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10-14-2018, 04:24 PM
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#2871
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The Masters of Evil
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 5,536
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernLadMSP
Don't think throwing on a piece of wired cotton for a cape would ever be pricier than a sculpted equivalent. If it was, we'd see it all the time from SS.
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This is true lol.
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10-14-2018, 04:48 PM
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#2872
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S.H.I.E.L.D.
Adamantium Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 7,188
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernLadMSP
Don't think throwing on a piece of wired cotton for a cape would ever be pricier than a sculpted equivalent. If it was, we'd see it all the time from SS.
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I don't know for a fact. I'd like to know. I'm just making the case.
I believe you don't see it all the time, because few factories do mixed-media. Fewer and fewer - according to PCS, a while back. In this specific case, engineering a lighter cape is also likely a huge factor, since Mags' feet aren't firmly on the ground.
People talk about sculpt vs fabric as if the sculpt is 'sculpted anew every time'. It's just an additional molded part, that needs to be painted (usually simple shading, low-detailed to boot), like the rest of the statue. The mixed-media is the thing that needs to be made from scratch every time, by a specialized worker separate from the painters that are already doing everything else (presumably). The chosen fabric itself could be of cheap quality, sure, but I don't think the process is cheaper.
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10-14-2018, 05:21 PM
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#2873
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Teen Titans
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,791
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Have they ever tried lighter sculpted material for capes like vinyl? I think sculpted almost always looks better(P1's high quality fabric capes look great though) but I understand the concern of the weight and balance of sculpted polystone capes(leaning Superman PF). Cheap looking fabric capes can really turn me off an otherwise great statue.
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10-14-2018, 05:34 PM
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#2874
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Phoenix
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 12,746
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenLogikos
I don't know for a fact. I'd like to know. I'm just making the case.
I believe you don't see it all the time, because few factories do mixed-media. Fewer and fewer - according to PCS, a while back. In this specific case, engineering a lighter cape is also likely a huge factor, since Mags' feet aren't firmly on the ground.
People talk about sculpt vs fabric as if the sculpt is 'sculpted anew every time'. It's just an additional molded part, that needs to be painted (usually simple shading, low-detailed to boot), like the rest of the statue. The mixed-media is the thing that needs to be made from scratch every time, by a specialized worker separate from the painters that are already doing everything else (presumably). The chosen fabric itself could be of cheap quality, sure, but I don't think the process is cheaper.
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I would imagine once the template is made they just have a machine that pumps them out... I would be surprised if they did each fabric cape by hand, especially when were talking 3000+ capes..
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10-14-2018, 06:50 PM
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#2875
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S.H.I.E.L.D.
Adamantium Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 7,188
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Quote:
Originally Posted by built2shred
I would imagine once the template is made they just have a machine that pumps them out... I would be surprised if they did each fabric cape by hand, especially when were talking 3000+ capes..
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Yeah, good point. Capes are probably among the easiest mixed-media to mass produce, but I think my point still stands in general. You still need separate equipment, and most likely a separate specialized worker, and sourcing separate product than just the standard resin and paint.
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10-14-2018, 06:56 PM
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#2876
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The X-Men
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 1,069
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No sculpted cape. No buy.
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10-14-2018, 07:12 PM
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#2877
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S.H.I.E.L.D.
Adamantium Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 7,188
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Quote:
Originally Posted by supermetroid
Have they ever tried lighter sculpted material for capes like vinyl? I think sculpted almost always looks better(P1's high quality fabric capes look great though) but I understand the concern of the weight and balance of sculpted polystone capes(leaning Superman PF). Cheap looking fabric capes can really turn me off an otherwise great statue.
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PVC would be a decent alternative, I believe. I think that's what the Koto Mags used.
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10-14-2018, 08:49 PM
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#2878
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The Masters of Evil
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 5,536
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenLogikos
PVC would be a decent alternative, I believe. I think that's what the Koto Mags used.
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I agree.
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10-14-2018, 11:23 PM
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#2879
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The Green Hornet
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenLogikos
PVC would be a decent alternative, I believe. I think that's what the Koto Mags used.
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To be honest it comes down to personal preference but If I can’t have a sculpted cape I’d rather have a quality fabric cape over PVC. Pvc just feels cheap for a 1/4 piece IMO
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10-15-2018, 09:03 AM
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#2880
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Gen 13
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Where the Sun doesn't shine
Posts: 9,588
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Quote:
Originally Posted by built2shred
I would imagine once the template is made they just have a machine that pumps them out... I would be surprised if they did each fabric cape by hand, especially when were talking 3000+ capes..
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenLogikos
Yeah, good point. Capes are probably among the easiest mixed-media to mass produce, but I think my point still stands in general. You still need separate equipment, and most likely a separate specialized worker, and sourcing separate product than just the standard resin and paint.
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They do still have workers sewing clothes by hand (using sewing machines that is) so I wouldn't be surprised if the capes are all hand made.
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