Fetthunter
Sr Member
What about the white coat that Simon wears in "Ariel"? That's the only "white coat" I can recall from the entire series...
Off to grab my DVDs.
Dr. Horrible lab coat?
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What about the white coat that Simon wears in "Ariel"? That's the only "white coat" I can recall from the entire series...
Off to grab my DVDs.
Kadajiroth
Sr Member
I think you might be onto something:
That looks like the same coat to me. Other doctors in the episode seem to wear that coat, too. So just like the sonic rifle Death Ray, this was salvaged from Firefly. Really cool to know Joss has Firefly props lying around.
That looks like the same coat to me. Other doctors in the episode seem to wear that coat, too. So just like the sonic rifle Death Ray, this was salvaged from Firefly. Really cool to know Joss has Firefly props lying around.
Fetthunter
Sr Member
You beat me to posting a pic, but my findings were the same!
That's the only part in the series where I can remember ANY lab coats being worn... I bet they left one "as is" white and dyed one red (instead of making a red one from scratch for a 1 minute scene).So, at least it's nice to know that we have other reference material to go on now!
Fetthunter
Sr Member
Interesting to note that Simon (Sean Maher) is 5'10", while Neil Patrick Harris is 6'0", according to IMDB. It is plausible (whether realistic or not) that he could be wearing Simon's actual lab coat from "Ariel", since they are of such a similar size.
Yeah, there's no telling what Joss has laying around, or has access to... :lol
Yeah, there's no telling what Joss has laying around, or has access to... :lol
Also check out the med coats in Alien: Resurrection - seen on Gediman, Wren, etc.
Fetthunter
Sr Member
Also check out the med coats in Alien: Resurrection - seen on Gediman, Wren, etc.
Maybe we should either be looking for THAT costume, or the "Simon Ariel lab coat" costume. :lol
Kadajiroth
Sr Member
Since this thread is to do with his coat, I think I found the correct set of goggles: http://cvfsupplyco-store.stores.yahoo.net/weldinggoggle.html
Just need to do a little modification. I'm pretty sure his had six vents like this one.
Just need to do a little modification. I'm pretty sure his had six vents like this one.
Kadajiroth
Sr Member
Also check out the med coats in Alien: Resurrection - seen on Gediman, Wren, etc.
Actually, that's quite interesting. Didn't Joss work on the screenplay for Alien: Resurrection?
Wildefarer
Active Member
Here is a shot of Wren from Aliens 4.
Looks really close...buttons on the proper side and the pocket.
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The logo on the pocket looks the same too.:lol
Looks really close...buttons on the proper side and the pocket.
View attachment 8154
The logo on the pocket looks the same too.:lol
I am curious about that logo. It looks to be a wings/staff/snakes in black, but the exact number of loops etc. is hard to discern from the small images.
There have been updates on the goggles front:
http://www.mortonsafety.com/index.aspx?Command=GroupInfo&GroupID=10875
And that same site has similar (if expensive) boots:
http://www.mortonsafety.com/index.aspx?Command=GroupInfo&GroupID=10729
For gloves, the following have been suggested:
http://store.weldersource.com/750.html
(Please note, I have not ordered from any of these places and do not necessarily endorse these vendors. These links are provided solely for informational purposes, and have been gathered from various sources on the drhorrible.net fan pages)
On the coat front, I've made an attempt...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Lingarn/LN_Horrible1.jpg
Starting from Simplicity 5443, I cut the right front panel short about where it started to curve into the neckline. If you look carefully at the video, there is a several-inch extra flap between the front and back on the right side that is visible when Dr. H goes flying; this seems to be consistent with a several-inch right panel that is hidden most of the time by the left panel.
I doubled the left front panel, added material to the shoulder region for the button-hole area. If I try for a closer version, I will add material to the entire side that buttons; the firefly shots show that there is a stitched strip running down the length of that side from the shoulder to at least the waist.
I sort of made-up the collar... It was late... Making it smaller (that is, smaller opening) would be better. I also altered the front pocket and back half-belt designs to be more in line with the source material.
Material is some sort of white cotton twill that was on sale. Goggles are not the ones posted above, but just something I put together from convenient parts. Safety goggles, paint, plastic from a chinese take-out box, and some mountain dew cans.
Overall conclusion is that if I can come sort of close, then an experienced tailor/seamstress should have no problem. There isn't anything really that hard in this costume, though my optimism hides my terrible craftsmanship.
There have been updates on the goggles front:
http://www.mortonsafety.com/index.aspx?Command=GroupInfo&GroupID=10875
And that same site has similar (if expensive) boots:
http://www.mortonsafety.com/index.aspx?Command=GroupInfo&GroupID=10729
For gloves, the following have been suggested:
http://store.weldersource.com/750.html
(Please note, I have not ordered from any of these places and do not necessarily endorse these vendors. These links are provided solely for informational purposes, and have been gathered from various sources on the drhorrible.net fan pages)
On the coat front, I've made an attempt...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Lingarn/LN_Horrible1.jpg
Starting from Simplicity 5443, I cut the right front panel short about where it started to curve into the neckline. If you look carefully at the video, there is a several-inch extra flap between the front and back on the right side that is visible when Dr. H goes flying; this seems to be consistent with a several-inch right panel that is hidden most of the time by the left panel.
I doubled the left front panel, added material to the shoulder region for the button-hole area. If I try for a closer version, I will add material to the entire side that buttons; the firefly shots show that there is a stitched strip running down the length of that side from the shoulder to at least the waist.
I sort of made-up the collar... It was late... Making it smaller (that is, smaller opening) would be better. I also altered the front pocket and back half-belt designs to be more in line with the source material.
Material is some sort of white cotton twill that was on sale. Goggles are not the ones posted above, but just something I put together from convenient parts. Safety goggles, paint, plastic from a chinese take-out box, and some mountain dew cans.
Overall conclusion is that if I can come sort of close, then an experienced tailor/seamstress should have no problem. There isn't anything really that hard in this costume, though my optimism hides my terrible craftsmanship.
Darth Lars
Master Member
I think those are wrong. There are many white welding gauntlets out there that look closer and can be had for less.
The problem is finding ones without any logo or other markings on the outside.
SNorton101
New Member
The actual gloves are Tillman 750 gloves. You can faintly see the logo and number when Dr. Horrible is talking to Moist after receiving the phone call from Bad Horse about needing to kill someone to even have a chance to get into the ELE. I guess the just did something to cover up the logo as best as they could.
