All Things Captain America

[Rina]

First try of my Civil War suit from Cosplay Sky at Toronto ComicCon. Still in the process of adjusting it to what I want but all in all I was happy with it!

 

[kcail1]

Oooh... I'll take one.

Making my kiddo one from paper mache right now.

kcail1

 

[Terry Taber]

If anybody is attending Emerald City Comic Con and is dressing up as Cap, please post your photos here! I am unable to attend this year :-/


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[padme911]

The finished AOU helmet I have is poking my friend around the eyes. I was thinking of using some moleskin but does anyone else have any suggestions? It's the one from Pannix Props from Italy.

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[Terry Taber]

The finished AOU helmet I have is poking my friend around the eyes. I was thinking of using some moleskin but does anyone else have any suggestions? It's the one from Pannix Props from Italy.

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Never heard of the company. What is the helmet made out of and do you have any photos? Mine is lined with strips of synthetic leather. I also recently used a heat gun to soften the helmet and reshape it. That helped a bit, as some materials warp in temperature extremes.

 

[Drawdeep]

Not Pannix... Pannaus He is a member here, so message him and ask his advice.

 

[StannisStark]

How do you guys mount the shield on your back? I have an aluminum shield with aluminum brackets and leather straps on the back. I don't have the leather harness and I need to find a way to mount it by this weekend, heading to Florida Supercon. Thanks for any input!!

 

[Terry Taber]

I have the harness with the big back buckle. I put a Chicago screw through the leather on my shield and slide it down one of the grooves in the bracket on my back. Works perfectly.


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[KiliOakenshield]

How do you guys mount the shield on your back? I have an aluminum shield with aluminum brackets and leather straps on the back. I don't have the leather harness and I need to find a way to mount it by this weekend, heading to Florida Supercon. Thanks for any input!!

I use an aluminum hook similar in shape to an S-hook, bolted to the back buckle. It allows the handle on the back of the shield to hook on, and it spreads the weight out a bit.
Here's a pic of the uncoated hook setup that I use.

 

[StannisStark]

Thanks guys, I guess I need to get myself a back buckle lol

 

[KiliOakenshield]

Thanks guys, I guess I need to get myself a back buckle lol

If you can't get your hands on a harness in a timely fashion, you could always do what I did for my first costume. I used a longer leather belt run across the chest/shoulder/back, had a smallish metal bracket from the hardware aisle at Walmart to allow the shield to attach without slipping. It's not screen-accurate, but it's similar in style to what he wore during CA:TFA.
But yes, a back buckle does make the process much much easier. Best of luck to you!

 

[Captain Cody]

So well done!!!