I have finished the costume and am wearing it to my first convention in early november.
You can see my video wearing the costume here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i-DGAHjNhA
I am working on a costume as well and I made the outside of the shell with EVA foam and the inside with upholstery foam. You can check out my progress videos if you are interested.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfecjXj8oDnjuWUAXKe_82k9lOebXqD3P
I released a new video today trying on the costume. It is not done yet. I will need to wear green socks and I still have to make the belt which will hold the chest piece next to my body.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLtuY8vrX0E
You may want to try using a couple zentai suits (basically a skin tight body suit). You can get them online for $30 - $40. If you get two you can use one to put foam muscles on and then the second to put over top. It was an option I considered but opted not too since I found a cheaper route...
Yeah, I saw your thread the other day. I want to try doing the whole clay mold and silicon/latex thing eventually but don't want to spend the money on it right now.
Hello everybody, this is my first post as well as my first attempt at a Ninja Turtle costume. I was going to wait until I finished it to post on here but I decided to go ahead and do it now. I am making the costume out of foam and cloth mostly. I have been filming my progress as I go so you...
Re: Need some Advice....First attempt at Alternative method for a Raphael TMNT Costum
Hey, I am using the same video as inspiration. I know you posted this a while back so how is it coming? I have been documenting my process on my youtube page. I am also doing things as cheap as possible. I...