Maryfoxfirebird
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Wow looks great 
but you gotta do a pic wielding the shield
but you gotta do a pic wielding the shield
Peggy Carter as Captain America build
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Starbuck Cospla
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As soon as it has straps, you got it!
Speaking of, here is the final paint job and then the distressing before clear coat.
Speaking of, here is the final paint job and then the distressing before clear coat.
Starbuck Cospla
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So sorry for the break between updates! I just went back to work full time this week and have had little time.
Honestly, there isn't much more to do, but I got impatient the other night waiting for the straps for my shield to arrive and put the full costume on minus the boots and wig(which I have yet to buy or make).
Speaking of my shield, does anyone have any suggestions on how to attach the straps? I purchased short stirrups (basically 14" stirrup leathers) which are exactly what I was looking for, but I had issue getting worbla to stick to the back without simply peeling off and taking paint with it. I finally hot glued down a strip with wire behind it because the mat board just did not want to keep a curve. Any suggestions on attaching the straps? Epoxy?
Thanks!
Honestly, there isn't much more to do, but I got impatient the other night waiting for the straps for my shield to arrive and put the full costume on minus the boots and wig(which I have yet to buy or make).
Speaking of my shield, does anyone have any suggestions on how to attach the straps? I purchased short stirrups (basically 14" stirrup leathers) which are exactly what I was looking for, but I had issue getting worbla to stick to the back without simply peeling off and taking paint with it. I finally hot glued down a strip with wire behind it because the mat board just did not want to keep a curve. Any suggestions on attaching the straps? Epoxy?
Thanks!
Maryfoxfirebird
Well-Known Member
Try locite 5 minute epoxy it has 3200 psi rating I used it with my heater shield and the straps are still holding strong especially with the cross body sling. Can't wait to see the whole outfit
Starbuck Cospla
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Up date time!
I finally had a break in my day at work to head over to a local beauty supply/wig supply store. I am not comfortable ordering wigs online simply because I was burned with bad color matching in the past. I also work at a theatre company in the wig department, so I'm a little picky.
This is the girl I finally purchased:
This was the original roll set that turned out to be too large, so I rerolled her in smaller curlers, but forgot to snap a pic, apologies.
And after style:
Stay tuned for a shot of the full look some time this week!
I finally had a break in my day at work to head over to a local beauty supply/wig supply store. I am not comfortable ordering wigs online simply because I was burned with bad color matching in the past. I also work at a theatre company in the wig department, so I'm a little picky
.This is the girl I finally purchased:
This was the original roll set that turned out to be too large, so I rerolled her in smaller curlers, but forgot to snap a pic, apologies.
And after style:
Stay tuned for a shot of the full look some time this week!
Starbuck Cospla
New Member
Finally!! I brought my wig home the other night and aside from a belt for these still-man-sized-pants that I have, the costume is done! I altered the wig style just a tad to make it more accurate to Cap 1 Peg and did a little try-on of the full thing (minus make up, contacts and nail polish) tonight to see it all together.
(Sorry for the photo orientation, not sure why that happens)
Thanks for all the words of encouragement as I built this crazy thing! I can't wait to show her off at NYCC! Should be wearing her Friday and Sunday, so please say hello if you are there!
(Sorry for the photo orientation, not sure why that happens)
Thanks for all the words of encouragement as I built this crazy thing! I can't wait to show her off at NYCC! Should be wearing her Friday and Sunday, so please say hello if you are there!
Maryfoxfirebird
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It's beautiful you gotta get a pic with Hayley Atwell
Starbuck Cospla
New Member
Thank you!
Hayley isn't listed as being at NYCC this year. I'm crossing my fingers for some good announcements in the next 10 days and that she is among them! Friend of mine who is going as DDD and I want to get a photo with her pretty badly. Also, why have a Marvel booth and not do a signing? C'mob, NYCC, don't let me down!
Hayley isn't listed as being at NYCC this year. I'm crossing my fingers for some good announcements in the next 10 days and that she is among them! Friend of mine who is going as DDD and I want to get a photo with her pretty badly. Also, why have a Marvel booth and not do a signing? C'mob, NYCC, don't let me down!
brutuswayne
Active Member
This came out really great! What day of NYCC are you wearing this? Definitely wanna keep an eye out for you
Starbuck Cospla
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Friday and possibly Sunday!
brutuswayne
Active Member
Ahh okay cool! I'll be in my AoU suit on Saturday, BUT I'll be Steve in his SSR/Captain's uniform on sunday! Hopefully I'll spot you then.
Starbuck Cospla
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Aw, I hope so! Saturday my friends and I are doing an original group we are calling the Stark Girls. We will be wearing the Hot Topic/Her Universe Stark bomber jackets with pencil skirts, heels, aviators and stewardess scarves. Still would be a fun picture if we see each other. I'll keep an eye out for you!
brutuswayne
Active Member
Oh wow that sounds cool too! Yeah I'll keep an eye for y'all too!
Starbuck Cospla
New Member
Final product!
Thank you everyone that commented, that I met this weekend at NYCC and who followed this build. Peggy was SO well received that I was overwhelmed with emotion by Monday morning. What an amazing community we have joined. I had a professional shoot on Friday and will post those photos once I get the edited ones from the photographer. Big thanks to Cos Couture for these ones!
Thank you everyone that commented, that I met this weekend at NYCC and who followed this build. Peggy was SO well received that I was overwhelmed with emotion by Monday morning. What an amazing community we have joined. I had a professional shoot on Friday and will post those photos once I get the edited ones from the photographer. Big thanks to Cos Couture for these ones!
brutuswayne
Active Member
It was really nice meeting you! Sad we didn't get to run into eachother either of the times when I was in 40s Cap, but it was still cool chatting with you and Mike for a bit!
