Spider-Dan Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks gangs.@Synyster - first thing would be what basic costumes do you have in mind? I have done everything from basic leather work to surging spandex. I have crafted armor from plastic. I have molded and coasted in several media. I would be happy to share what I know, and point you in the direction of those that know more than I do. Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
Spider-Dan Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Time and money, yes. Send me some pics and I will give you some ideas. Venom is one of my next projects, and I have already done a batman suit with a friend. The suit we did is the Val Kilmer suit that is usually called the "Panther" suit. Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
catscratch Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/gallery/image/832-hangin-out/Finally finished my Spidey mask. That looks incredible! Such quality craftsmanship! Quote Level 2 Wood Elf Assassin-In-Training| Str: 3.5 | Dex: 4 | Con: 3.5 | Sta: 6 | Wis: 5 | Cha: 4 | "May my steel break before my resolve." Link to comment
YayForMorgan Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I <3 cosplay! Actually I consider myself more a "costume wearer" than a cosplayer, because I don't have the body type to pull off super accurate costumes, but I'm working on it! I just love to make things Here's a helmet I made for a Thor costume last year. The whole costume was good, but I'm most proud of the helmet: 2 Quote Link to comment
Ruusaan Ordo Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hey guys! I'm a costumer too. I've got a set of Mandalorian armor, and an in-progress Jedi costume right now. I've also thought about doing a Viper pilot from BSG, a custom Assassin, FemShep, and several more. I'm glad to see other costumes here, lol. 1 Quote Level 1 - Adventurer Strength 1 -- Constitution 2 Dexterity 2 -- Wisdom 2 Stamina 2 -- Charisma 2 Challenge - None currently "I reject your reality and substitute my own!" (Adam Savage, Mythbusters) "The hardest day was yesterday" (My husband) Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I haven't done much cosplay but do love costumes (former burlesque performer and musical theatre nut) and my promised reward to myself at either my goal weight or when I reach my first serious lifting goal (1xBW on both squat and deadlift) is a custom-made steel-boned Wonder Woman costume (I have two great corsetieres because I'm just no good with corsets even though I make kick ass capes and knickers). If and when I get there, I promise I'll post all the pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment
Spider-Dan Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 That looks incredible! Such quality craftsmanship! Thanks, man. Have put a lot of time, money, and some tears into this costume.For all those interested in cosplay, Jedi/sith is a great way to start. They are cheap and easy. Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
kyo Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Great to see other motivated cosplayers here too This was my Jin Kisaragi I did at Katsucon (forgot which year): 1 Quote Link to comment
Laney Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Super jelly of you going to Katsucon! Great Jin, I cosplayed Taokaka last year Quote Level 3 Time Lord AdventurerChallenge Thread| | Cosplay Blog | | Link to comment
kyo Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks you guys Taokaka cracks me up. Quote Link to comment
catscratch Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Great to see other motivated cosplayers here too This was my Jin Kisaragi I did at Katsucon (forgot which year): That's a nice lookin Cosplay! Quote Level 2 Wood Elf Assassin-In-Training| Str: 3.5 | Dex: 4 | Con: 3.5 | Sta: 6 | Wis: 5 | Cha: 4 | "May my steel break before my resolve." Link to comment
Spider-Dan Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 That Jin is killer, kyo! Good job! Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
catscratch Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Ok, so I've been thinking a lot about who I'm going to Cosplay for Anime Iowa this year.. originally I was thinking about Gene Starwind from Outlaw Star... but now I'm not so sure... SO MANY GOOD THINGS TO CHOOSE FROM!! I want something that won't be SUPER difficult to pull off, but I want it to be a fairly technical piece.. Quote Level 2 Wood Elf Assassin-In-Training| Str: 3.5 | Dex: 4 | Con: 3.5 | Sta: 6 | Wis: 5 | Cha: 4 | "May my steel break before my resolve." Link to comment
DeadBeat23 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Homestuck and other random things are my area of love! I do a furrocious Nepeta, and am hoping to do a respectable tavros eventually. Quote Link to comment
Suited hippy Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Going to the Vancouver Fan expo, next weekend... it will be my first expo/con/ real nerd event every... As well as my first Cos-play The only thing I can confidently Nerd out in is BSG, so I figured I'd go that route. Here's hoping I meet a lovely 6... Quote Currently lost in Fitness. Link to comment
Spider-Dan Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Way to go, man. Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
catscratch Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Once you Cosplay once you never want to stop! Quote Level 2 Wood Elf Assassin-In-Training| Str: 3.5 | Dex: 4 | Con: 3.5 | Sta: 6 | Wis: 5 | Cha: 4 | "May my steel break before my resolve." Link to comment
Spider-Dan Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I've lost so much weight that I had to take in my red and blue long underwear a bit. I will be losing as Spidey for a charity event this weekend, so hopefully pics to follow. Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
re-animator Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I really want to cosplay, but didn't have a lot of exposure to anime or even comics or a lot of moves until I was in my late teens, so I have very small resource pool to go from, so getting to see all those amazing pictures of you guys is inspiring. Not to mention cool. Quote Level 1 Gnoll. Druid at heart, training with the ScoutsSTR 3|DEX 1|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 2 Good? Evil? Let's just say I'm chaotic stupid Link to comment
obax Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I need to get into prop making and casting if I ever want to do Shepard. Any tips, ladies and gentlemen? Basically looking into best methods to make futuristic armor and/or weapons. I'm no expert, and have no tips. I have the crafting abilities of a small chunk of limestone. But... By Shepard, I assume you mean from Mass Effect? This could be useful if you were looking to have some N7 armor to wear. Or this if you'd rather the on-ship uniform. As for prop weapons, I know there are insructables on there for those too, because I've seen them, but I can't for the life of me find them... There are lots of great prop-making ones though, with techniques that are widely applicable, it just takes some searching. Quote Dare mighty things Link to comment
Spider-Dan Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I know nothing about this Shepard, but a good way to start stuff like that is with craft foam and ABS plastics. Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
drift Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I've cosplayed one or two people but anyone from the UK? A better question: Anyone in the UK going to Ayacon? Quote Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I'm no expert, and have no tips. I have the crafting abilities of a small chunk of limestone. But... By Shepard, I assume you mean from Mass Effect? This could be useful if you were looking to have some N7 armor to wear. Or this if you'd rather the on-ship uniform. As for prop weapons, I know there are insructables on there for those too, because I've seen them, but I can't for the life of me find them... There are lots of great prop-making ones though, with techniques that are widely applicable, it just takes some searching. Yeah, I've been glancing through a lot of the instructables and different methods people have used. It's a bit over my head just because I've never worked with the material or a heat gun before. Sewing isn't a problem for me, but accessories and highly-detailed work is. Still, it's my dream to pull off a FemShep so I need to get back into the research and set a future con date. I figure I have a few years, since I kind of like the idea of being the correct age for Shepard. I'm looking 27 in the face, so two years is my time frame. I know nothing about this Shepard, but a good way to start stuff like that is with craft foam and ABS plastics. I hear great things about craft foam. I really need to just go out and buy some and start playing with it. I think I'll make this a goal in the next challenge since it will be summer and my summer session is over by the end of June. Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
JessOfAllTrades Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I'm no expert, and have no tips. I have the crafting abilities of a small chunk of limestone. But... By Shepard, I assume you mean from Mass Effect? This could be useful if you were looking to have some N7 armor to wear. Or this if you'd rather the on-ship uniform. As for prop weapons, I know there are insructables on there for those too, because I've seen them, but I can't for the life of me find them... There are lots of great prop-making ones though, with techniques that are widely applicable, it just takes some searching. Also holy crap, I just clicked on the second link. This might be exactly what I need to pull off casual Shep for Otakon (some friends are trying to talk me into it, but I'm dragging my heels because I don't have a costume) Thank you so much for the link! Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to comment
Spider-Dan Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yes, craft foam is awesome. Quote Level 8 Half-Elven Ninja (3 Assassin/5 Monk)[sTR 15.5] [DEX 13] [CON 10] [sTA 13] [WIS 19] [CHA 9]"With great power there must also come great responsibility" - Amazing Fantasy #15"Pressure makes diamonds." - Gen. George S. Pattonabout.me/daniel.mccarthy Follow my blog Link to comment
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