Sharpshooter55's 2012 Halloween Costume Contest Entry

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 16, 2012

Hey there fellas!

So, this is my first official costume that I've created a build thread for here on the RPF. Really impressed with the site. Everyone's willing to help out and share the LOADS of collective knowledge! I stumbled upon this site a few months ago when I was looking for any and all information on an Amazing Spider-Man suit. That idea quickly faded away when I got it in my head to do a 'Young Joe,' costume instead.

This was definitely a lot of fun to do. It was a terrific learning experience, as every component ti the build was really trial and error. It was the first time ever REALLY using the power tools I have at my disposal, such as my new favorite, Dremel.

As far as the design and ideas behind the Blunderbuss I want to give a huge shout-out to FakeBritishAccent! I could not have done this without his awesome thread detailing his build.

My build thread for the costume and blunderbuss can be found here:

http://www.therpf.com/f24/looper-you...pdated-159685/

In my build thread I go into pretty good detail about every aspect of the build!

On to the results!

Thanks for taking the time to give it a look!

**RPF Support**

**El Fett** · Oct 16, 2012

Fantastic!

**Sundowner** · Oct 16, 2012

Just awesome!

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 17, 2012

El Fett said:

Fantastic!

Sundowner said:

Just awesome!

Thanks!

**Lunaman** · Oct 17, 2012

Told you you had my vote and I meant it. This is wonderful!

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 17, 2012

Lunaman said:

Told you you had my vote and I meant it. This is wonderful!

Thank you, sir!

**Rdmaul** · Oct 17, 2012

Friggin Badass!!! Now this is what I am talking about!

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 17, 2012

Rdmaul said:

Friggin Badass!!! Now this is what I am talking about!

Thanks man! Doesn't even come close to comparing with your insanely accurate Bane!

**Rdmaul** · Oct 17, 2012

Sharpshooter55 said:

Thanks man! Doesn't even come close to comparing with your insanely accurate Bane!

You know what I disagree! I am a HUGE fan of subtle costumes and this movie was awesome. You have portrayed the character to a T and the components of the costume are great, needless to say you have my vote!

You need to find a older bald guy to do Old Joe with you!

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 17, 2012

Rdmaul said:

You know what I disagree! I am a HUGE fan of subtle costumes and this movie was awesome. You have portrayed the character to a T and the components of the costume are great, needless to say you have my vote!

You need to find a older bald guy to do Old Joe with you!

My Dad is actually considering it! The great part is, we look alike, and he's already bald! Actually...we're exactly 30 years apart too, haha. Just having a hell of a time finding a 'good enough,' leather jacket for him.

Thanks again!

**aeonpulse** · Oct 17, 2012

This is absolutely amazing. Great work on the costume, and I love the cornfield shots! Plus that blunderbuss looks awesome. Fantastic work! Would love to see you and your pops as Old Joe, side by side!

Also, congrats on the comment from Rian!

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 17, 2012

aeonpulse said:

This is absolutely amazing. Great work on the costume, and I love the cornfield shots! Plus that blunderbuss looks awesome. Fantastic work! Would love to see you and your pops as Old Joe, side by side!

Also, congrats on the comment from Rian!

Thanks a ton! Just as soon as I find something that will work for his costume, I'll try to post pics!

I completely geeked out when he tweeted me back. It feels nice to have his approval, haha.

**Lunaman** · Oct 17, 2012

Hey Sharpshooter, thanks again for documenting your costume build and sources. Because of your example, I received some very cool boxes in the mail today! (already had the Gat

)
Cheers. This is so damn cool.

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 17, 2012

Lunaman said:

Hey Sharpshooter, thanks again for documenting your costume build and sources. Because of your example, I received some very cool boxes in the mail today! (already had the Gat

)
Cheers. This is so damn cool.

That's awesome! That gat looks like a beauty, sir. Make sure and keep us all updated on your blunderbuss build! And good luck taking that jacket off, I don't think it's seen a hanger since I've owned it, ha.

**Lunaman** · Oct 17, 2012

Sharpshooter55 said:

That's awesome! That gat looks like a beauty, sir. Make sure and keep us all updated on your blunderbuss build! And good luck taking that jacket off, I don't think it's seen a hanger since I've owned it, ha.

Hahaha, thanks! And I will! (The Gat's just a non-firing Peacemaker replica, but it pretty well looks the part and it's much easier to spin around than the beast from the film.)
I know exactly what you mean about the jacket, it's been on my shoulders since the moment I cut the logo off.

I'm assuming the sleeves will break in a bit?

Also, you know what I noticed while wearing it? The jacket is more than a little reminiscent of Bruce Willis' baseball-style jacket from Pulp Fiction. As if the Willis connection didn't run deep enough already.

I mean, COME ON. Man, Looper's a cool film.

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 17, 2012

Lunaman said:

Hahaha, thanks! And I will! (The Gat's just a non-firing Peacemaker replica, but it pretty well looks the part and it's much easier to spin around than the beast from the film.)
I know exactly what you mean about the jacket, it's been on my shoulders since the moment I cut the logo off.

I'm assuming the sleeves will break in a bit?

Also, you know what I noticed while wearing it? The jacket is more than a little reminiscent of Bruce Willis' baseball-style jacket from Pulp Fiction. As if the Willis connection didn't run deep enough already.

I mean, COME ON. Man, Looper's a cool film.

Haha, it certainly is a bit reminiscent.

The sleeves will eventually break in. That's actually why I've been wearing the jacket so much. A quick go around in the wash and it softens it up a bit. Just avoid washing too much, I've heard rumors that these jackets wear out easily.

**Lunaman** · Oct 17, 2012

Sharpshooter55 said:

The sleeves will eventually break in. That's actually why I've been wearing the jacket so much. A quick go around in the wash and it softens it up a bit. Just avoid washing too much, I've heard rumors that these jackets wear out easily.

Excellent, thanks for the tip!

**Sharpshooter55** · Oct 22, 2012

More pics of the blunderbuss nearing completion.

**Michael Bergeron** · Nov 1, 2012

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