Bib Fortuna costume progress

Awesome start bruv!
You have some skulpting skills there...
Can't wait to see how this turns out

Very nice David, will be a great costume if can pull it off, which I am sure you can!

Can't wait to see this one. That sculpt is amazing! Very well done.

Bib Fortuna is one of my top favorites! I want that costume . I will be watching this thread closely, great job man.

Looks like a great start! Can't wait to see the rest!

Great idea man! This will be killer! Let's expand the costuming universe a bit more : )

G-Fett

Dougie....you have an awesome Fett now your right back at working on an awesome Bib!! You amaze me and can't wait to see it get all together. Really cool stuff!

Would anyone know what's best to use as a release agent (alginate mould, latex cast)?

If I remember correctly, a plaster mold can be used for casting latex. Pour in latex, swish it around, and pour out the excess and repeat after it dries. DO NOT make an alginate mold. They have a shelf life of only a few hours! Look around on Smooth-On.com as I'm sure they have a more modern material you could use that should be easier to cast and last longer. Nice sculpt - BTW!

Originally Posted by BOBA PHAT

If I remember correctly, a plaster mold can be used for casting latex. Pour in latex, swish it around, and pour out the excess and repeat after it dries. DO NOT make an alginate mold. They have a shelf life of only a few hours! Look around on Smooth-On.com as I'm sure they have a more modern material you could use that should be easier to cast and last longer. Nice sculpt - BTW!

Thanks for the advice, have looked at using maybe rubber urethane for the overall cast.

If you are just going to cast the mask from slush latex, then you should just make a plaster mold.

Have taken on board the advice given and will be making plaster moulds.

Have constructing the basic shape of the lekku, I only plan on making one to cast from.
There isn't really any differences between the two except for the scar tissue on the front lekku.

Hi David, are you planning on attaching the lekku to the costume on the shoulders, looked like they were done this way in the movie.

I'll attach them to the back of his head, if you notice on the bust I have raised areas behind the ears.

Sorry bud, I mean the other 'thin' end. I watch the Jabba part of ROTJ today and noticed that they were attached to his shoulders on the outer coat garment, this is most obvious when he leans forward to inform Jabba that Luke has arrived.

Sorry Rob, yes I'll probably just use a small piece of velcro underneath or just a safety pin.

The lekku look much longer in the Phantom Menace (wrapped around each other) but I want to achieve the ROTJ look.

Your Bib Fortuna head is looking awesome! Really looks like him!

Very impressive sculpt mate! I love the idea of a Bib costume

Sculpted the basic shape of the lekku.
Basically a stocking filled with foam, wrapped in plaster bandages and coated with oil clay.
Will need to be refined slightly when it dries completely. From research, have found that the lekku are quite rough around the edges anyway.
I'll add scar tissue to the front lekku at later stage. The idea is to make a plaster mould and slush with latex, foam will be added to give it structure and shape.
The wider end of the cast will be open so that I can form thinner edges to blend to the headpiece.

I've sourced all suppliers and materials for this costume.

Got various quotes from people on this board for particular parts (you know who you are and thank you for your time and patience).

I've decided to get the leather and soft parts made by fellow KOTE members (Clothears - Jude and Alison) in the UK that have produced some amazing work to date and will hopefully benefit from seeing the finished version in the flesh at a future troop.

Another project that will resume in January and February, nearly ready for molding and casting. Fingers crossed it will work out.

Wow, love the head sculpt!

Are you planning on making custom hands? or are you going to do your nails everytime?

Originally Posted by CombatBaby

Wow, love the head sculpt!

Are you planning on making custom hands? or are you going to do your nails everytime?

Probably just apply false nails.

the bust is coming along nicely..... keep up the good work.

Very cool, I love seeing people tackle the more obscure costumes. 8)

Great job:thumbup I look forward to the finished product.

I've always liked Bib Fortuna, but my lack of knowledge on latex and sculpting has prevented me from attempting this costume. Good luck and can't wait to see more progress!

Hey Dave, my wife could be your Jabba! She's a big fat cow.

Can't wait to see how this turns out! Nice job.

Originally Posted by Bobby Fett UK

Hey Dave, my wife could be your Jabba! She's a big fat cow.

Holy Cow! Bobby, you're gonna get harpooned, man!

G-Fett

Originally Posted by Bobby Fett UK

Hey Dave, my wife could be your Jabba! She's a big fat cow.

i've got a room for rent... you'll need it after that one. commute could be a bit much though.

HARPOONED! Shes no whale.....I draw the line at cows!

Originally Posted by Studio Fett

Holy Cow! Bobby, you're gonna get harpooned, man!

G-Fett

Originally Posted by Bobby Fett UK

HARPOONED! Shes no whale.....I draw the line at cows!

lol...bobby, I hope she is VERY understanding...lol

Originally Posted by Bobby Fett UK

Hey Dave, my wife could be your Jabba! She's a big fat cow.

She obviously doesn't log on to this site!! Very strange remark

Took it off the block and it worked a treat, didn't rip

Just waiting to get some baldcaps to continue on.

Meanwhile, lekku 1 is under construction, half way there.

Made some great progress over the last week.

The headpiece is 70% finished, needs to be attached to a baldcap and some detail added, holding it's shape really well already.



Next piece to be done was the neck (excluding the dangly bits), very thin allowing good movement.
Tissue thin edges for seamless blending. I will make the danglies out of hard clay and fill with beanbag beads to give them some weight. Looking at ref pics, Michael Carter had a cord around his neck attached to each one.



The first lekku or "lek", this is about as thick as your standard baldcap, packed out with filling.
It actually turned out a lot smoother than I thought, will need to add scar tissue to the front one.





So 1 more lek and 2 danglies and that wil be all the prosthetics done, will coat them in a combo of acrylic and prosaide to give a uniform base colour before I start painting with rubber mask grease.

Most of the latex parts made at this stage, waiting on a latex baldcap.



Will begin to piece everything together then on to painting.

Looking great Dougie!

G-Fett

wow! Very nice!

looking good ,man.

Finished making the baldcap and have attached the various parts.



The front lekku needs some readjusting so that it wraps around without puckering, need to refine some of the head structure as well. The lighting doesn't really do it justice but there is a lot of definition in the skull shape.
Very happy with it so far

AMAZING!!!! You astonish me with what you can do. Way to go and Keep it up!

Wowwwwww!!!


VERY NICE JOB!!!!


=)



Alfredo

wow, usually the only twileks you see are women. way to think outside the box

Can't wait to see it finished. Looking good. Wish I could do that!

Yeah
Always a big fan of the week minded TwiLek

Looks great it will be cool to see you all suited up as Bib...

http://www.davidcullenphoto.com/bib.htm

This is where I'm at for now, still needs some tweaking and will be ready to paint soon. Of course I forgot to attach the neck piece for this shoot!

It's actually very comfortable to wear and weighs very little.

The costume is under construction now too. Can't wait to get this done!!

Great work man!!!

Keep it up mate!

The finishing line is nearly in sight (well, for the mask that is)!!
Have applied the base colour with pax paint and put in some subtle shading with rubber mask grease. I applied a layer of KY jelly to give it a glossy sweat sheen.

Still haven't found the right contact lenses, most of the ones available are too red, the search continues.

Hoping to apply this baby sometime in the next week.

Dude that's so AWESOME. i have always wanted to be able to do that type of prop work, but never knew where to start.

got any tiips for a newb, on where to start? any good books of the trade, you would recommend?

Originally Posted by Dreadmullet

Dude that's so AWESOME. i have always wanted to be able to do that type of prop work, but never knew where to start.

got any tiips for a newb, on where to start? any good books of the trade, you would recommend?

Just researched on the net mainly, bought "The Prop Builders handbook" too, very useful.

Originally Posted by Dougie Fett

WOW!! some proyect eh?? looks very good!

Great work again!

This project is so fantastically disgusting. I LOVE IT! Even down to the nasty sacks hanging under the chin. WELL DONE!

awesome job so far!

Just got some pics from Alison of Clothears, progress so far. Looking absolutely brill!!

Top of the notch. Looking forward to seeing your finished Bib, looking very very nice.

Wow...love the robes! This costume keeps on amazing me. Hopefully I could see it in person one day. I am trying to get back up there so we shall see. Again...GREAT work!
Cheers!

Can't wait to see it finished!!!!
Looks very good!

Wow, looking great!

This is looking most excellent! Can't wait to see the finished version

Any word on this Dougie? As always, looking amazing!

G-Fett

Still waiting on robes and need to finish the hands myself, a little sidetracked by work.

Wanted it to be ready for Invasion Belfast in October so have plenty of time.

Costume very near completion, hope to have if finished in approx 2 weeks.

Wow!!

That looks really good! Can´t wait to see this with everything on bro.

great challange i cant wait to see it all finished.

I like it, I like it! It's cool and rare viewed! Keep working on it mate!

great thread. the costume fits your build well. you will look spot on with it all done

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

great thread. the costume fits your build well. you will look spot on with it all done

Was actually being modeled by Jude from Clothears costumes but it does fit me very well too.

The end is nearly in sight, have finished the gloves.



Will be getting these contacts, they are the closest match that I could find without having to get expensive custom made ones.



Still need to source a pair of boots, most close matches are womens and not available in size 10. Something like this in grey, brown or black would do.

can`t wait to see the finished costume!! great work!!

Went to order the lenses and they have been discontinued!! Back to the drawing board.

Determined to have it complete and ready to go by 3rd Oct.

Ridiculously awesome! Can't believe I just saw this thread! :thumbup

Here we go then!! Please bear in mind that I had to put it on myself and it is not exactly in the correct position.
My wife took the shots and she failed to notice that the robe was not closed over properly and that the front lekku was riding up a tad.

Be gentle!!!

That is awesome buddy.

Very very impressive indeed, and in time which has to be applauded in the prop world lol.

WOW Impressive

Looks perfect, only thing you're missing would be the teeth.

Originally Posted by Dr3w

Looks perfect, only thing you're missing would be the teeth.

Had a nightmare trying to make custom teeth, decided to go without!

AMAZING!!! That looks really spot on. way to go!

wow that looks awesome, never seen an accurate bib fortuna costime

wooow!!
Fantastic work !!!

That came out incredible! I love the attention to detail!

That came together very well! I love it!

That is some really great work! Well done!

"You will take me to see Jabba now."

"You serve your master well, and are to be rewarded."


edit: sorry, couldn't resist. Fantastic job man, that looks very impressive. Most impressive indeed.

:applause:

Bro that looks fantastic! Awesome!!!

wow, came out fantastic, awesome job!

fantastic job and very brave in choice too! I think you should get a medal LOL!

EXCELLENT!!!

Few pics from Invasion Belfast of Bibs first troop!

that costume is the greatest thing i've ever seen.

Originally Posted by jebby10

that costume is the greatest thing i've ever seen.

+1 I love the detail. the fingers, fingernails, contacts, etc. Absolutely spectacular!

Congratulations on a super effort, love the costume