Batman Begins BEGINS Costume Sculpt...My work in progress

[Comic Book Boy]

I looked in every page, and found I wrote a coment on page 26 (thank God)! Ironically I asked about the sculpture and the mold, and you said the sculpture would be destroyed. I'm glad you didn't destroy it right away, hence this contest.

Ask me, sell the sculpture on ebay and live like a king!

ARE YOU CRAZY!?! How could you ever want to SELL that on Ebay? That's so wrong!

 

[DAVIDYR1]

I looked in every page, and found I wrote a coment on page 26 (thank God)! Ironically I asked about the sculpture and the mold, and you said the sculpture would be destroyed. I'm glad you didn't destroy it right away, hence this contest.

Ask me, sell the sculpture on ebay and live like a king!

Actually the sculpture was destroyed.

Here is the process I've gone through so far..

-Clay sculpture of cowl over a persons life cast.
-Silicone mold of cowl clay sculpture once the cowl was complete.
-Silicone mold is then removed from clay sculpture and clay sculpture of the cowl is destroyed.
-Various castings are made from the silicone mold and one of those castings is in ultracal 30. A plaster 'like' material that cures to the hardness of stone.
-The stone cowl casting is then sanded glass smooth and all the edges are made to match and evened out.
-New silicone mold is made of stone cowl.

That new mold is now the one used for the actual rubber cowl that will be worn.

See?...many stages go into getting the final product out. All the while the sculpture does get destroyed but the mold you've taken allows you the freedom to then improve and work with sandable materials....end result...glass smooth finishes and machined-like edges. Once this is complete the subtle texture is added to the cowl and it's DONE!

David

 

[swifty]

man!!! you did one hell of a job!!! keep up the good work!!!

 

[Mr.X]

I can't wait to see the finished suit David.

 

[zman]

ARE YOU CRAZY!?! How could you ever want to SELL that on Ebay? That's so wrong!

I know, I just said that cause if he made one I guess he could make another. But I know what you mean.

 

[The Trainman]

Jesus, I remember way, way back I had commented on your work Dave (you can find my first post on page one) and proclaimed it to be a piece of art. Now I feel ashamed that I haven't been following your progress on the 'Begins Costume Sculpt.' But, I'd like to say that you have an amazing talent that is beyond greatness. After viewing the cowl... no words can describe how amazed I was. And opening a contest for us fanboys is unbelievable! Now, I know I ain't going to win since I haven't been follwing your project for a looong time, I just might as well help you (as well as the entire board) choose a winner that encouraged you along the way. He\she will be worth having that prestigious prize after all your blood, sweat and tears.

 

[DAVIDYR1]

Jesus, I remember way, way back I had commented on your work Dave (you can find my first post on page one) and proclaimed it to be a piece of art. Now I feel ashamed that I haven't been following your progress on the 'Begins Costume Sculpt.' But, I'd like to say that you have an amazing talent that is beyond greatness. After viewing the cowl... no words can describe how amazed I was. And opening a contest for us fanboys is unbelievable! Now, I know I ain't going to win since I haven't been follwing your project for a looong time, I might as well help you (as well as the entire board) chose a winner that encouraged you along the way. He\she will be worth having that prestigious prize after all the blood, sweat and tears.

Not to worry buddy. If you commented even once waaay back in the beginning....a long time ago in a galaxie far...far... away.......then as far as I'm concerned you're in if you want to take a shot at it. One post or a hundred posts....eveyone will have the same chance if they want to participate in the fun.

David

 

[Comic Book Boy]

So are you just gonna pick one randomly out of a hat?

 

[DAVIDYR1]

So are you just gonna pick one randomly out of a hat?

Nope...too easy..... and too easy means no fun..LOL

I will outline the details of the contest by weeks end.
You will all have ample time to complete the necessary task and submit your entry by the deadline.

All entries will THEN be posted here publicly...but anonymously...assuming we can all keep our entries private or that would kind of spoil it for the others.

Depending on the amount of entries....enter as often as you like....you the members of the HYPE will judge the top 10 or 5 or 3. 10 if we have a lot of entries...and less if we dont have too many. Regardless...once they've been narrowed down to a certain number of finalists, I'll decide the winner based on various criteria that will be outlined in the contest details.

I think it will be fun.....but I am keeping the contest details quiet for now because I dont want anyone to start just yet.......

David

 

[TheSniper26]

If you commented even once waaay back in the beginning....a long time ago in a galaxie far...far... away.......then as far as I'm concerned you're in if you want to take a shot at it.

David, I complimented your work through PM. Do I qualify or is that pushing it?

 

[The Trainman]

Not to worry buddy. If you commented even once waaay back in the beginning....a long time ago in a galaxie far...far... away.......then as far as I'm concerned you're in if you want to take a shot at it. One post or a hundred posts....eveyone will have the same chance if they want to participate in the fun.

David

WOW! Really?! Damn David you're #@!^&*? awesome!

 

[Comic Book Boy]

Nope...too easy..... and too easy means no fun..LOL

I will outline the details of the contest by weeks end.
You will all have ample time to complete the necessary task and submit your entry by the deadline.

All entries will THEN be posted here publicly...but anonymously...assuming we can all keep our entries private or that would kind of spoil it for the others.

Depending on the amount of entries....enter as often as you like....you the members of the HYPE will judge the top 10 or 5 or 3. 10 if we have a lot of entries...and less if we dont have too many. Regardless...once they've been narrowed down to a certain number of finalists, I'll decide the winner based on various criteria that will be outlined in the contest details.

I think it will be fun.....but I am keeping the contest details quiet for now because I dont want anyone to start just yet.......

David

Sounds interesting...God I hope it isnt fan art...Id be so boned

 

[DAVIDYR1]

David, I complimented your work through PM. Do I qualify or is that pushing it?

I'm afraid so...
I've had millions of emails and PM's since I started. Dont get me wrong...I appreciate all of them, and still do but I have to draw the line somewhere or this will become too big and get out of controll if I add PM's and emails also.

David

 

[TheSniper26]

I'm afraid so...
I've had millions of emails and PM's since I started. Dont get me wrong...I appreciate all of them, and still do but I have to draw the line somewhere or this will become too big and get out of controll if I add PM's and emails also.

David

I see. I kind of figured that. Oh well it's no big deal.

 

[Carter]

Did I comment in this thread before?
I think I did...but maybe that was the Leather Jacket thread

 

[kage88]

cool. looking forward to see who wins.

 

[Cowboy_Buddha]

hey, David, thanks for the contest. This is very interesting and you are a very generous by doing this contest. Can't wait for this to start.

 

[Batty for Bats!]

David, I personally would like to take the time to congratulate you on such a wornderful job. No matter what anyone else says, you are a great artist,sculpture, and a human being. for even presenting the opportunity to us, that are more than humbled just be able to witness the masterpiece as you have worked on it. But, I feel very like garbage for losing my patience with you earlier whenever so many things where up in the air. It is why I am volunterring to take myself out of the contest, if you hadn't already. There are many more deserving fans that didn't waver in their support in you and what you are doing/did.

Well. I see that nothing has been updated with this thread since Friday basically. I'm alittle disappointed. I thought we all wanted to see this "thing". It's a shame to think of all the time waiting for updates only not to receive them. What's the deal? I was about ready to crap my pants at just the thought of it, and now the climax has already came and went. Can we just see the suit now?

 

[batsone]

Brightened em up for yall

 

[antmanx68]

I will murder/death/kill for that.

 

[DAVIDYR1]

Brightened em up for yall

Oh thank you so much!! I really needed to see those brightened up but couldnt do it myself.

Batty...dont worry man. You're more than welcome to participate too. Being hyped about wanting to see something is not a crime and I certainly didnt take that comment personally.


David

 

[Sonki]

Hahah awsome idea DAVID
I will for sure enter this contest and its awsome for you to do this... but why? honestly WHY?!?! Keep it... You deserve to Keep it!
But thats soo cool that your doing this...

I've always wanted to ask, but was always lazy! I'm going to an art school this next semester... and i plan on taking sculpture (for this reason alone haha) so, what should i expect and how would i do this? would they teach us? you can make your answers very simple.. i dont want you typing paragraphs of info.. Thanks anyways

OH and people should be thanking me! for bumping this thread like no END! so they could message in it hahha
JUst JOkes kids...haha

 

[antmanx68]

He's not giving away his one and only cowl, he can pour up as many as he wants.

 

[Sonki]

Oh really? i did not know that.. thats cool...
damn my post is now on the previous page... i hope he can still answer my questions..
Oh here is is anyywas..

Hahah awsome idea DAVID
I will for sure enter this contest and its awsome for you to do this... but why? honestly WHY?!?! Keep it... You deserve to Keep it!
But thats soo cool that your doing this...

I've always wanted to ask, but was always lazy! I'm going to an art school this next semester... and i plan on taking sculpture (for this reason alone haha) so, what should i expect and how would i do this? would they teach us? you can make your answers very simple.. i dont want you typing paragraphs of info.. Thanks anyways

OH and people should be thanking me! for bumping this thread like no END! so they could message in it hahha
JUst JOkes kids...haha

 

[Batmun]

Cool!

I'm in this contest.

(I wonder what the details will be)