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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

I'm not sure if I've mentioned it here but I'm a HUGE fan of a villain character called "The Dark Knight" (pictured below) from an old BBC kids show "Incredible Games"

I've wanted to have a cosplay of this since I was a kid, and this year I should FINALLY be able to do this!

I commissioned someone to make the cloak and another to 3D model the helmet, which has been 3D printed and just needs putting together. 1/3

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #villain #cloak

"The Dark Knight" from the 1994/1995 Childrens BBC game show "Incredible Games". He is a figured wearing an all-encompassing black cloak and a black helmet which is covered in a cage of vertical metal strips which go around it completely, and tuck under the bottom lip of the helmet. Three horizontal metal stips, like Vs which are stacked, are on the front of the helmet like a mouth and wrap around the front half of the helmet. The helmet comes down pas the sholders at the front and back, completely obscuring the neck. The helmet has a black visor for the actor to see through. The black cloak has five vertical white stripes going from under the helmet down to the hem of the cloak at the floor, but they disappear into the folds of the cloak. There are another five exactly the same on the back, and one going down each arm. There is no part of the actor that is not hidden by the cloak and helmet. The Dark Knight is standing with his arms by his sides.
"The Dark Knight" from the 1994/1995 Childrens BBC game show "Incredible Games". He is a figured wearing an all-encompassing black cloak and a black helmet which is covered in a cage of vertical metal strips which go around it completely, and tuck under the bottom lip of the helmet. Three horizontal metal stips, like Vs which are stacked, are on the front of the helmet like a mouth and wrap around the front half of the helmet. The helmet comes down pas the sholders at the front and back, completely obscuring the neck. The helmet has a black visor for the actor to see through. The black cloak has five vertical white stripes going from under the helmet down to the hem of the cloak at the floor, but they disappear into the folds of the cloak. There are another five exactly the same on the back, and one going down each arm. There is no part of the actor that is not hidden by the cloak and helmet. The Dark Knight is standing with his cloaked arms extended to his sides.
#cosplay #bbc #incrediblegames #villain #cloak
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

I recently got to try on the cloak for a final fitting and it was a dream come true! It still needs final adjustments.

When I woke up this morning brain went "Oh remember when you tried on your Dark Knight cloak recently? Here's some belated endorphins!"

"Remember how it felt to have it around your neck and shoulders, how it felt to swish your arms around? Have some more endorphins! You're getting that cloak in a couple of months! " 2/3

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #villain #cloak

#cosplay #bbc #incrediblegames #villain #cloak
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

It's about time I got to glueing the 3D printed helmet together. That's tomorrow's job.

After gluing I need to work on gluing and finishing/painting, then I can work on the cage and finally the visor. 3/3

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #villain #cloak

#cosplay #bbc #incrediblegames #villain #cloak
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Pippin
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@Renbymon πŸ’›πŸ’œπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Oooooooooooo, you're getting there :>
@Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

Gluing pieces together using glue and once it's cured I'll go over the joins with some epoxy before starting on finishing!

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #darkknight #villain

#cosplay #bbc #incrediblegames #villain #darkknight
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

Hokay!!! Half glued! Superglue should have finished curing tomorrow and then I can fill in the joints with epoxy.

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #darkknight #villains

#cosplay #bbc #incrediblegames #darkknight #villains
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
I think most of the people who know me are probably aware of this but I've been in love with this character since I was a teenager and always wanted to have my own cosplay. This is almost three-decade long dream, and it's all coming together THIS YEAR!!
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Avon DeRussate
Avon DeRussate • mastodon (AP)
Oh hell yes
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⭐ Midnight ⭐ (Light)
⭐ Midnight ⭐ (Light) • mastodon (AP)
I'm so super, super excited for you! You're totally gonna rock this! πŸ’œ
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@LightTheUnicorn πŸ–€β€‹πŸ–€β€‹πŸ–€β€‹
@⭐ Midnight ⭐ (Light)
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

OKAY two halves have finished gluing. I've put some epoxy on the joints for strength and tomorrow I'm gonna cover it in wood filler and sand it back to be smooth!

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #darkknight #villains

Two halves of the Dark Knight helmet held together with masking tape. Photographed from the front.
Two halves of the Dark Knight helmet held together with masking tape. Photographed from the side
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Avon DeRussate
Avon DeRussate • mastodon (AP)
Move
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@avon_deer That's my line ;)
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Pippon
Pippon • mastodon (AP)
As im on my...3rd helmet now? some advice. Fibreglass the inside along the seams. Worst thing that can happen is you fill, sand and paint it, *then* the seam pops.
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@Pipponprops I've done some expoy along the inside of the seams today but I'll take your advice and get some fibreglass along them too. :)
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@Pipponprops Any product in particular that you'd reccommend?
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Pippon
Pippon • mastodon (AP)
i use this stuff: https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/fillers-and-preparation/davids-fastglass-glass-fibre-kit---small-711309.html easy to mix and use. Just...dont do it in your livingroom. Those fibres can and will get everywhere no matter how careful you are.

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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@Pipponprops ooh thanks! will pick some up tomorrow and get to redoing the seams tomorrow evening. :)
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@Pipponprops I've got a few other 3D print projects to work on that will be printed in multiple parts so knowing that I should use fibreglass helps a lot, thank you. :)
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Pippon
Pippon • mastodon (AP)
Sadly i have little faith in epoxy, i used that on the first iteration of the ODST helmet, its strong but very brittle if that makes sense. Fibreglass is basically bulletproof.
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

Decided to replace the epoxy bonds with fibreglass resin instead!

@Pipponprops suggested this as a stronger method of joining 3D prints. Thanks for the advice! :)

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #darkknight #villains

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Pippon
Pippon • mastodon (AP)
To be clear! The fibreglass is to back up whatever bond you originally used. Its way too slow setting to use to hold parts together initially IMO, so using the likes of superglue / epoxy initially is a-ok. But after your parts are together with epoxy or superglue, backing the joins ON THE INSIDE with fibreglass absolubtly ensures that bond is not shifting at all. Fibreglass is pound for pound stronger than steel, so it really is not shifting.
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@Pipponprops yeah still got the parts stuck together with superglue first. :)
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Pippon
Pippon • mastodon (AP)
Another option growing in popularity is the hot stapler. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stapler-Plastic-Welding-Machine-Outside/dp/B08W1Z49PZ

Amazon.co.uk

www.amazon.co.uk
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@Pipponprops Okay that's cheap enough that I might get one of those and give it a try on some scrap
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

Honestly I can't explain how excited I am to be working on this, and also glad that I've been able to get my brain in gear to work on it!

Should be able to work on filling and sanding tomorrow!!

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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

Fist time using wood filler and actually found it easier using my fingers to spread it all on.

#incrediblegames #bbc #cosplay #darkknight #villains

#cosplay #bbc #incrediblegames #darkknight #villains
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
Vid if you want to see the game! https://youtu.be/WKiLMduKcTg?si=dfYDMfxhIN_uv4p9&t=398

Incredible Games: Series 2 (1995) Full Episode [6]

A full episode of the short-lived but classic children's game-show Incredible Games. The show lasted for two series and was originally transmitted from 1994-...
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)

I am hyperfocusing right now, haha.

Gosh I love The Dark Knight SO much! My first crush, my longest obsession, the thing that makes me weak at the knees.

I would do anything to experience this game RL (from both perspectives!!!).

I just... this is the thing that means the most to me, more than anything else! <3

(Vid if you want to see the game! https://youtu.be/WKiLMduKcTg?si=dfYDMfxhIN_uv4p9&t=398 )

Incredible Games: Series 2 (1995) Full Episode [6]

A full episode of the short-lived but classic children's game-show Incredible Games. The show lasted for two series and was originally transmitted from 1994-...
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Psy Chuan :therian:
Psy Chuan :therian: • mastodon (AP)
not gonna lie it's super cute to see you like this over The Dark Knight
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@PsyChuan I think The Dark Knight is to me what Renamon is to you <3
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Psy Chuan :therian:
Psy Chuan :therian: • mastodon (AP)
i was thinking the same thing!!! all we need now is for The Dark Knight to feel about housecat furries the way I feel about Renamons and you feel about The Dark Knight and we'll have a li'l triangle goin'
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@PsyChuan gosh yes, haha <3
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perfectly normal (horse) beast
perfectly normal (horse) beast • mastodon (AP)

It's the Vortex from The Adventure Game, but square! And faster to play

I doubt the BBC Micro special fx or the aspidistra on a plant stand ever generated an evaporation crush though

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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@g1comics Way more dramatic too!! Just imagining what it's like for The Dark Knight to be one space away from me and I could be caught is just so thrilling!!!!
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Yza
Yza • mastodon (AP)
the UK had so many cool atmospheric gameshows like this. they rock
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
Just gosh!!!! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
I really need to commission some Dark Knight artwork!!!
A shot of The Dark Knight standing.
A shot of The Dark Knight standing.
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
Oh had a real nice Dark Knight dream ahhh!! Gosh to experience that show RL in person would be a dream come true ❀
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Leina
Leina • mastodon (AP)
I really can't wait to see you as The Dark Knight for real. It's a moment you've been waiting for for so long, and I'm so happy it's finally coming true. πŸ’œ
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Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
Renbymon πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ • mastodon (AP)
@Bowsette Sometime in 2024, hopefully! πŸ–€
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Jencen
Jencen • mastodon (AP)
@Bowsette saaaaame!!!! <3
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Pippin
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@Jencen @Bowsette @Renamon Ξ˜Ξ” πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Yep yep, we're all here shivering with antici…
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