This piece was created as the culmination of my three years of study at university, i had an open brief to make whatever model i wanted using whichever discipline. What i chose was a creature costume that could be used at actual live roleplay events in combat and as an interactive prop, in this way i could not only make something for university, but something that would further my career and be of actual use at events rather  than just get marked and sit upon a shelf.

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The brief i set myself was 'the Hound of Cullen' a legendary creature from Irish myth, although liberties were definatly taken in the design process.

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The costume is made of different types of foam built around some home made stilts and a pair of crutches. The kit was extensively tried on and adjusted throughout the build process and once a final fit had been achieved, the foam work was coated either in liquid latex and paint, or in a long haired fake fur.

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The front arms are created to be used in combat at events and meet the rules specifications as laid down by all of the major UK systems.