CW Arrow Build (Hybrid)

[harmfulAdam]

I've decided to start an Arrow build, however, I'm not going Season 1 or 2 specific. I'm picking things I like better from the two seasons, not 100% accurate, just 100% fun!

For example, choosing Season 1 bow because 1) I like the way it looks better, 2) there's no way I'd pay $1200 for a Kestrel bow that I wouldn't use that much. And using the mask from Season 2 because it's a little more "disguised" as opposed to a smear of grease paint.

Here's a link the cheapest items (based on shipping to Canada): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nFbDsa5vB4mWukKPZHWuErPAKZM71D6RAltpOSXRkKw/edit?usp=sharing

<------- COSTUME ------->

I found a custom fit one on eBay which was at $120 USD





It fits okay. Too baggy in some areas and a couple other modifications that I'll be doing to it later.


<------- SEASON 1 BOW ------->
Pre-sanding etc w/ help from Boomer


Used a Dremel to sand off the finish and onto the woodburning (something I've never done before). The iPad helped for scaling and drawing the markings on with pen first.



Woodburing

Both sides finished burning. The brass straps just arrived so I'll be getting that together next. Hopefully the chock comes in a couple days.

 

[Tvayumat]

Always nice to see another vigilante pop up

Great work so far.

I look forward to seeing the rest of the build!

 

[harmfulAdam]

Always nice to see another vigilante pop up

Great work so far.

I look forward to seeing the rest of the build!

Thanks! I've been watching yours! The super glue on the sinew is going to help a bunch so thanks!

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Also, thought I'd add that I got my mask from RPF member TheKingaSwing :thumbsup

 

[tanman96]

Nice job man! I like that you're mixing the looks!

 

[Tvayumat]

I may not be far behind on the mask.

Naturally the first thing Stephen did when he saw my eye makeup was tell me to get an eye-mask.

I'm pretty sure if the Arrow tells you to get a mask, you basically have to.

Curious to see what elements from each costume you combine

 

[pinder91]

Looking good!!

And masks are a good thing to have.

 

[harmfulAdam]

Looking good!!

And masks are a good thing to have.

Thanks!

Riser Hinge

I first used some super glue to hold the hinge in place, then glued an end of the sinew down before wrapping. After I finished wrapping I smeared a whole bunch over the sinew and spread it.

 

[harmfulAdam]

Staining Riser / Painting Limbs

Used the Minwax Early American stain tonight and the riser looks much better. Also got the limbs painted flat black.


Tomorrow once the paint is dry I'll be able to stick the other hinges on the limbs and I'll use some gold nail polish for the tips.


:thumbsup

 

[Archer21]

Looking good!!

And masks are a good thing to have.

Where did you get yours with the strap?

 

[pinder91]

Where did you get yours with the strap?

I made it... 3/4oz veg tanned leather. :ninja

 

[ATBrooks]

Looks great. I'm doing a ARROW fan film soon. Where did you get that suit on ebay? What seller?

 

[harmfulAdam]

Looks great. I'm doing a ARROW fan film soon. Where did you get that suit on ebay? What seller?

Thanks! Originally I was actually looking at buying their Darth Maul suits, then stumbled upon the Arrow one. http://stores.ebay.ca/cosarcade/ is the seller I bought from. Best of luck with your film!

 

[harmfulAdam]

Where did you get yours with the strap?

I just glued some fabric elastic onto mine and it's nice and comfortable now.

 

[ATBrooks]

Thanks! If you're interested, we have spots open!

Thanks! Originally I was actually looking at buying their Darth Maul suits, then stumbled upon the Arrow one. http://stores.ebay.ca/cosarcade/ is the seller I bought from. Best of luck with your film!

 

[harmfulAdam]

Got the limb tips painted and attached the hinges / sinew on the limbs. I still have to go to a couple of places in town to go find the brass cap nuts and washers.

 

[harmfulAdam]

Oooops

 

[harmfulAdam]

Small FYI, I saw someone else asking about which wood burning tip to use. I tried all the ones that came with my cheap(er) $20 kit and this one worked best for me:
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Affixing The Chock

I couldn't find any of the brown bar tape in my city and I didn't feel like waiting for stuff to come in from Amazon/eBay nor did I want to pay $80 for the Brooks stuff, so I got creative with that part.
I went to Fabricland and bought a brown vinyl to make my own bar tape. I only had to buy about 5" of it which came out to ~$9.
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I made a 1 1/4" wide template and cut the strip then used that.
For the chock I used the same nail polish I used on the tips since it wasn't an issue if it was streaky/rough looking.
As I wrapped the vinyl I put super glue down to keep it all secure, same thing with the sinew after.
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But what about the holes you ask??

Woodburning torch and a template...

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If you go this route too you'll quickly find out you only need to touch it a fraction of a second on the vinyl to get the impression.

Acorn nuts should be arriving this next week so I should be able to do a full assembly soon :thumbsup

 

[harmfulAdam]

Final Assembly










When I went to put the string on the very first time after construction there was a lot of cracking noises coming from the bow. I'm guessing it ended up just being a combination of the glue and the new paint.
I'm extremely happy with how it turned out in the end. Painting the tips, the chock and the acorn nuts and washer all worked very well for colour matching for what I was looking for in it.

 

[funny0]

Great job!:thumbsup

 

[chrisavfc93]

How do you rate the costume off eBay? Was looking at one myself but I can't make me mind up.

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