TonyMeis Custom

[TonyMeis]

Re: Custom DC Batman 13"

An interest thread has started for group order at

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104832

let me know who is interested, we will reserve an order for you.


Here is another sneak peak

this is the second Stage 4 cape we made after the first prototype. The lining inside are much thinner, but the actual one will be a bit thinker for those who would like to insert wires inside.

This is what the Stage 4 Capes looks like compare to the figure (Note* the figure is a 13" DC figure) For those who are looking for big cape like the comic, this is perfect!

Will be cut like this tonight, except this time there will be more Bat corners

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: Custom DC Batman 13"

Because Batman are usually tall in the comic, when the cape close completely, it alo gives him that elegant look. But the weight of the fabric has to be just right, or else it'll be fluffy n look like a Fatman instead of Bat. LOL

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: Custom DC Batman 13"

done cutting the bat corners

Installing on to my dummy for test fit

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: Custom DC Batman 13"

Custom body (WIP)

The second Batman should be looking muscular but also slim at the same time. I do understand many people have complain about how 13" DC figure are way too tall, I agree, but they are comic hero from comic design, suppose to be much taller for visual effect. Since no other company has really producing any super hero body from head to toe, I decide to mod my own. This mod requires lots of time, waiting for parts, sanding and putty. When it finish, it should be worth the time and effort.

Will be using this weekend to sculpt custom shoulder muscles, posable and also bulky. Neck will be using the similar neck mod for the cape, but might try something differently to make it more extreme. As yo can see the thigh, it no long has the ugly joint that doesn't match thru fabric. This should be a fun project, stay tune for more update, hope to finish this before Sideshow come out with their 1/6 figures.

size comparison
HT- Arnold w/o feet, HT regular body, Custom DC body with shorter ankles, Custom DC body with custom arms and legs, Enterbay Bruce Lee body.

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: Custom DC Batman 13"

resculpted the original head, giving him that angry mean look back. also will be adding that shadow on his chain for not shaving through out a tough night. The Jim Lee Batman look..... hope it turns out well.

 

[vik2001]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

awesome mod on the head, with the stubble added this will look fantastic. great job man

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

awesome mod on the head, with the stubble added this will look fantastic. great job man

Thank you Vik, it's 2am in Los Angeles, just getting ideas to make this even better. Getting this painted coming weekend can't wait!!!:yess:

The only thing is I'm wondering how to create that stubble effect....

 

[vik2001]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

ask elvis for advice on stubble

 

[elvis1976]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

I have something great for stubble effect.

It is called green stuff, liquid greenstuff.

It applied with a brush using the drybrush technique you will have a nice stubble effect on it.

 

[elvis1976]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

https://botwt.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/liqgrnstuff.jpg

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 1/6

ask elvis for advice on stubble

Definitely ask him for advice, he is a pro for sure!:yess:

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

https://botwt.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/liqgrnstuff.jpg

Nice! I wasn't too far then. Green stuff huh..... Wonder if Tamiya primer will create the same effect or not....?

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

https://botwt.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/liqgrnstuff.jpg

I'm gonna look more into this green stuff.

Haha, Crystal register for sideshowfreak forum today, n she say the arms are too big, lol. She wanted me to sculpt some abs to balance the big arm out. This should be fun, last thing to do before heading to bed....

 

[elvis1976]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

haha, I kinda like the big arms tbh but yeah some more abs can't hurt.

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

haha, I kinda like the big arms tbh but yeah some more abs can't hurt.

Problem solve, some tailoring will do. Crystal gonn get it done in the next few days. It should look real good!

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

extended the neck a bit longer for posability purpose. Now the head is able to look down and up real well from many angle. From body to neck, and neck to head, total four ball joint inside. It'll allow the neck and head to do a lot more poses when its done. Looking forward for these pieces to dry soon, then its painting time!!!

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

Just primer first stage to see if there are any flaws that needs to be fix on.....

 

[vik2001]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

tony that DC head is looking real nice, im sure once you paint it will look the nuts those tweaks on the head make that head look
100x better

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Batman 13"

tony that DC head is looking real nice, im sure once you paint it will look the nuts those tweaks on the head make that head look
100x better

Thank you, I sure hope so too, haha.

 

[TonyMeis]

Re: TonyMeis Custom Comic Batman 1/6

here is the picture of the new Gloves Crystal just made, and Stage 3 Cape(Arkham style)