Since my first thread still has pictures of my original cosplay build when I was making it myself, I'm going to have that thread locked by Hicks and have this new thread be the future of the build with Christopher making it now. I'll include progress shots of how the build came to be and the finished product when complete. I will also do an unboxing video once I receive it! Any comments are questions are welcome.
https://youtu.be/wQFGB4m1Fy4 (https://youtu.be/wQFGB4m1Fy4)
So why Ahab you my ask? Why choose an obscure comic book predator to cosplay? This is why.
https://youtu.be/mgd23dtSgMY (https://youtu.be/mgd23dtSgMY)
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Rough Mask Casting
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Beginning of Facial Scar details
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When paint first started...
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Concept
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Reality
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A lil tease of what's to be revealed later...
Spoiler
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Seeing a correctly designed practical fx Predator again just gives me the chills!
Bravo!
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/b9aScKLxdv0Y0/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51a5c73fb766d76542f6f9ee6b1)
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Feb 25, 2019, 02:34:17 PM
Seeing a correctly designed practical fx Predator again just gives me the chills!
Bravo!
https://media2.giphy.com/media/b9aScKLxdv0Y0/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51a5c73fb766d76542f6f9ee6b1
You and me both, brocheesemo. :o
Is he / are you going to shiny up the head a bit at the end to give it that wet look?
Quote from: SiL on Feb 25, 2019, 08:52:18 PM
Is he / are you going to shiny up the head a bit at the end to give it that wet look?
That would probably be ill advised for the latex. Not sure how any kind of gloss would do on the stuff. My guess it would get sticky, tacky, and crack/peel. I'm sure some clever photo editing could win the day.
I think it's great when fans turn their love to these franchises into something material, something you can see and touch. Great work!
Quote from: Kradan on Feb 25, 2019, 09:55:00 PM
I think it's great when fans turn their love to these franchises into something material, something you can see and touch. Great work!
Thank you! I'm not making it. Those skills are beyond me, but I will be the owner/funding source of said project. From comic pages to real life, this predator is brought to life by Christopher Du-Bois! Aka InkFxTion Studios. Check out his Facebook page...hugely impressive work.
https://www.facebook.com/InkFxTion-Studios-275830922437192/?ti=as
Quote from: AhabPredator on Feb 25, 2019, 10:05:41 PM
Quote from: Kradan on Feb 25, 2019, 09:55:00 PM
I think it's great when fans turn their love to these franchises into something material, something you can see and touch. Great work!
Thank you! I'm not making it. Those skills are beyond me, but I will be the owner/funding source of said project. From comic pages to real life, this predator is brought to life by Christopher Du-Bois! Aka InkFxTion Studios. Check out his Facebook page...hugely impressive work.
https://www.facebook.com/InkFxTion-Studios-275830922437192/?ti=as
Definetly.
Well at least you don't regret to spend your hard-earned money for your fanboy love. I would think twice ;D
Quote from: Kradan on Feb 25, 2019, 10:16:41 PM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Feb 25, 2019, 10:05:41 PM
Quote from: Kradan on Feb 25, 2019, 09:55:00 PM
I think it's great when fans turn their love to these franchises into something material, something you can see and touch. Great work!
Thank you! I'm not making it. Those skills are beyond me, but I will be the owner/funding source of said project. From comic pages to real life, this predator is brought to life by Christopher Du-Bois! Aka InkFxTion Studios. Check out his Facebook page...hugely impressive work.
https://www.facebook.com/InkFxTion-Studios-275830922437192/?ti=as
Definetly.
Well at least you don't regret to spend your hard-earned money for your fanboy love. I would think twice ;D
Not for this quality lol. It rivals some of the pros paint work.
There won't be a content update for a bit from Christopher. In the mean while, I've been building Ahab's spear.
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The blade on the end is being made from wood by a friend of mine on another forum.
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That looks rather thick. I hope that wooden blade isn't too heavy for you. I'd imagine it will make the spear incredibly top heavy.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Feb 27, 2019, 03:33:30 AM
That looks rather thick. I hope that wooden blade isn't too heavy for you. I'd imagine it will make the spear incredibly top heavy.
The spear is very light, but extremely durable. The wood will be thinned out a lot more. It won't be too heavy. I am built strong, thankfully.
Quote from: AhabPredator on Feb 27, 2019, 03:39:56 AM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Feb 27, 2019, 03:33:30 AM
That looks rather thick. I hope that wooden blade isn't too heavy for you. I'd imagine it will make the spear incredibly top heavy.
The spear is very light, but extremely durable. The wood will be thinned out a lot more. It won't be too heavy. I am built strong, thankfully.
Gotcha. Well cool then. ;D
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Gotcha. Well cool then. ;D
Fun fact: the bottom point is a Disney Star Wars lightsaber blade tip. Plastidipped and spray painted silver. :laugh:
Wait...does that mean Disney Star Wars is rock bottom? 🤔
Buh dun tsss.
lol wut? :laugh:
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Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Feb 27, 2019, 04:06:29 AM
lol wut? :laugh:
https://i.imgur.com/bVugPts.gif
Disney jokes. But I digress. I got sent another teaser of my biomask last night. It's looking hella legit. 8)
Edit: More pictures coming tomorrow.
Massive new updates...
The BioMask:
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That looks fantastic.
That necklace. That biomask.
Holy SH*T!!!!!
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It's his first custom Biomask. If you can believe that. :o
Quote from: AhabPredator on Feb 28, 2019, 04:14:42 PM
It's his first custom Biomask. If you can believe that. :o
No @#$%& way.
Did you have to take every measurement possible to make sure this will fit you?
No slack-jawed mandibles, that's a god-damn sexual tyrannosaurus right there.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Feb 28, 2019, 04:19:46 PM
No slack-jawed mandibles, that's god-damn sexual tyrannosaurus right there.
Are you trying to kill me? Because that's how someone chokes on lunch while on break and viewing such a comment. :laugh:
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Feb 28, 2019, 04:18:38 PM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Feb 28, 2019, 04:14:42 PM
It's his first custom Biomask. If you can believe that. :o
No @#$%& way.
Did you have to take every measurement possible to make sure this will fit you?
I sent him my body measurements and he advised I should be fine. So I have to take him at his word. Worst case, I lose weight. Which I'm working on doing anyways, so this could be more motivation.
Who would have thought Predator would produce two U.S. State Governors.
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That mask is gorgeous.
Spoiler
Shame on you ADI ;D!
Quote from: Kradan on Mar 01, 2019, 05:16:52 PM
That masl is gorgeous.
Spoiler
Shame on you ADI ;D!
Glad you approve. ;)
The mask is stunning. Just like the rest of the costume. The movies usually have the unmasked head and the masked head as two separate pieces. So do you think it'll work out okay with having the mask over the head? Actually, how the hell will you be able to see, even without the mask? :laugh:
Quote from: Still Collating... on Mar 01, 2019, 07:18:36 PM
The mask is stunning. Just like the rest of the costume. The movies usually have the unmasked head and the masked head as two separate pieces. So do you think it'll work out okay with having the mask over the head? Actually, how the hell will you be able to see, even without the mask? :laugh:
You cut the eye out so your eye can see through. You only get one eye. The biomask is held in place with embedded magnets. The eye slots for the biomask have black mesh like the original (not pictured here).
I'll have to have a handler and special effects operator since I have a leather pouch on my hip that contains a speaker/subwoofer. It's paired with my phone so I get all the sound effects for predator.
this > ADI
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 01, 2019, 06:29:50 PM
Quote from: Kradan on Mar 01, 2019, 05:16:52 PM
That mask is gorgeous.
Spoiler
Shame on you ADI ;D!
Glad you approve. ;)
Here's no option for crossed out text anymore! :-\ I'm actually like ADI stuff pretty much. :)
But still gorgeous.
Quote from: Kradan on Mar 01, 2019, 10:15:29 PM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 01, 2019, 06:29:50 PM
Quote from: Kradan on Mar 01, 2019, 05:16:52 PM
That mask is gorgeous.
Spoiler
Shame on you ADI ;D!
Glad you approve. ;)
Here's no option for crossed out text anymore! :-\ I'm actually like ADI stuff pretty much. :)
But still gorgeous.
Don't misunderstand. They do exceptional work too. But I think they lack...the passion? Or creativity? Something is missing. I can't put my finger on it.
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Mar 01, 2019, 07:28:24 PM
this > ADI
You're gonna make Chris smile with that one ;D
ADI...
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Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 12:29:15 AM
ADI...
https://media.giphy.com/media/9ySjuLTJEpPAA/giphy.gif
Easy, Voodoo. You can go to the end of the leash and bark. But if you bite someone, then we get in trouble. :laugh:
But really though, I'm not sure what is up with the designs. I know they can do a lot better. But
why don't they? Money? Time? I guess we'll never know.
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 12:34:34 AM
But really though, I'm not sure what is up with the designs. I know they can do a lot better. But why don't they? Money? Time? I guess we'll never know.
I really wish Alec from ADI answered the Old One's mandible question on his recent AvPG Podcast appearance. But he basically dismissed it, which didn't help when the question was dismissed by RidgeTop when he was asking it.
So still, *sigh* no answers. :-\
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 12:44:25 AM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 12:34:34 AM
But really though, I'm not sure what is up with the designs. I know they can do a lot better. But why don't they? Money? Time? I guess we'll never know.
I really wish Alec from ADI answered the Old One's mandible question on his recent AvPG Podcast appearance. But he basically dismissed it, which didn't help when the question was dismissed by RidgeTop when he was asking it.
So still, *sigh* no answers. :-\
I wonder how they would feel about the work Christopher does in comparison to theirs. I mean, I wouldn't want to draw too much attention to him...but at the same time, I think if they saw what an amateur is capable of, it would be a wakeup call.
They'd probably admire the talent and dedication of a fellow creature effects artist.
And that's about it.
Voodoo,
How often do those pros get interviewed here? Granted I haven't been around long enough to experience those.
Do you know what the Predator interviews that Hicks was talking about were for?
I was curious to see what those develop as. Hopefully they will be interesting.
The talk was specifically for The Predator. You can try to contact Alec or Tom online, they're fairly approachable.
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 03:59:35 AM
Voodoo,
How often do those pros get interviewed here? Granted I haven't been around long enough to experience those.
Do you know what the Predator interviews that Hicks was talking about were for?
I was curious to see what those develop as. Hopefully they will be interesting.
Yes, indeed when Hicks & RidgeTop talked to Alec @ ADi, the timing was for The Predator, but the podcast interview did cover a range of topics outside of Shane Black's masterpiece. ;)
I do have to correct my earlier statement. Hicks asked the mandible question and asked it legitimately. It was RidgeTop later chiming in dismissing Old One's question as a "little nitpicky". I hate when my memory fails me!
I would have loved to learn if and
why ADI thinks the parallel mandibles a.k.a. broken jaw / slack-jawed design looks better in their eyes than Stan Winston's design. Can ADI realize it's more than a change in teeth, but jaw and facial structure? Can they put themselves in the perspective of a Predator fan and recognize it as a drastic change they made to the Predator's look? And what does ADI consider when duplicating an iconic creature in a film franchise, what features should carry on, to stay respectul to what came before it?
Maybe, in all fairness, the question needed to be framed better.
Go to 50:13 in the podcast below and you can hear the mandible question.
The Alien requires a Carapace, Alec Gillis.
Good answer though, (bad) creative decision.
Wish the praise regarding the Alien³ design and the rest transpired. ???
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 11:22:30 AM
I would have loved to learn if and why ADI thinks the parallel mandibles a.k.a. broken jaw / slack-jawed design looks better in their eyes than Stan Winston's design.
Alec says "why do they still need to look the same?". That's not saying theirs is better - just that it's
theirs.
Quote from: SiL on Mar 02, 2019, 01:27:44 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 11:22:30 AM
I would have loved to learn if and why ADI thinks the parallel mandibles a.k.a. broken jaw / slack-jawed design looks better in their eyes than Stan Winston's design.
Alec says "why do they still need to look the same?". That's not saying theirs is better - just that it's theirs.
Indeed it's theirs. A finished ADI Predator can be recognized immediately. For better or worse, they have certainly put their "stamp" on it.
Then it goes to their philosophy. What does ADI consider when duplicating an iconic creature in a film franchise. What features do they feel should carry on, to stay respectul to what came before it? I'd be interested in hearing that answer, because they've done more than change teeth.
I go to the comics, even the City Hunter in "Predator 2" and realize you can put your own stamp on things with alternative colors, general shape variations, tattoos, scars, wounds, jewelry and dread design without changing its core facial musculature.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 03:02:41 PM
Quote from: SiL on Mar 02, 2019, 01:27:44 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 11:22:30 AM
I would have loved to learn if and why ADI thinks the parallel mandibles a.k.a. broken jaw / slack-jawed design looks better in their eyes than Stan Winston's design.
Alec says "why do they still need to look the same?". That's not saying theirs is better - just that it's theirs.
Indeed it's theirs. A finished ADI Predator can be recognized immediately. For better or worse, they have certainly put their "stamp" on it.
Then it goes to their philosophy. What does ADI consider when duplicating an iconic creature in a film franchise, what features should carry on, to stay respectul to what came before it? I'd be interested in hearing that answer, because they've done more than change teeth.
I go to the comics, even the City Hunter in "Predator" and realize you can put your own stamp on things with alternative colors, general shape variations, tattoos, scars, wounds, jewelry and dread design without changing its core facial musculature.
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Great examples Ahab. Except for Wolf, really great!
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 04:32:53 PM
Great examples Ahab. Except for Wolf, really great!
I'm not a fan of that style of Wolf. The one in your display pic would be a great one to see him do. But alas, the others are custom suits he has done. I think the Elder at the bottom and the albino are probably the best from that lot.
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 05:04:24 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 04:32:53 PM
Great examples Ahab. Except for Wolf, really great!
I'm not a fan of that style of Wolf. The one in your display pic would be a great one to see him do. But alas, the others are custom suits he has done. I think the Elder at the bottom and the albino are probably the best from that lot.
Voodoo's avatar is Wolf?
Goes to show had bad I am at Predators.
I thought it was City Hunter.
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 05:06:29 PM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 05:04:24 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 04:32:53 PM
Great examples Ahab. Except for Wolf, really great!
I'm not a fan of that style of Wolf. The one in your display pic would be a great one to see him do. But alas, the others are custom suits he has done. I think the Elder at the bottom and the albino are probably the best from that lot.
Voodoo's avatar is Wolf?
Goes to show had bad I am at Predators.
I thought it was City Hunter.
Yes. Look closely. His top left mandible (our right) is missing. He also has the black crest ridges on his 10-head (forehead). Only Predator to date to have those crown like ridges. Last but not least his iconic facial scarring and blinded eye.
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 05:04:24 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 04:32:53 PM
Great examples Ahab. Except for Wolf, really great!
I'm not a fan of that style of Wolf. The one in your display pic would be a great one to see him do. But alas, the others are custom suits he has done. I think the Elder at the bottom and the albino are probably the best from that lot.
Yes and yes!
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 05:06:29 PM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 05:04:24 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 04:32:53 PM
Great examples Ahab. Except for Wolf, really great!
I'm not a fan of that style of Wolf. The one in your display pic would be a great one to see him do. But alas, the others are custom suits he has done. I think the Elder at the bottom and the albino are probably the best from that lot.
Voodoo's avatar is Wolf?
Goes to show had bad I am at Predators.
I thought it was City Hunter.
Yep. Ironically I passionately dislike the result of how Wolf turned out in AvP-R, but I do like the concept and Wolf with his biomask on, but this Wolf bust from Sideshow is so wild and crazy looking, so damaged goods, it seemed to fit my personality. ;D
(https://dailydead.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Wolf-Predator-bust-05.jpg)
Plus the mandibles on the Sideshow bust look like they close in an
X!!!
Unlike the real thing:
(https://i.ibb.co/9rcG9JC/Screenshot-20190224-091326.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fn5Rhfv/IMG-20190224-212358.jpg)
X mouth or bust. 8)
Huh.
Well, my mind was blown today.
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 06:24:17 PM
X mouth or bust. 8)
Yep, the stylized pic of the bust I used looks like it is growling and will close in the X position. And the bust has the diagonal brows too!
You know what's ironic? Alec equated ADI's broken jaw mandibles to the Jungle Hunter and City Hunter mandibles as someone having "different teeth" and therefore why does it need to be like the first two movies.
Yet, using that logic, the three movies ADI created has featured Predators with the exactly the same teeth, so I ask ADI with their third film "The Predator", why does the mandibles need to be like ADI's first two movies?
After three films, I truly believe this look is just ADI's preference, their stamp, and most of the die hard Predator fans are forced to deal with it. :-\
(https://i.ibb.co/6ZbvhfD/IMG-20190225-140941.jpg)
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 06:57:39 PM
Huh.
Well, my mind was blown today.
You really thought my avatar was the City Hunter?
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 07:30:28 PM
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 07:22:53 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 07:09:06 PM
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 06:57:39 PM
Huh.
Well, my mind was blown today.
You really thought my avatar was the City Hunter?
I did.
I'm still a noob.
So, Rabbit. Which design do you like best?
In all honesty, I don't know.
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 07:31:39 PM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 07:30:28 PM
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 07:22:53 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 07:09:06 PM
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 06:57:39 PM
Huh.
Well, my mind was blown today.
You really thought my avatar was the City Hunter?
I did.
I'm still a noob.
So, Rabbit. Which design do you like best?
In all honesty, I don't know.
surely something must strike your fancy.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 07:52:29 PM
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 07:22:53 PM
I did.
I'm still a noob.
Just for you Wabbit. Better?
Dude, you didn't have to do that.
The Wolf one fits you better.
I wouldn't change my avatar to Spunkmeyer if someone messed up Drake with Spunkmeyer (as an example, I love all the Marines . . . some more than others).
Quote from: TheSailingRabbit on Mar 02, 2019, 07:56:42 PM
Dude, you didn't have to do that.
Hey it's like they say.....
sh*t happens!
Relax you! You didn't make me do anything. :)
That teddy bear avatar is awful! :P (It's pity there's no more capacity to cross out text :-\)
Ok, ok, relax now. I was not very serious up here. But I do prefer the one with Wolf's furious face. It was more proper and more true to VD personality.
But what if it's a grumpy teady bear?
Don't be a teddy bear hater!
Still Wolf looked cooler.
And i'm not a teddy bear hater! Teddy bears are great. They're just not great for VМ avatar.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 02, 2019, 09:19:23 PM
But what if it's a grumpy teady bear?
Don't be a teddy bear hater!
I can warm up to the teddy bear. 😆
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 03:59:35 AM
How often do those pros get interviewed here? Granted I haven't been around long enough to experience those.
There's no set schedule. If something new is coming out I'll try and talk to the people behind it after release. Sometimes they reply to me, sometimes they don't. How many I do tends to depend on my own enthusiasm for the project. I had a bunch more possibilities for The Predator but I'm not sure I can be arsed.
Alec we'll be talking to again at some point. A more generalized Alien/Predator one.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 03, 2019, 09:52:16 AM
Quote from: AhabPredator on Mar 02, 2019, 03:59:35 AM
How often do those pros get interviewed here? Granted I haven't been around long enough to experience those.
There's no set schedule. If something new is coming out I'll try and talk to the people behind it after release. Sometimes they reply to me, sometimes they don't. How many I do tends to depend on my own enthusiasm for the project. I had a bunch more possibilities for The Predator but I'm not sure I can be arsed.
Alec we'll be talking to again at some point. A more generalized Alien/Predator one.
Definitely wouldn't mind putting a thread together where we pose the best 10 questions we can possibly ask and then sending their way.
I always offer people a chance to submit questions. Any questions I haven't already got in some fashion and that I think will get an interesting response, I'll include.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 04, 2019, 07:18:42 PM
I always offer people a chance to submit questions. Any questions I haven't already got in some fashion and that I think will get an interesting response, I'll include.
Noted. I shall perhaps utilize that one day. Maybe not soon, but one day.
I usually create a new thread each time so it's publicized.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 05, 2019, 12:57:14 PM
I usually create a new thread each time so it's publicized.
Is that normally in the news section or elsewhere? Still learning where everything goes around here lol
It's just whatever the relevant board is. :)
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 05, 2019, 06:39:12 PM
It's just whatever the relevant board is. :)
Cool! Just actually found the YouTube channel today, so I've been watching a few vids here and there. I will sub on my main account later.
Ahab suit arriving next week! Unboxing video coming day of. My body is not physically ready...
Looking forward to it!
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 18, 2019, 02:53:03 PM
Looking forward to it!
The spear tip was completed for me. It will screw on to the spear via the thread system. Still needs hand sanding, plastidip, and paint. 90% complete.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7HIwBLH.jpg&hash=7456166cc58e0b9e45c60c2f560657b1d548ce0d)
Hmm. Cool, but still looks heavy. What type of wood is that. Do you know?
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 21, 2019, 01:29:04 PM
Hmm. Cool, but still looks heavy. What type of wood is that. Do you know?
Fir, I believe. It's light but strong. And with the rest of the spear, it will be a durable piece.
The spear tip is looking nice. The finished cosplay is going to be something really special I see. Can't wait to see the final images. I can only imagine how excited you must be to actually wear this.
Quote from: Still Collating... on Mar 21, 2019, 07:41:54 PM
The spear tip is looking nice. The finished cosplay is going to be something really special I see. Can't wait to see the final images. I can only imagine how excited you must be to actually wear this.
Dude...I'm beyond stoked. I can't flipping wait to unbox this mofo.
Holy. Shitballs.
https://youtu.be/0EVDhHegEGw (https://youtu.be/0EVDhHegEGw)
:o :o :o :o :o
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLGEbYjT.jpg&hash=69c10a81b60e014a155616cb6b8e5ecea8232365)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSxHLBQQ.jpg&hash=50858f82c1e862b3d7484e891a5ed62af4f528e1)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDpZu4ok.jpg&hash=9c5d4ae516c5b760f24999232ffea35a348cd164)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ft1pUlNd.jpg&hash=52c33671d1b975cc877b0354abf99d8be8781ff0)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFEwGUHu.jpg&hash=ee15c7362ad85a4c4319f480d45bc3248facddd3)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3ofZkX9.jpg&hash=5fbe21a449e8211b97dc4c91f93062762004324d)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8vrz0tn.jpg&hash=6b0027d9abccd401f48524be516ab1f0bd7c4f63)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fd8LbL3K.jpg&hash=ce027aba71bf18c040a905c79f5275e1773245ec)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnzjdiBU.jpg&hash=30c6362c487e30354f47dc38f860d2bfd331399e)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FM7RTq2W.jpg&hash=a37d4ebdb035cd367f07766330bf9b58e334c576)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5Hk0Zkj.jpg&hash=d3d77978f3e11ca1093c1c57a93bc06df9900af3)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FG5nVhst.jpg&hash=16591358f0ede551f4e46febbdd9d046ddfbb1b6)
Looking great! You own it now?
Looks like you can't eat donuts and ice cream and fit in that suit! ;D
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 25, 2019, 02:05:48 AM
Looking great! You own it now?
Looks like you can't eat donuts and ice cream and fit in that suit! ;D
Nah, if anything I want to bulk up. But yeah, it should be here sometime this week!
That looks damn sweet. Are you getting netting for him too?
He prefers his Yautja au naturel. ♡
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 25, 2019, 10:37:18 AM
That looks damn sweet. Are you getting netting for him too?
I have some, but I'm scared to put it on over the suit. Due to friction. I might just go without it. He actually looks....better that way.
Why would the net be a bother?
(Ha Ha! I'm in here now too!!!)
Quote from: Red_2 on Mar 27, 2019, 04:21:40 PM
Why would the net be a bother?
(Ha Ha! I'm in here now too!!!)
I'm a bigger fan of Red, but I guess I can get used to its sequel.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 25, 2019, 11:46:48 AM
He prefers his Yautja au naturel. ♡
I prefer them to look right 😂
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Mar 27, 2019, 09:04:18 PM
Quote from: Red_2 on Mar 27, 2019, 04:21:40 PM
Why would the net be a bother?
(Ha Ha! I'm in here now too!!!)
I'm a bigger fan of Red, but I guess I can get used to its sequel.
It's actually a Star Wars reference! Wedge!!
Unboxing coming soon. 😁
(https://media.giphy.com/media/12YqWQpQ1HAPy8/giphy.gif)
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58b1e837e6f2e1db5dffff7e/t/5ba8209808522941fe9cebaa/1537745058133/giphy-4.gif)
https://youtu.be/eHHZ3RjrFEE (https://youtu.be/eHHZ3RjrFEE)
Looks awesome Ahab but I want to see it on!
Now do some Pilates and don that suit brother! ;)
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Apr 11, 2019, 08:41:04 PM
Looks awesome Ahab but I want to see it on!
Now do some Pilates and don that suit brother! ;)
Working on it. :D I've worked for 2 days and I've lost 5 pounds. Whoooopz.
Hey brother. I hope this thread notifies you through e-mail. I know why you left but maybe you can make an exception? We would love to get a Ahab cosplay update if you have one!
Sorry me for my curiosity but what happened? Why did he leave? Did i miss something?
Basically he felt consistently harassed by one or two members here and ultimately decided the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Jun 19, 2019, 10:50:56 AM
Basically he felt consistently harassed by one or two members here and ultimately decided the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.
Thats a shame...I liked Ahab a lot. One of the few other people who made custom Neca stuff
Yeah. It may be fruitless but I still hold out hope for his return.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Jun 18, 2019, 08:11:10 PM
Hey brother. I hope this thread notifies you through e-mail. I know why you left but maybe you can make an exception? We would love to get a Ahab cosplay update if you have one!
You can try asking him on his youtube channel, he haven't posted any videos in a while though.
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Jun 19, 2019, 10:50:56 AM
Basically he felt consistently harassed by one or two members here and ultimately decided the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.
He is not the first to leave for something like that.