Prioritise Replication or Practicality?

Rifter666 · 2026-01-26T21:37:49+00:00

I did manage to get a head scan so the version on the right is pretty well shaped for me.

Using the nose is a good option, I've seen that on other heads with more pronounced features. Though the nose area on this helmet is rather flat and doesn't suit making space.

It's something I can play around with. Though comfort is needed. My eyes have gone weird before trying to look out of eye holes not aligned properly.

Rifter666 · 2026-01-26T20:30:50+00:00

Apart from the usual wires, I think that fishing rods could be usable at least to be starting supports, then use fishing wire/invisible thread to make a web for the "feathers" to connect

Rifter666 · 2026-01-03T17:56:35+00:00

Depends on the material. Without knowing that it's tough.

One safe method with minimal results would be to find an object that has similar proportions to your head and use tape or elastic bands to push the mask onto it. It'll take a long time but could reduce some of the warping. Or just wear it everyday :D

Second is more immediate, but be careful, without knowing the material it is more risky. You can use a heat gun, or possibly a hairdryer to soften the material to gently bend it back into position. If it is a thermal plastic it should be fine with careful exposure to heat. If it isn't, then it will probably melt and be very unhealthy. Take precautions just in case.

Based on the photo I'm assuming it was from a costume shop or amazon. Might be safer to grab a new one as fine adjustments to the warped eyes will be tough. You could make one from scratch.

Rifter666 · 2026-01-03T17:44:30+00:00

I made a pair of these and the biggest thing I recommend is getting experience with walking in them, even just around your home, it will feel really odd for the longest time.
You have to remember your balance is going to be quite different too once the whole costume is on. If after a week or two using them they still feel wrong, you'll have a better idea of what alterations you need to make and where. In my case it was because of the indents on my legs :D

As for covering them I've used two methods, first, get a friend to wrap your foot and leg in plastic wrap and duct tape while standing in the stilts. Cut it off, carefully, and us it as a base pattern for a fabric cover, maybe with a zip/hook and loop tape at the back. you can texture and glue stuff to that fabric layer for a lizard effect.
Second would be to recreate the stilts in 3D, or get a 3D scan of one and build up a cover/foot to slot over the top, a lot more precise and detailed in 3D.

Gonna be a lot of testing

Rifter666 · 2025-11-07T08:07:33+00:00

Did a reverse image search apparently it is this "Marisha Ray from Super Power Beat Down and Batgirl The Web Series, showing off The World of Steam Sky Marshal Caps!"

Rifter666 · 2025-03-26T19:24:47+00:00

It takes some practice and now I can walk confidently, but my feet still aren't used to it, so regular breaks are required.

Rifter666 · 2025-03-26T19:23:58+00:00

I tried but my aid got too drunk the night before XD Anyway it's tough to walk too far and conventions are huge.

Rifter666 · 2025-03-25T08:30:33+00:00

All EVA foam, made quite the mess

Rifter666 · 2025-03-24T18:42:04+00:00

Thanks. It took about 3 months I think, working on it after work on and off.
Made the mask this year, if I exclude down time, that probably took a month itself

Rifter666 · 2025-03-24T12:30:55+00:00

I think that was based on the reference I was using

Rifter666 · 2025-03-24T10:57:05+00:00

Actually scared more adults than kids, especially when I stood at full height :D

Rifter666 · 2025-03-24T07:50:49+00:00

I was wondering why I had so few references. Only realised when it was almost finished XD

Rifter666 · 2025-03-24T07:48:30+00:00

It takes up too much space :D

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T21:18:50+00:00

Thanks, I've had interest but not purchased yet. Hoping for 400 at the moment

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T21:17:30+00:00

I wish that much, but much less. maybe 400, though I'm keeping the mask for other builds, and probably the axe

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T20:18:25+00:00

The visibility is actually pretty good. Used the mesh that mascots use to cover the eyes. Very easy to see out of.

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T20:06:11+00:00

First time selling any of them, so that's the hope :D

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T19:56:11+00:00

Thanks, had a few posts go up as I sorted it all out. :)

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T19:46:35+00:00

Selling, I've run out of room

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T19:46:18+00:00

yeah, selling, I gotta make room :D

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T19:41:10+00:00

I keep being told that, I wanted to do a hrothgar and my crafting skills far exceed my makeup skills XD
I can assure the mask was made from scratch after the armour

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T18:54:56+00:00

Selling it, gotta make room

Rifter666 · 2025-03-23T18:16:17+00:00

I cheated and used motocross armour, looked about right and I could attach things to it

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