Red Robin....Yum?!!

[ddgaff1132]

SInce I had a newer custom Batman. I hadta make a newer Robin to go with him. I used the classic Robin head just to keep it more Mego. The cape is vynil tablecloth material, yellow and black spraymounted together. A real headache figuring out how to cut it so as to make a good looking cape.

For those who recall the vacuform device I posted a while ago. Robin's belt is the first practicle application of the vacuformer.


As the photo shows. The original was formed from popcicle sticks from the craft store and a plastic dodad. I made it thick so as to make a deep mold in the plastic sheet. Once I had my vac mold. I made a mixture of Aleene's tacky glue and some yellow acrylic paint. I brushed it into the mold in thin layers so it would dry and not adhere to the plastic mold. It also helps to chill the mold and contents so the dry vynil glue will condence and be easier to remove. As you might notice from the final product. Vacuforming is not the greatest for sharp details and crisp edges. Its much better for softer details and rounded edges.

[sprytel]

Cool. Neat use of the vacuformer. I quite like it.

[boynightwing]

Awesome!! I love the figure and I really love the belt too! I made a custom of this costume back in the summer but I used a Max Steel because I liked the face so much. The Max body was a little more buff then Tim should be but I think it turned out nice anyway.

[Type3Toys]

Nice work. Cool idea with the belt too.

[Captain_Mego]

Nice looking Robin ,,He turned out great...like the vac form too.

[battmasterson]

Cool. Looks Great. I like the way that you made the belt.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

He looks really good. Interesting to see how you made the model for the belt too, quite simple yet so effective.

[Meule]

Looking good, great job on that belt too

[kingdom warrior]

Nice job!!!

[jasonmego1277]

Very Cool . I like it

[piecemaker]

Cool looking Robin!

[ddgaff1132]

Lord knows I love sharing tips. Once I figure out or learn a new skill for my customizing toolkit. I just gotta share it. Like I said. The vacuformer didnt give the crisp detail I wanted. Now I'm playing around with making molds for these type of items out of wax. Pros include reusable matterial, doesnt need a release agent like paster needs and top pf the list NON-Toxic!!!