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by Mauvais
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: DIY Code Discs
Replies: 6
Views: 9555

Re: DIY Code Discs

This is from the Code Disk detail page: Imperial Code Disk: A stepped cone shape appearing to be 3 disks stacked on top of one another. Occasionally a 2 stepped version is seen, such as on the Snowtrooper Commander. The bottom disk is 1" (25.3 mm) the middle disk is 3/4" (19.1 mm) and the...
by Mauvais
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: DIY Code Discs
Replies: 6
Views: 9555

Re: DIY Code Discs

Muppet-Trooper wrote:I highly recommend Elvis Troopers Code Discs, a good price and quality product!

http://www.elvistrooper.com/disk.htm
Will do, Thanks for the link!
by Mauvais
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: DIY Code Discs
Replies: 6
Views: 9555

DIY Code Discs

I made some Imperial Code Discs over the weekend and would love some insight. Which one looks the most screen accurate and therefore approvable? They are made from circle mirrors which come appropriately scaled, topped with a finishing (exactly 1/2) or flat washer (9/16 instead of 1/2). I decided to...
by Mauvais
Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:35 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read
Replies: 7
Views: 11833

Re: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read

Ripcode wrote:Hi Bea!

When will you be back to the US?
I'll be back in March! Also going to Celebration Saturday only. Not sure if I'll have anything finished to wear by that time but Liz's Ahsoka is looking bomb. :thumbs:
by Mauvais
Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:34 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read
Replies: 7
Views: 11833

Re: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read

If you haven’t figured it out yet I used angelus brand leather paint on all my leather and faux leather/pleather (sometimes even just fabric) goods. It doesn’t crack or come off and flexes with the boot :] Hey, thank you so much for the suggestion, I've never even heard of that brand. I'm going to ...
by Mauvais
Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:34 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read
Replies: 7
Views: 11833

Re: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read

Terrell78 wrote:No idea how it will work on faux leather and I've heard some leather products will melt faux leather, but for real leather Fiebing's Leather Dye is hard to beat, but it smells terrible until it dries.
Thank you for this suggestion, I'm definitely going to look for this stuff!
by Mauvais
Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read
Replies: 7
Views: 11833

Cracking Paint Job + Left on Read

I've been working on my Padawan Obi-Wan build for the last six months and had it completed and ready for submission, but during the last guest troop I attended (Michigan Comic Con) I really messed up my boots. They were painted with one layer of acrylic paint mixed with a latex medium and I thought ...
by Mauvais
Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:39 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)
Replies: 11
Views: 14568

Re: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)

Tabard, Belt and Bracers all finished and ready for attachments, weathering and the embellishments! Since there are no visible stitches in any of these components, I used 2mm craft foam the same way I would have used interfacing if I was sewing. I used hot glue and folded the edges of the upholstery...
by Mauvais
Tue May 29, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)
Replies: 11
Views: 14568

Re: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)

I had so much fun with you and your sister at C4, I forgot to get pics!!! DOH! :? I’m sorry we headed out after two hours or so! It was really fun seeing everyone and we really appreciate the opportunity! And while you want to complete Maul, continue to develop the animated Obi-wan. We loved that o...
by Mauvais
Tue May 29, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)
Replies: 11
Views: 14568

Re: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)

Ripcode wrote:I had so much fun with you and your sister at C4, I forgot to get pics!!! DOH! :?

I’m sorry we headed out after two hours or so! It was really fun seeing everyone and we really appreciate the opportunity!
by Mauvais
Tue May 29, 2018 12:13 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)
Replies: 11
Views: 14568

HORNS - MAKING, PAINTING

Materials Used: Air-drying foam clay, acrylic paint I thought that sculpting the ridges and dents was going to give me the most authentic shape but I was quite wrong. Carving pieces out of the clay caused it to rip and crumble even after being left to dry for almost two weeks and the silhouette look...
by Mauvais
Mon May 21, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: CW Kenobi Progress + Armor Making
Replies: 6
Views: 9213

Re: CW Kenobi Progress + Armor Making

Skykat wrote:I LOVE THESE!!

So sorry I didn't get to see you this weekend. Hope to see them both at cherry capital. I absolutely love the kenobi hair!
Thank you so much!!
We’ll be bringing Kenobi and Ahsoka for sure!
by Mauvais
Sun May 20, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: CW Kenobi Progress + Armor Making
Replies: 6
Views: 9213

Re: Completed Thread

Finished these builds and met some awesome garrison members at Motor City Comic Con! Thanks everyone! :thumbs: Here are some pictures from the day as well as some detail/construction images of the builds. My sister has decided to push for taking this Ahsoka build for approval, so I’m going to finis...
by Mauvais
Sat May 19, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: CW Kenobi Progress + Armor Making
Replies: 6
Views: 9213

Re: Completed Thread

Finished these builds and met some awesome garrison members at Motor City Comic Con! Thanks everyone! :thumbs: Here are some pictures from the day as well as some detail/construction images of the builds. My sister has decided to push for taking this Ahsoka build for approval, so I’m going to finish...
by Mauvais
Mon May 14, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: TPM Maul WIP
Replies: 8
Views: 9488

Re: TPM Maul WIP

DeafTrooper wrote:You would also want to work with the CRL team at the sith lord detachment forums.
I just posted some questions and a request for feedback in the forum for my CRL, I just finished it! I hope to hear back from someone soon. I'll keep everyone here updated!
by Mauvais
Mon May 14, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: TPM Maul WIP
Replies: 8
Views: 9488

Re: TPM Maul WIP

I'm waiting on you to get finished and approved! :) I'm assuming you'll be at Motor City? I was wondering if I could ask some questions about that process. I want to make the most of my time before submitting an application. I'm about 50% finished with Clone Wars Maul, and more like 10% with TPM. S...
by Mauvais
Mon May 14, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: TPM Maul WIP
Replies: 8
Views: 9488

Re: TPM Maul WIP

The makeup looks excellent! :mrgreen: Thank you!! I’m excited to do more! I'm waiting on you to get finished and approved! :) I'm assuming you'll be at Motor City? I was wondering if I could ask some questions about that process. I want to make the most of my time before submitting an application. ...
by Mauvais
Sun May 13, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: TPM Maul WIP
Replies: 8
Views: 9488

Re: TPM Maul WIP

Ripcode wrote:The makeup looks excellent! :mrgreen:
Thank you!! I’m excited to do more!
by Mauvais
Sun May 13, 2018 12:58 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: TPM Maul WIP
Replies: 8
Views: 9488

TPM Maul WIP

Hello Everyone, I have the opportunity to work with a seamstress on the sewn components of TPM Maul, so I'm starting him as well as working on CW Maul. Whew! I'm in the middle of making a comparative chart using as many different brands of makeup as possible for Maul costumers. That way everyone can...
by Mauvais
Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)
Replies: 11
Views: 14568

Re: Clone Wars Maul + CRL Progress (Also in SLD Forum)

Yikes! it has been almost two weeks since my last update and I don't have much progress to share. I graduate in less than three weeks and I have to finish CW Obi to wear in May, so I'm scrambling to get my final papers submitted and my armor painted in time. This weather needs to let up, I can't get...