CW "Arrow" Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer build
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Tvayumat
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I've gotten a LOT of inquiries as to where I got the jacket, so I figured posting it up here could help some folk.
Originally, I searched for a *similar* coat online, finding a fairly close match from a company on eBay called "Flesh and Hide Inc."
Noticing that they did custom and replica work, I contacted them via their listed email and exchanged photos with a representative until we landed on something that worked.
This is the coat in question: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Leather-Classic-Long-Coat-in-Distressed-Brown-/321374287238
That style, made to my measurements, with a funnel collar, no pockets, no zipper, no buttons/buttonholes in a distressed brown leather ran me ~$200 shipped.
The only part I'm not 100% satisfied with is the collar, simply because the LoA collar has a very particular cut to it, but that's something I'm working on fixing.
Dark Archers unite! I couldn't have made my own costume without your input, and yours is still the best on the block!
I just realized that, despite having put a LOT of work into my leather quiver... I NEVER POSTED PICS OF IT!
Originally, I searched for a *similar* coat online, finding a fairly close match from a company on eBay called "Flesh and Hide Inc."
Noticing that they did custom and replica work, I contacted them via their listed email and exchanged photos with a representative until we landed on something that worked.
This is the coat in question: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Leather-Classic-Long-Coat-in-Distressed-Brown-/321374287238
That style, made to my measurements, with a funnel collar, no pockets, no zipper, no buttons/buttonholes in a distressed brown leather ran me ~$200 shipped.
The only part I'm not 100% satisfied with is the collar, simply because the LoA collar has a very particular cut to it, but that's something I'm working on fixing.
Dark Archers unite! I couldn't have made my own costume without your input, and yours is still the best on the block!
I just realized that, despite having put a LOT of work into my leather quiver... I NEVER POSTED PICS OF IT!
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Tannim
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Awww... thanks! It helped that I got to ask John a lot of questions about various details so we could get them right for our costumes.
I should post some pics of my quiver later so people can see the snap system used on the show to connect the quiver to the belt straps. Everything's packed away at the moment due to moving.
Hey guys , I am new at this and I am also a fan of the dark archer and I was wondering if you could help me with the mask and hood or send some pics about the hood , because it has been a year and I still have not figured out how it works so please if you can it will be very helpful . Oh just in case you were wondering I wanted to ask john myself about the costume , but I am in SA LOL .
Tannim
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The mask is neoprene and can be purchased on Amazon. The hood is made from black suede and decorated with small silver rivets. I can post pics after I finish moving. What questions did you have about the costume? I can probably answer them for you. John and I have discussed it several times and he's told me mine is spot on, and I'll be seeing him again in a few weeks.
Tannim
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Here's a link to the mask:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LW1TRU
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LW1TRU
Thanks for the reply OMG ! Um I heard on s1 e23 that Oliver grabbed the mask and heard a tore sound and I wanted to know if the hood and mask are stitched together or something like that and yes , I would like to see the pics when you can it would be very helpful and appreciated
Tannim
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Yup, there is more than one version of the mask. Originally, John would end up literally sewn into the mask. However, he's slightly claustrophobic and it would cause mild panic attacks and he couldn't breathe.So for shots where you'd see him yank the entire thing off his head (mask and hood), those are the ones that are sewn together. For shots where the hood is draped around his neck, it's just the regular neoprene mask. The ripping sound you said you heard is most likely the velcro in the back.
Tannim
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If you're talking about this stuff, it's close. But it's NOT the correct weave pattern.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Woven-Brown-...675?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23460494a3
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Brown-Woven-...409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2598e66ad1
Tannim
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Okay, here we go. First off, the size of the hood will vary depending on the size of your head. The hood itself is only 2 pieces of black suede. Do NOT get the really thick stuff, or it doesn't drape properly.
Pic #1 shows the main hood piece folded in half. #2 it's spread out to full size. So yes... that's one big piece of suede.
#3 shows where your rectangular piece of fabric attaches. The rectangle should be the same length as the red lines.
#4 finished hood, folded flat in half. Note that the side rivets are NOT in a straight line from front to back. They start higher and angle down lower when you reach the back to account for how the hood drapes when worn. When you're wearing it, the lines give the appearance of running straight around the hood.
Pic #1 shows the main hood piece folded in half. #2 it's spread out to full size. So yes... that's one big piece of suede.
#3 shows where your rectangular piece of fabric attaches. The rectangle should be the same length as the red lines.
#4 finished hood, folded flat in half. Note that the side rivets are NOT in a straight line from front to back. They start higher and angle down lower when you reach the back to account for how the hood drapes when worn. When you're wearing it, the lines give the appearance of running straight around the hood.
BSD
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How did you weather your jacket?
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