Pinhead project - Update 3/3/2013 page 6

[mark7612]

Hi all,

I started a thread in the customs section to keep all of the update for my 1/6th Pinhead custom. There is a teaser pic of the outfit and I am doing a 2nd run on the head. Check out the link below if you are interested.

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106715

Thanks

[mark7612]

Hi all,

Realized I haven't posted an update in a while so here ya go. This is another early WIP of the outfit but this one shows a little of the chest detail. Please keep in mind this is still an early WIP I was still roughing out the body shape as well.

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/outfit2a.jpg


I should also note that I ripped off the neck pice b.c I kept dinging it with my hand. It was added back later.

Questions and comments welcome!

[crueshopofhorrors]

Awesome so far man!!! :)

[mark7612]

Awesome so far man!!! :)

Thanks :)

[bluevertigo]

I'm so ready for this!!!!

[Nitro80]

Please add me to the list for 1 head + box + suit.

[mark7612]

Blue, I'm just as excited. the outfit is almost done. Still trying to get the detail on the arms right, then it will be ready for molding.

Please add me to the list for 1 head + box + suit.

You have been added. I'll send you a PM with more info tonight.

Thanks for looking!

[CHUYHA85]

Looks really good so far!

[mark7612]

Looks really good so far!

Thanks chuyha85!

[Anton Phibes]

OOOOOhhhhhhhh....that's very good work. :hi5::hi5::hi5:

[mark7612]

Thanks Anton! More pics will be coming soon

[Levit05]

any new updates on this?

[mark7612]

any new updates on this?

No new pics yet. I just got back from vacation (took the family to Disney in Florida.....holy _____ it was hot! I was not ready for the heat plus humidity!)

I'm still working on finishing the detail to the arms. They are just about done though. I am also doing a test run on an idea for the bottom dress of the outfit as well. Going to try to get some new pics up this weekend and (fingers crossed) I'll post a pic of the test on the dress.

[Viking Spawn]

Looking good! Can't wait to see more!

Oh how I miss the old action figure series by NECA! Hopefully with the new re-boot (if it ever happens), maybe Hot Toys will pick up the license and give us a new Pinhead toy too!

[mmmmBrains]

maybe Hot Toys will pick up the license and give us a new Pinhead toy too!

:rotfl Ahhh, I remember when I was new and thought Hot Toys might possibly make a horror figure. :1-1:

[crueshopofhorrors]

:rotfl Ahhh, I remember when I was new and thought Hot Toys might possibly make a horror figure. :1-1:

:rotfl :goodpost: Poor guy... what heartache awaits him. :1-1:

[Viking Spawn]

Ah, I see. Dreams are dashed is what you're saying.

:blissysmi

[crueshopofhorrors]

Yeah, pretty much man. We always remain hopeful. But it never works. :(

[mark7612]

Hey all, got some new pics coming this week. I wasn't happy with the arms so Friday night I stripped them down and re-sculpted them. I'm happier with how it looks now. I've got 1 arm done and half of the other one done. New pics will be up as soon as the left arm is done.

[crueshopofhorrors]

AWESOME!!! :)

[Viking Spawn]

Alright! Looking forward to them!

[mark7612]

Almost done. I ended up reworking the arms a 3rd time.
I'm working on finishing up the detail on the back before I add he neck collar back on. I'm also reworking the notch in his stomach. in these pics it looks like just a V, but I've reworked it to look more like a pulling down of the skin.

Here are some pics I took last weekend. Let me know what you guys think so far.

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/photo_4.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/photo_5.jpg

[Viking Spawn]

Looking good! :rock2

[crueshopofhorrors]

Amazing, so excited for this. :)

[mark7612]

Thanks guys, going to try to have pics of the back up this weekend too.

[galactiboy]

Looks good... I was just looking at my pinhead sculpt and wondering if there were any updates on the costume :rock :rock :rock

[mark7612]

Hi all, just wanted to post a quick update to let everyone know I've ordered the mold for the outfit. Hopefully it will be here some time next week. I'm still making some small changes/adjustments here and there while I'm waiting for the mold to get here.

[mark7612]

So here is a long over due update :slap

I haven't been posting many updates but I have been working on the outfit and I'm happy (and terrified) to say that the sculpt is done and I have began to mold the outfit. It hasn't been easy finding time to finish this but the end is near for anyone that has been waiting.

Here are a few pics of the outfit before and during molding. It's hard to see some of the detail like the skin lines on the pulled out skin flaps due to using my cell to take the pics.

Let me know what you guys think!

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/outfit6.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/outfit7.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/outfit8.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/outfit9.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/molding/outfitmold1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/molding/outfitmold2.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/molding/outfitmold3.jpg

[crueshopofhorrors]

Wow! That looks amazing! So, there is no problems with the articulation with the suit on?

[mark7612]

Wow! That looks amazing! So, there is no problems with the articulation with the suit on?

Thanks crue! There should be no issues with articulation. The suit, when cast, will be thin and very flexible.

[shakey dave]

Wow, this is freakin awesome!!!

[TheFiend]

Looks great,man. Looking forward to the final product. You are going to do the lower half of the outfit as well, right?

[mark7612]

Thanks all!

TheFiend- yes, the lower half will be cast in the same material as the upper half to ensure a unified color/look for the whole outfit. Pics of the lower half and the torture tools will be coming after I get the mold finished.

[galactiboy]

Very excited to see more progress on this... I need to bust out that Pinhead sculpt and get painting :lol

[mark7612]

Had some trouble with the support shell the other day. Will be working on getting that done this weekend. Then it's time to cast the outfit!

Looking forward to seeing the head painted up. I still need to paint mine!

[mark7612]

Just a quick update. The second side of the support shell is on and curing right now. Pics below

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/molding/outfitshell1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/molding/outfitshell2.jpg

[galactiboy]

No idea what's going on here... but it's progress and I like that :lecture

[mark7612]

lol, here is a quick run down.

The rubber mold was brushed on and when I remove the sculpt the rubber mold will be very flexible and not hold it's shape. So, I'll hold the rubber mold in it's shape then put this "fiberglass like" shell back on. Wrap a few rubber bands around it and some clamps then it will be ready for casting. If I pour the rubber latex in the mold without the support shell it will bend out of form and not hold the right shape.

[galactiboy]

Aha, that makes sense... thanks :duff

[mark7612]

no prob :)

[mark7612]

Here is everything after I de-molded the sculpt from the rubber mold. Tomorrow I will be cleaning the mold and prepping for the first cast.

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/molding/demold1.jpg

[galactiboy]

Very cool... curious how you will get a thin layer out of this?

[crueshopofhorrors]

Very cool... curious how you will get a thin layer out of this?

Most of the time by pouring a little bit of casting material in the mold, and rotating it continually until it cures, getting a nice even coat on the whole mold. :hi5:

Loving the updates by the way! So pumped for this! :panic:

[mark7612]

Very cool... curious how you will get a thin layer out of this?

Most of the time by pouring a little bit of casting material in the mold, and rotating it continually until it cures, getting a nice even coat on the whole mold. :hi5:

Loving the updates by the way! So pumped for this! :panic:

Thanks guys! Yep crue, that is pretty much it. This also let's you build it up in layers to get the thickness you want

[galactiboy]

I wondered if that was how it's done... sounds pretty labor intensive.

[DarthMagnus]

Excellent work! :clap Following this project closely!

[lt0778]

still interested

[mark7612]

Thanks guys!

I'm doing a test pour right now to get an approximate time for how long it will take the rubber to set. If all goes well I will be pouring the first cast in a few hours.

[mark7612]

Casting has begun. The first layer of rubber is in. The second layer will go in soon.

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/casting1.jpg

[edstuff]

Whoah man this is pretty epic

[mark7612]

Thanks!

I pulled the first cast. There were two issues though. 1st, I used a thin coat of baby powder inside the mold before pouring the liquid rubber. This technique helps resin get "drawn" into the tight small crevasses of the mold. But, the baby powder had a weird reaction with the liquid rubber and caused some issues.

2nd, I got a little to excited to get it dried out faster so I could take it out. So I used a heat gun to speed up the cure time. Welp....it definitely sped up the dry time and burnt the rubber too.... DOH!!!:slap:slap:slap:slap

So, I have a new pour with the second layer drying now with no baby powder and no heat gun.

Here is a pic of the first pull that was burnt and had baby power in the mold. There are a few tears where the latex ripped and you can see some burn spots and the discoloration from the baby powder.

http://home.comcast.net/~ibquix/Pinhead/outfit/pull1.jpg