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Title: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Done, page 8, 11/22/16)
Post by: bh1138 on Mar 16, 2010, 12:14 AM
One of my current projects is Rohlan Dyre from the KOTOR comics.The helmet is the only thing I have much of a start on (its my first scratch build and I put on fiberglass yesterday) but I would love some input from anyone who would provide it on certain aspects of the costume.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/rohlanarmorquestion.jpg)
In this pic, what I've blacked out is clearly armor. My question is about the stuff outlined in blue-green. (this is the original for comparison: http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/0/05/SWKOTOR7-FC.jpg)
My favorite KOTOR artist was hands down Brian Ching. In his art the part outlined in blue-green seems to my eye to look more like a kind of leather flak vest it his stuff. In other art though, it seems to me much more like more armor.
Example: http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/8/81/Mando_Wars_battle.jpg
The leather seems much more practical for movement, but I'd still like to hear your suggestions..
 :)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Hondo Karr on Mar 16, 2010, 12:27 AM
First of all, I look forward to seeing this build come along. I like Rohlan and his armor is great. My first set of armor used a modded Rohlan helmet. I still have it sitting on my self. It was retired after Karen Traviss signed it.

We do have CRL's for KOTOR Crusader Era Mandalorian and Rohlan would fall into them. We don't have a specific Rohlan CRL however, we would evaluate any build based upon the existing artwork. I understand your dilema. I built a Mandalore the Indomitable, from teh Sith Wars comics, and he varies in appearance almost from frame to frame, let alone issue to issue or artist to artist. What I did was look at all teh existing artwork, pull specific stand out items that didnt vary or varied little and then looked at other stand out features in the various artwork. What I ended up with was a build that was consistant with the character overall and had pieces specific to certain sources although, the costume as a whole wouldn't stand up to any one source. The end result was undeniably and obviously Mandalore the Indomitable. I would suggest taking a similar direction with Rohlan. Take what y ou like from certain sources and leave behind what you don't. As long as the end result can be looked at and know to be Rohlan, you've done your job.

Now as for your question directly. Most source I would say that it is clearly a single torso plate, perhaps two that overlap at the ribcage like clone or TK armor. However, in teh picture you've sourced, that's not the case. It really does look like an early flak vest design. Much more practical for movement and probably costumeing as well. However, from an in-universe perspective, it wouldn't offer the same level of protection.

My opinion for you would be to do it as you like. Build it so it's quality built and clearly Rohlan and you won't miss the mark!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Jagen Ordo on Mar 16, 2010, 06:37 PM
I'd say go for the leather type.
Honestly, I hate it when in games or comics the characters wear armour that wouldn't allow them to move an inch in real life, but they twist like pretzels in the comics.
Like Neo-Crusader armour, for instance.
And you'll want to be able to bend over in the costume.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Muad'dib on Mar 16, 2010, 07:38 PM
When trying to interpret my Cam Kennedy comic Fett, I went through all of the books, noted how the parts were drawn to look most often and replicated it that way.  Jagen is right though that when drawing you don't realy have to take into account the reality of mobility.

In Dyre's case, I think the leather vest is the way to go, BTW.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Mar 23, 2010, 10:55 PM
I've got a bit of an update. Here are some pics of some templates I drew up the other day. Its not much, and I still have  to get my materials (probably sintra) but its a start...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/Picture001-12.jpg)
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/Picture002-11.jpg
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Apr 14, 2010, 08:39 PM
Its been a while since I updated this, but I thought I'd post what I've done with my bucket so far. It's still kind of rough, and I need to do some sanding and other touch ups before bondo. I also did a bit of reshaping to the front before I did my last bit of fiberglass because I finally realized why the shape wasn't quite like what I wanted it to be. Anyway, enough rambling. here are some pics of my first scratchbuild work in progress: Rohlan Dyre
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/rohlan%20dyre%20helmet/Picture027-1.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/rohlan%20dyre%20helmet/Picture031.jpg)
Progress gallery:
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/rohlan%20dyre%20helmet/
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Slade Kel on Apr 14, 2010, 08:47 PM
Contrary to popular belief, Neo-Crusader type armor doesn't actually limit your bending all that much. You just have to bend at the waist, rather than curving your abs. Shab, you can get almost full flexibility in full plate armor, if it's made right.

That said, I agree with your assessment BH, in that first pic, it definitely looks like a vest, while in the second it's clearly solid armor. I'd say the route you chose there, going by the first, will likely be more comfortable. Just because you can bend and flex in plate armor or NC armor doesn't make it particularly comfy :P.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Apr 30, 2010, 11:44 PM
No real updates right now, but I was just wondering if anyone knows a good wayto evenly lighten the color of fabric. I found a good flight suit that is a dark blue, but it is a bit to dark for what I'm looking for with Rohlan. So either I'm going to have to dye it to make it a lighter color or I'll dye it black for my other WIP.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Hondo Karr on May 01, 2010, 12:14 AM
depending on the material, multiple washings with detergent that's not a color protector or hot water. but with certain fabrics that could get you nowhere or shrink it. you could also try washing it or soakig it in a bucket of HEAVILY diluted liquid bleach?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 03, 2010, 03:13 PM
I've finally got a bit of an update on this. I decided to go the plastic tote route, because it's cheap and I don't have to bother with ordering online like I will with sintra. I hope to upgrade in the future, but this works for now. Also, there are some rough spots in the primer coat, but nothing a little sanding won't fix. And speaking of sanding, I'm still hard at work on the helmet, but no new pics yet. I hate sanding bondo...  :P
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1016.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 05, 2010, 01:00 AM
Well, looks like I won't have to worry about dying that jumpsuit. My mom was out at garage sales today and found a perfect one for me at a church's sale. Even better, it was 25 cents! She also picked up a couple of baseball helmets which will be my shoulder pads soon. And to cap it off, I've cut out a few more plates today. Slowly but surely, this is coming together!  :)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1022.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1019.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1021.jpg)
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1017.jpg
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Jagen Ordo on Jun 06, 2010, 12:45 PM
Best 25 cents ever.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Naas Atiniir on Jun 06, 2010, 01:49 PM
Are you using more then just that image for reference? If you look at a the others in this thread (http://mandalorianmercs.org/forum/index.php?topic=12625.0), the chest plate looks more like it's two layers, not just two pieces like that. Your knees also look too skinny, and don't have quite the right look to them. The thighs you've made look spot on, and will look good once you shape them. The cod should be a little wider at the top, and shouldn't look like a regular cod like it does right now. The brow area of your helmet looks a little tall, and the visor area a little small and short. Do you see out of the visor, or at least see that area, when you put it on? Also, compared to your top chest plates, the ab strips look a little wide.

Don't take this the wrong way, I just want you to be the best Rohlan Dyre you can be. He's a cool character and I don't think anyone has ever finished a Rohlan before, so I'm looking forward to your progress. Good luck with your build. :)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 09, 2010, 02:10 PM
Thanks for all the feedback ner vod. For starters, yeah, I've used more than just the pic in this thread. I prefer the art done by Brian Ching though, and I think most of the time it looks like the aren't layered in his pics. The knees seemed right at the time, but I'll go back and check again. The cod I'm not sure exactly what I need to do to fix it, but I'll be taking a look at that again. As for the helmet, it is a little tall, but not too bad and the visor is where It needs to be for me to see. And you're right about the ab plates. Again, thanks for the feedback. I don't quite have an update yet, but I will soon.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Dar'manda on Jun 09, 2010, 02:26 PM
If you can afford it, I have the contact info for a guy who makes a Rohlan Dyre helmet. IT comes painted and lined/ready to wear, from his statements. HEre's the email I got when inquiring about it:

Quote
sure do I attached pictures of both versions they are 250 shipped they come fully padded ready to wear and are fiberglass construction and will be around along time let me know what you decide
 
Brian

HE does make one helmet specifically designed around the Chin art work... Attached are the pics of it.


Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 15, 2010, 10:20 PM
Nothing on the armor today, but I have got a start on the vest. I think it's going pretty well so far. I still need to finish the connective side pieces, but hopefully that won't take too long. ;D Also, the jumpsuit is still as it was before. I haven't taken it in where it needs to be yet or taken off extra pockets, etc.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1070.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Hondo Karr on Jun 15, 2010, 10:54 PM
The soft parts are looking great.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 16, 2010, 06:45 PM
Thanks ner vod. I started painting up my plates earlier. I don't have any pics yet because I'm having issues with the main chest plate. I'll post them as soon as I get that ironed out though. The colors of my paint don't match the vest perfectly, but I think they look pretty good together still. I'll have to see what you guys think after I post my pics.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: Galen Skirata on Jun 16, 2010, 11:09 PM
cant wait to see this all come together
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 18, 2010, 08:56 PM
New pic of the painted torso armor layed out on the vest.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1116.jpg)
I went with a kind of rusted metal look for the weathering so far.
I think I might be taking a bit of a detour next and start working on weapons just to change things up, though I also am reworking the front of the helmet. Again. :P
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 25, 2010, 01:12 AM
Wow... It's been a while since I've updated this. Kinda boring, because this in another no pic update, but it's an update none the less. I have a neck seal almost done now. I have it pretty much based on a TK one because from what I've seen, it looks to be the same kind of black ribbed neck seal. I also finally have the cheeks of the helmets worked out to the point that I'm actually satisfied with their accuracy. I just need to fiberglass them now. And last, but not least, I have started to do some work on my jetpack designs. Overall, I'm still just plugging away. Hopefully I'll have pics up tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 01, 2011, 09:31 PM
And it finally continues! :) I'll keep it short, because there isn't much progress yet, but I've finally started my jetpack.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1355.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1359.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1360.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1362-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Slade Kel on Jun 02, 2011, 11:28 AM
Great start on the jetpack, and good to see some progress here :P.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 11, 2011, 11:58 PM
Haha thanks. It's good to be making some progress.  :P
Again, not much progess on this yet, but I finally found the old softball helmets that will become my shoulder pads and I'll be using some plastic knitting needles I picked up at a thrift store for the spiked one. They will be shorter and the whole surface will be covered in fiberglass and bondo. this should give you an idea of what it will be though.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1367_crop.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1368_crop.jpg)

For the gauntlets, as they are just a half shell with straps beneath, I'm using plastic cups and all I've done is cut the cup. There are more details to add to it, and I think for the green things, I'll start with some sort of green plastic inside of a washer. I 'd like to put in LEDs in the future
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1370.jpg)

Last, but not least, I'm redesigning my helmet from scratch again. I've learned a lot from trial and error as well as forum research, so it should be bettter this time. In case anyone wanted to see it, I'll give you a picture of the farthest I got on version 1 before I cut off the cheeks to reshape them. It might still be salvageable, but I would rather just start over.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1006_crop.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 13, 2011, 12:41 PM
And now for pictures of the very beginings of my new helmet. Today, a first cardstock mockup. no real details on it, but it does iron out the basics.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1388.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1378shop.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Slade Kel on Jun 13, 2011, 01:07 PM
Very nice ;D. I like the take on the shoulder; clever kit-bash, for lack of a better term.

For le helmet, trial and error is the way the most of us learned. In my case, it was heavy on the error :P. Sometimes starting over from scratch is the best way to get it just right, so I'm glad to see you haven't been discouraged by setbacks.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 15, 2011, 11:34 PM
 :) Thanks for the encouragement.
Today's bit of progress is on the gaunts. there's still a lot of work to do, as it's in rough early stages. For starters, I need to cut and sand the designs so that they are all the same.  :P But this should give you an idea of where I'm going with it.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1390_crop.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: seugtai on Jun 16, 2011, 08:57 AM
Start of everything is looking good.

I'm a fan of cardboard base constructions.  ;D
Great idea for the shoulders, are you gonna drill holes for those knitting needles and sink them before fiberglassing?
New helmet looks good. Keep it up, scratch-building is definitely something you learn as you go.
Are you planning to light up the gaunts like his?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 17, 2011, 12:55 AM
Thanks! :) Yeah, I've seen you WIP (looks great, by the way, I can't wait to see it finished) so I know your enthusiasm for cardboard lol. As for your questions, yeah, I'll probably drill holes for the needles and with the gaunts, I would like to wire up some LEDs eventually.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 22, 2011, 08:49 PM
I've been working more on my new helmet (I'll have new pics tomorrow, I promise  :P), but right now I'd like to know If anyone has a suggestion for my jetpack. In particular, I'm kind of stumped as to what I should do for the lefthand tube, the one filled with green liquid. (despite the coloring error, it really is just the left one usually)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/rohlanjetpack.jpg)
Does anyone have an idea for making a sturdy, clear (and preferably leakproof  ;)) tube for this?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Muad'dib on Jun 22, 2011, 08:58 PM
Try looking for a clear green refillable sports bottle. Try a Dick's Sporting goods or somewhere like that.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Hagen Nor'ak on Jun 22, 2011, 09:01 PM
I'd say find a clear water bottle with lid. For the liquid inside, I think it's either liquid soap or like hair gel that people have used in the past to get similar effects. I'd recommend scrounging the medic forums to see what they use for bacta.

Have a good one,
Hagen
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Dar'manda on Jun 22, 2011, 10:12 PM
hamster tubes at your pet store ??
some are solid

other than that find some acrylic tubes.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Dar'manda on Jun 22, 2011, 10:19 PM
be careful on making it from this image. it looks like the editor and the inker didnt catch the drawing mistakes made on the pack its missing a lot of detail on the right side to stay consistent with the left side. it should be a mirror image. this drawing isnt showing it like that. the editor at darkhorse comics should have been smacked around for that one. deadlines kill the quality all the time. still thats no excuse
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: lightning667 on Jun 22, 2011, 10:47 PM
im keeping an eye on this build the second helmet looks alot better and that jetpack looks intriguing
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Muad'dib on Jun 22, 2011, 11:45 PM
Also, know that in-universe Bacta color is RED.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Parjai on Jun 23, 2011, 01:48 AM
dont you mean blue? and i do not think its suppose to be bacta
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 23, 2011, 03:14 AM
 :) Thanks for all the responses. I can't believe I never thought of a water bottle, though it would have to be fairly large around... the hamster tubes are also an interesting idea.
As for bacta, I don't know what's in the jetpack, but that's not it. And yeah, most places represent it in blue. The only places I know of where bacta is red would be the ESB novelization and concept art work. Luke definitely wasn't floating in red liquid on Hoth.  ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Muad'dib on Jun 23, 2011, 06:52 AM
No, in the movie it is in fact RED.  Look at when Threepio walks into the Med-Cernter and the light in the Bacta tank is off.  The reason it looked blue when Luke was in it is because the light above the tank diffused the color of the liquid. 

I mentioned the water bottle because my stepson has one that is at least one liter in size. His has a shape to it and isn't perfectly straight but it just gave me the idea that there may be a suitible one out there.is
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 23, 2011, 12:03 PM
Huh. In all the times I've seen that scene, I never noticed it before. Amazing what a difference lighting can make, and it looks like the EU in general has run with the same incorrect assumption I did. I bow to your wisdom sir  ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Kav'an Hatfield on Jun 23, 2011, 01:02 PM
No, in the movie it is in fact RED.  Look at when Threepio walks into the Med-Cernter and the light in the Bacta tank is off.  The reason it looked blue when Luke was in it is because the light above the tank diffused the color of the liquid. 

I mentioned the water bottle because my stepson has one that is at least one liter in size. His has a shape to it and isn't perfectly straight but it just gave me the idea that there may be a suitible one out there.is

But was Bacta even around at that time?  I know Kolto was, but again we doubt that is even one of the two.  Could be fuel for all we know for the jet pack. 
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 23, 2011, 01:16 PM
Yeah, whatever is in the pack, it isn't bacta. It'll be green, because that's how it is shown in the art, regardless of its purpose.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Muad'dib on Jun 23, 2011, 04:17 PM
That is a point I didn't even factor!  :D


Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 23, 2011, 10:59 PM
And now for those pictures I promised.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1408_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1410_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1403.jpg)

I'd like to finish the cheeks next, but I thought I should check before I do to see if I need to make it any shorter. Keep in mind that this still needs padding as well
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1415_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1417_crop.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Hagen Nor'ak on Jun 23, 2011, 11:58 PM
Well the forehead does look a bit big, but thats assuming you have the t-visor drawn where your eyes are. Looking at the Rohlan helmet I have from biggywater99, it looks like your close though on the layout.

Oh and did I start that bacta discusion off? If I did my bad :-\. But I was just referring to the technique used to similate it's look, not what actually might be in the canisters.

Have a good one,
Hagen
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 24, 2011, 12:41 AM
Yeah, it is a bit tall, but that's by necessity because I have a kind of big head  :P
As for the bacta discussion, don't worry about it. At least I learned something new ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: seugtai on Jun 24, 2011, 10:52 AM
Are you going to add the slight indention for the cheeks here in the cardboard stage?

I think the forehead is fine, I think that line between the dome and bottom is what's throwing it off visually, when it's not there anymore in the future steps it will all look fine. Good start bh1138 .
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 24, 2011, 05:58 PM
Yep, I'm going to do the cheeks in this stage. Oh, and after double checking the visor is drawn a little low. Not much, but that will make the gap a little smaller. You also may be on to something with the line messing up the perspective a bit. Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New Helmet in Progress)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 29, 2011, 01:37 AM
I've made come changes and my bucket's just about ready for fiberglass  :)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1427_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1424_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1419_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1430_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1429_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1425_crop.jpg)
Thoughts?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Hagen Nor'ak on Jun 29, 2011, 04:00 AM
Looking alot better. You might want to add a bit more to the cheek area to give it a bit more deffinition. My concern would be that the raised area would be muted out when you add the fiberglass and resin. maybe just add another piece of cardboard to the cheek area to insure you keep the deffiniton there.

Have a good one,
Hagen
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Thaxos on Jun 29, 2011, 12:34 PM
Watching with interest, Rohlan Dyre is a favorite character of mine.
Things are looking good so far, can't wait to see it finished!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 06, 2011, 01:56 AM
 :) Thanks guys. I've been a bit sidetracked by 40K for a few days, but I did finally start the fiberglass on my helmet. Expect pics by the end of the week, maybe with bondo started...
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: Thaxos on Jul 06, 2011, 10:10 AM
:) Thanks guys. I've been a bit sidetracked by 40K for a few days, but I did finally start the fiberglass on my helmet. Expect pics by the end of the week, maybe with bondo started...
Looking forward to seeing the photos!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Jetpack Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Aug 20, 2011, 04:17 PM
So, as usual, real life got in the way of costuming... :P I haven't done anything to the helmet beyond the first fiberglassing I talked about. The only little progress I've made in the last month or 2 is on soft parts. I've started my knees and bought the tan vinyl that I will use in place of leather parts. I did decide to lay out all of my components again to give an over all view of where everything is at. Both sides of my knees and gaunts are in the same place, but I didn't bother to gather up both for the picture. I have yet to cut out my other shoulder pad. Now, pics
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1689.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1681.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1682_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1683.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_1687.jpg)
One last thing, If anyone has a sugestion for a good tall, dark brown or red boot, I would appreciate it.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Feb 22, 2012, 09:12 PM
Well, prompted by 60 degree weather and a bit of free time, I finally got a first coat of bondo on the dome of my helmet. Its a bit more rough than my previous work, but I'm just glad to finally make some more progress.  :) I do need to pick up more bondo hardener now though...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/0222121727-1.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/0222121727a-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Calo Ordoa on Feb 23, 2012, 10:28 AM
I like it!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Ref Al'drann on Feb 27, 2012, 05:02 PM
Very awesome! It's very interesting to see how the same character can be so different depending on how the components of the costume are interpreted. I'm really looking forward to seeing how your helmet turns out!

Your knee 'wraps' for attaching the knee armor have inspired me by the way. I'm making a pair for myself soon.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Mar 01, 2012, 06:59 PM
Thanks! :) I can't wait to see how yours all comes together. I got a nice 70 degree day today and applied more bondo after taking an orbital sander to the dome.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_2872.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_2871.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_2868.jpg)

And what better way to relax after helmet work than with a nice cold Mando-ade  ;)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_2865.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Niabi on Mar 02, 2012, 01:10 PM
Bucket is looking great ;D

Loveing the Mando-ade ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Mar 04, 2012, 02:22 PM
Thanks  :D Just out of curiosity, is there any sort of technique for avoiding the little divets and uneven surfaces in bodo, or is it just a matter of fill, sand, repeat, and eventually spot putty?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Remo Jadd on Mar 05, 2012, 11:42 AM
That's all you can do, Repeat fill and sand untill your smooth.  ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 07, 2012, 03:22 PM
I dove back in yesterday on this and made some more progress. I put my"edging" on the gaunts (though as you can see, the front of the one on the left needs to be fixed because it isn't staying in place. I also need to clean out excess plastic from the holes I drilled)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3083.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3085_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3086_crop.jpg)

Next, I combined the two chest pieces I had into one
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3091_crop.jpg)

I also shaped and painted the thigh armor, though I need to find a lighter shade of grey paint
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3092.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3094.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3095.jpg)

And I finallly glued the cod together. I plan to fiberglass before I paint to reinforce it though.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3096.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3097.jpg)

Hopefully there will be more progress on the soft parts soon as well.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Thaxos on Jun 07, 2012, 03:33 PM
Good to see this hasn't been abandoned.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Byloc Phosmont on Jun 07, 2012, 04:32 PM
I really love the gauntlets. Cutting in half a large plastic cup, why didn't I think of that?!?!
Nice work on the helmet too ner vod!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Zophar Ptay on Jun 09, 2012, 12:18 AM
indeed.  so far Rohlan is the only canon I'm really interested in building.  glad to see it hasn't died off
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 09, 2012, 04:51 PM
Thanks guys. The spiked shoulder has been finalized. Now it's ready for fiberglass reinforcement and paint. I've also realized I should probably make a con safe version with shorter spikes or none at all, so that will be coming eventually, but probably not any time soon.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3099.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3100.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3101.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Zophar Ptay on Jun 09, 2012, 05:19 PM
nice.   what did you use or the spikes?  they almost look like you could have used plastic chopsticks...
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 09, 2012, 05:57 PM
Close lol. I picked up some plastic knitting needles at a thrift store for those.
Quick update on the thighs, I got that light grey spray paint today, so here's where they are now:
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3102.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3104.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3105.jpg)
They  will probably be getting some black wash and a matte clear coat to dull the gloss grey.
And lastly for this post, no pics, but I just came inside from cutting out my second shoulder pad. with no spikes, this one just needs sanding, a bit of bondo to fill a couple of holes, then paint.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Zophar Ptay on Jun 09, 2012, 10:32 PM
Close lol. I picked up some plastic knitting needles at a thrift store for those.

brilliant.  I had thought perhaps some plastic chopsticks and a pencil sharpener :P  I never would have thought of knitting needles.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 11, 2012, 12:37 PM
I'll have more updates later today, but does anyone have a suggestion for how to glue velcro to plastic? I've tried a couple of different kinds, though no epoxy or similar products yet, and I haven't found a good one yet.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 11, 2012, 07:40 PM
And here's the update I promised. I've painted the shoulders and cod, then I took some new pics of the whole kit as it currently stands laid out. The knees and jetpack aren't pictured, but they are next on the list. hoping to get some velcro on the vest and finished armor tonight.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3125.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3123.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3117_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3121.jpg)
I plan to give these the same blackwash and clear coat treatment as the thigh pieces are getting at some point.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3126.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3129.jpg)

Oh, and yes, I do know that the spikes go on the other side, I just wasn't paying attention before I took the pictures :P
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3106.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3108_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3116.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3112.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3109.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3110.jpg)
 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3114.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Niabi on Jun 12, 2012, 02:30 PM
That shoulder looks so evil ;D its awesome
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 12, 2012, 11:48 PM
 :) Haha thanks man. Another no pic update here, but I found an adhesive that is specifically advertised for vynil, fabric, and plastic, so hopefully I'll have the velcro on the armor soon.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 13, 2012, 01:02 PM
Well, no such luck... >:( So once again, any suggestions for a good way to attatch velcro to plastic? I've heard E-6000 is pretty strong, would that work?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Hondo Karr on Jun 13, 2012, 01:41 PM
Have you used good old fashioned industrail strength velcro? That's what Ive always used and never had an issue.

I lightly sand the area on the plates the velcro will attach and clean it with rubbing alcohol. When dry I cut the strips of velcro and gently heat the glue side to get it nice and gummy, then I stick it on. Takes pliers and a whole ton of ripping and tearing to get it off.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 13, 2012, 02:05 PM
I may have to give that a shot. How do you usually heat it?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: Hondo Karr on Jun 13, 2012, 02:06 PM
I use my heat gun. A blow dryer works fine too. It doesnt need to be super heated just warmed.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Bondo Started)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 13, 2012, 02:20 PM
Sounds good to me. Thanks, hopefully this should move things along.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Page 6 - Helmet Update 9/15/12)
Post by: bh1138 on Sep 15, 2012, 09:42 PM
So I had every intention of working on my DE-10 this weekend, but I saw my Rohlan scratchbuild this morning and I figured after moths of sitting there with half a coat of bondo, bit deserved some attention. My general process has been bondo, sand, spot putty, sand, repeat, and I'm making sure to be careful and use thin layers to fix imperfections rather than amplify them. I think it's starting to look a lot better and each time it gets even more smooth, so I'm pleased with where this is going.  :)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3892.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3890.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3889.jpg)
Tonights last coat of bondo is curing as I type.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3893.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3894.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3895.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Page 6 - Helmet Update 9/15/12)
Post by: Zophar Ptay on Sep 15, 2012, 10:13 PM
Progress :-)   i got done painting done today.  Hoping to sand some on my bucket tomorrow.  Going to have to strip down the paint u just laid on one of my shoulders :-\   used an old can and it started clumping, then i dropped the can right onto the wet paint and gouged it.  Doh!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Page 6 - Helmet Update 9/22/12)
Post by: bh1138 on Sep 22, 2012, 11:29 PM
Mark the day! I have finally gotten to a point of satisfaction with a helmet!  :D Granted, there are a couple of divots and runs in the primer coat to clean, but I'm very pleased right now. Just to clarify, the dark splotches are a combination of a thin coat of paint and the lighting, not uneven surfaces...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4004_crop_zpsd6917341.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4002_crop_zps5687437b.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4005_crop_zps8950f55c.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4000_crop_zpsa0fb734e.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3999_crop_zpsd9c8956d.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_3997_crop_zps60a17d32.jpg)
I'm not totally sure what I'll do for the small spikes on the back yet... any suggestions would be welcome. I'm also still working out how to attatch the quick release hose fitting to the cheek.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Page 6 - Helmet Update 9/22/12)
Post by: Ref Al'drann on Sep 23, 2012, 02:05 AM
My coupling is just screwed right into the cheek of my helmet rather than glued. That way if it snags or gets bumped by something, it pops out and doesn't break a hole in my fiberglass helmet.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor started 10/27/12)
Post by: bh1138 on Oct 27, 2012, 08:40 PM
Today I finally made a long overdue addition to my costuming supplies and picked up a $13 heat gun from harbor freight. My main reason for this was be to redo my armor plates. I've picked the "low cost" and "high quality" options from the list of three, but unfortunatley I can never get the plastic totes I use to hold their shape to my satisfaction. Today though, I cut out a new chest piece from PVC and shaped it as a test. It works perfectly, so I suppose I'll be making this out of the equivalent of 6mm sintra from now on. I'm really happy witht the change though, as it is more durable and retains its shape.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4058_crop.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4059.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4060.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4061.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor started 10/27/12)
Post by: Niabi on Oct 28, 2012, 03:42 PM
Nice Vod ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor started 10/27/12)
Post by: Wandering Spirit on Nov 15, 2012, 02:54 PM
lookin' good
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor updated, page 6, 5/18/13)
Post by: bh1138 on May 18, 2013, 10:49 PM
Okay, I'm out of school and I'm back at it again. I swear, I AM going to finish this kit this summer. We broke out the PVC again this evening and, with the aid of a skill saw I didn't realize that my dad owned, I finally cut out the ab and thigh plates. That just leaves cod, knee and boot in the way of new armor pieces. I plan to shape the new ones with a heat gun tomorrow (the thighs nee to be opened wider and abs curved in) and at least sand if not paint them. I also picked up some industrial strength velcro at the hardware store, so I'll be attatching them as soon as possible and I'll keep making updates here on any progress I make.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4543_crop-1.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4543_crop-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor updated, page 6, 5/18/13)
Post by: Thaxos on May 20, 2013, 03:52 PM
Link is busted, can't see photo.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor updated, page 6, 5/18/13)
Post by: bh1138 on May 20, 2013, 10:26 PM
Thanks, it has been fixed. unfortunately I haven't got any progress, as I'm now wrapping up a second day of unfruitful and frustrating searching for my heat gun. I may just go get a new cheap one from harbor freight...
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor updated, page 6, 5/24/13)
Post by: bh1138 on May 24, 2013, 10:21 PM
Progress!:D I still havent found the other heat gun, but they're on sale for $15 at harbor freight, so I caved and bought another one. with that I shaped some plates today, sanded them, and dremeled a bit larger of a groove in the chest plate. I started to do my brown primer/undercoat, but I ran out pretty quickly. That one is a very easy fix though. :P
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4546.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4546.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4547.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4547.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4548.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4548.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4549.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4549.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4553.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4553.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (New armor painted, page 7, 5/30/13)
Post by: bh1138 on May 30, 2013, 01:12 AM
And more progress! :) I finished the undercoat, put on some rubber cement, painted my other layers, and scraped away the weathering.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4554.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4554.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4555.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4555.jpg.html)

I also found a red that is darker and a better match for the vest
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4559.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4559.jpg.html)

Then I did my first ever blackwashes. They look better in person, at least in my opinion, but there are a few pictures of various parts having been washed.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4561_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4561_crop.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4562.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4562.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4564.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4564.jpg.html)

And finally, I put some industrial strength velcro on the chest piece. the other side will be sewn to the vest tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Partial sizing test, page 7, 5/30/13)
Post by: bh1138 on May 30, 2013, 09:23 PM
Only the chest armor is actually velcroed for now, and I did find a couple of sizing and and comfort issues, but either way, it feels awesome even just wearing part of the costume. ;D Hopefully the rest of the vecro will be on soon and then I'll make the remaining armor pieces. Then I can figure out how to move in this thing...  :P
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/DSC00863_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/DSC00863_crop.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Partial sizing test, page 7, 5/30/13)
Post by: Niabi on Jun 01, 2013, 12:31 PM
Looking cool vod ;)

But i would move the gut strips up closer to the chest plate ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Partial sizing test, page 7, 5/30/13)
Post by: seugtai on Jun 01, 2013, 03:38 PM
^ I agree.

Your doing a great job building the pieces, keep up the good work! ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (helmet updated, page 7, 7/1/13)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 01, 2013, 02:24 AM
Thanks for the encouragement! :) I've been tinkering with bits and pieces of this throughout June, but I haven't done as much as I'd hoped. That being said, I have finally gotten my helmet to a degree of smoothness and symmetry which I'm satisfied with!  :D I'm planning out how to imbed the air hose fitting into the cheeks, but I think I may soon have a finished helmet build
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4617_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4617_crop.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4620_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4620_crop.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4625_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4625_crop.jpg.html)
I may still tweak that bottom curve on the back, but still, it's come a long way.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (helmet updated, page 7, 7/1/13)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 31, 2013, 01:27 PM
I've got a bit more progress, this time a belt and pouches. I didn't take pictures of my process, but I used BatNinja's method (http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/batninjas-ammo-pouch-tutorial-8797/) and adapted  it to my own design. So here are the only pictures I do have, the finished product.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4727_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4727_crop.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4723_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4723_crop.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4720_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4720_crop.jpg.html)

It ended up sagging a bit when I put it on due to the lack of layers that'll be there in the full costume.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/100_4714_crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/100_4714_crop.jpg.html)

At the moment, I plan to use similar methods to make the rest of the leather strapping on this kit, so that will probably be the next update I post.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (belt and pouches done, page 7, 7/31/13)
Post by: Thaxos on Jul 31, 2013, 01:38 PM
That belt and pouches looks excellent!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (belt and pouches done, page 7, 7/31/13)
Post by: Tracyn Ordo on Jul 31, 2013, 07:17 PM
I like that a lot!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (belt and pouches done, page 7, 7/31/13)
Post by: Ref Al'drann on Jul 31, 2013, 07:24 PM
Gotta say, I'm jealous that your belt is better than mine!
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (belt and pouches done, page 7, 7/31/13)
Post by: Niabi on Aug 01, 2013, 03:15 PM
Very nice belt vod ;)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (belt and pouches done, page 7, 7/31/13)
Post by: Ængus on Nov 16, 2014, 06:32 PM
Question, it's that all paint on Sinatra? Or leather / vinyl glued on top of Sinatra???
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (General updates, page 7, 6/28/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 28, 2015, 02:30 AM
Ængus, It's all paint on PVC pipe I shape with my heat gun. Rustoleum Claret Wine for the red armor

Anybody remember this old thread? It's not dead! I didn't really do anything with Rohlan last summer, as most of my costume time was spent on Starlord and Kanan. I had a couple of bits of progress that I hadn't posted, but for the most part it just sat untouched until last weekend when, looking at my vest hanging on the back of my door, I decided I should try to get this thing finished up. Having learned how to sew my own projects, a new skill since my last update, I think I should make faster progress. So what have I actually done? Mostly little things so far. First up, the helmet.

In 2013, shortly after my last update, I decided I needed to tweak the helmet that I had been so happy with. Sticking on some cardboard strips, I built up areas to add the grooves that I was missing. I had the the larger main groove and out on some spot putty last time I worked on it. Since then, I carved the other grooves with a Dremel wheel (which I should have done with the first one, but oh well) continues sanding and smoothing rough spots from the areas I build up, and finally added the spikes to the back. Last night, I also made the cylinder for the right cheek and dug out my quick release for the air hose. Hopefully I'll be ready for a visor soon.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/100_4747.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/100_4747.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/100_4750.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/100_4750.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/100_4755.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/100_4755.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1065.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1065.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1067.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1067.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1068.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1068.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1070.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1070.jpg.html)

In other areas of the costume, I've made the arm bands, sewn Velcro on for the ab plates and shoulder pads, blued the "knee wraps" onto the jumpsuit, begun shaping my new PVC gauntlets, and made a new codpiece out of thin walled PVC. Next up, I plan to add fasteners for the thigh plates and cod, which is a bit askew in these pics because it was just tucked under the belt, and then focus on my gauntlets.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC08835crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC08835crop.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC08840crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC08840crop.jpg.html)

More to come in less than 2 years, I promise! :P
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (General updates, page 7, 6/28/15)
Post by: Niabi on Jun 28, 2015, 03:40 PM
 :o


Nice stuff vod ;) and nice to see you still at it ;D
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (General updates, page 7, 6/28/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 30, 2015, 03:40 PM
Thanks! Yep, still at it. I never really give up on projects, I just get distracted with new ones... :P

I glued on the cheek cylinder the other day, but most of my work had been gathering materials. I picked up more thin PVC pipe and a fresh tube of epoxy putty to attach my quick release to the other cheek. I also got more red vinyl for the boots and and zippers to reconnect the top and bottom half of my jumpsuit. I split it just so I can put it on without having to bend my shoulders back uncomfortably every time, but to keep the lower section high enough I decided to add a zipper at the waist.

I also found some useful reference in going back through the "Dueling Ambitions" arc of KotOR. As "Spikes" is having his shoulder ground down to regulation for the game, his jetpack is being refueled. This gives us our (as far as I can tell) only clear view of his back armor in the entire series, and in Brian Ching's art no less! I know there were sort of hints of back armor in other art, somethimes just over the shoulder, sometimes overlapping scales like legacy gut plates, but here we see the whole thing clearly drawn by the artist whose Rohlan version my costume is based on. You can also see that the tube along the top of the jetpack is actually a separate piece. Makes sense, as you wouldn't necessarily want to have your whole jetpack any time you need a separate air supply, but it's also an helpful detail for my costume's construction!

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6222crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6222crop.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Leg velcro, page 7, 7/1/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 01, 2015, 02:41 AM
And in a bit more tangible progress for the day, I picked up a pair of simple slip on shoes which will become my boots and got some velcro on the legs. Unfortunately, I still need to line up the left thigh better and do it's velcro, but I have a bad habit of thinking and planning all day and not starting real work until way too late. As such, I need to get to bed instead of finishing the velcro right now.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1076.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1076.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1078.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1078.jpg.html)

The cod seems okay with just velcro in the bit of walking around the house I've done, so hopefully that will be all I need to keep it on during trooping. Between that and the tension of the belt, I feel pretty secure with the setup, but I welcome anyone with experience otherwise. I'm also I've also been considering how to do the butt plate, which in Ching's art looks very similar to the cod. I know that artists sometimes cheat a bit on the details of costumes, but considering the way he sits in it, I'm thinking the inset rectangle part at the top will be hard armor and I'll make the rest padded vinyl.

Anyway, as long as the weather is decent I should have some sort of update again in the evening.  :)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Boot Patterning and Gauntlet work, page 7, 7/1/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 02, 2015, 12:25 AM
I'm back with another brief daily update. First, I finished up the thigh Velcro and re-sewed some parts of the zipper that didn't hold as well. I also traced the swirly, swooshy bits on the gauntlets, carefully dremeled them out, sanded the surface, and fixed my somewhat sloppy heat shaping. And finally, I took the first step toward turning those shoes into boots. Using a method by Evil Ted Smith that I used on some Star-Lord spats last summer, I wrapped my lower leg in foil and duct tape. From there, I'll draw on the shapes of the pieces I'll make in vinyl, cut it apart, and transfer them to flat patterns.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1085.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1085.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1079.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1079.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1082.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1082.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1087.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1087.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1089.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1089.jpg.html)

My plan for tomorrow is to make the edges of my gauntlets, and possibly move on to paint and sewing the straps. Looking back at my reference, I think it's more flat than rounded like my first version. As such, I'll probably cut it from strips of the thin PVC I bought the other day.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Boot Patterning and Gauntlet work, page 7, 7/1/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 04, 2015, 01:35 AM
I've been falling into the trap of spending more time deciding which thing to work on than just doing something but I did get the edge pieces for the gauntlets cut, sanded, shaped, and glued. I'll sand them flush tomorrow, fill the seams with epoxy putty, and then it's on to paint.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1090.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1090.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Boot and Gauntlet work, page 8, 7/11/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 11, 2015, 10:39 PM
After taking some time to get sidetracked by N7 armor, I'm back at Rohlan. Got the gaps filled and gauntlets painted.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1092.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1092.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1093.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1093.jpg.html)

I also dove in today on the boots. I trimmed up the foil and tape one, widened the back a bit, and cut it up to make patterns. From there, I just took a stab at sewing it together and I think it's generally looking pretty good. I still need to pick up shoe goo to stick it to the base shoe, so it's a bit off in these pics. My thigh armor also seems to be riding low here. Tomorrow, I plan to pick up the shoe goo along with more thread and a zipper to finish off the second boot.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1094.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1094.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC09557.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC09557.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC09560.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC09560.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Boot and Gauntlet work, page 8, 7/11/15)
Post by: Ref Al'drann on Jul 12, 2015, 02:45 AM
Red boots? I've only seen references for brown leather boots with red armor mounted to them. Are there references for red boots?
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Boot and Gauntlet work, page 8, 7/11/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 12, 2015, 02:27 PM
Yep. Looking back through the series, I'm actually not seeing any that aren't. Sometimes it's red with red armor

(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20071110174637/starwars/images/7/76/Rohlanfull.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6232crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6232crop.jpg.html)

But more often than not, he has red boots with grey armor which is what I plan to have.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6228crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6228crop.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6233crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/scan6233crop.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Boot and Gauntlet work, page 8, 7/11/15)
Post by: Ref Al'drann on Jul 12, 2015, 07:16 PM
Oh I see now! I had forgotten about the version with red boots and grey armor.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Leg armor and Gauntlet work, page 8, 7/23/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 23, 2015, 01:47 AM
Still plugging away, though I have a hard time braking the habit of juggling... other projects.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/Kylo%20Ren/GEDC1112.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/Kylo%20Ren/GEDC1112.jpg.html)

Anyway, I've cut, shaped, and painted the shin armor. They're just resting on the boots here, as I don't plan to put the velcro on until I do a blackwash tomorrow.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1127.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1127.jpg.html)

Also cut, glued, sanded, and shaped were the kneepads. They'll be attached through a combination of velcro and elastic hidden inside the jumpsuit leg.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1129.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1129.jpg.html)

And I finally feel confident enough that it'll work to share another plan for my gauntlets. I glued small circles of cardstock under the washers to diffuse the light from some LEDs I plan to wire up. Here they are with no lighting.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1130.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1130.jpg.html)

And here with one bulb to give you an idea of how it will look lit up.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1141crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1141crop.jpg.html)

I'm pretty excited for that part! :)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Leg armor and Gauntlet work, page 8, 7/23/15)
Post by: bh1138 on Jul 28, 2015, 10:11 PM
I picked up more primer today and finished up the knees. The lower section of the outfit is really starting to come together. I think I need suspenders looking at my pics though. Zipped together, there's just a bit too much slack and the "pants" are hanging too low with the weight of the armor. Note the knees resting on the shins and the big gap between stomach plates and belt. Suspenders should also help my mobility and allow me to bend more than 5 degrees at the waist without risk of tearing a seam on the zipper

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC09919crop.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/DSC09919crop.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Lights and leather straps, page 8, 5/29/16)
Post by: bh1138 on May 29, 2016, 01:35 AM
Well, it must be almost June, because I'm getting that yearly itch to work on Rohlan again! :P I've been spending a lot of time on my Kylo lately, but while it's got a long way to go until I'm fully satisfied (and hopefully 501st approved), I got it to a good looking, wearable state for a local son last weekend and am taking a step back from it after some pretty intense work to do so.

So in the last couple of days, I've pulled out my KOTOR comics and dived back in to one of my earliest and longest running WIPs (even though if it was all condensed it's probably only a few months of work...) I've mainly been working to finish the soft parts, which I've almost accomplished. I still need a jetpack harness once I finish sizing and patterning that piece, a holster, and a knife sheath. I have, however, made up all of the extra tan leather (or in my case vinyl) strapping that permeates this kit. I've also tacked them all down with thread, glue, or velcro to ensure they can move naturally, but not slide down or slip too far out of place.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160528_234028069.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160528_234028069.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160528_234041917.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160528_234041917.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160528_234055055.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160528_234055055.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160528_234049365.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160528_234049365.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160528_234102293.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160528_234102293.jpg.html)

I added a soft armor "butt pad" because while armor on Rohlan's backside tends to vary from panel to panel, Ching almost always gave him some that sort of mirrors the cod in size and shape, but also tends to have creases or wrinkles that make me assume soft armor is the way to go. Plus I'd like to be able to sit, however awkwardly lol. though the color looks a bit wonky in this photo, it's the same material I used for my vest and boots.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160529_240316609.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160529_240316609.jpg.html)

Not pictured, today I did some soldering and got my two rows of LEDs done for the gauntlets. I just need to pick up some more flexible wire to run up the sleeve to the battery pack and those can be installed in the armor. In other lighting news, I found how I'm going to do the mysterious glowing ooze in the jetpack! I dug out a clear plastic tube that has been in my costume supply boxes for ages and filled it with little gel beads. I also nestled some well insulated green LED Christmas lights down in the tube, and I think the result is pretty cool. Keep in mind this is more of a proof of concept, and I want to make sure the lights are all in a column at the back of the tube for the real deal so there arent random super bright points very clearly visible. I may also play around with extra diffusing of some kind.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160528_234210009.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160528_234210009.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160528_234237558.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160528_234237558.jpg.html)

Next update will probably focus on the start of my back armor or my jetpack design. And to close out this post, how about a couple bonus pictures of the Kylo outfit I mentioned earlier :)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/13239205_10208453350384628_6089323272750440521_n.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/13239205_10208453350384628_6089323272750440521_n.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/13237709_10208453351384653_5547417724594319126_n.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/13237709_10208453351384653_5547417724594319126_n.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Hand and back armor, page 8, 6/1/16)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 02, 2016, 12:10 AM
Today felt almost momentous, as I final cut out, sanded, shaped, and primed the last of Rohlan's armor plates. Not that any of that was much more challenging than the rest of the kit, but today I finally got off my *** and actually made the pieces. :P

I plan to finish their paintjob tomorrow and add the necessary velcro so I can try on the whole set of armor (sans weapons, gloves, helmet, and jetpack, but still...). I'll also be finishing the soldering job on the gauntlet LEDs, adding one at the front for the hand plate, and hopefully getting them actually installed in the gauntlets.

Speaking of lights and finally getting around to doing things, I worked up the nerve to take a dremel to my chest piece and add his chest slot and holes for the two laces on each side of the top. I sanded up a little rectangle of acrylic and epoxied it in behind the light slot, and stuck another green LED back there. I also finally epoxied the washer and cardstock "diffusers" to my gauntlets. None of the light really shows green in the photos, but in person, I'm pretty tickled with the outcome! :D
More to come tomorrow or Friday!

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_223651671.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_223651671.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_223701548.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_223701548.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_223706539.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_223706539.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_220534677.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_220534677.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_220608440.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_220608440.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_220656640.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_220656640.jpg.html)


(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_221534910.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_221534910.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160601_223023293.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160601_223023293.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Armor test fitting, page 8, 6/3/16)
Post by: bh1138 on Jun 03, 2016, 08:33 PM
Alright, I tried on what I've got done today and here are my takeaways.

That's what I can think of right away. Plenty to fix, but it feels like I'm getting closer, and most of the big issues are due to things being tested for the first time like the back armor or just unfinished like the gauntlets. In general, I'm pretty happy with where this is headed! :)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_174844553.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_174844553.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_174916952.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_174916952.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_174925878.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_174925878.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_174929522_HDR.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_174929522_HDR.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_174953641.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_174953641.jpg.html)


(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_175002245_HDR.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_175002245_HDR.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_175008960.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_175008960.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Armor test fitting, page 8, 6/3/16)
Post by: Briks on Jun 03, 2016, 09:04 PM
Yep, handlers are important I went to my first con with my costume and had to ask some random guy to zip up the back of the vest lol.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Armor test fitting, page 8, 6/3/16)
Post by: Karl Dha'Werda on Jun 24, 2016, 10:10 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1130.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/costumes/Mandos/Rohlan/GEDC1130.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/bedaho/IMG_20160603_174844553.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/bedaho/media/IMG_20160603_174844553.jpg.html)

Following with extreme interest, I'm in the planning process for a late crusader build with similar armour, helmet, and gauntlet styles to this canon character.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Done, page 8, 11/22/16)
Post by: bh1138 on Nov 22, 2016, 10:29 PM
Hit a decent milestone as I continue plugging away off and on. My helmet is finally done! I feel like I can confidently predict that this will be done less than a decade after I started this thread.

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5657/30820167900_6c4bb68374_b.jpg)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5805/31151714996_82ed562902_b.jpg)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5641/31151706846_8fc7fa6c48_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5573/31151697736_42781d9c86_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Done, page 8, 11/22/16)
Post by: Karl Dha'Werda on Nov 22, 2016, 11:29 PM
Hit a decent milestone as I continue plugging away off and on. My helmet is finally done! I feel like I can confidently predict that this will be done less than a decade after I started this thread.

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5641/31151706846_8fc7fa6c48_b.jpg)

Looking good Vod, I'll have to retake a look at your kit here tomorrow starting at the beginning of your thread.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Done, page 8, 11/22/16)
Post by: bh1138 on Apr 30, 2017, 08:52 PM
I had the opportunity to meet KotOR author John Jackson Miller at a local con this weekend, so naturally I decided to finally wear Rohlan out. All in all, it went pretty well. I still need to finish odds and ends of most components, but the only big stuff I have left is weapons, gloves, and a jetpack. Takeaways from today's troop include:

- My gauntlet fix with the snaps works well and is holding
- I'm going to need some actual physical attachment that keeps my belt from sliding down, even with the foamcore pouches
- My helmet is a bit heavier than I had anticipated...
- The cod plate is a pain and I probably need a "Boba thong"

I think the end is in sight though. I might really finish it up and submit for OM this summer!  :D

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2889/34371383155_cb759964ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UnhjJp)
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Done, page 8, 11/22/16)
Post by: Slade Kel on May 02, 2017, 10:15 PM
Dude, it's awesome to see how far this has come, slowly but surely  :). I'm glad to see you're still working away at it.
Title: Re: Rohlan Dyre (Helmet Done, page 8, 11/22/16)
Post by: Ref Al'drann on May 04, 2017, 12:34 AM
Looking good!