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On 9/12/2018 at 3:29 PM, Netrasenaar said:
You definitely have a point with the open faced mold, that would be pretty simple and it's not like the back is really seen. Are there any exact dimensions for the size? Or at least something close-ish?
I can measure my center ring for you the next time I'm in the same house as my kit (haven't moved the kits to the new place yet!)
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That's a nice mask! Looks similar to mine. I also have a resin cast (from Moonbase/Peter White) and I never seem to have an issue with the weight of it. I think that's a good-looking mask, looks close to the references - looks like a clean cast, as well. Never heard of the maker, though.
You don't have to get approved with a saber, so that saber should be fine (and it looks dang close to Revans!). Back before everyone made Revan sabers, we used to get ones that were kinda the same style. I have an US Arbiter that functions as my offhand saber. Looks like you linked the same saber twice, though. Just be aware that the offhand saber is not intended to be his saber from SWTOR. Using a generic hilt of a similar style to the red saber will function well as the purple/offhand one.
For the center ring, I remember looking high and low for something metal of that size, and not having much luck. You may do best with making a master and cold casting it (which will be a lot lighter than solid metal, too). You could do it with an open-faced mold, and it should be pretty simple! (Reynolds Advanced Materials has some great video tutorials)
Fabric should be something that drapes well and is heavy (but not too heavy). I know of people who have done it in straight wool, but IMO that would be too heavy and hot! I'm currently researching all that, too, so I can re-make my soft parts.
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On 6/23/2018 at 10:57 PM, Darth Cody said:
Spent some time tonight doing some emergency surgery on a gauntlet, reattaching a couple of my leather ring holders, and reattaching part of my Cape mount due to it to failing during my last troop. 7 troops in and I have definitely had to work on this again after almost each one, even if they are minor fixes.
If anyone has some things they wouldn't mind sharing that have worked with a Wicked Armor Revan and improvements you may have made, especially for durability, please feel free to post.
So one thing I did to my WA set is I made sturdy shoulder straps out of nylon webbing, to attach the chest and back plates together. I also use the straps to anchor my capelet so it doesn't go anywhere.
I'm digging these Revan improvement threads. I got approved last November, and I was already going to re-make my hood and stuff, so might as well start doing it now!
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What I would do to help secure your front and back armor is to glue something thin (a thin piece of plastic or a thinner bit of leather, maybe) underneath the back armor where it will join the front, and put some snaps or velcro on that thin piece so you can overlap that thin piece and your front armor. The glue I would recommend for this is Barge or some other type of contact cement (idk if you're already using that, but it bonds really well to leather).
Also, looking at the pictures you've got, I would suggest shortening the bridge between your chest and ab armor. It's only a few inches wide on my costume. Costume mentors are welcome to correct me if I'm wrong on that, though.
Scratch builds are tough, but you're making quick progress!
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When you get in touch with Rob he will send you a link (that he asks you not to share due to not wanting to get overwhelmed) to his site with all pricing info.
Ahhhhh okay I getcha. Thanks!
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(Also I will note I've been on his website several times and have not seen such a price list, at least not in the FAQ or anywhere that has to do with Revan)
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Those prices don't jive with what I've seen on etsy, so I don't google that much since stuff can change. But I haven't so much wanted a price list as a response to a basic inquiry.
Now that I've seen this price list, I have more questions. LOL. I wasn't aware he had a "basic" and "deluxe" kit, or what the differences are between them
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Okay, thank you so much! I had no idea he had a facebook, so this is a big help.
I will try contacting him there and let you know if he doesn't respond.
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Hey all!
Been a while since I've been in here, but I am still quite set on getting into a Revan kit. I have tried contacting MWA to no avail, as I have long since decided trying to R&D my own was going to try my patience too much. So I figured I'd ask around to see if someone is selling their MWA kit (or perhaps a better way to get into contact with Rob). I'm in no real rush, I just have my heart set on getting my Revan done for Celebration Orlando so that my boyfriend and I can go together as Revan and Carth Onasi. Now that I finally have a stable job, I'm in the market! Any help is appreciated.
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To update the pinned topics:
Saberforge now offers their Fallen model, which is directly inspired by Darth Revan's saber. It even has a covertech knob, which is awesome. They're only making 100 of this first run, though, so get in on it if you want one. (At only $150 for the hilt, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on a custom hilt like this.)
I got a notification that mine will ship this week, so turnaround is pretty impressive, especially for Saberforge (they tend to be a bit of a wait, but not bad).
You can find the Fallen here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/223291810/pre-order-fallen-custom-saber-inspired?ref=favs_view_1
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My order should be shipped this week. I'm stupid-excited like you guys can't imagine... (Well, maybe you can. Haha.)
A note on Saberforge's services...so long as you pay the difference and shipping, they will upgrade your saber electronics. I just bought the hilt and plan to have them add electronics to it later. Probably one of the most affordable, accurate Revan saber options out there. Cannot. Wait.
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You also might have to re-do the hood. Just from looking at it, it won't cowl around the face like the CRL says it should. Whenever possible, use the in-game model from KotOR as a reference, because that is the only interpretation of the costume that is currently approvable. I pretty much use it as my only reference for the major lines of the costume.
Granted, it's an OLD game model, and there is some room for interpretation in the fine details (which the CRL allows for), but the basic structure of the costume is all there. It can be confusing with all the crazy and awesome arts out there!
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No shirt that I know of comes with the appropriate collar and piping. Plus, positioning the piping really depends on where your chest armor and the cowl of your hood sits.
Most people just take a basic black turtleneck, cut a line across the chest where it needs to be, and sew in some piping (you can get this at JoAnn or any hobby store that sells notions).
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....I have that hoodie. I am using that hoodie when I take pictures of my mask when it's done. (SMALL WORLD, huh??)
Love the custom fabrication that's going on here. Will definitely be watching with great interest!
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I am quite late to this discussion, but I've read the entire thread, and I'd like to throw this in the ring.
If we still need more discussion on Visas in particular, I have several direct connections to Chris Avellone at Obsidian and I can ask what the intention with the character was. Personally, I'm of the idea that the apprentice of a Sith Lord also becomes a Sith Lord (as it appears to be the consensus). That's how it works with the Rule of Two, anyway. Unless a character who is an apprentice is specifically referred to as not an Sith (as Ventress was in the Clone Wars), they should be considered a Sith Lord.
I also agree with Thomas's analysis on Mara Jade. Overall, I'm actually glad to see some divisions being made in the designations to be more specific. These things should evolve with informed discussion between members the decision affects.
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Heavy I can handle, I just wonder how it will drape... Looks like you got it to do a fine job.
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Rigid pretty much means plastic/thermoplastic. No foam as the primary method of construction. CosplaySky uses a cheap, pleather-like thing for the cuirass that is just gross. Lol. (Actually, I'm of a mind that if you used the thick, cured leather that leathercraft armor makers use, you could make a case for it. But you'd obviously have to talk to the higher-ups before proceeding.)
From my experience patterning the soft parts so far, I can understand why there aren't any standard patterns out there. Things like pleat width and cape width will really depend on your frame. What I've been doing is the "drape and pattern" method...basically I've been using old fabric and bedsheets to drape over myself and/or a mannequin and manipulate them to get the right look. It is trial/error, though. Maybe someone should consider making a guide or tutorial for creating the patterns using this method... Hrm.
Just looking at the soft parts on the CosplaySky costume, you're better off not even looking at it again. XD The cape isn't box pleated and the hood doesn't cowl. You'd basically need to re-do everything; might as well come up with them from scratch in the first place.
Then there's My Wicked Armor, that's always an option.
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Beautiful! I was just commenting to one of our Vaders I'd love to have a wool set of robes one day. Mine are raw silk, for convention use only. I'd like to have a more versatile set. Is it heavy at all?
The cowl looks much better than the MWA one. Awesome!!
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That's AMAZING! This is joyous news. Vode An!
I just got back on the wagon, too! My mask ships this week, so that has done a lot to bolster my motivation for this project.
Look forward to everything!
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You can find them by searching Moonbase Creations on facebook.
I am only happy to promote. You guys have an impressive body of work! This mask will re-energize my enthusiasm for the project; it has been several months since I have actively worked on Revan. So, thank you.
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Awesome, thanks!
So when you say the ridges, which area do you mean? Do you mean the area inside the two lines directly under the eye slit where in real life the nose would sit? Maybe make that whole area 3d?
There's kind of a vertical ridge in the center that runs from the slit to the bottom of the mask, and some geometric ridges around it. Kind of like you see in this artist's interpretation (which happens to be my favorite interpretation of the mask):
You can also see there's some layering going on there with different parts of the mask.
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My two cents:
You've got a great outline going on this one, definitely an awesome start. I would personally add some more layers to give the mask some more depth. The ridges around the "nose" are a bit more raised on most artists' interpretations you see.
That's the beauty of Revan's mask: there are so many different interpretations of what it looks like IRL. Go nuts!
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Awwwww snap! AWESOME!
Now we've got Revan in BOTH clubs! One of these days I'll try to get the Revan Star Forge armor approved for RL.
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Since I'm grandfathered in, I want to get my Revan up to snuff with the new CRL. Expecting to make some changes before Celebration Chicago, but I probably won't get to all of them. I'll update this post as I go down the list of things I've updated.
- Replace rings with 2" rings and leather strapping: IN PROGRESS
- Add red lining to bottom of armor: IN PROGRESS
- Additional details on back/kidney armor: IN PROGRESS
- New hood: IN PROGRESS
- New capelet - attach to cuirass: IN PROGRESS
- New boots (my boots are worn out): IN PROGRESS
- New split skirt: IN PROGRESS
- New cape: IN PROGRESS
- New red and black sashes: IN PROGRESS