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Last post by Scott Sebring
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:06 pm
Mark Puette
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Randy »
Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:48 am
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Anyone on the board ever had or seen a Puette cowl? was he before Wally?
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Try putting a penny on top. :)
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Last post by Batfanman
Sun Jul 19, 2015 7:36 pm
My first outing as the Batman. Sorta..(question about smoke)
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The Batker »
Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:10 pm
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Sorry if this upsets some of you... Traditionalist or something..
Anyways, Okay so my friends play in a Heavy Metal band and they play a song called...
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a zombie version of this suit could be easy to do on the cheap, since it doesn't have to be that accurate
you can cheap tights, cape, and boots -...
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Last post by Ben Bentley
Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:36 am
The Contaminated Cowl's cowl
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A. Pennyworth »
Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:58 am
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Perhaps discussed before or others might have been wondering but I was looking at the details of the pink contaminated cowl and noticed the linear...
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No clue where it is.
My guess is that it was recovered and reused.
Shells are a pain to make and trim so every one is precious!
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:18 pm
Utility belt completed!!
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Grayvette03 »
Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:28 pm
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image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg I finished my utility belt today. I'm pretty happy how it came out. My pouches and tubes open up. Next project to make...
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Thanks
Jim
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Last post by Grayvette03
Wed Jul 01, 2015 2:14 pm
My Julie Newmar Catwoman mannequin
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danbar »
Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:13 pm
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Well, my Terrific Trio finally have an adversary! Catwoman is complete (although I will probably continue tweaking).
The wonderful costume was made...
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FABOO!!!!
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Last post by wally wingert
Fri Jun 26, 2015 1:59 am
MattyCollector Cowl Mod.
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eric_springsteen »
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:45 pm
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I was searching youtube for Batman stuff and I came across this video with a guy talking about modding an Arkham City style mask, but he had the...
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I got most of the outfit done. Still need the gloves and boots yet. I will definitely post pics. For all the grief (rolling eyeballs here) I got from...
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Last post by Batman65
Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:55 am
Old School Bat Radio
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rickrickrick »
Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:22 pm
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So, just for giggles, to have another recognizable handheld prop I could easily carry to conventions, etc, I decided to make a Bat Radio. Out of real...
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I am always a fan of stuff like this. Even going about it the way you are/did is impressive in itself. It looks fantastic.
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Last post by Batman65
Wed Jun 24, 2015 5:21 pm
My Boy Wonder's stunt suit
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Jimmy L. 66 »
Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:12 pm
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Hello citizens-
We recently got a cape and mask for my sidekick, but really cant have him playing everyday in it so-
I opened the sewing machine my...
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I have to agree with Chuck here, I would have killed for something like this when I was a kid also, Although, I did have the Ben Cooper costume. No...
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Last post by Batman65
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:05 pm
Bat tights dyeing advice
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Batfanman »
Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:03 am
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I dyed a set and the (lined) top came out lighter than the bottoms so I need some advice.
I found an old thread where someone had this problem and...
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Just one more on this topic.
If you need to get tunic & leggings in the future, ask the maker (in my case On-Stage Dancewear in NYC) if they can...
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Last post by Batfanman
Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:23 pm
How does it feel to wear the cowl?
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wildheart »
Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:19 am
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I'd like to pose the question How does it feel to wear the cowl?
I'm looking for everything from comfort and visibility to more esoteric qualities...
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I, unfortunately, do not own a cowl, but I did have the privilege of trying on HobbyBuilder's suit and cowl a few years back, and man, there was...
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Last post by Waterratt
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:22 pm
Moebius Catwoman
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Habu12 »
Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:31 pm
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Here's my rendition of Ms. Newmar. I keep seeing guys use glitter or flecks. I kinda went with that, but the key is that the Lurex suit had texture....
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Nice job, looks great! Those Moebius kits really impressed me!
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Last post by Waterratt
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:12 pm
My Moebius Batman buildup
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OrdinaryCitizen »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:17 am
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I painted this kit entirely in acrylics, with metallic glazes used over flat black for the satin effect.
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That looks great, I love the new kits that Moebius is putting out.
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Last post by Waterratt
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:11 pm
this and that for bats and cats...
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Chuck Williams »
Sun Jun 14, 2015 9:01 am
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These Batgirl Utility Belt boxes are so cute and tiny! Two more still in the paint booth...
Here's my hero Catwoman medallion with Radio and the...
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Looks great Chuck, nice job!
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Last post by Waterratt
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:08 pm
Batgirl cape observation
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Catgreg »
Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:49 pm
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Hey everyone!
I recently came across some super High resolution publicity shots of Yvonne as Batgirl, and it confirmed something I has always kind...
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the yellow looks the same as robins cape
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Last post by hobbybuilder01
Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:41 pm
Bat Mobile Pedal Car 30 Day Project
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PedalCarWorld »
Fri May 22, 2015 5:26 pm
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Bat Mobile Pedal Car 30 Day Project
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Oooooh, thats just waaaay too cool!!! This would have been my favorite thing of all time when I was a kid!
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Last post by Batman65
Thu May 28, 2015 10:29 am
Cowl padding
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Austinunc »
Sat May 16, 2015 12:39 pm
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I've recently purchased a chuck Williams cowl and while it is incredible it doesn't fit me quite right. I've been having trouble finding foam padding...
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Walmart does have 1 white upholstery foam in the fabric department.
It comes in a small roll and also in approx. 1 foot squares, two or four to a...
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Thu May 28, 2015 5:57 am
Utility belt cleaning
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Batfanman »
Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:56 pm
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What do my fellow caped crime-fighters use to clean light scuffs and soil from their leather utility belts?
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Use a small amount of polish and let it rest for a bit after.
I use a solvent to wipe the metal down prior to spraying to remove any grease or wax.
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Last post by Chuck Williams
Thu May 21, 2015 10:11 am
Hello! New member art.
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OrdinaryCitizen »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:01 pm
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Hello fellow Bat-fans! My name is Dwayne and I thought I'd introduce myself and share some of my Bat-art with you. I painted this portrait of Adam...
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Wow! That's an amazing painting. I love how it embraces the bright colors of the show with a sense of mystery and adventure.
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Last post by Bat-Tiger
Sun May 10, 2015 3:59 pm
They TALK!
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wally wingert »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:03 pm
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Per my pal Scott Sebring's suggestion, I had my effects guy Jim Ojala extract the voice boxes from the Batman and Robin dolls and install them next...
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very cool love it
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Last post by capecodbatman
Sat May 02, 2015 11:15 am
Batman Boots
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Batman65 »
Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:54 pm
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Here is an inexpensive idea for Batman boots. Take the idea here and modify it for Batmans boots.
To the batmobile! Lets Go!
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That's a great tutorial. Wonder if he published the Robin shoes pattern?
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Last post by Batfanman
Fri May 01, 2015 5:27 pm
Sharing something I made for my daughter.
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The Batker »
Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:22 pm
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So my daughter is becoming obsessed with Batman, and more importantly to her, Batgirl and she also likes Catwoman.
She's like a boy in a way that...
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Yeah Chuck, when she found out I ordered a cowl from you she decided that she needed a mask too.
Thanks guys for the feedback. She's been wearing it...
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Last post by The Batker
Fri May 01, 2015 10:04 am
Batman & Robin help needed.
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eric_springsteen »
Thu Apr 02, 2015 5:10 pm
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Hi I am new to the board. I've been a 1966 Batman fan all of my life. It was my first experience ever with Batman. Never really had a desire to watch...
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Here is a great tutorial on making Batman boots. I hope this helps you guys out there.
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Last post by Batman65
Thu Apr 30, 2015 2:09 pm
Bat sprays
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danbar »
Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:29 pm
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Just finished a collection of Bat-sprays. Gotta love do it yourself lettering (doityourselflettering.com)! I can hardly wait to use their product...
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Excellent job and thanks for the link
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Last post by Meule
Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:28 am
Catwoman Mask Pattern
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BatBob »
Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:39 pm
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Hi,
Does anyone have a Catwoman mask pattern? Preferably the Meriwether version, but I'll settle for anything.
Thanks!
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Done and done! (sent off-board)
RRR
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Last post by rickrickrick
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:56 pm
My Pilot Belt
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Jimmy L. 66 »
Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:34 am
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Greeting citizens!
I have finally completed my Utility belt!
I started with a Williams Studio 2 belt.
I then took ideas and clues from rickrickrick...
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Nice work! The foam covered belt boxes look great!
RRR
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Last post by rickrickrick
Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:43 am
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