Porco Rosso
In this cosplay, the goal was to successfully translate the look of the 2D animated character to a close to reality 3-dimensional look, while also being proper to the early 20th century setting.
For the pig face, several parts of 3D models were selected to get a good balance of human and pig features. A rough template of my face was also created to ensure a proper fit on the understructure.
The 3D model parts were unfolded in pepakura designer and built with paper. Once put together, layers of papier mache were done to strengthen the mask. Using a mix of PVA glue and cotton wool, sculpting was done to make all features accurate to the character and get a realistic fleshy texture.
The painting was done in layers, using a mixture of spray paint and translucent paint created by mixing glue with food coloring.
Straps were attached with epoxy.
The sunglasses were made from seasoning shakers' lids. Holes for the lenses were cut and period accurate tinted plastic sheets were glued on. Wire was run through the length of the glasses to make the nose bridge and strengthen the form. Epoxy resin was poured inside the glasses to secure everything together. Resin was coated on the outside after painting to ensure a glossy sheen.
The pilot goggles were patterned in pepakura and built with layers of masking tape sandwiched between even more layers of PVA. The appropriate lenses were attached and resin poured on them.
Straps were attached with epoxy
For the swimsuit top, a blue cotton shirt was desleeved and modified to have the appropriate shape and proportions. Stripes were added by sewing strips of white fabric on the shirt.
The yellow bottoms were patterned by hand and sewn using yellow fabric. The shorts were then soaked in different washes of paint to emulate the staining due to Porco working on his plane. The front of the shorts were waxed to further give the look of buildup of oils.
The aviator cap was patterned referencing period accurate caps. It was sewn using a felt-like fabric, then modifications were done to account for the pig features.
The scarf was constructed from a large sheet of soft white material which was lined then ironed appropriately.
Full process: https://www.instagram.com/boiinoisy?igsh=MTZrb2lwZW1mZDdxeQ==
For the pig face, several parts of 3D models were selected to get a good balance of human and pig features. A rough template of my face was also created to ensure a proper fit on the understructure.
The 3D model parts were unfolded in pepakura designer and built with paper. Once put together, layers of papier mache were done to strengthen the mask. Using a mix of PVA glue and cotton wool, sculpting was done to make all features accurate to the character and get a realistic fleshy texture.
The painting was done in layers, using a mixture of spray paint and translucent paint created by mixing glue with food coloring.
Straps were attached with epoxy.
The sunglasses were made from seasoning shakers' lids. Holes for the lenses were cut and period accurate tinted plastic sheets were glued on. Wire was run through the length of the glasses to make the nose bridge and strengthen the form. Epoxy resin was poured inside the glasses to secure everything together. Resin was coated on the outside after painting to ensure a glossy sheen.
The pilot goggles were patterned in pepakura and built with layers of masking tape sandwiched between even more layers of PVA. The appropriate lenses were attached and resin poured on them.
Straps were attached with epoxy
For the swimsuit top, a blue cotton shirt was desleeved and modified to have the appropriate shape and proportions. Stripes were added by sewing strips of white fabric on the shirt.
The yellow bottoms were patterned by hand and sewn using yellow fabric. The shorts were then soaked in different washes of paint to emulate the staining due to Porco working on his plane. The front of the shorts were waxed to further give the look of buildup of oils.
The aviator cap was patterned referencing period accurate caps. It was sewn using a felt-like fabric, then modifications were done to account for the pig features.
The scarf was constructed from a large sheet of soft white material which was lined then ironed appropriately.
Full process: https://www.instagram.com/boiinoisy?igsh=MTZrb2lwZW1mZDdxeQ==
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Reference sheets of the character in this outfit that were used.