Darth Bane WIP

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Just completed the belt buckle. I found a wholesaler who sold me 5 blank buckles with a ridge along the edge that fit perfectly.

For the detail pieces in the buckle I took ABS plastic from my current Clone Trooper build, cut the shapes out and painted them a metallic color as well as painted the recesses of the buckle to be darker in color. 

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Hey everyone! A quick update. I have only a few minor things to do and Darth Bane will be done!! (Pending CRL approval) So I have decided to share with you a photo of what I have so far together.

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Belt boxes are made using guitar pic guard material and electronics are installed.

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Well everyone, Darth Bane is completed and I just took my first application photos here!!!

[DarthValkyria]

To keep track for those folks watching this thread, the initial overlook by TFE Costume Advisors and LMOs is quite good! Just a few things to make this 100% complete.

-a balaclava is needed

-dark makeup to black out around the eyes

-greyish bodypaint/makeup for hands

-ever so slight weathering/black wash on the armor and fabric to get the mottled effect present on the reference layout

This really did come out fantastic!

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I was so excited that I rushed to get all the changes made lol. Here is an updated photo.

[Trachta]

This looks so good-looking!!!! 

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5 minutes ago, Trachta said:

This looks so good-looking!!!! 

Thank you soooo much! Poured everything I had into this one. 

[Heavy1973]

This was a very interesting build to follow, big congrats - it looks amazing   

[AphraCat]

What a wonderful build!

Just to make sure the hand makeup doesn't come off, make sure to use some makeup setting spray. Will make the need to reapply a lot less and you won't transfer onto anything else.

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[Trachta]

2 hours ago, AphraCat said:

What a wonderful build!

Just to make sure the hand makeup doesn't come off, make sure to use some makeup setting spray. Will make the need to reapply a lot less and you won't transfer onto anything else.

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My friend Steven found that spandex thin gloves with nails attached can work as well with his palpatine! 

[Sith_happens]

Great Idea! Yea putting on the cheapo hand makeup I had was a pain to not get it on anything. I'll try the gloves next time.

[Flashheart]

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. this is epic!!!!! great job building such an amazing costume.

 

further to the hand make up thing. spray the barrier spray before and after makeup application and it will "sandwich" the make up in, preventing smearing and transfer to other surfaces.

 

cant wait to see trooping photos of this costume

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Just now, Flashheart said:

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. this is epic!!!!! great job building such an amazing costume.

 

further to the hand make up thing. spray the barrier spray before and after makeup application and it will "sandwich" the make up in, preventing smearing and transfer to other surfaces.

 

cant wait to see trooping photos of this costume

Thanks so much! I'll definitely give that a try.

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I tried putting make up on a glove so I won't have to worry about consistently putting paint on my hands.

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Here is the finished product with the nails attached.

[AphraCat]

Here is the finished product with the nails attached.

That looks fantastic! Wonderful job.

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[crackerbasket]

This is some amazing work! I actually just signed up because I am also looking to do a Darth Bane, but from the book series, which is also lacking a CRL. 

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4 hours ago, crackerbasket said:

This is some amazing work! I actually just signed up because I am also looking to do a Darth Bane, but from the book series, which is also lacking a CRL. 

That's fantastic! I'd love to see that version added to the CRL. Wishing you the best of luck on it!

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Updated photos for CRL. Fingers crossed! 

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Here are the painted hands when not using gloves.

 

[Trachta]

You should make a lightsaber to go with the costume!  This image recently came out 

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6 hours ago, Trachta said:

You should make a lightsaber to go with the costume!  This image recently came out 

I was just looking into this too. Great minds think alike. 

[Sith_happens]

Great news everyone! I've been notified that this CRL for The Clone Wars Darth Bane has been approved and is currently being worked on by the LMOs. We should see it posted soon. Thank you all who have followed me on this long journey and I hope to see you trooping soon.

[AphraCat]

Absolutely beautiful work. Thank you for all the time, energy and money you've spent on this. The 501st is better for it.

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