GothamsBatman
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Re: Bigbat23's Suit Upgrades WIP (Utility Belt)
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Okay I started on my new utility belt. First off, a BIG THANKS, to Gothams Batman for his awesome find. Without it this build would still be in limbo.
First I got these Q-tip cases that GB found at Target.
Then painted with Krylon fuision paint for plastics.
Then I bought these sticker things and painted them.
Then I bought 5 sets of these markers at the 99 cent store. I found the yellow one took the paint better.
This is what they look like all painted up. Still need to mount them to a belt, and figure out my buckle situation.
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So what do you guys think so far?
Not a problem at all, bro! Sorry to pop in so late, as I have little time on the Costume Vault. I just want to say I REALLY like what you did with my idea. It actually looks better as comic style belt IMO. Thanks for thanking me btw, lol. Glad I could help! On a side note. Where did you get your waist trimmer? My compression undershirts work, but Im looking for something more. I REALLY like how that works.
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3/10/2012, 10:53 pm
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Re: Bigbat23's Suit Upgrades WIP (Utility Belt)
Thanks guys, you too selina. @ GothamsBatman. If you are refering to my muscle vest, I made it myself. Alot of time and thought went in to putting that together. Happy with the results. Most of all, its comfy.
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3/10/2012, 11:25 pm
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Ibnzbass4
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Re: Bigbat23's Suit Upgrades WIP (Utility Belt)
Excellent work! I really like what you are doing. Can you give me more details about how you made that buckle?
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3/12/2012, 3:12 pm
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GothamsBatman
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Re: Bigbat23's Suit Upgrades WIP (Utility Belt)
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Thanks guys, you too selina. @ GothamsBatman. If you are refering to my muscle vest, I made it myself. Alot of time and thought went in to putting that together. Happy with the results. Most of all, its comfy.
I know you did, bro! I can see that and it looks outstanding! Once I get the funds, I'll definitely be tackling something like this. When I said waist trimmer I was referring to the unitard type thing you wore under the vest to make it more pronounced.
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Re: Bigbat23's Suit Upgrades WIP (Utility Belt)
@Gothamsbatman: Under the vest Im just wearing a black compression top by Starter (wal-mart), bottoms are Eastbay. Dont tell anybody but I am actually wearing a waist trimmer too. Just for good measure.
@Ibnzbass4: For the buckle I first made a template of the buckle on graph paper. Then traced it on a sheet of .030" styrene. The first/bottom layer was just a rectangle. Put it aside. Then trace and cut the outline of the buckle. Then I used superglue gel to glue it down to more styrene. Cut out and repeat til you get the thickness you want. Then ALOTof SANDING!!! I hate sanding. Gave me high school wood shop flashbacks.lol. After I was satified I glued it down to the rectangle piece. Now I had a flat buckle. I wanted a curve so I used my daughters blow dryer and heated up the backside of the buckle a bit. Then I took an elastic ankle wrap bandange to bend it around a paint can. Then I heated it up more while wrapped to the can. Let stay on for 3 to 4 hours. And your good. Hope that helps.
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@Gothamsbatman: Dont tell anybody but I am actually wearing a waist trimmer too. Just for good measure.
Haha, you're secrets safe with me :wink Not to :hijack, but I thought I would let you know that I have a few more tutorials coming. Arkham spats and functional gauntlets! Just stay tuned, bro!
Now back to BigBat23's scheduled thread.
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Re: Bigbat23's Suit Upgrades WIP (Utility Belt)
Forgive the simple question, but where did you pick the stuff up at?
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3/13/2012, 3:32 pm
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I ordered it from Plastruct Inc.
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3/13/2012, 5:12 pm
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I want to get some so I appreciate the info. Looking really good! :up
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3/14/2012, 9:06 am
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Re: Bigbat23's Suit Upgrades WIP (Utility Belt)
Belt just about done.
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I still have 1 capsule and 1 more pouch to put on. I ran out of screws. Also working out how to attach all my toys.
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