Derek

I really appreciate the response, Max. 1. Great idea. I’ll see who I can get in contact with. 2. That is technically a motorcycle side, but the follicle structure is usually bigger and more noticeable. 3. If you find something, then I’d happily give it a look over. Otherwise, I’ll double check with my local rep to see if the “piping needs dimension or if it’s just a prominent edge that has to show. 4. I think the words “approximately” is what gives me hope, but also makes me nervous. I don’t want to invest a lot of time in a build, then have to start from scratch, or even worse, have to buy an expensive replica. I typically make my own stuff. When a local rep approves based on the CRL, then the build is official with 501st, or would a member of global leadership need to secondarily affirm that the build is approved? I really appreciate the help.

I’m going to make a Savage Opress for the 501st here in New England, and I have a few questions right off the bat. I know I’m making the costume, but the answers to these questions will help me determine what method I’m going to use for the build. 1. Does anyone have a 3d file of the horns? Obviously, I’m willing to buy the file, but I haven’t found anything on Etsy or thingiverse. 2. Does the vest need to be made of a smooth material, or would a leather known as a “motorcycle side” work also? Motorcycle sides have a bumpy texture like you would see on a motorcycle vest. 3. How have other people been tackling the silver piping? Is there silver piping that you can buy that’s ready to sew on, or have people been making their own piping out of silver pleather? 4. How close to the official length of the lightsaber hilt does a custom build have to be? I have an ultrasabers double sided red saber, and I’m hoping I can print a shell of the savage hilt to fit over the handle, but my preliminary calculations seem to be a couple inches longer than the official length. I know it wouldn’t look weird in my hands, because I’m 6’6”, 270 lbs, but I want to plan for success. Thanks very much for taking the time to weigh in on this. I already troop with the local 501st in my Mandalorian Protectors armor, but I want an official 501st costume, and Savage is one of my favorite characters.