Well, I said it would happen and look at that, it has happened. We're a week and a half out from Comic-Con and wouldn't you know it? The blog updates are getting fewer and further between, and the updates are, well, sporadic.
So, what do I have to show for it? Well, here's where we're up to with each of the efforts. And apologies, very quick photos in bad light and terrible models... :)
Victorian/Steampunk Assassin
Ok, so top to bottom, what've we got?
Coat/hood - custom made by me, patterned cream curtain fabric shell, red satin lining. Adapted Simplicity pattern for the coat body with my custom hood pattern
Basque - faux red leather, red stain lining, eyelets and lacing on the back, made by me from a stock Simplicity pattern
Sash - embarrassingly, some spare red stain we had laying around...
Trousers - found item
Boots - found item
Belts - found items
Flintlock pistol - Denix replica pistol, bought in France about 15 years ago, unsure of the model
Hidden blade - 3D printed Connor kit from Ammnra Creations, available at www.shapeways.com. Painted and finished by me mounted to a custom lace-up bracer
Dagger - old LARP dagger from Eldritch in the UK
Pirate/Smuggler Assassin
Number two, here we go...
Bandanna - found item from eBay
Over-tunic and hood - adapted Simplicity pattern made by me, off-white heavy calico fabric with brass accent buttons
Under-shirt - Simplicity pirate shirt, stock build by me from off-white calico fabric. Brass accent buttons
Belt rig - found items, cut and riveted together by me. Fully adjustable
Sash - red, heavyweight cotton drill fabric, simple rectangular pattern designed and made my me. God, I hated making that...
Pistol - Denix pirate pistol, bought from www.baytree-interiors.com
Hidden blade - McFarlane toys replica Edward Kenway hidden blade
Right bracer - faux brown leather, custom design and fabrication by me, laced inside
Sword - old LARP sword, from Eldritch in the UK
Trousers - found item, actually billowy pyjama trousers
Boots - found item
Old West/Alamo Assassin
Oh look, it's me...
Over-coat/hood - Simplicity Old West coat pattern, adapted by me, heavyweight artist calico fabric. Customised with new pockets, imitation horn buttons, extra detailing sewn in to fit hood and lapels
Shirt - found item, from H & M, much better than my attempt and period correct enough
Sash - urgh, another one. Red heavyweight cotton drill, made my me and I hated every boring second of it
Belt - Sam Browne belt from eBay. Late imitation, absolute bargain for £10, complete with cross-strap
Trousers - found item. I won't make trousers. Ever.
Vambrace - McFarlane toys Edward Kenway hidden blade replica, space saver as my one isn't finished. Will include an Ammnra Creations 3D printed hidden blade, finished and painted by me on a custom braced
Pistol - Denix LeMat Civil War revolver from Baytree Interiors. This was expensive. But it really does look good and weighs about 1.5 kilos
Gaitors - old pair of post WWII leather gaitors I had lying around. Yes, I have this stuff lying around. Found item, can't remember where from
Boots - mine, I wear them all the time. Originally a light tan but following an accident with some incorrect polish, they're now dark brown...
So there's where we're at so far. I'll update the progress on my friend Scott's costume at the weekend but needless to say, still a lot left to go. More in-depth breakdowns will follow after Comic-Con, but for now, a nice find for Scott's costume from Wyrmwick Creations - Google them, their stuff's very impressive and well priced.
Plastic greaves:
Hang the spelling mistakes, I've got shit to build.
Until the weekend, peace out.
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