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Not trying to discourage you in any way, and ultimately it is up to your local GML as to whether or not they will approve it. Work with them and they will let you know if they will approve it.
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Welcome to the forums, and good luck with the build!
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You should probably show off that there are two tunics for approval, and if you can make it appear that way all the time it would be better.
Not sure if you can make it work so at least it appears that there is only one cape but you should definitely do that. It really shouldn't be approved if it looks like there are two. I technically have two capes as well, but you wouldn't be able to tell unless you look very close.
Unfortunately the mask that comes with the Wicked Armor set really isn't the correct mask for the COTF version of Nihilus.
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First of all welcome to the forums! Here are some observations I have of the costume that I think you could improve.
1. Looking at the cape from behind it almost looks like there are two capes all together. This could just be the way the cape is draping, but it should just be one cape.
2. I'm not sure if you have 2 tunics or not, but it should look as though you do.
3. I know you said the positioning of the knot is wrong and you'll be adjusting it, but it also looks too small. The knot should also not really look like a traditional knot, it should be one smooth piece and not really look like a true knot.
4. The boots and gloves look good, but could use some weathering. The gloves especially look a little shiny.
5. Finally the mask itself really is more of a KOTOR II version, not the COTF version.
All in all these are things that can be pretty easily adjusted, and if you need any more help please feel free to ask.
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Congrats on your approval!
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I can understand that, and don't worry you didn't offend me. Like I said I do know of other people that have gotten approved with the Wicked Armor Nihilus before. The biggest difference is the mask.
Try talking to you local GML and see what they have to say about it too.
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In my opinion the Wicked Armor is not a good costume for approval. That being said, I know that many other people have gotten approved with that costume.
I personally made my costume from scratch, with the exception of the mask and crown piece. I think I spent only a small amount more than the Wicked Armor one is.
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Congrats on your approval! There's definitely a lot that you learn at your first troop.
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I can tell you for sure that the mask is not correct for the COTF version of Nihilus. The way the knot and cape fit are not correct and would need a little adjustment. The belt is not correct either, and last I saw the skirts aren't completely correct.
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From what I can tell that one definitely looks better.
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Looks great! Good luck with your approval.
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This is the mask that I use.
In my opinion it's the best mask for the COTF version of Nihilus.
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Welcome to the Flagship! I have not personally purchased the WA version of Nihilus, but I can tell you that the costume is not approvable as is. You'll have to make some adjustments before you submit it.
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Looks awesome, great work!
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If it does have a little shine to it then I would not recommend it. The cloth for Nihilus should be a matte color.
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Not sure if it's the lighting or not, but it almost looks like it has kind of a shiny look to it.
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No problem. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask
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This is the front side of the knot on my costume.
and this is the backside.
You can see how i sewed the piece of fabric that went around the sewed together ends. I also used a straight piece of fabric for the cape, no special cut out.
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Unfortunately I can't get the link you shared to work. For the knot what I did was sew the ends of the fabric from the cape together. Then I wrapped another piece of fabric around those ends so you can't tell the are sewed. It shouldn't look like an actual tied together knot with loose ends.
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Looks great. I've always loved that costume.
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I agree that the wording can be misleading. We could definitely look into that to make sure it's more clear in the future.
I personally have my cape and skirt just barely touching the ground.
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First off welcome to the Flagship! Speaking as a fellow Darth Nihilus I can understand the troubles getting the hood and cape to look right.
From the pics you linked front of the hood looks pretty good. The knot in the front should be a little better defined, with no lose edges. It shouldn't look tied together. Also the cape should drape over the shoulders, not in front of them at all.
For the pic you took of the back it looks like you have 2 separate capes, which is not right. It also looks like there's a seem down the back which shouldn't be there as well.
I used Scott's tutorial as well and it worked great. I have the majority of my cape around my shoulders connecting with the knot, and the single piece of fabric trailing off my hood that's also connecting with the knot.
Hopefully I have helped you out with your questions. If not please feel free to post again and I will do my best to help.
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The CRL should always be the first place you look, if you still have trouble then ask questions in the detachment. That's what the costume mentors are here for
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Congrats on your approval!