For the Senate, For the Republic

The Senate Guard as seen in Revenge of the Sith

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LuciousTalvloinne wrote:Evolution is done in baby steps ;)
hardy har har :trsuit:

speaking of which - it fits!

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*****update time*****

new paint job (note - visor removed)

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adding plumes ( aka broom bristles ) with a little hot glue and adhesive caulking:

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still more to go, but I'm getting closer :)
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Stick a fork in it, 'cause she's done!!! I finally finished sanding, painting, caulking, placing and trimming the bristles for the plumes. What a nerve-racking and painstaking process. It'll never be as good as TKIain's real horsehair version (because his is the gold-standard by which all others are judged), but I think mine turned out pretty well. Now to get some new costume pics for submission, then it's time to go trooping. Ep I here I come!! Thanks for looking


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That is freakin' awesome and extremely well done.

You should be very proud of the work you put into this and the result you achieved. :D
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TK IAIN wrote:That is freakin' awesome and extremely well done.

You should be very proud of the work you put into this and the result you achieved. :D

Thanks Iain. It means a lot coming from you.
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FINAL UPDATE PICS (I think)

Just sent these in for formal approval to amend my previous Ep III version - I noticed after I took the pics that I have to fold down the collar of my overalls to keep from showing in the helmet and do a better job of tucking my gloves into my sleeves. Thank you Cabbagefarmer for the great force pike upgrade from my original. Thoughts?

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Loving it!

Looking so good there although if you want to make it even better try shaping the plumes a bit (more so towards the bottom of the plumes).

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They start off at roughly 6 inches at the top and slowly curve round to about 3 inches at the bottom.
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TK IAIN wrote:Loving it!

Looking so good there although if you want to make it even better try shaping the plumes a bit (more so towards the bottom of the plumes).

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They start off at roughly 6 inches at the top and slowly curve round to about 3 inches at the bottom.
Will do! Thanks for the tip. I ended them a little long, going from 6" at the top to 4" at the bottom. I'll trim a little more tonight. Cheers!
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It's official!!!

http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/costum ... y+costumes

Thanks again TKIAIN for all your advice and support! I trimmed the plumes as per your suggestion, but unfortunately did not include the pics in my submission pics. Here's a few from my last troop:

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Congrats :trsuit: Thanks for sharing your pics! Awesome
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