TK Keith

Got my robe finished today, except for the bottom hem. Lots of gluing being done with the armor. I think the claws look really cool!

Excellent. I should have my robe finished by the weekend then. Can't wait!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v630/TK7100/Project%20Sith%20Warrior/?action=view&current=SithWarrior6-1.jpg Before I finish my robe, I wanted to confirm with everyone-- the hood appears to be a lot smaller than the typical Palpatine hood. Does everyone concur? (See reference image.)

Finger kits look great! Are elbows, boot covers, and butt plates also ready? Can't wait to see your mask!

Looking good! I'm still waiting for Home Depot to re-stock their XL Firm Grip Extreme gloves.

Doing a search for mens yoga pants.... not getting much. Found something on eBay, but they may not be form-fitting enough... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yoga-Pants-for- ... 341wt_1140

My mom is finishing up a practice robe today. Can't wait to try it on!

Thanks guys for the suit and coloring advice. I'm in Cali but not on a beach, although I am sure I can find a dive shop somewhere to try out suits. TK-7100: cant wait to see your kit. Everything looks great so far, and I can't wait to see the mask! That really helps the costume stand out.

LOL- that's a good point. I hadn't thought about it from that perspective. Can you give any advice on how to pad the armor? (What to use, sources, etc.)

I wanted to get some ideas on the undersuit. I am a really thin guy which means I either have to trim to leg armor a lot, or pad it. I was thinking about getting a thicker type of pants instead of my normal underarmor, but the dive suits seem like they'd get super hot. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Maybe some type of sweat pants? I was also thinking of black cargo pants but I dont think they would be as form fitting as required.

I ordered a fabric spray (Stencil Spray Opaque Fabric Paint) which was suggested by TK 7100. Here's what he recommended. I haven't tried it out myself yet. http://www.joann.com/stencil-spray-opaque-fabric-paint-many-colors/xprd635639/?_requestid=1363578

Started trimming my armor today. Very excited! Thanks Christopher for all the build pics. They are helping me a ton!

Cool! Is that just a hilt, or does it have a blade too?

Ya that's what mine is. It's a monk cloth type fabric...thing. lol I can't sew myself out of a paper bag...that's all the Wifey. The robe she made me is pretty heavy. And here in So FL....SWW is gonna be brutal in that thing. For now, I guess I'll have to hope that it won't make a difference in the CRLs. I suppose I can always order a different fabric if it's absolutely required...

Thanks for the comparison. It looks like a match to me!

Absolutely! I haven't even started yet because I've been waiting to get as much info and parts as I can, but I am really excited! My mom is working on getting the robe right, I've bought the paints, paint pens, fabric, ammo pouches, and Dawn Power Dissolver... I think I am going to start trimming Kevin's armor this weekend. And once I get your armor I will get the boots. I still need to get the bodysuit and Vader Arms.... lots to do! Any thought as to the lightsaber yet? Will you do the parade with a Vader saber?

Wow- great attention to detail! When I look more closely at that pic I can tell the AB is smaller and then what I see above it is the bodysuit. Great job!

Christopher, I was curious what you've done about the space between chest and AB plate. Here's a pic I saw from recent messages on the 501 forum "The Old Republic Sith Armor/Jedi Armor."

You removed the two pieces to the sides of the center buckle. I was planning on keep the far edge pieces to mount the leather pouches, but am nervous about cutting out the other two. If you do think it's required to cut them out, any tool suggestions?

Hmm...don't really know about a pattern. Usally the Vader suits are premade to order, but my Wife is sewing them into the arms of my suit. Now from the HD pics I received, the Jedi are using exact Vader (that black glossy material), but the Sith are using a "matte" black ribbed look (no, doesn't make sence at all...should be the other way around). So she's using the same concept of the arms in the vest of my Biker Scout. I'll post pics when I update the rest of my progress. I hope that helps some. Side note....I think the Sith should have that same black gloss Vader arm look, but I'm going after the actual Bioware images I have. I don't know how a CRL would handle this, but personally ... I think the Sith should have that "gloss" arm look. Now, I'm sticking to "matte" because I really didn't want to have any varriation from the pics.....but I'm still tempted to change my arms... Thanks Christopher! I am sure the pics will help a lot. On another note, I was wondering if you think it will be required to remove the right-center and left-center boxes from the AB piece to get 501 approval? I am definitely nervous about messing up on this item. I know there isn't a CRL written yet, so I am just asking for your opinion.

... and while we are talking fabric, can anyone give me help on the Vader Arms? (type of material, pattern, etc.) Thanks!

That's so awesome TK7100! I can't wait to see how it turns out, and I'm sure everyone at the parade will be excited to see your Acolyte. Let me know as soon as you're ready to make sets to sell-- I can't wait!

Thanks for the quick reply! I got some black curtains with a waffle weave pattern. I think they are about 60-40 poly-cotton blend. For the robe, does it matter that we have different pieces joined by seams? I thought I may have seen something somewhere about not having too many seams....

Does anyone have a pattern or template for the Sith Robe?