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Founded on Thanksgiving day 2001 by Andrew Marzan to be a home for fans of the Predator franchise.
A fan page dedicated to costumes, props, and so much more.Thank you to Stan Winston and all of the FX artists through the years for creating our favorite movie monster.
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City Hunter Paint Tutorial
NeoKazama posted a topic in Paint, Techniques and Weathering,
Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how I painted this helmet. There are many ways to paint bios and this is just an alternative method to achieve the metallic look.
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Elder Head (Greyback)
Jparr3085 posted a topic in Masks, Dreds, Body Skins, Hands/Feet,
Greetings all!
I wanted to break down the process of how I created my elder predator bust/mask for anyone who was ever interested in trying to do something similar.
Ultimately, the idea stems from the creation of the original elder and how those talented artists at Stan Winston Studios brought the predator known as Greyback to life. Utilizing a head from the original predator film, they modified the mask by adding foam latex prosthetics to give the creature minor variations that set it apart from the Jungle Hunter as seen in P1.
I decided to do the same. Using one of my own P1 masks that I sculpted (the process of which can be read here...
https://www.thehunterslair.com/topic/2745-p1-jungle-hunter-mask/ ), I used foam clay to make new mandibles and a ton of little horns in various sizes. Once those were firm, I attached them to the mask. I then made a mixture of cabopatch (part prosaide/part fumed silicate) and applied that to the forehead to create a more pronounced, wrinkled texture than was found in my original sculpt.
Once that was dry, it was time to paint and bring the elder to life, liver spots, and all. Utilizing reference photos from Stan Winston Studios was the best route to see the colors and patterns on the original, along with some additional photos I found here on the Lair and elsewhere.
Once I was wrapping up completion of the painting, I began making the quills, dreads, and the numerous styles of beads that would adorn the dreads. In reality, that was one of the most time-consuming parts, I ended up sculpting and molding a lot of dread beads.
Then came the painting of each to look like various metals, bone, wood, and attaching leather, teeth, and all the other fun little things that would make even Jack Sparrow envious.
Fortunately for the long bead strands that dangle among the dreads, I just utilized store bought beads for those and strung various color combinations that resembled what the original sported.
And so that's how my Greyback mask/bust came to be. Hope you enjoyed it, and remember that if you're ever contemplating starting on your own build but holding back because you're unsure how it'll turn out or worry you'll mess up, stop fretting. Don't hesitate any longer. You're in one of the best places you can be for support and knowledge right here at The Hunter's Lair. There's a wealth of resources right at your fingertips and a whole community of fans who treasure this 'ugly mother fuc***' just as much as you, that'll be by your side every step of the way along your own costuming journey! 🤙- 2 replies
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Mr Fett posted a gallery image in Bio Helmet Collection (production made),
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oooICEMANooo posted a gallery image in Bio Helmet Collection (production made),
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Mr Fett posted a gallery image in Predator 2: Reference Images,
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long time has passed since I shared my crazy adventures in this hobby, here goes... I'll keep adding to this post just want to kick start this section
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Being a Predator 2 super fan, I am very excited. Already have my Smart Disc on order. Will be ordering this also. https://www.hollywood-collectibles.com/hcg-exclusive-predator-2-net-gun
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Has any one gotten any updates at all for that upcoming One:12 (aka 6 inch scale) Predator figure that Mezco is putting out? Hell, it was announced way earlier than the Superman (Christopher Reeve edition) and Wolverine (90s classic edition) yet the latter got released earlier. Been waiting since the preorders went live back in Q1 of 2020.
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Found this little short video looked pretty simple way to make some dreadlocks for a predator mask will try it out myself and will add more to this thread .
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Just finished my plasma caster and mounted it on my pack and I love how it looks even used a pan tilt canera mount to make it move 68491095913__146473C8-391D-4F96-B29F-DBB9E002F815.MOV
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So I made a bow from what I had laying around too some possible bones from a Halloween decoration that I used for a trophy. And this is what I came up with had a wood handle and some half dowel of eva foam all in all I like how it’s coming along but will be making improvements as I go
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I have been working on a film that requires animated 3D models of cars driving on the road. These would be integrated into shots that have real world counterparts to these specific cars. Is there anyone out there who does this kind of thing, or do you know someone who might? I did have a guy who was able to edit Beam NG and create some scenes for me, but was unable to import specific car models (which I have). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Figured id put all my old latex mask sculpts in one place ( all pre silicone so all before 2009 ) Its pretty embarrassing to see these, but maybe itll show you can get better, which i try to all the time. no real description because they for the most part suck. starting 2004 open mouth P1
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Theses are my weapons I use for my huntress. The duel blade I made using spare wristblades. The AvP 2 spear I got as a gift, then adjusting it to my suited design. Along it’s my gauntlet wristblades. I also have the canon but I might remove it, just for better comfort.
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Here's an Elder Predator suit I did for a member of the lair years ago Garopred. I used a set of Pete Manders Predator 1 skins and I believe it was a Scott Marshall Elder Predator head. Had to sculpt some belt buckles miscellaneous bones myself but this was the finished product.o
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Okay so I had a sound effect t-shirt that I out grew but the cool thing about the sound effects shirts is you can replace the sounds with your own sounds instead so I download what free sounds for the predator at the time where available and had to rename them to what number each button was to get them to work and boom 20 sounds at my disposal. two remotes one is for the plasma caster ( white one ) and the other is for my sound effects .still need to weather down some bones and the caster but other then that pretty happy with how it’s coming along. 68524031794__CBFF50B2-B772-43A3-9123-F676B11517C7.MOV 68524041278__AD52437C-A8FC-4DDF-B11A-B554931DE1C0.MO…
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IMG_2815.MOV 68516054120__8B172A98-22FF-449F-9008-02ABA0EDD842.MOV Something I got from a guy long time ago on YouTube definitely one of my favorite effects for my predator suit. 68516054120__8B172A98-22FF-449F-9008-02ABA0EDD842.MOV
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I'm doing a little suit up today with my new wolf suit 20220517_142532.mp4 20220517_135401.mp4
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Here are the videos I watched that helped me make my predator spear . Nothing to horribly difficult thankfully but sometimes it helps to have a visual on what to do or try . Hope these videos help you as much as they helped me !
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Hello wow been a long time I joined the original lair back on June 21, 2011 . Watched it become predatorium and to what is now RPF craft your fandom .. was able to gather my old photos of my suit at least but I did miss this amazing community and I’m happy to join up and meet some amazing cosplayers and crafters!. Here’s what I started as back in high school before I had my own job and was able to get better material to make what I have now for my hunter, soon I’ll be making a new update once my order get in so stay tuned if you like to see it!
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Got myself a digital file off Etsy and so far I’m happy with how it came out . Need to add some details and paint but we are coming along nicely definitely a good way to go if you don’t have a 3D printer and you don’t have the ability to cast your own.
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A Predator two necklace I made for a client. First picture is the original on the Predator 2 costume and the second one is the one I made
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I am thankful to get a great Predator film in PREY. The suit, costume and creature design are awesome. It takes hard work by a team of artists to produce these creatures. I am thankful for their efforts. It is no small task. Recently one of the artists passed away who worked on painting the Feral suit. Rich Mayberry passed away this week.Thank you for your talents and awesome creatures. Your talents shine on. Here is some info on his work. Other than doing special effects makeup for Heroes, Richard has also done special effects makeup for One of Them (2003) and The Usual Suspects (1995). He also worked on the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003…
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#include <Adafruit_NeoPixel.h> #ifdef __AVR__ #include <avr/power.h> #endif Adafruit_NeoPixel strip(12, 6, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800); Adafruit_NeoPixel strip1(12, 5, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800); Adafruit_NeoPixel strip2(8, 7, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800); void setup() { #if defined(__AVR_ATtiny85__) && (F_CPU == 16000000) clock_prescale_set(clock_div_1); #endif strip.begin(); strip.show(); strip1.begin(); strip1.show(); strip2.begin(); strip2.show(); strip.setBrightness(255); strip1.setBrightness(255); strip2.setBrightness(255); } void loop() { for(int i=0; i<=12; i+…
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Sorry for second post I didn't want to include anything other than the code In the previous post for cut and paste purposes if they're new to it (like I was) it can be overwhelming if you have no former training or education in it. The 12 LED rings power up and off and I powered it by USB with a 18V milwaukee tool battery with an adapter
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My suit pics from Comic Con but it's still a work in progress
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Hello wanted to share the weapons I made/ bought for my predator got to love spirit Halloween and Halloween time in the local stores so here is my spear gun, scythe, and duel blade dagger, and spear .
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So I’m sure others have done it too but this is my version of the collapsing spear made from a pain stick. I made the one end a point and the other end features foam blades inspired by avp, and the tip from the spear tip in predator 2. Hope this inspires future builds using this method and that you all enjoyed the show and tell .
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SS Legendary Scale Bust VS P1 1:3 Busts SS Legendary Scale Figure VS P1 1:3
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Another one. This time he is on his uncle's podcast. https://youtu.be/_nfNqFhp66I
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