Custom FTC Molly the Moll
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Costume making, prop building and other '66 Bat-related arts and crafts. Great place for info and helpful tips. Proudly display your latest creation. Please keep it '66 Batman related otherwise it will be moved to OFF-TOPIC.
(NO SOLICITATION). If you're looking to BUY or SELL something, go to the MERCHANDISE SECTION. Even if you're trying to assemble a costume by buying or acquiring different crafted items rather than constructing or customizing them yourself, then it belongs in the MERCHANDISE SECTION. Don't even ask somebody if they're planning on selling something within this section.
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Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
With Larry’s encouragement, I looked into hair styling and consulted an expert, my daughter. And YouTube
I will start with the bright red head in the coming weeks and post some results as I get them be a nice father/daughter project
I will start with the bright red head in the coming weeks and post some results as I get them be a nice father/daughter project
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
That it will, Lou, that it will! I'm going to have REAL fun fixing my figure up with a late 30s-early 40s long hairstyle for my figure.
Larry
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
So the hair plugs are too far apart and too few to restyle. I talked to some folks and while they have great 3D heads of males, they won’t do a female. So next idea. I am toying with shaving off all the hair and sculpting or molding the hair to the head and painting it. Then I found this:
Bald head female for S body
https://www.classictvtoys.com/typesretr ... -2-1-5.You have to know which body you will use and pick the right bald head!
Next, here’s the hair sculpt. It probably feels like the Johnny West plastic/rubbery hat/accessories.
https://www.classictvtoys.com/typesretr ... -1-5-1-1-2.
So that will be my next purchase. I’ll get a couple so I can play around with shaping one. If I can figure out how to make that rubbery plastic, or a harder material, I can probably apply it directly to the bald head and really sharp it to the head. This is new territory for me, so we’ll see where this leads... by the way FTC is sold out of their Riddler Moll, which they were offering as a separate item.
Bald head female for S body
https://www.classictvtoys.com/typesretr ... -2-1-5.You have to know which body you will use and pick the right bald head!
Next, here’s the hair sculpt. It probably feels like the Johnny West plastic/rubbery hat/accessories.
https://www.classictvtoys.com/typesretr ... -1-5-1-1-2.
So that will be my next purchase. I’ll get a couple so I can play around with shaping one. If I can figure out how to make that rubbery plastic, or a harder material, I can probably apply it directly to the bald head and really sharp it to the head. This is new territory for me, so we’ll see where this leads... by the way FTC is sold out of their Riddler Moll, which they were offering as a separate item.
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
Larry, the website is shaky. It’s working now. I just ordered some goodies for Molly, Parker and The Kane-Man.
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
If One wants to make a wig of sorts using the "Sculpey" type clay, might I suggest that One uses the 'air dry'' clay. I will try both the clay AND working with the "hair" on the head, myself. And...the classic tv toys link STILL isn't working!
Larry
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
FWIW, Folks. The "wigs" and 'bald female head is now part of the standard, so to speak, "S" bodies and heads.
Larry
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
Getting closer
Takeaways
The hair concept can work as a molded piece
I have a second head and hair to experiment with in the coming weeks
Takeaways
The hair concept can work as a molded piece
I have a second head and hair to experiment with in the coming weeks
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
It's looking good, my Friend. I know that the Molded hair will do well for my 1939 Bat Girl.
Larry
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
Larry,
I cut off about 1/4 inch and sanded it down to give it that curled under look. I need to get to a hobby store for the parted hair that swoops across her forehead/face. Pictures to follow.
I cut off about 1/4 inch and sanded it down to give it that curled under look. I need to get to a hobby store for the parted hair that swoops across her forehead/face. Pictures to follow.
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!
Re: Custom FTC Molly the Moll
looking for some time. I bought some putty to make the hair, just no time to work on it. Maybe this month...
Some days you just can't get rid of a ... SHARK!