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Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 12:04 pm
by Sascha_Wilsing
Looks much better now.
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:03 am
by Crimson8
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:01 pm
by Sascha_Wilsing
Looks good to me.
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:04 am
by Crimson8
Another day and yet another seamstress. After a few hiccups I decided it was time to change to a professional seamstress and she knew about 501st CRL pros and cons as she helped with a Darth Vader build.
On a scorching hot day, I put the robes on, then she pinned the robe onto me, added some shoulder pads, and disassembled and reassembled side pieces and neckline so that my arms are coming out of front and not at the sides.
It will be a couple of weeks before its finally put together and sewn up as she is working on wedding dresses, but I am grateful and very prepared to wait as she has been the best seamstress so far of the three.
Let me know from the latest photos what you think. The hemline is yet to be fixed as she is going to first sew it together then will measure it on me so its an inch off the ground all the way around.
It is easier to wear and looks more streamlined. This is the best it has looked since I started!
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:20 am
by Crimson8
On other forum it was noted helmet sat a bit high off shoulders. So I removed inner padding to compensate. Will send more photos once the Robe has been sewn completely.
Also may add thicker shoulder pads if needed. It's on it's way to completion.
To keep me sane during this waiting period, I've started a new build. An ANH Reserve Pilot which will eventually become a Tie Pilot. Going from red to black.
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:22 pm
by BloodRayne
CrimsonGuard wrote:On other forum it was noted helmet sat a bit high off shoulders. So I removed inner padding to compensate. Will send more photos once the Robe has been sewn completely.
Also may add thicker shoulder pads if needed. It's on it's way to completion.
To keep me sane during this waiting period, I've started a new build. An ANH Reserve Pilot which will eventually become a Tie Pilot. Going from red to black.
Looks absolutely fantastic
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:58 am
by Crimson8
Quick update. Robes all sewn up now by new professional seamstress. She's a gem indeed. Much better than previous one. We are now working on the shoulders. They need some padding to streamline with helmet. Looks fantastic but I won't post photos yet until it's done.
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:21 pm
by Sascha_Wilsing
Great news.
Good to hear that you go on with your build.
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:13 pm
by Crimson8
Approval photos sent on 21st Jan and was approved on 22nd Jan. Thanks for all the support from members online and offline. It's been a 3 month rollercoaster challenge but it was well worth it.
Re: WIP: Royal Guard from Australia in progress
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:36 pm
by Charon
Congratulations