Andy's Build Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:25 pm
Still lots to figure out but since I have a starting point and general direction of where I'm going I figured I would start my build thread here.
Helmet on the printer now, should finish this weekend. Paint is ordered, and I'll see how it looks. Whatever color I end up with will get a top coat of 2k urethane clear.
For the skirt and cape I want to use 16 oz Ponte De Roma fabric but I need to figure out the layering to order enough fabric and lay out a pattern. I would like to make it one garment with a side zippered cummerbund for easy suit-up and suspenders to prevent slip down.
I'm still not clear on the soft parts color. They're either maroon or black but, I'd like to use 8-9 oz cotton twill fabric then pattern them as a one piece with a mandarin collar and closure. This will be very similar to my tie flight suit but I won't have to split it into sections or add any pockets. Should be quick and easy.
For the boots I'm looking at IB/Keep Trooping's Sith Trooper boots.
For gloves, I'd like to use Stomper's Tough Gloves gauntlets in black and open the side seams on either side of the palms where I'll insert my own "square of red leather" that has foam underneath that's been topstitched with the 3 "rows" and has edge stitching around the perimeter. That should work nicely.
I'll need to pick up a FOTK chest, back, shins, spats, and ROTK forearms. For the shoulders, biceps, and hips, I'll be waiting until something accurate is modeled for these parts.
Helmet on the printer now, should finish this weekend. Paint is ordered, and I'll see how it looks. Whatever color I end up with will get a top coat of 2k urethane clear.
For the skirt and cape I want to use 16 oz Ponte De Roma fabric but I need to figure out the layering to order enough fabric and lay out a pattern. I would like to make it one garment with a side zippered cummerbund for easy suit-up and suspenders to prevent slip down.
I'm still not clear on the soft parts color. They're either maroon or black but, I'd like to use 8-9 oz cotton twill fabric then pattern them as a one piece with a mandarin collar and closure. This will be very similar to my tie flight suit but I won't have to split it into sections or add any pockets. Should be quick and easy.
For the boots I'm looking at IB/Keep Trooping's Sith Trooper boots.
For gloves, I'd like to use Stomper's Tough Gloves gauntlets in black and open the side seams on either side of the palms where I'll insert my own "square of red leather" that has foam underneath that's been topstitched with the 3 "rows" and has edge stitching around the perimeter. That should work nicely.
I'll need to pick up a FOTK chest, back, shins, spats, and ROTK forearms. For the shoulders, biceps, and hips, I'll be waiting until something accurate is modeled for these parts.