My First Build

[DarksideCookies]

Hello,  Trying my first build to get into the 501st and i'm overwhelmed but very excited.  Who has done Eleena.  I have looked a Pam's build and WOW.

I'm hoping to commission out most of it b/c i do not want to deal with rejections b/c my stuff isn't good enough but what i will have to do myself will be the 'armor'. What to use?  Rubber? EVA Foam? Should it be thin and hard or fatter and flexiable?  Makeup. How do i make it look flawless? What colors should i do?  Boots.  I am not as good as Pam and can't make my own boots.  Where is the best place to find the ones she wears to modify, also the gloves?  

All help is appreciated and I am excited to do this.

[Zoomi]

She did a damn good job didn't she?! 

I'm keeping notes on Eleena as the jumpsuit is VERY similar to Darth Atroxa. 

I'm planning on using as much stretch fabrics as possible; I think between using a wetsuit material and sewing I should be able to create the armour; OR foam. Unsure which way I will go yet. But definitely aiming for flexible.

RE: Makeup - alcohol based and applied with an airbrush is by far the best way - I do it already for my Maladi and I am able to get 8+ hours of wear without worrying about touchups. 

There are a lot of brands out there; best to try and source something locally though. Otherwise, fall back to Reel Creations as they provide international shipping. 

If you're able to find a knee-high boot that fits, you can modify them for the cuffs and a cover for the top of the foot. 

Best of luck!! Keep checking in as you start acquiring parts and building!!

[DarksideCookies]

Thanks Zoomi.  Think i'm going to commission out as much as possiable b/c i would rather have an approved build that can get me started then the whole "pride that i did it" LOL  I make a lot of my cosplays so i have plenty of things to be prideful of.  I want approved and working for this!! 

So any ideas, other then Pam (LOL I've already hit her up) would be a great help.