Murphoid ESB cape Interest Thread

[Murphoid]

Alright guys, its about time I get around to posting this. I would like to able to offer one of the most accurate ESB capes currently available to my brothers and sisters here on TDH. That explains my thread earlier last week about the seam/thread run/fold line. I've been doing research on the colors of the cape, and have come to think that instead of tan, which is what a lot of replica capes are colored, that the main sections are more of a slightly greenish, khaki color.

Here are some shots that I had taken by a friend to show off the cape in detail:










Take notice in this picture that it was before I hemmed the bottom of the cape, so its much longer than it should be. I stand at 5' 11" and the bottom of the cape now rests directly on the knuckles of my left hand.

However, due to the fact that Wal-Mart has stopped carrying fabrics in most places, I really don't have a projected number for the project. I have enough fabric stored up to make at least five capes for sure, beyond that is really a shot in the dark. Because of this, the interest will be limited to ten spots for the time being, and payment will only be accepted when the cape is done and ready to be shipped to its new owner.

Price will be $40 shipped, but I'm open to any trades and offers, because I know what its like to be budgeted.

1. 99CentTaco (Trade for ESB ammo belt) - Shipped - Received
2. CombatBaby - Shipped - Recieved
3. SlabFett - Shipped
4. Studio Fett - In Progress
5. fettpride - Seamed version - In Progress


-OVERDRAFT (To be made when I have enough fabric to finish ):

6. DisposablHero
7. Christian
8. WetOkole
9. soopertrooper
10. Galactic Bounty Hunter - Seamed version
11. Tk5019


Due to the process of creating the orange stripe, which involves the once readily available brown canvas and bleach, the darkness of the orange MAY slightly vary from cape to cape, but I can promise that any that look too dark will be fixed, and any that look too light will be trashed.
Also, thought that I would mention that I'll be happy to add the seam, fold line, or thread run (actually still have to test this one) for anyone who wishes for no extra cost, and that the capes will come weathered unless otherwise requested by anyone who wishes to do the dirtying themselves.

PM me for details or questions!

[cupluv]

ooohhh...i can't wait...looks fantastic...

[SlabFett]

I'm interested

[CombatBaby]

oh baby! you already got me on there as previously discussed! good deal

just lemme know when you need my cash

[Shinobi_Fett]

Murph, that's a nice looking cape. I do have one constructive observation though. As was discussed in a number of other threads, I do not believe that the "stripe" being separate fabric from the cape.

[Murphoid]

Murph, that's a nice looking cape. I do have one constructive observation though. As was discussed in a number of other threads, I do not believe that the "stripe" being separate fabric from the cape.

I agree with you 100% on that, but are there any vendors currently selling a one piece ESB cape?

[Studio Fett]

I am interested please.

G-Fett

[Murphoid]

Got all you guys added.

[Studio Fett]

Got all you guys added.

Thanks buddy, beautiful job, BTW.

G-Fett

[Shinobi_Fett]

I don't think there are Murph. I don't think there will be either, until we get some insight into what exact fabric was used, and how the stripe got there. Again, that's a nice looking cape though.

[fettpride]

Color me interested ! Outstanding job man !

Oh, And I didn't forget about your part. Sorry for the delay. Could you PM your addy?

Thanks

FP

[Murphoid]

I don't think there are Murph. I don't think there will be either, until we get some insight into what exact fabric was used, and how the stripe got there. Again, that's a nice looking cape though.

Agreed. Maybe we should find someone who could loom some wool cloaks to the ESB cape specifications, because its always looked a whole lot like a cut up military blanket, to me. Thanks for the comments!

Color me interested ! Outstanding job man !

Oh, And I didn't forget about your part. Sorry for the delay. Could you PM your addy?

Thanks

FP

You got it, FP! PM sent.

[TR 4059]

Wow, beautiful cape! If I was Esb I would have to get me one.

[DisposablHero]

I'd like to get one of these!....and pardon my newbieness but what seam/fold? I've not put much priority on the cape yet so I"ve not studied it, right now I just want to get to work on my JP but I'm always keeping my eyes open for other parts I need.

[Murphoid]

Wow, beautiful cape! If I was Esb I would have to get me one.

Hey thanks, brother!

I'd like to get one of these!....and pardon my newbieness but what seam/fold? I've not put much priority on the cape yet so I"ve not studied it, right now I just want to get to work on my JP but I'm always keeping my eyes open for other parts I need.

Got you on the list. Here's the thread on the seam/fold/pull in question.

[CombatBaby]

PM sent Murph

got another question

[Murphoid]

PM sent Murph

got another question

PM replied.

[DisposablHero]

ok thanks for clearing that up Murph, I think I'll stick with seamless though when, and if, my turn comes.

[Christian]

Any more available? Put me in for one if there are

[cupluv]

one more to go to start the run.....just ONE more

[soopertrooper]

I'll be the tenner.......put me in for one

[Murphoid]

Alright! 10th spot filled!

[99centTaco]

Got my cape and it is Amazing!!! Thanks soo much!

[Murphoid]

Got my cape and it is Amazing!!! Thanks soo much!

I'm really glad you like it, bro! Post some pics of you with it on!


Cupluv, I got your PM, and thought I would reply here to answer you and anyone who wonders: like I said in the first post, I won't take any kind of payment until I have your cape made and ready to be shipped.

[DannyBoy7783]

Awesome cape. Is it acceptable to inquire about how people make an item or where they got the materials? I don't want to sound rude or kill business...but there are a lot of great items I see on the board that I could make myself if I had access to the materials (like this cape for example)

I just don't want to ruffle feathers so I thought I'd ask about board etiquette first. Thanks!

[Murphoid]

Awesome cape. Is it acceptable to inquire about how people make an item or where they got the materials? I don't want to sound rude or kill business...but there are a lot of great items I see on the board that I could make myself if I had access to the materials (like this cape for example)

I just don't want to ruffle feathers so I thought I'd ask about board etiquette first. Thanks!

There are some vendors across the various costuming an prop forums that may consider it a bit taboo to ask about materials and methods (significantly less on The Dented Helmet), but I certainly don't make a point to horde information. All the materials used in the process of making my cape can be found at Wal*Mart, although, like I said in the first post, finding a Wal*Mart that still carries fabric is an altogether different story.

If you're really interested, shoot me a PM and I can give you some more detailed info about the process.

[CombatBaby]

got my cape and i just wanted to post a review.

this thing rocks!!

love the way it sits, it feels great. it came weathered as promised..and i feel it's very accurate with the information up to date.

once i install an eyelet mount to drape this from and i suit up I will post a picture in this thread.

very happy. thanks murphoid. your customer service and product are top notch. i hope you continue to offer these as everyone should have an esb cape this good.

[MerCenary]

Nicely done !

[FettDad]

pm sent!

[Murphoid]

got my cape and i just wanted to post a review.

this thing rocks!!

love the way it sits, it feels great. it came weathered as promised..and i feel it's very accurate with the information up to date.

once i install an eyelet mount to drape this from and i suit up I will post a picture in this thread.

very happy. thanks murphoid. your customer service and product are top notch. i hope you continue to offer these as everyone should have an esb cape this good.

Why I'm flattered, bro! I can't wait to see it with the rest of your suit.

As long as there is interest, and as long as I can get my mitts on the fabric, these will continue to be available.

[cupluv]

How is the cape project going...can we get an update

[Murphoid]

How is the cape project going...can we get an update

Thanks to the generosity of a friend here on the boards, I've been able to get a hold of some orange duck cloth which will relieve me from bleaching brown canvas, thus cutting production time way down. As soon as that arrives in the mail, production will start back up and capes will start going out.

Consider yourself updated!

[Studio Fett]

Thanks to the generosity of a friend here on the boards, I've been able to get a hold of some orange duck cloth which will relieve me from bleaching brown canvas, thus cutting production time way down. As soon as that arrives in the mail, production will start back up and capes will start going out.

Consider yourself updated!

Sweet~! Can't wait brother!

G-Fett

[Murphoid]

Listed updated above.

Unfortunately, it looks like I drastically underestimated the amount of fabric I had and am only going to be able to finish two more, BUT I have a possible supplier lined up so I am staying optimistic about things. I'll update those left on the list as soon as I have word.