Thread: Dragon Skeleton Costume

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Very nicely done! The head and neck movements look great.

The gross features are just about finished! I've added vertebrae, scapulae, and a lower mandible.



The black cloth is draped over the structure that will be blacked out to better define the dragon's body. I will likely be adding a sternum since the front of the ribcage looks a bit empty.

I'd still appreciate feedback and recommendations for improvement.

Here is the dragon with the first layer of detailing.

Super cool dragons! I love how much movement there is with everything.

Dragon, now with a base coat of paint.



A coat of white was added to accent the 'bone' texture. It really lightens the overall look of the creature and draws the attention away from the black support structures.




An updated video of the dragon's head and neck motions



Its nearly done! The only major structure left is building the legs. I also have to figure out what to do with a tail. I'd hate not to have one, but in order to be proportional, it makes the creature nearly 12' long; which, while awesome, is a bit to large considering it's hard to keep track of a 5' length of tail directly behind me. The last thing I need is to turn around and whack some kid in the face. If you've got suggestions to solver the tail issue, I'd love to hear them.

Originally Posted by Arch-Psyduck

Its nearly done! The only major structure left is building the legs. I also have to figure out what to do with a tail. I'd hate not to have one, but in order to be proportional, it makes the creature nearly 12' long; which, while awesome, is a bit to large considering it's hard to keep track of a 5' length of tail directly behind me. The last thing I need is to turn around and whack some kid in the face. If you've got suggestions to solver the tail issue, I'd love to hear them.

Incredible work! As for the length of the tail being a problem, why not keep it more-or-less coiled around your legs (with the coils suspended by fishing line or thin-gauge wire, etc. so that it won't trip you.) That way, assuming that you'll be dressed entirely in black, it would also serve to further conceal your legs.

As you can tell by my username, I am nuts about dragons. These are awesome. Please post more as you move along. I'm looking forward to follow along. Good luck.

I'm impressed. I never would have thought about anything like this. I think the water squirting idea would be really cool--do it!

Awesome idea, it's really taking shape! I like the idea of curling the tail around your legs..you could even have a bit of it hanging out behind you, suspended by wire, allowing it to have some motion without you having to control it. Glad to see this thread bumped up, I missed it the first time around.

This is awesome. Great movement