Joak

Next One: Darth Maul and Starkiller (apprentice version with blue crystal: on my playthrough i used the blue colour until i became psycho at the end of the game) Same paint and method used: XTC on 3d prints, lots of sanding. Montana and Molotow for the base color on the sabers, then acrylic washes and dry brush to simulate the weathering. Finished with clear coat.

Hope everybody is fine an safe in these strange times, So... Quarantine time, got a few updates i made before (including the 2 piece leather suit tailored for me), i will post pictures of it later, but for now: Lightsabers. I`ve been working on the Rahm, Vader and starkiller, al printed in 3d (gonna aim for the level 2 of the crl and i dont like how bulky the plastic lightsaber toys are so...) as i was saying, 3d printed: Here are both the vader and the Kota: and after this the full process of painting the vader one (weathered) 1- Black Primer: 2- Added shiny silver into it: 3- After removing masking tape: 4- Final state weathered and with the metal dring on top (i need to attach another one to wear it on the belt but that will come later with all of them) More posts in a few minutes. Best Regards. Joak

I´m a little nervous about removing the battery pack... the wires seems fragile

And the new toy is at home! I love this thing, the only modification i will do for now is to add the leather strip into the handle, this week i will have some of the trophies so sanding session incoming to erase those printlines......

Lightsaber Ordered, should be around here in a couple weeks: Ultrasaber red with standard pommel and claws (same as the image in the crl) With tri creed blazing red and sound, can´t wait to have it home! Best regards, Joak

So, got my boots, full leather, with rounded toes, no zippers, no logos and they seem pretty comfy!

Thanks for the input mate, i know about wicked armor, and their SK is pretty good, but i have already a plan for the helmet and armor. Got a lot of experience on finishing both 3d and pvc armor and helmets so it shouldn´t be too bad (i will be posting pics about the progress). The main thing i´ve noticed in changes from the game assets are the boots: although i like the crl ones (they are basically like anakins but darker, the game boot look like they follow the same pattern as the gloves and gauntlets). For now i will go with the crl route. Got my boots at home and lightsaber is already ordered so this thing starts moving!. best regards, Joak

The taylor took measurements yesterday, the pants are basically the same as Vader although the upper piece of the suit is different, got 2 questions about details: -The pattern under the leather vest has the same pattern right? i¡m curious because you dont actually see the suit under the vest, the crl only provides the picture as a reference, would it be approvable if i wear mesh underneath to make it more breathable?. -Boots: Nothing is said about the height of the boots (the ones in the crl appear to be half calf but nothing gives more details) i`ve seen the reference and the game boots are higher (just bellow the knee), i wont use the original tactical boots because are too low and to different. I'm thinking about some leather horse riding boots and then make the ribbing and horizontal stripes so they can look the part. Will that be approvable? Best regards. Joak

Thanks kaabous! Yeah ive talked about the pattern with the maker and he told me the same, its similar but not the same (although i appreciate the advice to not spend money mindless, i know that suit is gonna be expensive). I'll have to look into the electronics because both the pannel and the buttons must be lighted and i'm a total newbie in that deparment) Best regards Joak

Greetings!!, I'm from Spain and looking forward to finish this pretty awesome design to get approved into the 501st, after researching the CRLS, i've set in motion and this is what i'm working on: -Helmet and claws: 3d printed from a friend (will upload pictures when it arrives) -Leather suit: Comissioned from somebody who makes all kinds of Vader leather suits (the pattern seems fairly similar) -Lightsabers: Since i'm opting for level 2 certificate, all the lightsabers will be 3d printed except the Saber pike (but since i have lots of pvc and greeblies shouldn't be a problem) -Dark lord Lightsaber: Have to decide yet if i go with the bladed version (raven ultrasaber will be the option i gues, although i don't know if any other company makes that saber), or if i only use the hilt (in that case 3d printed) -Boots: I've seen some debate since the boots in the CRL version are mostly the same as Anakin's (or Kylo's without the metal closures) but in the game are totally different. Got some Magnum tactical boots and we will be making some leather straps to cover the laces, the boots are comfy and should rise a couple of inches more (i'm 6'1 so height shouldn't be a problem :P) -Gloves: And then the question arrives: what do you guys do to make the gloves?, the design is very different from other gloves, looking for some help or advice on this matter ^^ - Armor: Both the shoulder, collar and back will be made in 5mm sintra (probably reinforced with fiberglass on the inside) and i would love to get some advice on the iluminated backpannel. -Skirt and Vest: The vest will be made in leather, although i'm not sure yet about the material of the skirt, in some renders, and in game sometimes it looks like some satin material but in others just heavy cloth.... will have to research more. Thank you all for your time. Best regards. Joak