My Not-So-Fast Red Guard Build
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:34 pm
Edit: As of 11 September 2020, I still have a long way to go on this costume. I would like to finish it for an event at the end of the month, so I’m back at work.
When the new detachment coin was announced last week, I decided it was time to get my own Sovereign Protectors costume built. I’ve been planning this costume for a couple of years, but I’m easily distracted and already have dozens of costumes in progress.
I am hoping for approval in time to order my own detachment coins next month. My local garrison is quite large, so approval may take a long time (unless I’m incredibly lucky). All I can do is finish my costume as quickly as possible and hope for the best.
At this point, I have in my possession a pattern (Butterick 5370) and fabric (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0537816/teli ... suede-wine) for the gloves, as well as a pattern (McCall’s 2060) for the inner robe.
I also have a piece of car window film to adhere to the Rubies helmet visor when it arrives; I know I will eventually need to replace the visor, but the visor I ordered from Ogleprops (https://www.etsy.com/listing/495972836/ ... r-mounting) probably won’t arrive in time. The film will be good enough for approval, and I can upgrade later.
I am waiting for my outer robes fabric (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0416182/kauf ... en-scarlet), my inner robes/sash/lining fabric (https://www.rijstextiles.com/en/fashion ... deaux.html), and my helmet (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005N516AA/).
I already own a nice pair of Jack boots (https://www.hessenantique.com/Dress_Jac ... 116515.htm).
While I know the Force Pike is optional for approval, I am tracking down parts for it now. I plan to use a 2-piece pool cue as a base and add the necessary parts as I find them. I already have primer and spray paint.
The last item I plan to purchase is a Troopacooler system to help keep me alive.
While I’m waiting for my robe fabrics to get here, I will be preparing the patterns to fit my body and my height. I wasn’t able to find a suitable velvet fabric in the preferred 60†width, so I’m adapting the patterns for the 44†wide Kaufman fabric someone suggested in this forum.
I’m looking forward to joining your ranks!
When the new detachment coin was announced last week, I decided it was time to get my own Sovereign Protectors costume built. I’ve been planning this costume for a couple of years, but I’m easily distracted and already have dozens of costumes in progress.
I am hoping for approval in time to order my own detachment coins next month. My local garrison is quite large, so approval may take a long time (unless I’m incredibly lucky). All I can do is finish my costume as quickly as possible and hope for the best.
At this point, I have in my possession a pattern (Butterick 5370) and fabric (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0537816/teli ... suede-wine) for the gloves, as well as a pattern (McCall’s 2060) for the inner robe.
I also have a piece of car window film to adhere to the Rubies helmet visor when it arrives; I know I will eventually need to replace the visor, but the visor I ordered from Ogleprops (https://www.etsy.com/listing/495972836/ ... r-mounting) probably won’t arrive in time. The film will be good enough for approval, and I can upgrade later.
I am waiting for my outer robes fabric (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0416182/kauf ... en-scarlet), my inner robes/sash/lining fabric (https://www.rijstextiles.com/en/fashion ... deaux.html), and my helmet (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005N516AA/).
I already own a nice pair of Jack boots (https://www.hessenantique.com/Dress_Jac ... 116515.htm).
While I know the Force Pike is optional for approval, I am tracking down parts for it now. I plan to use a 2-piece pool cue as a base and add the necessary parts as I find them. I already have primer and spray paint.
The last item I plan to purchase is a Troopacooler system to help keep me alive.
While I’m waiting for my robe fabrics to get here, I will be preparing the patterns to fit my body and my height. I wasn’t able to find a suitable velvet fabric in the preferred 60†width, so I’m adapting the patterns for the 44†wide Kaufman fabric someone suggested in this forum.
I’m looking forward to joining your ranks!