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[Kryamla Redalur]

Long time no progress. I did say it’d be a slow build lol

Anyway, some progress done on my gauntlets! My friend was kind enough to 3D print me some that were scaled down to 80% of the normal size. He did some primer filler and a light coat of paint to get an idea of how it’d look.

I then spent some time sanding and spot putty filling and I’m pretty happy with the results. It’s quite smooth now. I’m going to try to hit it with some primer tomorrow to see if I’ve missed any spots.




I’m missing one of the clips and one of the tops to a rocket, but I think he said he could reprint those easily for me.

That’s it for now!

[Mi'ix]

FINALLY!

[Kryamla Redalur]

FINALLY!

Lol you ain’t lying! I’m a slow builder lol

[Ruus bal'Neta]

Filler primer, sand, repeat.

Gauntlets are looking good so far.

[Havelock]

Woohoo!  Excited to see more progress!

[Malakier Vhett]

You mean you haven't abandoned this? :p

[Ruus bal'Neta]

You mean you haven't abandoned this? :p

She's following your lead and going the sloooooooooooooooooooooooow build route 😄

[Malakier Vhett]

She's following your lead and going the sloooooooooooooooooooooooow build route 😄

I would say something about slow and steady wins the race...but my progress has been far from steady

[Kryamla Redalur]

You mean you haven't abandoned this? :p

Definitely not abandoning this! Just slow on progress lol

Filler primer, sand, repeat.

Gauntlets are looking good so far.

Yup, that looks like my life with the gauntlets. I may put a coat of primer on them tonight and see if I need more spot putty before this weekend

[Kryamla Redalur]

What?!? Another update in the same week?!?

Well it’s not all good news in this one, but such is the build process. So I dyed my top and now it’s too dark... so while I decide if I want to torture myself with color remover or not, I’ve turned to some friends who’ve built the costume for advice.

Failed dye attempt:


Looking at these for options instead. My friend has the top below; I’d just have to add the second sleeve and sleeve detail. She said she leaves her belly plate on and attached the rest each time she kits up. That may be the route I go with. Things to think about.


I’d buy two to Frankenstein the vest, to add the second sleeve and make matching gloves since the crl calls for the same material and color as the flightsuit/vest


I could, in theory leave the legs and cod pieces attached when I dekit for this option.

Anyway, just my thoughts with where I’m at in the build right now.

[Havelock]

Sorry to hear that your dye job didn't work out.  I'm sure you'll figure out the best solution.   

[Ruus bal'Neta]

I like the alternative you mention. It sounds like the best option.

[Kryamla Redalur]

Sorry to hear that your dye job didn't work out.  I'm sure you'll figure out the best solution.   

Ah such is life for us costumers! Lol keeps ya on our toes!

I like the alternative you mention. It sounds like the best option.

Yeah the more I think about it, the more I like this option, as long as the color actually matches in real life lol

[Padm Thano]

Looking at these for options instead. My friend has the top below; I’d just have to add the second sleeve and sleeve detail. She said she leaves her belly plate on and attached the rest each time she kits up. That may be the route I go with. Things to think about.


I’d buy two to Frankenstein the vest, to add the second sleeve and make matching gloves since the crl calls for the same material and color as the flightsuit/vest


I could, in theory leave the legs and cod pieces attached when I dekit for this option.

Anyway, just my thoughts with where I’m at in the build right now.

i think these two will work out. this is more of that "dark charcoal grey" color that's truer to the show. cause her suit isn't quite black but it's not grey. it's got a slightly weathered look to it, which i think these colors will fit. hopefully they come in as the pictured colors

[Kryamla Redalur]

i think these two will work out. this is more of that "dark charcoal grey" color that's truer to the show. cause her suit isn't quite black but it's not grey. it's got a slightly weathered look to it, which i think these colors will fit. hopefully they come in as the pictured colors

I sure hope so too because I ordered them this afternoon! Time will soon tell!

If all works out color wise, I think all I’ll have to do is add the seam down the legs (should be easy enough) and make gloves out of the 2nd shirt I bought (never made gloves, will be an experience lol)

[Padm Thano]

I sure hope so too because I ordered them this afternoon! Time will soon tell!

If all works out color wise, I think all I’ll have to do is add the seam down the legs (should be easy enough) and make gloves out of the 2nd shirt I bought (never made gloves, will be an experience lol)

in theory it's tracing your hand with some seam allowance added in then sewing it together then turning it right side out.

but notice i said "in theory" 

[Kryamla Redalur]

in theory it's tracing your hand with some seam allowance added in then sewing it together then turning it right side out.

but notice i said "in theory" 

Haha in theory, that makes sense!

[Kryamla Redalur]

Still waiting on the second half of my “flightsuit” to arrive; top came in and it’s quite soft. Hope it matches!

Got my gauntlets primed and silvered. Might need to lightly sand it before I paint it the blue but for now, I’m happy with them. Obviously still have to add all the little do dads lol





Also my friend gifted me some amazing rubies westar 35s! They’re the perfect fit for my tiny hands lol they still need another coat and maybe a little more sanding but they’re getting there!



So that’s my mini update for now!
(Edited to fix my dang errors. Tired Kryamla is tired lol)

[Mi'ix]

Yes, yes! 

Very nice!

[Kryamla Redalur]

Yes, yes! 

Very nice!

Thank you! Getting there! Slowly but surely!

[Havelock]

Woohoo!  I'm so glad to see another update!

[Kryamla Redalur]

Minor update:

Well the body suit arrived and it looked nothing like the picture. It was a shinier grey and lighter than shown. Sigh... such is life. I have one more option I’m going to try before I make a bodysuit.

I was having some major paint issues and after trying every trick in the book, nothing was stopping the orange peel and bubbling paint. So I returned my unused paints and bought paint from the Montana brand. So far, it’s working quite well (granted I’ve painted the base light grey for the blasters). Fingers crossed for me! Hoping to get the blasters done soon and get back to trimming the armor.

Also ordered my nite owl from NME! Can’t wait for it!

That’s about it, sorry no picture updates this time around!

[Ruus bal'Neta]

Glad to hear the Montana paint is working for you so far. I might look into that brand myself.

[Kryamla Redalur]

Glad to hear the Montana paint is working for you so far. I might look into that brand myself.

It’s definitely pricey compared to rustoleum but it seems like a really nice paint so far

[Havelock]

I'm sorry you're having setbacks, but I'm looking forward to seeing you resolve them and get this kit put together.