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    Thana Vesh SWTOR Sith Apprentice

    in SWTOR Characters

    Posted

    Hi there friend! :)

     

    Can't help you with the question but I would guess you guys would be able to pull it off if you craft a CRL draft as you go along.

    There needs to be a first build before there can be a CRL (and Legion approval) and someone needs to take these first steps. Why not you? It looks like a cool costume.

    Hopefully a veteran EU-builder will chime in and clarify CRL needs and required references.

    Is this just me or have you seen this

    in Sith Acolyte

    Posted

    I would say that you should check with your GML before you go forward with full helmet idea.

     

    Personally I don't see a problem with it due to the following reasons.

     

    1 - The CRL is still listed as WIP. I'd say that opens for some leeway.

     

    2 - Mask is a somewhat ambiguous term and the CRL reads:

    A back piece may be employed and must align with the front piece.

    I'd say that, in it self, would give you the option of doing a full mask/helmet.

     

    3 - Concerning the hood the CRL states:

    Large hood which must cover head and drape on the shoulders, with no visible seams.

    Meaning that technically you could have a Hello Kitty back to your mask because it shouldn't be visible anyway.

     

    Considering that a mask/helmet that would sit so snuggly on your face I'm sure you would want to keep the back open because of the heat. Only time and experience will tell though.

     

    If you really want a full head mask/helmet I'd suggest you make it two-piece (as per #1 above) so you could decide to go without the back on warmer days or when the event is formal and the hood should be up all times (as per #3 above).

    Asajj Bounty Hunter WIP

    in Asajj Ventress (Bounty Hunter)

    Posted

    Considering that the CRL is yet to be defined I'm assuming it can be formulated to allow for both options.

     

    I would say that the CRL for the Gunner might serve as some inspiration with its many "Optional configurations".

    http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming ... ial_gunner

     

    As I understand your helmet can't be opened so as far as optional configurations.

     

    # 1 - Helmet Only - Staying on and closed in public.

    No facial make up necessary appart from keeping hair invisible.

     

    # 2 - Helmet and partial make up - Helmet may be opened in public.

    Visible parts of the face must use make up (or mask).

     

    # 3 - Helmet and full make up - Helmet may be open or removed in public.

     

     

    Possibly the make up accessories might be listed as optional accessories or listed as "and/or" with the above conditions listed.

     

     

    Referencing other active CRLs you might want to consider the following.

     

    ROTJ Vader does not require a "Vader unmasked" facial make-up even though there are clear references in the movie how he looks under and the fact that he actually removes his mask in the movie.

    http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:SL_rotj_vader

     

    Even though we know that Palptine have tufts of hair on the back of his head post his Mace Windu debacle there is no mentioning of hair being a necessary (or optional for that matter) part of an Palpatine costume.

    http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming ... ne_emperor

     

     

    There are probably more CRLs in support of this, but from the top of my head. :)

     

    Hope it answers some of your questions surrounding the topic.

    WIP Nightsister Naa'leth

    in Naa'leth

    Posted

    Hey! I actually understood a few of the textile-lingo there. :)

     

    So this is your first time with a sewing machine. Impressive!

    I still have an irrational fear of the machine. I need to overcome it for my A'Sharad Hett build. :)

     

    Looking forward to see you all dressed up and ready for approval. :)

    WIP Nightsister Naa'leth

    in Naa'leth

    Posted

    This is a very nice project. I'm no expert in the character but looking through your build really presents her. Thank you for that.

    The only thing I can think of, apart from the things you've already mentioned, are the bicep wraps. In your most recent reference picture it seems they are wrapped slightly slanted. This, however, might be a case of difference in camera and arm position. I assume the slant might be difficult to recreate in a real life situation. Using elastics wraps might work and also make them as snug as your lower arm wraps. But I'm no textile expert so please feel free to disregard this as uneducated guesswork. :)

    A picture from the same angle as the reference picture (slightly down and to your left) would give a nice view of the costume too.

    I really enjoy these original builds on the TFE and yours is a fine example of it.

    Keep it up! :)

    Mara Jade - Choices of One - Build Thread

    in Mara Jade

    Posted

     

    Please refer to my Drop Box photos as I've reached the board attachemt limit

     

     

    I would recommend you look into Photobucket (http://photobucket.com) or something similar to be able to share pictures in your posts without counting towards your board attachment limit.

     

    As I wrote earlier. I think TFE would be happy to add your pictures to the Costume gallery here. That's another way to circumvent the attachment limits.

    Mara Jade - Choices of One - Build Thread

    in Mara Jade

    Posted

    I just wanted to generate some discussion & feedback on the potential selection of belt and belt buckle for this costume.

     

    As can be seen in the cropped version of the main image, the belt appears to be a militarised style webbing belt with a distinctive buckle.

     

    I would hope to use black webbing for the belt and a, "ITW GT COBRA SLIDER BODY 2"/ 50 MM in BLACK" buckle, as shown in the other pic below, as this is the closest representation to the actual buckle I can fine. The costume maker that I have been speaking with indicated that a 'non-functional buckle could be made from a resin cast and the belt fasten through some other means, but I feel to have a functional buckle will be more authentic.

     

    The slung belt for the attachment of the holster will be a 1" webbing belt attached to provide the appropriate amount of sling across the opposite hip.

     

    If anyone has any thoughts, please reply via quote to this post so the Belt and Buckle conversation stays together.

     

    Thanks

    Sallie

     

    I'm no expert so please don't put too much weight in what I say on the matter.

     

    As far as I can see, given that the size is comparable to the MJ picture, I would say it's a very nice find with the buckle and I do agree with you that a functioning buckle would be the more authentic choice.

    A'Sharad Hett WIP

    in Darth Krayt

    Posted

    Hi there!

     

    Welcome to these parts too. :)

     

    I'm planning to use brown linnen for my parts. For me it feels right, but there might be some more experiences Hett builders here that might want to chime in here. I'm also just in the beginning of my build.

     

    Considering A'Sharad Hett's main clothing are based on his Jedi outfit I don't think there's any necessary connection to the Tusken textiles.

     

    Looking forward to follow your build. Maybe we'll be able to help each other out as we progress on our individual Hetts. :)

    Dark Flower's - Lumiya WIP

    in Lumiya

    Posted

    I had to do an online search for this character. I'm not so versed in the EU and as it doesn't have a CRL yet I couldn't see what you are going for.

     

    Always nice to see new costumes develop so I'll be following your build with interest.

    Time to set the standard and write a CRL. :)

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