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starting my pilot costume

Discussion in 'Costuming and Props' started by Darth_Primus6, Jan 15, 2011.

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  1. Darth_Primus6

    Darth_Primus6 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Doing a A-wing pilot costume based on Jake Ferrell.
    Pictures to follow
    [image=http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/jedi006/a-wing%20pilot/7ddefdf8.jpg]

    Already have the green jumpsuit, need to put a pocket on each thigh and one on each upper arm as well as belt loops since this costume has a belt.
    Started making the chest box, using the action figure as a guide.
    the chest box is 8" wide, by 6" tall. by 1 1/4" thick.
    the square and rectangle on front are 2 1/2" x 2" and 4 7/8" x 2".
    there is a 1/8th inch edge on the sides and bottom of the square and rectangle.
    and 3/8ths of an inch between them.
    the breather hose box is 6 1/4" x 2" x 1".
    Got these measurements by looking where the box was on the figure and transferring them to myself
    Yeah, Yeah, i know real scientific...lol
    [image=http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/jedi006/a-wing%20pilot/996a6ceb.jpg]
    [image=http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/jedi006/a-wing%20pilot/9ce41cfc.jpg]
    [image=http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/jedi006/a-wing%20pilot/8c9b752f.jpg]
     
  2. Miana Kenobi

    Miana Kenobi Admin Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Good luck! Also browse through the Rebel Legion boards since they've got lots of info on pilot costumes.
     
  3. Obi Anne

    Obi Anne Celebration Mistress of Ceremonies star 8 Staff Member Manager

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    Just a warning though, the action figure chestbox is quite incorrect.

    I love A-wings!

    Here are some pics of my chextbox

    [image=http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/bandykullan/creations/IMG_1312.jpg]
    [image=http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/bandykullan/creations/IMG_1316.jpg]
    [image=http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/bandykullan/creations/IMG_1313.jpg]

    My flakvest
    [image=http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/bandykullan/creations/IMG_1070.jpg]

    Can't find any decent pics of me in my full costume though, I think this is one of the best. ( but it's with my old flakvest, old spats and old belt)
    [image=http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/bandykullan/Jedi-Con%202010/IMG_0760.jpg]

    There are a couple of guys over at the Rebel Legion boards that are working on A-wing costumes right now, so they both have threads where you can follow their progress.

    I'm happy to help if you have any questions.
     
  4. Darth_Primus6

    Darth_Primus6 Jedi Youngling star 1

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    to hell with it . i am done posting on this ******* board . You people just cant wait to attack anyone who tries to do something
     
  5. Miana Kenobi

    Miana Kenobi Admin Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I fail to see how this is attacking.
     
  6. spacelady

    spacelady Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Um, it's called giving friendly tips and advice, which is why we all post here. To get feedback from other costumers. She was merely trying to help. ;) :)
     
  7. Jaren_Valnor

    Jaren_Valnor Jedi Master star 2

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    Sep 19, 2004
    If you're gonna post on a costuming board, typically, you should expect such feedback. I don't think she meant to attack you. I think she meant to help you before you got too far. If you want your chest box how it is, that's fine. Making something your own way is great. But if you are going for 100% screen accuracy, that's another story, and THAT'S what she was trying to help you with. I've never really encountered attacks on here.
     
  8. Obi Anne

    Obi Anne Celebration Mistress of Ceremonies star 8 Staff Member Manager

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    Nov 4, 1998
    I didn't say that your version was bad compared to your reference, I just said that the reference might not be the best. (I know people have been denied rebel legion access with that kind of chestbox for example). I posted mine because I think it's easier to look at other fans' work compared to grainy and fuzzy screen caps.

     
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