Sad I didn’t see you! I was taking a break around noon and then ended up in the Sheraton for a photo op with Hayden later in the afternoon.
Literally nobody ever asked to see my blaster, which was odd. At least it looked good in photos! Hayden seemed really delighted when I walked up and he...
Ahhhh it’s done! All I see are imperfections in these photos, but I need to get over it for now. I definitely will be upgrading some things before Celebration, but this is how it will look for ECCC next weekend.
That’s interesting! I know almost everything on the original suit has faded by now. I’ve been trying to replicate the suit from the original promo photos, but it’s hard to see a lot of the details in those photos. I may have to go back and add that purple wash on other pieces.
Thank you all! I finished up the veil last night. My eyes are a lot darker than the actress that played Zam so I’d like to get colored contacts before Celebration, but I probably won’t have that in time for the convention here in December. I’m looking forward to doing my makeup similar to hers...
Feels crazy to see it all together, but it’s 95% done. I’ve finished up all the small details and have done a few test fits. Today I am making the armatures for the binoculars and will be molding up the toe spikes soon. Then all I have left is to sew the veil. I have all the remaining parts and...
Irongladiator Appreciate the feedback. I used to be in the 501st and I don’t plan on rejoining with this costume, partially for the CRL issues. The blaster detail you noted is something that I’ve only seen one other person catch on the original model. That greeblie is only on the left side...
We finally got some sun this weekend so I had a lot of time to put this baby together and paint it! I know the trigger is a little splotchy. I plan on fixing that before gluing everything together. And my husband is currently printing the two little greeblies for the back, but super thrilled...