Mordus Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hiya everyone. Youll know me as Mordus. Im 14 and Ive hung around this board commenting for a while now, but rarely have I posted pictures of my work. Now that I do, its not my minis. Oh well.... Anyway, both for Games Day and other gatherings of Hobby nuts I have embarked on a mission to construct a high quality (hopefully) Ad Mech Tech Priest/Adept costume, using just cardboard, junk, paint and some LED lights. I finished the Bionic Eye yesterday. It is measured to the dimensions of my face, and constructed from an old Cheerios packet, an ancient LED light, some spare defiler parts, two plastic bases and some straws. I then painted it as I would a mini, using tin bitz undercoat, highlight brazen brass, highlight dwarf bronze, wash chestnut ink, add scaly green and fortress grey verdigris effects. I also added a serial number in Chaos Black: 1XV. Here are the photos. Apologies for quality and my finger covering detail, I have yet to find a way to fasten the damn thing to my face. Any suggestions? http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Golly5/frontview.jpg With the LED light on. You push it in to activate. http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Golly5/lighton.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Golly5/sideview.jpg NEXT UP: Mechanic hand replacement, needles etc. NEEDED URGENTLY: Red robe with hood, large cardboard box for possible backpack. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Spirit Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 even though i always stay very far away from things that have to do with costumes, i do have to comment you on your work battlebrother! That eyepiece looks great! The paintjob is real nice, and the effect is pretty creepy. Are you going to make a further mask to cover up your face (not something personal, but alot of adepts and protectors have metal plates, i find that very cool)? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1835866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordus Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for your kind words brother Free Spirit! I didnt have any plans for otehr facial additions...until you said that...A gas mask might be cool, could link to the backpack. All sorts of ideas. thankfully its nine months to GD, so I have time to act out all of them! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1835871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Spirit Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 you could probably get a cheapy gasmask in a local army surplus store, just add a vacuum hose or something. Hahaha while writing this something just came up. Why not have a small player, like a MD/MP3 player or w/ever and connect it to a small speaker and in your face plate. Then you'd have to record that old modem dial up sound and play it over the speaker now and then! (ahhhh im in a creative mood today!) Voxcast the message! Interface! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1835878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordus Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Genius. I gotta do that. UPDATE: Finished building the glove, and its undercoated. Ready to be painted as soon as the paint dries. In the meantime, Im coming up with some possible accessories, such as red-food coloured water in a de-labeled cut down coke bottle attached to makeuped "damaged" skin like a blood reservoir. Yeah.... My best friend is also getting in on the party...he will be going as AD mech Priest/Adept as well. My other friend might be coming as our servitor. Gonna be sick. Stay tuned for some more pics when the hand is done, then a shot of me in both hand and eye. Any ideas yet on how to strap to eye to my face? REALLY needed people! thanks for reading this :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1835967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alys Dwr Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'd suggest making a rebreather unit out of the cheap dust masks. Add some paper mache to strengthen it, fashion some better srtaps than the elastic that comes with them and add appropiate details. A hose running from this to the backpack, and fasten your wonderful bionic eye to the face mask. I draw this inspiration from the face on the Ezekiel model. Al Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Haha. I have a ton of that flashlight. Maybe you could stick a lazer pointer on the side for that sci fi feel? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordus Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Seconded NEMfx. I think my dad has one squirelled away somewhere.... Anyhoo, thanks for the suggestions. Still need a strap for the eye >< Pix of the hand, now finished. Will do another with more gizmos for my other hand, more like a utility gauntlet. http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Golly5/P1010158.jpg Underside of hand http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Golly5/P1010159.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Golly5/P1010163.jpg It was based on a latex surgery glove found in a cupboard, as part of a pair. I stuck cardboard onto it, scoring it at the joints, then added paint and gizmos, mostly from the Chaos vehicle accessory sprue. Some straw "pipes" were also chucked in, and the paintjob is the same as on the eye. Nothing fancy here, its the OTHER hand that will be most awesome. Enjoy ;) ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameal2007 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Liquid Latex applied to the underside of the 'eye' where it will attach to you and then pressed into place, given time to dry, will attach it fairly well. I would suggest maybe applying a stiff hair-band to the back-piece where it disappears under your hair so that the 'eye' has some purchase to stop it falling off under its own weight. PM me for more, I've worked with film prosthetics and "blood mixes" before. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordus Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 UPDATE: Took a new pic of me with both eye and hand. I look rather odd in this piccy...cant quite put my finger on it. Maybe the stupid pose hehe... http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Golly5/P1010165.jpg Damn I look idiotic in this. My spray has run out, so no more paintcoats till sunday after I get some more. Until then ill still work on some accessories, like blood tubes in machinery, whirring gizmos and maybe a laspistol based on a water pistol... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I am confused.. In your first picture you looked about 16, then in the newest one, it looks like someone dropped the 1.. But, I will say this, the Imperium wouldn't be short on leather or pvc, so you could use either of those for the headband. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionesiist Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Well, this is looking quite promising. Though I can't shake the feeling that there's something weird about the fingers. Might be because there's no visible joints in the (supposedly?) metal gauntlet. A good job nonetheless. I applaud you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakey Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm not really sure if I understand this thread.You'r making a costume for games day? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark.wizzard Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Very nice! Go for it! :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord-Commander Macarian Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 This does look very promising, for someone your age you are a very talented builder. Now get it done mate! B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Grimfang Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 You know you've taken 40k too far when........... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Kashnizel Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 That's awesome! I love the eyepiece and the thing on his index finger is great! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1836859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordus Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yes, I have taken 40k a tad far haven't I :lol: While Games Day is my deadline for this project, the costume itself will be used at other gatherings, games clubs etc. For instance, im going down to my local GW today for an Apoc game- ill be wearing the hand and eye. You have a point there. I look about 6/7 in that picture. I think I have my finger on it- my face is creased up, making me look younger. Without wishing to brag, I do look really young for my age, some people seem to have some trouble distinguishing me from the year 5s at my school. Im in year 9 >< It drives me up the wall. For the record, in case you missed it at the top, im 14, 15 in Feb. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1837219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well, upside to that age thing, you can pass as a kid at restaurants. =-D Looking good, not a fan of costumes/cosplay..but some cool beans you have there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1837226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapter master 454 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 looks good so far but the eye piece, while very well done, looks like its not fitting round your nose right or is it because you weren't hold it right? Another note i should tell you, i hope you realise that if that 'eye' has no way for you to see kiss depth perception good bye. I had made a mask once for a cosplay for a friends birthday party (avatar has what the mask looked like, roughly) and for the entire time i had no depth perceptions nor any way of looking to my left effectively, so first off consider that. you could stop that by doing something adventurously interesting, make a periscope with two mirrors and fit that behind the eye and not only would it look more mechicusy (since those guys like having sensors poking out everywhere). As for the glove I have to be frank here: Does not work. the moment i saw it I was unable to like it, however the idea for the hand may still go on but its gonna be somewhat hard to judge if it's going to work. you need to completely box in the fingers but leave joints and such by using some fabric thats strechy. Ditch the anttena on the index finger as not only is it impractical it looks daft. The other option is just leave your hand like it is and just paint it so it looks pale and maybe make some rings that give you a metal looking finger or two. As for the second hand i would advice a weapon arm or Just some Cables. I know adepts don't really have such but a few have one or two. As for attaching the eye piece maybe making more facial wear to help put it on without hassle. Remember your gonna be wearing a hood so the top of your head and such aren't visible. A heavy piece like that would most like need straps to go round the front of your forehead, back of your head and maybe a over the top as well. consider getting one of those cheapy builder hard hats like from a toy store as they have the sort of thing i'm thinking off and they are normally adjustable. to hide the front strap will need one of two things: the hood to cover it or just add some 'plating' across it to look like a cranium upgrade. hope that helps Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1837297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonejaker Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 very nice, :) but don't run round in a robe wielding an axe and striking cars with it to bless them with the spirit of the Omnissiah (you will get shouted at). :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1838737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Zach Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Very nice! ;) I remember when I first got into the hobby, I had constructed a bolter from cardoard and a broken tot water gun. Of course, it wasn't to scale, but it was the perfect size for a Guardsmen. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1838919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakey Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 what is your plan for the entire costume? techpriest-ish or skitarii? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1840002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
{}{ Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I dont like it ...... :( Please be more constructive in your criticisms. Also please be aware that we don't condone Frater insulting each other. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/156985-adeptus-mechanicus-costume/#findComment-1840018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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