Author Topic: Masakari Costume for GenCon '13 (Read 47915 times)

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #30 on:** 03 January 2013, 22:26:00 »

Next update, I'm getting the joint done!

Foot is almost completely done, with the front toe joint at 100%
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_213915_zps36750d84.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_213938_zpsec00aa67.jpg

and here's the knee assembly in place, good range of motion and can fold in on itself for storage and transportation.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_212926_zps63ebe8a7.jpg

Here's a little walk around video while I move the leg, hopefully this works
http://s38.beta.photobucket.com/user/IonRaptor/media/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_212810_zps6f09694b.mp4.html

Diablo48 · « **Reply #31 on:** 03 January 2013, 22:51:40 »

Very nice work so far. The video came through fine over here, and it looks like it is going to be amazing when you get it all done.

RedMarauder · « **Reply #32 on:** 05 January 2013, 09:39:59 »

Quote from: Ion Raptor on 03 January 2013, 22:26:00

Next update, I'm getting the joint done!

Foot is almost completely done, with the front toe joint at 100%
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_213915_zps36750d84.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_213938_zpsec00aa67.jpg

and here's the knee assembly in place, good range of motion and can fold in on itself for storage and transportation.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_212926_zps63ebe8a7.jpg

Here's a little walk around video while I move the leg, hopefully this works
http://s38.beta.photobucket.com/user/IonRaptor/media/Battletech/Masakari/20130103_212810_zps6f09694b.mp4.html

AWESOME!!!!!!! you're doing a bang-up job man O0 From what I can tell from everything here, you're making a pretty big costume. I salute your endeavours!

StCptMara · « **Reply #33 on:** 06 January 2013, 01:29:12 »

Quote from: RedMarauder on 05 January 2013, 09:39:59

AWESOME!!!!!!! you're doing a bang-up job man O0 From what I can tell from everything here, you're making a pretty big costume. I salute your endeavours!

You know...I hope he will be able to fit in the elevators in that, as I doubt he will be able to fit on the escalators.

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #34 on:** 06 January 2013, 01:46:20 »

I guarantee that in order to move from room to room it will have to be at least partially disassembled and then reassembled. I took a picture that I'll post up tomorrow properly showing the height. It made me wish I had made it just a bit smaller.....oh well no stopping now!

RedMarauder · « **Reply #35 on:** 06 January 2013, 11:45:40 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 06 January 2013, 01:29:12

You know...I hope he will be able to fit in the elevators in that, as I doubt he will be able to fit on the escalators.

Why do you think he has laser in those arms? Get Rid of the Competition! >:D

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #36 on:** 06 January 2013, 15:16:10 »

Here's the ankle joint, not pretty but it will be hidden so who cares. I think I'll go get thin PVC to replace that paper towel roll though, I don't trust it enough to hold the weight.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130106_150149_zpsc2822b15.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130106_150203_zpsc7e72350.jpg

And put together so far with a bit of help from the family, we had a tough time finding anything tall enough to prop it up. My grandmother there is about 5'7'' so the costume stands at about 5'4'' right now.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130105_200403_zpsc69cc8fe.jpg

martian · « **Reply #37 on:** 06 January 2013, 15:19:16 »

Great job!

It seems this is going to be quite big.

Diablo48 · « **Reply #38 on:** 07 January 2013, 21:18:50 »

That looks good, but I am really wondering if it is going to be too big for you to fit into.

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #39 on:** 08 January 2013, 15:33:12 »

Start of the upper torso. I'm in need of a good pilot figure between 8 and 10 inches tall, any suggestions? Been looking at GIJoe but they all seem to be either 5 or 12 inches tall.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151843_zps85cdd406.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151947_zps76436269.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151934_zps80bac09a.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151924_zpsa5b2cd7f.jpg

Diablo48 · « **Reply #40 on:** 08 January 2013, 20:42:35 »

Quote from: Ion Raptor on 08 January 2013, 15:33:12

Start of the upper torso. I'm in need of a good pilot figure between 8 and 10 inches tall, any suggestions? Been looking at GIJoe but they all seem to be either 5 or 12 inches tall.

Grab the 12 inch model and call it an Elemental phenotype?

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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151843_zps85cdd406.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151947_zps76436269.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151934_zps80bac09a.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130108_151924_zpsa5b2cd7f.jpg

Looking good so far, although it is obviously in the early stages at the moment.

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #41 on:** 08 January 2013, 20:54:27 »

Actually, anyone know how tall a Masakari is supposed to be? I estimated 17 meters but if it's smaller than that a 12 inch figure might work

StCptMara · « **Reply #42 on:** 08 January 2013, 21:31:08 »

Quote from: Ion Raptor on 08 January 2013, 20:54:27

Actually, anyone know how tall a Masakari is supposed to be? I estimated 17 meters but if it's smaller than that a 12 inch figure might work

It can be no higher then 12 meters. "mechs stand 2 levels tall, and a level is 6 meters, so the Warhawk stands 7 to 12 meters tall.

martian · « **Reply #43 on:** 09 January 2013, 01:10:16 »

Quote from: Ion Raptor on 08 January 2013, 20:54:27

Actually, anyone know how tall a Masakari is supposed to be? I estimated 17 meters but if it's smaller than that a 12 inch figure might work

What about this?

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #44 on:** 09 January 2013, 01:19:00 »

Either way the largest I'm going to get comfortably in the cockpit is 12 inches. So now I just need to find a sci fi pilot figure in that scale....easier said than done.

Diablo48 · « **Reply #45 on:** 09 January 2013, 02:09:22 »

Quote from: Ion Raptor on 09 January 2013, 01:19:00

Either way the largest I'm going to get comfortably in the cockpit is 12 inches. So now I just need to find a sci fi pilot figure in that scale....easier said than done.

Not necessarily. BattleTech tends to be gritty enough that you could probably get away with a more generic military figure. A fighter pilot would probably be the best although you might have to leave some accessories off to make it work as a MechWarrior, but a generic soldier in camouflage fatigues could also work. That said, you will probably still want to add some extra accessories and/or patches to help sell the figure as a Clan MechWarrior.

StCptMara · « **Reply #46 on:** 09 January 2013, 02:28:16 »

Quote from: Diablo48 on 09 January 2013, 02:09:22

Not necessarily. BattleTech tends to be gritty enough that you could probably get away with a more generic military figure. A fighter pilot would probably be the best although you might have to leave some accessories off to make it work as a MechWarrior, but a generic soldier in camouflage fatigues could also work. That said, you will probably still want to add some extra accessories and/or patches to help sell the figure as a Clan MechWarrior.

Draw a circuit-board pattern over their face and arms and voila! you have an EI implanted Warrior, as well. But, considering you just
need a cooling vest and combat shorts on a 'Mechwarrior, it should be easily doable...even with a barbie or Ken doll.

Sabelkatten · « **Reply #47 on:** 09 January 2013, 05:37:48 »

Barbie with a cooling vest. What could go wrong? ;)

ANS Kamas P81 · « **Reply #48 on:** 10 January 2013, 02:08:48 »

Quote from: Ion Raptor on 09 January 2013, 01:19:00

Either way the largest I'm going to get comfortably in the cockpit is 12 inches. So now I just need to find a sci fi pilot figure in that scale....easier said than done.

1/6 scale GI Joes. Easiest damn thing ever.
http://www.btemodels.com/rarf-pilots.html
...the hilarity of George Bush in a Masakari is far too much to pass up. Also, don't forget to look around on ebay and other places; you can probably find an inexpensive, non-collector's one for cheap.

Nebfer · « **Reply #49 on:** 10 January 2013, 15:40:20 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 08 January 2013, 21:31:08

It can be no higher then 12 meters. "mechs stand 2 levels tall, and a level is 6 meters, so the Warhawk stands 7 to 12 meters tall.

Well the old 3050 size chart on clan omnis indicate it's 12.1 meters.

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #50 on:** 18 January 2013, 23:34:37 »

I've been holding off on new pictures while I worked on the cockpit interior and started my next school semester. I think I finally have enough to give you all another update.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130110_215039_zps2a17c839.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130110_215059_zps65c249c3.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130111_184933_zps2c2f3cf6.jpg

Also my pilot figure arrived, his dress has inspired me to go Ghost Bear with this build instead of Clan Wolf. He'll looks perfect after getting rid of the ridiculous "thumbs up" icons" and replacing them with the Ghost Bear emblem and some EI tattoos. Also this guy kind of creeped me out with the amount of articulation and attention to detail (removable shoes? individual toes with toenails? REALLY?).

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130118_230117_zps8f146802.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130118_225006_zpsa4b64db0.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130118_225013_zps000832d3.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130118_225036_zps21b3fe2a.jpg

truetanker · « **Reply #51 on:** 20 January 2013, 00:29:39 »

O0

TT

Diablo48 · « **Reply #52 on:** 20 January 2013, 02:08:24 »

Wow, that looks very nice. I can see an enormous amount of attention to detail in the cockpit, and it should look absolutely amazing when you get it done.

Also, I like how your pilot has the build of a proper Ghost Bear warrior. O0

truetanker · « **Reply #53 on:** 20 January 2013, 11:57:12 »

Any idea if you'll use backlighting or maybe a chaser light in the cockpit?

Another thought, have you thought of a iPod hook up with some Mech sounds like from the video games as ambient sound effects?

TT

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #54 on:** 20 January 2013, 14:36:10 »

I know i'm going to put some LEDsin there. I won't go into any big detail since it's going to be a good 8 feet off the ground, even when I bend at the waist only the tallest people will be able to see down into the cockpit. I did manage to finish the new tats, now he can go insane like any good Clan pilot.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130120_143103_zpsa20ded72.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/IonRaptor/Battletech/Masakari/20130120_143113_zps3391a5c7.jpg

martian · « **Reply #55 on:** 20 January 2013, 14:41:28 »

Real Crusader! O0

Diablo48 · « **Reply #56 on:** 20 January 2013, 16:12:06 »

Ok, that pilot is looking like a total badass now. Great job. O0

ANS Kamas P81 · « **Reply #57 on:** 21 January 2013, 06:31:22 »

Actually why not put an iphone or something in the cockpit? It's not so anyone else can see it but for interior lights for the pilot. Play the Mechwarrior fan-made movie and maybe some other stuff like it, this way you get constantly changing backlighting in the cockpit and flares of light at appropriate times, plus "radio chatter" going on. Don't make it too loud of course, it's just ambient, but mount the iphone on the floor perhaps or where the cockpit controls would be - this way the pilot's lit up from the "displays" and the onlookers can't see where the light source is coming from.

Ion Raptor · « **Reply #58 on:** 21 January 2013, 10:28:46 »

The problem there is that I've tried having sounds in costumes before and cardboard is a surprisingly good muffler. Not only will no one be able to hear it in the convention center, but I won't be able to hear anything coming from outside.

ANS Kamas P81 · « **Reply #59 on:** 21 January 2013, 10:58:30 »

Then just turn the volume down and use it for lighting displays; it doesn't have to be visible to anyone else - just lighting up your cockpit for the mechwarrior, all of his visual displays.

Now I wonder how hard it would be to take one and set a new wallpaper on it for what looks like a targeting console, and actually mount that IN a cockpit as a "large-size touchscreen multifunction display"