Re: Bigdaddy's 2013 Halloween Costume Contest Entry
Some accessories needed to be purchased
The knife had to be modified, the only difference I could find from the screen version is the leg string was replace with a molle strap fastened with a parachute buckle (done
). The stitching on the sheath matches, as well as the cut-out on the hand guard, visible in the scene when BD is sharpening his knife at home.
The mustache will be cut in half for extensions.
Gun and Holster, I borrowed one of my daughters airsoft guns, since she got a new BB gun for her costume. The holster is not SA but when I saw it at the army surplus store for $14, I figured it was close enough.
Side note: I'm a lefty, Big Daddy is not, so although it fits my .45 nicely, the holster can only be used for costume, since its' not reversible
Gloves: The screen gloves were ID'd as Harley Davidson, not in the budget! I saw these knock-offs for $30 and they seem SA right down to the stitching on the palms, all I had to do was cut off the waterproof tags.
The Lid: I purchased from DKnight23 on the RPF (my 1st purchase from another member
), it fits like a champ with no padding, and when I tie my mohawk into a bun on my neck it stablizes it perfectly.
I wore it for 4 hours of trick-or-treating with no discomfort, Lance did a fantastic job, his website is xtremedesignfx.com.
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Grenade painted and tubes attached to belt with rivets
I'll be suiting up for photos tonight, proof and gallery pics coming soon!