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The Contaminated Cowl's cowl

Last post by Chuck Williams « Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:18 pm
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by 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!!

Last post by Grayvette03 « Wed Jul 01, 2015 2:14 pm
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by 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

Last post by wally wingert « Fri Jun 26, 2015 1:59 am
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by 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.

Last post by Batman65 « Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:55 am
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by 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

Last post by Batman65 « Wed Jun 24, 2015 5:21 pm
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by 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

Last post by Batman65 « Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:05 pm
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by 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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Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:05 pm
Bat tights dyeing advice

Last post by Batfanman « Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:23 pm
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by 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?

Last post by Waterratt « Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:22 pm
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by 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

Last post by Waterratt « Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:12 pm
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by 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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Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:12 pm
My Moebius Batman buildup

Last post by Waterratt « Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:11 pm
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by 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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Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:11 pm
this and that for bats and cats...

Last post by Waterratt « Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:08 pm
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by 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

Last post by hobbybuilder01 « Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:41 pm
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by 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

Last post by Batman65 « Thu May 28, 2015 10:29 am
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by 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

Last post by Chuck Williams « Thu May 28, 2015 5:57 am
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by 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

Last post by Chuck Williams « Thu May 21, 2015 10:11 am
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by 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.

Last post by Bat-Tiger « Sun May 10, 2015 3:59 pm
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by 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!

Last post by capecodbatman « Sat May 02, 2015 11:15 am
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by 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

Last post by Batfanman « Fri May 01, 2015 5:27 pm
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by 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.

Last post by The Batker « Fri May 01, 2015 10:04 am
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by 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.

Last post by Batman65 « Thu Apr 30, 2015 2:09 pm
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by 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

Last post by Meule « Sat Apr 25, 2015 2:28 am
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by 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

Last post by rickrickrick « Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:56 pm
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by 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

Last post by rickrickrick « Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:43 am
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by 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
Utility belt & trunks question

Last post by Batfanman « Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:04 pm
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by Batfanman » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:11 am

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The buckle surface is a bit of a distance from the Velcro on the waistband of the trunks because of the intervening buckle catch - what do you all do...

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thanks, Chuck! Saved me from fabricating a go between.

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Last post by Batfanman
Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:04 pm
Gordon bat phone

Last post by Batman65 « Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:17 pm
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by danbar » Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:58 pm

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Recently completed one of the projects I have been working on. I purchased a vintage (black) rotary telephone and converted it into the red Gordon...

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That looks great. Fantastic job!

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Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:17 pm

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