Captain America: TFA Bucky / POW Rescue Suit with Off-the-Shelf Parts
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Mike J.
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Hair of the Dog
References for Steve Rogers' hairstyle in CA:TFA:
https://gndn.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/captain-america-steve-rogers-hair/
And I got mine done last night. Not quite as uniform as I'd like, but it won't be flaking off all damn day like last year.
References for Steve Rogers' hairstyle in CA:TFA:
https://gndn.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/captain-america-steve-rogers-hair/
And I got mine done last night. Not quite as uniform as I'd like, but it won't be flaking off all damn day like last year.
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Mike J.
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Just finished dirtying-up the costume in preparation for my convention / dry run tomorrow.
I think I'll be coughing up fullers' earth for a month...
My advice to you is to do that outside. And have a friend to help you make sure you get a good and even distribution all around (your back, for instance).
-MJ
I think I'll be coughing up fullers' earth for a month...
My advice to you is to do that outside. And have a friend to help you make sure you get a good and even distribution all around (your back, for instance).
-MJ
Mike J.
Master Member
Today was a local comic / sci-fi con; a perfect opportunity for a 'dry run' before H-Day, to see if there are any last kinks to be worked out, as shown by wearing the costume for several hours.
Frankly, the results were pretty good. It's hot, but I knew it would be. I got used to it after a while. Tended to keep the shield strapped to my arm, there being no other easy way to carry it, and the helmet buckled to my suspender. Gloves off, as well. The arm strap on the shield started to pull off, but it was carrying almost all the weight all the time. It's been re-glued and is drying now.
-MJ
Frankly, the results were pretty good. It's hot, but I knew it would be. I got used to it after a while. Tended to keep the shield strapped to my arm, there being no other easy way to carry it, and the helmet buckled to my suspender. Gloves off, as well. The arm strap on the shield started to pull off, but it was carrying almost all the weight all the time. It's been re-glued and is drying now.
-MJ
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Mastemine
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I made an account on here just to say that this is such a great resource to me. I really want to do this outfit, as well as a modern version of captain america as well. But I really want to do this WW2 Style costume. I think it would be so much fun and I am brand new to cosplay so seeing a lot of these products coming off shelves and minor modifications is perfect for someone like me who wants it to look great but still learn a little bit about making things.
Is there any way you can compile a list of links to the products you say you have found so that we can make an easy shopping list?
Is there any way you can compile a list of links to the products you say you have found so that we can make an easy shopping list?
Mike J.
Master Member
Hey, thanks! 
I didn't want to endorse any specific websites, but it's not like I'm getting kickbacks from any of them, anyway...
Most of my shopping (that was done online) was done at Amazon.com or at At The Front or Man The Line. And eBay.
A lot of it is 'off the rack,' but there's plenty of money spent buying the stuff, and more time & money spent modding it.
I didn't save individual links for most of these, but the photos and proper names of the parts I posted above should help you find what you're looking for. And you can ask me.
Here's a partial parts / price list:
Blue USO undershirt - $17? Amazon
Brown leather jacket - $70, vinyl, eBay
Cartridge Belt - eBay, $20
Paratrooper pants - $40? eBay, poor quality
Brown leather boots - Wal-Mart, $20
Suspenders - $27, Amazon
Leggings - $40 for 4-R’s from ATF
M1 Helmet - Plastic, no hardware, $12, Amazon
Compass Pouches - $9 ea, eBay
Compass - $10
Gloves: $10, Home Depot
Goggles - $12, inaccurate, Amazon
Map Sling - $20 ATF
Fuller’s Earth - $10 Amazon
M1911 Pistol Holster - $30 Amazon
Huberd’s Shoe Oil
Tan Shoe Polish for Gloves - $5
Brown Shoe polish for boots - $5
Glove oil for leather goods - $5
Helmet straps
Brown dye for belts & pants
Helmet Strap
Helmet chin cup
Knife Sheath
EVA foam mats - $20? Lowe's
Red spray paint
White Spray paint
Blue spray paint
Gold spray paint
Contact cement / epoxy
Dog tags - $8, Army/Navy surplus store
Good luck!
-MJ
I didn't want to endorse any specific websites, but it's not like I'm getting kickbacks from any of them, anyway...
Most of my shopping (that was done online) was done at Amazon.com or at At The Front or Man The Line. And eBay.
A lot of it is 'off the rack,' but there's plenty of money spent buying the stuff, and more time & money spent modding it.
I didn't save individual links for most of these, but the photos and proper names of the parts I posted above should help you find what you're looking for. And you can ask me.
Here's a partial parts / price list:
Blue USO undershirt - $17? Amazon
Brown leather jacket - $70, vinyl, eBay
Cartridge Belt - eBay, $20
Paratrooper pants - $40? eBay, poor quality
Brown leather boots - Wal-Mart, $20
Suspenders - $27, Amazon
Leggings - $40 for 4-R’s from ATF
M1 Helmet - Plastic, no hardware, $12, Amazon
Compass Pouches - $9 ea, eBay
Compass - $10
Gloves: $10, Home Depot
Goggles - $12, inaccurate, Amazon
Map Sling - $20 ATF
Fuller’s Earth - $10 Amazon
M1911 Pistol Holster - $30 Amazon
Huberd’s Shoe Oil
Tan Shoe Polish for Gloves - $5
Brown Shoe polish for boots - $5
Glove oil for leather goods - $5
Helmet straps
Brown dye for belts & pants
Helmet Strap
Helmet chin cup
Knife Sheath
EVA foam mats - $20? Lowe's
Red spray paint
White Spray paint
Blue spray paint
Gold spray paint
Contact cement / epoxy
Dog tags - $8, Army/Navy surplus store
Good luck!
-MJ
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