CW "Arrow" Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer build

MegaLEGOFilms · Jul 20, 2015

HighBloodMage said:
I notice you have your arrows on the hand side of the bow and you aim with one eye. You have lost depth perception and the ability to shoot a 3 dimensional targets properly. Also the quiver on the back means when you jump of a ledge forwards eg down a steep slope the arrows will fly out of the quiver

He's not going for functionality, he's going for show accuracy

Maseo007 · Jul 30, 2015

Hey everyone,

I wanted to send out an invite. Some friends and I started a League of Assassins Cosplay group on Facebook. We're looking at recruiting people to join! You guys have some great builds! Here's the schedule so far for upcoming cons that one or more of us will be attending:

Dragoncon 9/4-9/7
LBCC 9/12-9/13
NYCC 10/8-10/11
Comikaze 10/30-11/1
WonderCon 3/25-3/27

wickedknightx · Aug 2, 2015

may i see the reference photos you guys used for this build?

alsaher · Aug 7, 2015

I found a web site where they teach you cqc (close quarter combat) with your bow and arrow!!!

uriel2010 · Aug 9, 2015

Please post link for group. I'll like join

MegaLEGOFilms · Aug 10, 2015

alsaher said:
I found a web site where they teach you cqc (close quarter combat) with your bow and arrow!!!

Do you have a Link?

CarverSindile · Sep 19, 2015

What's the link for the site?

CarverSindile · Sep 25, 2015

alsaher said:
I found a web site where they teach you cqc (close quarter combat) with your bow and arrow!!!

Whats the link?

CarverSindile · Sep 27, 2015

Re: CW "Arrow" Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer build

Tvayumat said:
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!

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Did you make the quiver by yourself and if you did how long did take you to and how much did it cost you? When you ordered the coat did you get genuine leather or faux leather and was the actual coat for the league of assassin suit faux or genuine leather?

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Tvayumat Did you make the quiver by yourself and if you did how long did take you to and how much did it cost you? What types of measurements did you require?

LordNecros · Dec 12, 2015

What's the group name?

CarverSindile · Mar 1, 2016

I'm emailed the people who work in the Arrow tv show specifically dark archer and the people I emailed are: lykopisarchery@gmail.com

And here are the specs for the arrow used by the Dark Archer and the League of Assassins:
Shafts are X weave 5/16th
Nocks are black quick nocks
Fletch is 4" parabolic black
Tips are Thunderhead Edge

CarverSindile · Apr 4, 2016

Re: CW &amp;quot;Arrow&amp;quot; Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer build

What is the voice modulator used by Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer?

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What part of the Dark Archer outfit needs to be custom made?

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What part of the dark archer outfit need to be custom made?

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Tvayumat said:
I've been on a roll over the last few days.

Started off by finishing up the hood. After prototyping it in scrap fabric and then microsuede I went to tandy and picked up some thicker suede. Many hours of hand stitching and riveting, then cutting all those rivets and re-riveting later...
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In some downtime used an artificial jade barrel bead and some apoxie sculpt to make his pendant, finishing it off with some silver "Rub n buff" wax.

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While I was at Tandy I grabbed some belt blanks and a few punches when they were on sale to make the belts, and while I was doing the dyeing I did some basketweave leather for Malcolm's bracer. Using a little scrap suede from the hood project and some rivets, I think it pretty much looks the business.
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Still missing the quiver, arrows, and leather panels on the coat's chest/shoulder/back, but went ahead with a test fit. I couldn't be happier with how it is coming together.

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What part of the costume need to be custom made?

CarverSindile · Apr 5, 2016

What is the pants worn by the dark archer?

CarverSindile · Apr 6, 2016

Told to me by: lykopisarchery@gmail.com

The quiver is based on a now discontinued quiver from Bear Archery. It made by a specialist leather worker. The cost is around $200.

Gailin · Apr 7, 2016

Re: CW &amp;quot;Arrow&amp;quot; Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer build

CarverSindile said:
What is the voice modulator used by Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer?

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What part of the Dark Archer outfit needs to be custom made?

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What part of the dark archer outfit need to be custom made?

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What part of the costume need to be custom made?

Custom tailored was the jacket. The belts, forarm guard, hood and a few other parts a custom made by ourselves.

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CarverSindile · Apr 7, 2016

Re: CW &quot;Arrow&quot; Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer build

"few other parts a custom made by ourselves." Such as?

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They are the same bow as LOA archers from Legends except the last episode because compounds weren't invented in 1958/60.
These bows are made up of part from various PSE bow parts.

CarverSindile · Apr 7, 2016

Just bits and pieces from various bows, cams & risers. The limbs are a prop mold to have them in the bent strung position.

CarverSindile · Apr 7, 2016

Re: CW "Arrow" Malcolm Merlyn/Dark Archer build

The pants are basic black cotton pants.

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All the leather comes from Tandy Leather. Production is forbidden to share costs. The jacket is a leather jacket from Daniel Leather. Miss Mani and her team removed the collar and replaced it. The coloring was done by sanding and bleaching then dying with brown cream dyes of various shades. Under the jacket is a Chinese shirt found in most Chinatown's and on top that is a basic black karate gee. The only custom made part is the quiver. It is based on a now discontinued Bear Archery quiver design. The belt is from a store called Lucky. The costume was made in house and the costume department assembles everything.

CarverSindile · Apr 25, 2016

This is frustrating no one is replying to help me make the costume for the league of assassin and I mean on this.

CarverSindile · Nov 2, 2016

Does anyone have any spare materials from the dark archer build?

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