femtrooper_julie

I'd love some more opinions!

Forgot the back

Here is my new top: What do you all think of the new top? I still need to weather the armor more, and the bikini bottom is not what I will use, but this is better?

Thank you so much! Totally re-doing the top, and adding some weathering to the armor. I got notice the lekuu is ready to ship, so should not be long now

Sewed my top...It is close...After I tried it on, I need to rework it. I build it on a padded bra I cut the straps off, and it does not have enough support. I need one more "cupped", and possibly close the "V" to more of a "U" shape. The lenses look pretty good: First test fit of the armor: ] I'll adjust the top, and dirty the armor a bit, but for first time wearing it, I am happy so far with the progress!

Thanks all! I'll be making the bands this weekend, scoring the belt lines in, and working on the top. I have my gloves, I did order two pairs. 50cm was a bit short. 55cm (22 inches) was just right for me. It is coming along

More progress - belt buckles - I need to adjust one rivet a bit, but getting there! Also some photos of the wear patterns after drying.

I was going to order paint today, How does Red 2 look here? https://www.reelcreations.com/products/ ... t_inks.asp I was more happy with the armor when the paint fully cured, you can see the damage under. I did not want so much of the shiny silver slash marks like some talons have, more of an old warrior look. I will do a black wash on top to give the damage more definition, but I want it dark and old looking

YAY! I heard my Lekku has started! I am lucky to have some good trooper minions (all sith have minions!) And they were nice enough to help me get started making armor. We bought a sheet of 16ga aluminium at Lowes. made some patterns on graph paper and cut out with a jig saw and a metal cutting blade. I drilled holes for each rivet location just to help center them. I glued black furniture nails in, and then cut the nail off flush. I tried to beat and scratch the armor heavy before paint, but it did not show as well as I liked. I used a gun metal grey from a GM car. I will work on making the straps next. I may use heavy snaps to put them on, I never trust velcro much, but velcro would prob work OK here too.. I bought leather today for the bra top. My plan is to make straps and use a padded bra under for support and security. I also have a saber from ultra sabers that I think I can convert. Here is my progress so far:

I hope so, I measured from my finger tip and 50cm is all the way to the top of my arm. I am only 150cm tall, so I will be a short Darth Talon too

All of the Talon fans must be hibernating Gloves are on order now. My air compressor is here. I think I am going to try the liquid latex and pro-aid method for the body tattoos. These are my gloves. I am very short, 50cm is all the way up my arm http://www.ebay.com/itm/221614040726?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

I am looking at different paints, this one is alcohol based and has decent reviews: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DNL ... M6KXR1KQG2

I have found my boots I believe. They are 27.5", and on my small size, they are very close to the thigh high length needed, but I may extend just a bit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GR ... UTF8&psc=1 I also have ordered gloves and an air compressor

Ok, I am back on track for this! Just ordered Lekku set, and starting on the armor. I hope to pull it off for celebration Anaheim

thank you! Still very much reseaching, will keep looking!

Oh wow! Looking great!

I am just getting started on my Darth Talon project, I have been researching for a bit, but I am about to order Lekku, and have contacted a leather worker and armor maker here in Tennessee to work on those pieces. We are meeting at a convention this weekend for measurements. I have my contacts, I will post photos later! I am look at boots, I am very short, only 4'11" (150cm since I know many of you are international!) , so I might be lucky with the boots, things tend to be long on me. I was looking at these boots, sort of expensive, but looked really nice I thought. Any input? http://www.ebay.com/itm/271257312048?va ... 924wt_1174]

So happy for you! Welcome to the Legion! I am sure there are very few approved Darth Talons in the Legion, that is a very special honor!

You look amazing! Great job!