Star Trek Costuming thread, suggestions and Show Off

[IndyFanChuck]

Hey gang,

I am a MASSIVE Star Trek fan and my wife and I were married at the Las Vegas Star Trek Experience a few years ago. Our wedding took place on the bridge of the USS Enterprise D and we had a Borg present!!!! LOL It was SO much fun and we could not have been happier!

I was thinking of maybe going as a hobbit for Halloween but my wife laughed and said I was only ALLOWED to be something from Star Trek. haha So, I thought I would ask everyone to show off your Star Trek costumes. I am probably going to costume something from the Next Generation era tv show or movies. Suggestions are more than welcome, and I would LOVE and appreciate to see all your costumes and props.

Thanks again for having me. This place is a blast! Costumes, models, props, replica, and Star Trek fans getting along peacefully with Star Wars fans! I LOVE THIS PLACE!

---Chuck



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[NavMidn]

I'm a big Trek fan myself, too. Welcome to the board. I haven't had time to photograph a lot of my stuff, but here's some images of a TWOK I built as an experiment







You should check out the Starfleet 1701st costuming board which can be found at this link. http://p075.ezboard.com/bstarfleet1701st There's a whole lot of discussion on all manner of uniforms over there.

-John

[IndyFanChuck]

Wow, that is a SWEET costume! I would love to have one of those. And THANKS for the link. I will check out that forum ASAP!

God Bless!

[SmilingOtter]

A fine jacket.

Has anyone made any progress on the material (and pattern) used in the MACO uniforms? There was a discussion going on at ASAP, but no souurce was ever found that I saw.

[NavMidn]

Thanks for the compliments, guys. Chuck, that wedding looks like it must've been a blast. As for the costume ideas, are you set on going as starfleet or are you considering going as something else from TNG and the TNG era movies?

As far as the MACO fabric, the last thing I heard, but sadly forget where, and from what I can see of the photos in the It's a Wrap Auctions is that it's likely a cotton twill, maybe wool gab, with paint literally splattered on it.

-John

[IndyFanChuck]

Thanks for the compliments! Yeah, I talked to my wife and she wants me to go as a Commander in my Wedding Costume.

But, I will need to get a Dolphin Hand Phaser (Star Trek TNG movies) replica for my costume. I can NOT afford the Master Replica version.

Anyone have any suggestions on a Replica Dolphin Hand Phaser for my Star Trek TNG movie phaser? I have been asking around on different forums with no luck so far.

Thanks!!!!!!!

[NavMidn]

Well your best bet is gonna be the store at http://www.roddenberry.com/?action=s...come&cid=11502
those are from the same molds used for the production, so it's hard to get more accurate, but they are in kit form.

-John

[IndyFanChuck]

John,

Thanks for the link buddy! That is where I got my Captians Pips for my wedding. They have some GREAT new stuff since I have visited their webpage.

My only concern is the prices. Even the kits are REALLY expensive. Probably in the long run they are not too bad, but it's expensive when youre broke! LOL

Thanks for the link though. Hopefully someone will have some cheaper Dolphin Phasers out there. Or maybe i can borrow a Master Replicas from someone for our Halloween party.

Well your best bet is gonna be the store at http://www.roddenberry.com/?action=s...come&cid=11502
those are from the same molds used for the production, so it's hard to get more accurate, but they are in kit form.

-John

[darthgordon]

Wait... which phaser are you looking for. The MR one was the boomerang phaser from First Contact (as well as DS9, Voyager, Insurrection) the dolphin phaser is the one from Nemesis.

For a boomerang phaser you can just get a Playmates phaser and modify it, or find a resin kit.

The boomerang would probably be the easier route to go. You can still pick up quite a few Playmates on Ebay.

If you really want a dophin (I can't imagine why. Personally I never liked the design of the Nemesis props, but to each their own) they do seem to be getting fewer and fewer. All I can do is suggest Ebay and the Junkyard and wish you good luck.

[IndyFanChuck]

Thanks for the info! I appreciate it. I am looking for any TNG Dolphin style phaser for my Halloween costume.

I would rather spend big bucks on one of the REAL screen used props. LOL I dont wanna spend a ton on something for my Halloween costume. Ya know. haha

God Bless!

Wait... which phaser are you looking for. The MR one was the boomerang phaser from First Contact (as well as DS9, Voyager, Insurrection) the dolphin phaser is the one from Nemesis.

For a boomerang phaser you can just get a Playmates phaser and modify it, or find a resin kit.

The boomerang would probably be the easier route to go. You can still pick up quite a few Playmates on Ebay.

If you really want a dophin (I can't imagine why. Personally I never liked the design of the Nemesis props, but to each their own) they do seem to be getting fewer and fewer. All I can do is suggest Ebay and the Junkyard and wish you good luck.

[docholl]

My original Maroon from ST VII

[Got Maul]

that is beautiful Doc ! wow !

[Got Maul]

BTW- doc, is your birthday really on the 11/30 ? So is mine !

[Got Maul]

Before I go assuming, does anyone know the official stand on what this material is ? I have heard everything from twill, gabradine, etc. Doc, do you have closeups ? I wouldn't mind taking a look for this fabric in downtown LA if we knew what it was-

Also, I think it was dyed.

I think I found a place that has the TWOK uniform material but its 55 dollars a yard (friggin rip off !)..its like what you guys said..twill.

[NavMidn]

The fabric for almost all of the TWOK uniforms made for production was an extremely heavy weight wool elastique, probably between 22 oz and 26 oz. It has very thick wales and, yep, it was all custom dyed.

-John

[Got Maul]

well, this stuff I found is fairly heavy as well and repels water like an elastique.

[NavMidn]

Good stuff, any chance they might let you take a small swatch to scan? 55 a yard does sound expensive, but it's the unfortunate reality of pricing for wool of that weight. Just like everything else in this wonderful hobby.(where's the emoticon for "Aww shucks")

-John

Edit: What color is it by the way?

[Got Maul]

its no color...white. ready for dyeing. I do have a swatch of it, I can take a pic just to be sure.

[GeneralMayhem]

its no color...white. ready for dyeing. I do have a swatch of it, I can take a pic just to be sure.

If you have the right kind of dye, you can probably get that made into any color you need.

[Got Maul]

That's definitely the goal. Out here in California, we have a couple of dyeing houses that do stuff for the movies (also a bit expensive!). The only issue is, I have to have a guide, the correct red.

I wouldn't even know where to begin, but I guess identifying the correct material is a good first step.

[IndyFanChuck]

I think it should be REQUIRED that his Halloween EVERYONE dress up as SOMETHING from the Star Trek universe.

Okay, now everyone go to it! Get your costume started!!

I still have to find a Dolphin hand Phaser cheap!!!!!!!!!



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[Got Maul]

This is the ONLY thing in Star Trek I like. I am by no means a trekker- sorry

[GeneralMayhem]

Actually, I've found that Whipcord gives a more authentic look than Elastique where the Wrath Of Khan uniforms are concerned.

[Got Maul]

what's the difference between the two ?

[GeneralMayhem]

Whipcord is what the first ones were made from. Very similar to elastique, but thicker and holds it's shape better for a more tailored look.