My Boushh helmet weathered/ full costume pics added 9/08
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Goldenrod
Sr Member
It looks really nice to me. Only thing i see that ya left out was the gray color around the vid screen. Look at your pic of the real one and you will see what i mean.Also Lori remember once you have the entire costume ON the character comes to life
Its kinda like a TK with no armor, if your just wearin the helmet the body just looks odd without the rest of it. Don't be scared about diving in,weathering really makes the helmet and costume look REAL and not an off the shelf store bought product like.... cough. cough.RUBIES.cough.
I can't wait to see the rest of your costume all together and being worn.
Goldenrod
Its kinda like a TK with no armor, if your just wearin the helmet the body just looks odd without the rest of it. Don't be scared about diving in,weathering really makes the helmet and costume look REAL and not an off the shelf store bought product like.... cough. cough.RUBIES.cough.
I can't wait to see the rest of your costume all together and being worn.
Goldenrod
AlderaanGirl
Well-Known Member
Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate all your compliments and replies. I GUESS I am happy with it. You have to know me to understand WHY I sound so unsure. For one, this helmet was a kit and I've NEVER done anything of the sort before (well helmets) I've been deathly afraid of it looking cheap or thrown together. I always see such wonderful work from you all and fear my helmet would look so bad. That's one reason, when I make costumes, I've only done them for myself.
Paul: To answer your question .."To TRY and save Han" lol. Thank you for the too kind compliment.
I do see what you mean Goldenrod about the grey area. Its very much like what I painted in the so call "ear" areas of the helmet. I honestly don't know how I missed that. Well...back to the paints. :lol And I have to agree you all, that wearing it to events does weather the helmet naturally. You see the scratches on the "mouth" area, they are there because I didn't bother to touch it up. Usually I would do that before my next event. Maybe I shouldn't touch it up anymore?. :unsure
As far as my costume, like many of us I feel its never done. I originally completed it in May, but since then, I've done nothing but revisions. It doesn't look anything like my pic at the 501st anymore. I know many of you can relate to that . I'll try and post pics soon, but I plan to play around with my costume a little more. I need to get this done before I have to take pics for my 501st card. I don't want to look bad . And yes..that is a reason why I worry about all this.
Paul: To answer your question .."To TRY and save Han" lol. Thank you for the too kind compliment.
I do see what you mean Goldenrod about the grey area. Its very much like what I painted in the so call "ear" areas of the helmet. I honestly don't know how I missed that. Well...back to the paints. :lol And I have to agree you all, that wearing it to events does weather the helmet naturally. You see the scratches on the "mouth" area, they are there because I didn't bother to touch it up. Usually I would do that before my next event. Maybe I shouldn't touch it up anymore?. :unsure
As far as my costume, like many of us I feel its never done. I originally completed it in May, but since then, I've done nothing but revisions. It doesn't look anything like my pic at the 501st anymore. I know many of you can relate to that . I'll try and post pics soon, but I plan to play around with my costume a little more. I need to get this done before I have to take pics for my 501st card. I don't want to look bad .
And yes..that is a reason why I worry about all this.
Soundwave
Sr Member
Top job Lori. I think it looks fantastic, so no worries there. It's really cool to know that you started from a mere kit and have this to show for it. You've done an excellent job, so be proud.
The helmet looks far more authentic now and I think you've got it spot on...and like Paul said, the helmet will get general wear and tear in time which will add to the overall appearance of the helmet as well. Just check out the before and after shots and youÂ’ll see what a fine job youÂ’ve done.
The helmet looks far more authentic now and I think you've got it spot on...and like Paul said, the helmet will get general wear and tear in time which will add to the overall appearance of the helmet as well. Just check out the before and after shots and youÂ’ll see what a fine job youÂ’ve done.
yakcam
Sr Member
I love it.. :love
It makes it look like you've seen some action, BH's are never going to be clean. The only clean BH is one that's not been in the game very long and they keep polishing their armour and helmet. A seasoned BH has had to clean their armour so many times that they just give up and let it get a beating, that's just my take on it.
Your helmet looks like the type of BH I would want to steer clear from (Brilliant )
Congrats on an amazing looking Boushh :thumbsup
Cheers,
Kraig
It makes it look like you've seen some action, BH's are never going to be clean. The only clean BH is one that's not been in the game very long and they keep polishing their armour and helmet. A seasoned BH has had to clean their armour so many times that they just give up and let it get a beating, that's just my take on it.
Your helmet looks like the type of BH I would want to steer clear from (Brilliant
)Congrats on an amazing looking Boushh :thumbsup
Cheers,
Kraig
Darth Kahnt
Sr Member
Great job Lori, looks great to me.
I agree that once it starts to get a bit of use it will get some of it's own weathering but what you've done is great.
I agree that once it starts to get a bit of use it will get some of it's own weathering but what you've done is great.
Outstanding with the weathering - really makes it look more screen-used. Looks fantastic.
HoundofCulaine
New Member
Nice job Lori, you've managed to weather the leather just enough.
It's always the problem with this sort of thing, normally you keep weathering thinking it doesn't look enough, but by the time you think you've got it you've gone too far. Less is more, and you've got it at just the right amount of weathering.
PS Haven't seen you for ages, not since the old BOTB site, sorry haven't posted much in BOTB or LOH since I got into all things 501st. Hi Lori.
It's always the problem with this sort of thing, normally you keep weathering thinking it doesn't look enough, but by the time you think you've got it you've gone too far. Less is more, and you've got it at just the right amount of weathering.
PS Haven't seen you for ages, not since the old BOTB site, sorry haven't posted much in BOTB or LOH since I got into all things 501st. Hi Lori.
i agree with everyone else... it looks great
taking the plunge to "mess up" your shiny props is always rough, but that's what separates the "oh neat" costumes from the "just stepped off of the set" ones.
taking the plunge to "mess up" your shiny props is always rough, but that's what separates the "oh neat" costumes from the "just stepped off of the set" ones.
AlderaanGirl
Well-Known Member
Wow guys. I am truly taken back by all your nice compliments. That means so much coming from all of you. I admire all of your works And I am not just saying that. I sincerely admire people from this board as well as fellow costumers, everyone has such wonderful talent. You all have given me inspiration in distressing my helmet. I would have never done any of it without the little push and inspiration you have gave me to go ahead and do it. Trust me, I have barely any faith in what I do as far as costuming and props. I never really feel I have done a great job. Thank you all again for inspiring me.
HoundofCulaine: No worries. I've been away from BOTB myself, in such a long time. The 501st and RL has taken any free time I have
Ian: I HAVE to see your Dengar soon. Perhaps next years SWW
Well here it is finally. I have donned the costume for some pics, mainly to update my profile at the 501st. A little error on my part, my Bandolier waistband slipped too low in the pics except for the close up.
Oh well :unsure
Thanks again everyone.
And I am not just saying that. I sincerely admire people from this board as well as fellow costumers, everyone has such wonderful talent. You all have given me inspiration in distressing my helmet. I would have never done any of it without the little push and inspiration you have gave me to go ahead and do it. Trust me, I have barely any faith in what I do as far as costuming and props. I never really feel I have done a great job. Thank you all again for inspiring me.HoundofCulaine: No worries. I've been away from BOTB myself, in such a long time. The 501st and RL has taken any free time I have
Ian: I HAVE to see your Dengar soon. Perhaps next years SWW
Well here it is finally. I have donned the costume for some pics, mainly to update my profile at the 501st. A little error on my part, my Bandolier waistband slipped too low in the pics except for the close up.
Oh well :unsure
Thanks again everyone.
Darth Kahnt
Sr Member
It looks wonderful Lori. Congrats.
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Will you be at Mega? Scott will probably handle Dengar at SWW (unless something comes up). Otherwise, we will need to drag you to Dragoncon next year.
Ian: I HAVE to see your Dengar soon. Perhaps next years SWW
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Will you be at Mega? Scott will probably handle Dengar at SWW (unless something comes up). Otherwise, we will need to drag you to Dragoncon next year.
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