing. :) You happy with it?

I should have some of the molds cut for my urethane webbing by the end of the weekend. I'll post some pics Monday. :)

yeah i love the chest spider. its very nice! great job brad. so now i have bought both the chest and back spider from you and the molds were really good so im sure the webbing the going to look excellent. cannot wait till i see the pics. also how much are you gonna charge for a full set of webs?

[spidey4fun]

I thought I'd change my mesh to something a little finer. These are my gun metal frames.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Frames/Spidey4funFramesMesh.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Frames/NewMesh.jpg

[kj_shortie]

I thought I'd change my mesh to something a little finer. These are my gun metal frames.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Frames/Spidey4funFramesMesh.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Frames/NewMesh.jpg

looks good!

[kj_shortie]

here are some pics you guys!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00029-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00043.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00053.jpg

[coolio49085]

here are some pics you guys!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00029-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00043.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00053.jpg

It's lookin awesome

[Web-Head]

here are some pics you guys!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00029-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00043.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00053.jpg
Look's great so far!

[doc ock rules!]

here are some pics you guys!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00029-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00043.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00053.jpg

Suit looks awesome so far. The way things are going, I doubt anyone will be able to tell the difference between the suit designed by the costume designers on the SM set and your own. :wow: :up:

[nameless_hero]

Those look amazing. I'd like to see them on a person in a finished suit



http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Frames/Spidey4funFramesMesh.jpg

[Matt Murdock]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1271/909475101_46bf77551d_b.jpg





DEADPOOL!!

woohoo.

[SpidermanC]

im buying one of schuurkes kits soon guys. ill keep you updated :)
has anyone else here bought anything from him?

[ScottishSpider]

Those look amazing. I'd like to see them on a person in a finished suit

Brad used them on my new suit (I think that's my mask). I'll post photos when it arrives next week.

[Gundam]

im buying one of schuurkes kits soon guys. ill keep you updated :)
has anyone else here bought anything from him?


Be sure to post pics:ninja:

[SlyGuyTtjn]

Thought this was cool.. Although it's professionally made.. I don't like the eyes too much.http://cgi.ebay.com/SPIDER-MAN-MASTER-REPLICAS-SPIDERMAN-3-VENOM-MASK_W0QQitemZ120147935361QQihZ002QQcategoryZ348QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[SpidEMC]

wow, that guy next to you in the 2nd pic is Very Big, he should try juggernaut. And the Knightseeker suits lookin ver nice as well, have you thought of trying subtle airbrushing on it? could look cool.


Hey thanks Kuriatey. We will be doing different applications for the suit but right now the (Crush Glass Blue Lycra) is catching a lot of people's eyes and that is what I want. If the character is in more of a dark tone he would not stand out as much in the way of advertising. We will get more on the dark side of things as the character becomes more popular.

Once the second book is out on the market I will be gunning for TV morning shows to talk about the book. Most likely this same suit will be used, and of course it will be a completed suit if I am asked to wear it for the shows that I appear on, hopefully.

Right now I am just in the mode for Chicago I will be leaving for Wizard Con to round up my next to last couple artists for Knight Seeeker 2 : Crimes of Passion. Never been to Chicago so this should be interesting. Then of course there is Dragon Con. I have been doing well with my goals body wise and still want to eat right, work-out hard and look the best I can as I model Knight Seeker. It's all part of being a superhero, I have to live with that almost 24/7.

Talk to you guys soon and thanks for keeping the board going. Its nice to see that you guys are doing fantastic work. I know I am not geared to Spidey suit wise, but I do appreciate what you guys put into your work.

[nameless_hero]

I was on the news last night here in central Ohio.

I was spidey at the mall's back to school event and got to walk around meet all kinds of little kids... one little girl told me I had a big butt.

It was hilarious. pics coming soon

[SlyGuyTtjn]

I was on the news last night here in central Ohio.

I was spidey at the mall's back to school event and got to walk around meet all kinds of little kids... one little girl told me I had a big butt.

It was hilarious.

What mall? I live in Hilliard Ohio, which is in central.

[SlyGuyTtjn]

I was on the news last night here in central Ohio.

I was spidey at the mall's back to school event and got to walk around meet all kinds of little kids... one little girl told me I had a big butt.

It was hilarious.

Double post.

[nameless_hero]

What mall? I live in Hilliard Ohio, which is in central.
Zanesville, Colony Square Mall

[Spider-ManHero12]

here are some pics you guys!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00029-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00043.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00053.jpg That really looks awesome! :wow::up:

[SpidEMC]

I was on the news last night here in central Ohio.

I was spidey at the mall's back to school event and got to walk around meet all kinds of little kids... one little girl told me I had a big butt.

It was hilarious. pics coming soon


Funny you say that Nameless Hero, I get the same comment. As for me its genetic, a Black thing :word:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/1004282866_d71cbe5922.jpg
Sorry forgot to take off the aqua shoes for that pic :oldrazz:

[Kuriatey08]

I like how that back thing covers up the zipper, if thats where it is... looks nice.

[spidey4fun]

A sample..............

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/DSC03596.jpg

More to see shortly. Aluminum molds. :)

[kj_shortie]

A sample..............

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/DSC03596.jpg

More to see shortly. Aluminum molds. :)

thats so awesome! looks like exactly what they used in the movies. i wish i had me a set of molds :(

[SpidEMC]

Funny you say that Nameless Hero, I get the same comment. As for me its genetic, a Black thing :word:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/1004282866_d71cbe5922.jpg
Sorry forgot to take off the aqua shoes for that pic :oldrazz:

Kuriatey08, Thanks
Actually the back has two zippers that are at the latteral areas, or outside area of the top of the back that meet angle wise to the base of the neck.

[spidey4fun]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/DSC03605.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/Closeup.jpg

[surewin]

Just thought I'd share some pictures with you guys from the San Diego Comic Con-
http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/thumbs/comiccon10.jpg (http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/comiccon10.jpg) http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/thumbs/comiccon9.jpg (http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/comiccon9.jpg) http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/thumbs/comiccon7.jpg (http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/comiccon7.jpg)
http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/thumbs/comiccon8.jpg (http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/comiccon8.jpg) http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/thumbs/comiccon12.jpg (http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/comiccon12.jpg) http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/thumbs/comiccon13.jpg (http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/comiccon13.jpg) http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/thumbs/comiccon6.jpg (http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/3207/comiccon6.jpg)

Those kids were running to take my picture- haha

[Mexican Spider]

Funny you say that Nameless Hero, I get the same comment. As for me its genetic, a Black thing :word:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/1004282866_d71cbe5922.jpg
Sorry forgot to take off the aqua shoes for that pic :oldrazz::wow: awesome costume nice licra spandex star blue hologram :yay:

[Spidey 38]

[quote=spidey4fun;12408854]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/DSC03605.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/Closeup.jpg

They look totally great. Those webbings are going to rock! Keep up the good work!

[ScottishSpider]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/DSC03605.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/Closeup.jpg

These look amazing Brad - really professional. I think I'll eventually get a set of these from you. Do you think they would sit ok on top of one of your printed webbing suits?

[spidey4fun]

These look amazing Brad - really professional. I think I'll eventually get a set of these from you. Do you think they would sit ok on top of one of your printed webbing suits?

Its exactly the same webbing pattern so it should fit fine. Smaller suits may need to be stretched a little though before gluing the webbing down. The webbing size is bigger then Ollie's but smaller then Nayefs. The measurement on my webbing from the centre of the mask to the tip of the belt is 76cm. Ollies is 72cm. Nayefs 80cm.

[urbandc_spidey]

Funny you say that Nameless Hero, I get the same comment. As for me its genetic, a Black thing :word:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/1004282866_d71cbe5922.jpg
Sorry forgot to take off the aqua shoes for that pic :oldrazz:

Very cool suit. What do you look like with the hood on from the front?
Do you plan to do anything special with the boots?

[Kuriatey08]

spidey4fun, very nice webbing you got there lookin very good, did you use aluminum powder for coloring or how are you going about the coloring?

[SpidEMC]

Very cool suit. What do you look like with the hood on from the front?
Do you plan to do anything special with the boots?

Thanks Urban and Mexican Spider,
I may have boots for the suit by late fall.

But here is the front shot, the visor will still have to be in the -V- shape and I have a real mirrored style one coming in from Auzzi Country, still this is a really cool suit that was made for me to wear.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/1004282638_4c12dbe8f5.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/1004233224_cac7575ee2.jpg
I am still working hard on my mid section with diet and the gym, I actually am 5 pounds lighter than when that picture was taken. :) If you look closely you will see the multi piece construction to the suit.

[spidey4fun]

More pics...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/IMG_0466.jpg

Just finished cutting all the molds.... ready to make webbing now. :)

[nameless_hero]

that's looks great. I can see all the detail that went into making it look plated and armored. The shoulder plates and gauntlet gloves look awesome!




http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/KnightSeekerDragonCon2005/1004233224_cac7575ee2.jpg
If you look closely you will see the multi piece construction to the suit.

[SpidEMC]

Hey Nameless Hero, yeah my maker really put some time into this suit.

Brad those webs are going to turn out great for all your spidey costumes.

[Gundam]

More pics...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/IMG_0466.jpg

Just finished cutting all the molds.... ready to make webbing now. :)


:wow::wow:

[SpidermanC]

how much did those molds run you?

[Darth Takeo]

That mold looks so cool I want to attach it to my torso and wear it.

[kj_shortie]

More pics...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j7/Spidey4fun/Webbing/IMG_0466.jpg

Just finished cutting all the molds.... ready to make webbing now. :)


omg i got to get me a set of them! that is awesome!! you are so lucky to have a set of them molds. can you help me get a set on what to do and who to talk to. let me know asap!

Thanks
Kevin

[kj_shortie]

more pics!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00040.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00036.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00028.jpg

[huck-jai]

Nice Pics KJ ^^^
But they look like the same pics as your other ones...:huh:

[Green Goblin 1964]

more pics!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00040.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00036.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00028.jpgI want THAT.....








NOW!:oldrazz:

[Web-Head]

more pics!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00040.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00036.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00028.jpg
Great stuff kj!:up: :up:

[Spider-ManHero12]

more pics!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00040.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00036.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Kevin_Shortie_Jones/My%20Spiderman%20Suit/DSC00028.jpg Great pictures. The detail in your suit is fantastic! :up:

[kj_shortie]

Great pictures. The detail in your suit is fantastic! :up:

hey thanks for the comments. i love this suit!

[kj_shortie]

hey guys, thanks for all of the comments. i cannot wait till i get it completed so i can start gluing down the webbing and spiders. i love this suit! it looks so awesome!

[OVDH]

Brad, seems we had similar things to do during the last weeks:woot:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/OVDH/Mold1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/OVDH/Mold2.jpg

Ollie