[Newly Approved Members Post Here!!!]

Hi everyone! I'm Erika, from Italy (Italica Garrison). Got recently approved as DS-12343 with my Second Sister!

[501st/SLD and/or TFE Detachment Access Requests]

Hello there!
Requesto to become a member of the flagship! Second Sister

https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=36384

[Any backlit visor tutorial?]

The EL wire seems to be placed between the visor and the helmet, not inside the visor? If so, dont know if this will work since the CRL is pretty clear whit "backlit". But I can try! Thank you

[Any backlit visor tutorial?]

On 4/14/2022 at 9:53 AM, Naasad Tal said:

For my clone I used EL wire...EL wire is really easy to use and can be cut to length to run around the entire perimeter of the lens. 

 

The one downside to EL wire is that some people hear the quiet ringing which is a function of the EL wire that makes it work. Not everyone can it tho (I've spent too many hours on the gun range and my tinitus blocks it out), but it is there. As for diffusion, I'm not sure how to accomplish that and keep the visor see thru. you can sand the the outside of the EL wire to make it more opaque rather than clear and sanding the edge of the visor before you glue the EL wire in place might also help. I would also recommend that you put black electrical tape on the inside, covering the EL wire completely. The reason for this is 2-fold, it keeps the light off your face and in the dark and it also keeps the light out of your eyes so you can still see out of the visor.

 

Hopefully this helps, please feel free to reach out if you have specific questions

I've already bought an EL wire but it seems to be low light I can make a LED circuit for solving the problem.
The big problem is shaping the visor if I use acrylic sheet!

But since I love Clones, i would like to see it 💖

[Any backlit visor tutorial?]

From the CTL of the Second Sister: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:DS_Second_Sister

 

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

Visor is backlit and is properly diffused. (red).

 

Backlit visor is so badass!

[Any backlit visor tutorial?]

Is there a backlit visor tutorial? Thank you!

[Hello & Help requested - Second Sister Gloves]

10 hours ago, jenmcnitt said:

They maybe ok for level 1 approval but the ones I've seen always have the elastic at the wrist to help with fitting.  Have you purchased your boots yet?    When I purchased my boots I bought the gloves at the same time.

 

Both Crowprops and Imperial Boots have Boot/Glove combos.

 

For the neck seal, you may want to search the Second Sister Facebook group for suggestions.

 

 

Hi! Tahnk you for your help. I already have commissioned my boots, we have a 501 local producer here in Italy. I cant consider Crowprops or Imperial boots due to the custom costs. Already asked in the Second Sister Builder group but nobody answered

[Hello & Help requested - Second Sister Gloves]

Hi! I'm Erika from Italy, I'm working on a Second Sister costume. I'm already in the Italian Saber Guild and in the Mando Mercs, but I would like to connect more our groups.

May I ask you about the gloves in the link? Found them on etsy, seems ok to me... Any tips for the neck seal, possibly not from America? Shipping and custom costs normally kill my budget.

https://www.etsy.com/it/listing/661857857/guanti-da-donna-da-donna-in-vera-pelle?ref=cart

Thank you in advance!