Kal Skirata

I would like to make a Skirata costume and was wondering if anyone else has pictures of there's and if they had any advice on how to and what would be easier cause im a rookie at this.

First of you want to make your armour. Kal's armour is what Karen calls "Classic" which is Jango style full leg armour and armoured spats etc. I spoke to her a while back regarding a Skirata that one of the KOTE Mandos was doing and she told me that Kal's tri-bladed knife is based on a knife her father brought back from Egypt after serving there. It resembles something akin to this:


It's concealed in the housing of the left gauntlet with the blade pointing up, so that it could be drawn and used or thrown with the right hand (out of armour it is kept up his right sleeve, blade pointed down). At the time she hadn't decided for certain if it replaced the flame unit box or not, but thought it the most likely place for it.

Most of the KOTE Mandos info is here:
http://www.kotemandos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=46

Thanx OrtharRrith

The knife looks a bit long though. It's only "15 centimeter = 5.905 511 811 inch" So roughly, 6 inches over all.

It's sandy gold, not shiny gold. Think of literal gold sand color. Jsut as long as it isn't al lthat glossy..non-glossy if you can find it. "Order 66" made it clear about that.

"Triple Zero" describes claws marks on the face of the helmet.

Should i make this a clean version armor and say it's a younger version of Kal skirata or go with the claw marks and weathered...What do u all think

it also mentioned red trim and unreadable symbols on the helmet. My own skirata project is on hold until my funds recoup.

clean mandalorians are not nearly as much fun to look at. Go dirty

It looks like the jumpsuit is also dark grey. It's shown in the full picture of your avatar.

Hasbro's Mil Gilimar figure was originally going to be Skirata, but Karan thought the head mold was too young, and got Hasbro to change the name. It doesn't have the claw marks on the helmet, but that's not surprising since it's a small figurine.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mij_Gilamar

Is the jet pack normally the last thing ppl buy to top off there costumes?...I got to start managing my money better and quit buyin action figures everytime i go to town

From what I've seen, yes. Genreally it's the suit, then the jet pack. But it differs from person to person. I'd reccomend doing the jet pack last.

I honestly just checked here every day on the cargo hold and got the jet pack when I found one that I wanted. The best way is your own way. Go at your own pace, and find the parts you want, never settle. It may take longer, but hey....if something is worth having, it should be worth waiting for, right? (I also understand impatience lol)

I haven't read Order 66 yet so my info MAY be out of date (it's on order - am in the UK ) but Skirata doesn't wear a jet pack.

I just always pictured each mando with a jet pack with the hopes that atleast some point in there life they more than likely had one...plus they look cool

Karen once said to me that relatively few Mandos have them, most of them consider jet packs a little insane, even for a bunch of insanely psychopathic warriors.

well that would be one less piece I'd have to worry about ....Thanx to everyone who has been kind enough to give some input

I can not get past the fact the artwork for Kal(the picture for "Kals" avatar) looks amazingly like the actor Ed Harris

yeah she must have fell in love with him or something...Seen the abyss on today while i was walking through the house...Skirata ftw

you are right skirata has No jet pack. See the star wars games minature Republic Commando Training seargeant. source 1 the pic that you are using as an avatar source 2 and the same pic with the helmet source 3. though I know some may argue due to the lack of available detail on mthe mini, lack of costume detailes in the 2 pics.

Mij gilamar minus the jet pack is what im thinkin of and adding some weathering

You'd also need to lose the Deece 15a and have the verp shatter gun (that's a pistol) and a custom Westar 34, not to mention the afore mentioned gouges across the T visor trim which should be red as well as what are probably Mandalorian glyphs on the helmet.

As to the artwork, don't forget that Karen isn't the artist, it would be very easy for her to have said to the artist "I see Kal as looking a little like an Ed Harris type character" for the artist to have run with that. Alternatively, and just as likely; the artist could have had the idea all on his own. Infact I'm sure I have read somewhere that she actually visualised Kal as looking like someone else... my memory for the exact details is currently eluding me.

Originally Posted by OrtharRrith

You'd also need to lose the Deece 15a and have the verp shatter gun (that's a pistol)

I always pictured it to be more of a shotgun type weapon, since that does make sense as to how powerful they were supposed to have been in Triple Zero

The Verpine shatter gun is a pistol, looks a bit like a weird electric whisk according to the only picture I've found! The Verpine sniper rifle on the other hand is bigger and more the size of a shotgun.

Has anyone ever made any custom thermal detonators and if so any pics

You might even be able to make a verpine sniper rifle with an airsoft shotgun. Would ahve to mod the hell out of it, but it would work.

I think at that point you're probably better off starting from scratch with some wood and pvc for the sniper rifle

Originally Posted by Kal Skirata

Has anyone ever made any custom thermal detonators and if so any pics

Yes...
There is a site that gives a tutorial on how to make them.Let me find that site and I will be back with a link

Ok I find it and just be chance it was here....
here is the link to the thread http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/showt...mal+detonators

Incase it doesnt open do a search titled" Stainless Steel Thermal Detonator "

Hope this helps and opened

what would I do without you lopero

You know, I've just finished reading Triple Zero and I've been curious as to what the Verpine pistol and rifle look like. Does anyone have pics??

here's the wookieepedia link to the pistol:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Verpine_shatter_gun

here's the link to the sniper rifle (it's the one made by ram zerimar)
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Verpine_sniper_rifle

but, keep in mind, each one is individually crafted by hand. so, they could all look different.

Thank you kindly. I always pistured it with a sort of bell at the tip of the barrel for some unexplainable reason.

I have to admit that I prefer the rifle over the pistol but both are very nice.

Just remember though, they don't bounce!!! LOL!

Here's picture of a set of 3D modeled verpine shatter pistols for a game mod. Very well done too.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/first-stri...ne-shatter-gun

Whats the best way to paint the armor ...Do you use spray paint or what...yeah yeah forgive my noobness

i think most people use spray paint? some may use airbrush. i doubt anyone, or at least many, would use a brush or roller. im sure theres weathering tutorials here on tdh but, i know there are many on the mercs sites. layered weathering looks much better and more realistic than topical weathering.

i start by fine sanding the armor then i apply the primer. next i use an aluminum paint rather than silver as it's not as brilliant and beskar is supposed to be duller. next, i either use brush on latex or white toothpaste to mark out the damaged areas. but, not fully, only partially. these are the deep wounds. next, i spray a dull grey and add more latex or toothpaste ove the damaged areas. next, i apply the base color of the plates. then, if theres any markings, i tape them off and paint them. next step, wash off the latex or toothepaste exposing the paint chips, scratches etc... remember, beskar doesn't dent or gouge like durasteel rubbish armor. once dry, i either cover the entire plate in a water soluable/washable black paint and a llow to dry. then, i scvrub off what i want gone leaving behind carbon scoring or, i use use charcoal dust to apply carbon dust to the areas i want dirty. finally, i seal with 3-4 coats of clearcoat. either flat or high gloss depending on the needes of the characters armor.

Originally Posted by Sgt. Skirata

the pic that you are using as an avatar source 2 and the same pic with the helmet source .

Do you happen to have that ref. pic with his helmet on?

Thanx Jaing

What color would u call skirata's armor or better yet anyone know where to find it...no luck today

Here is the Kal Skirata helmet I just finished today for my son's Ordo Skirata armor... the color is sand gold....

Great lid Jaing!!! Well done!

Excellent job

I've got to get me a cheap bucket...painted/weathered my armor today will post some pics later...It may not be the most accurate but hey Im enjoying it

looks pretty good, but you need more paint chips

Yeah, I like it too. Though I agree, get some more mandalorian metal showing through it!!

Originally Posted by Kal Skirata

thats what I got with just Khaki Color since there was no Sandy gold around me

<a href="FIrst time Kal picture by Kal_Skirata - Photobucket" target="_blank"><img src="http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/r...ata/kal003.jpg" border="0" alt="FIrst time Kal"></a>

Hey Kal,

What color did you use exactly? It's hard to find the right one for the Skirata armor.

Christopher

Skirata has been one of my favorite characters since I began reading Karen's books. Would have liked to see the storyline continue. In reference to the concept art for him, I never have been able to envision him as Ed Harris except in size and stature. Facial features just don't seem to fit. Have contemplated doing a sketch of him myself. Never thought he wore a grey flight suit either. Maybe I missed that detail in the books. Also missed the part about the verpines resembling magnetic accelerators. Interesting concept.