Starting the Head

I started off the head with a foam loop and then a strip of foam over the top so it fitted securely. I cut grooves for my eyes.

I then started work on the white strips around Raikou's head. I will bulk these out later so they're at the right thickness.
Finally I made the basic shape for the metal plate. I need to thin this out and finish the shape in more detail before glueing it to the head.

Also, I have ordered fur samples from a US website as I can't find any good quality yellow/purple fur in town or on UK websites. If it is no good I shall resort to dyeing white fur.