Ok, I have wanted to do this costume ever since i first saw it all those years ago, but just can't get it made, and just can't afford the over $600. it would cost to order the vest, and duster, on the net. (that's not even including all the other stuff I would need. )
However, I decided that one way, or another, I AM DOING THIS COSTUME THIS YEAR. And now that my girlfriend, and some of her family are on board to be a number of the other characters, I have more incentive then ever to get-er-done.
So what do I need?
1. Loose a ton of wait....... I'm working on it, and I have a little over 4 months until the con I want to wear this too, so it could be doable. (at least I really, really, hope so.)
2. Pulse pistol: Got one, all nice an finished, and pretty lookin'. And I'm working on one, or two extras. :lol (I love that gun. )
3. Belt: From what I've heard, and seen, the belt is just a 2" black leather belt/strip, with the ends tucked through one of those squeeze closures/buckles. (like you used to find on life jackets, only larger.) And some black Duct tape, wrapped around the belt on either side of the buckle, to hold the ends of the belt that were tucked through, down, behind the belt. (and to keep them from slipping out.) I know folks haven't been able to find the exact buckle, but I think a standard black plastic one would look ok. (I am open to suggestions though. )
4. Holster: Well I really want both kinds. I got one of those season 3-4 versions off ebay, a wile back, but was very disappointed in the quality, and I sold it. (though I really wish I hadn't, because it kind of grew on me. ) I still think they are way over priced for what they are made of, but I may have to order another one, if no-one offers a better replica of that style holster, or offers at the quality level of the ones on ebay, for much less. I'm also very, very, VERY interested in Kylash's possible run of season 1-2 holsters. (I just hope it happens in time for me to get one, and have it finished and ready for the con.... and also I hope I'll be able to afford one.)
My girlfriend wants to go as Aeryn, and as much as I would like for our holsters to match, I think it would make more since, to get one of each style. (season 1-2, and season 3-4) That way we both have good looking holsters, and after the con I would have one of each to display. I would buy her one to match what ever one I go with, if she wanted one, but if she doesn't want one to keep, then it would be a lot of expence, just to have something that she would probably through away, afterwards.
I keep thinking about making season 3-4 holsters for her, and I, but they seem like a ton of work, and I have no idea, if I could pull it off, and if I couldn't it would be a lot of wasted time, and money. (I don't have a lot of training in leather work, and these look quite tuff to do.)
I am very open to suggestions though, on the whole holster thing.
5. Belt pouch: It looks like an nylon M16 Ammo pouch, with the side pockets cut off. I've heard other say the same, and that is what it looks like one the figures. However, it kind of looks leather like in some pics. So, what's the consensus, on the pouches?
Also, did they wear the pouches, under the dusters? I mean John, and Aeryn's long coats where pretty close fitting down to the waste (before the flared out.) and those pouches are pretty bulky. I would think they would make quite an ugly lump in the coats.
6. Boots: I've heard they are just army issue style boots, so I could get those at the local surplus store. (if they are a different type/style of boot, please correct me. )
Shirt: I would think just a snug black T-shirt should work.
7. Leather pants: I was really worried that these would be really expensive. However, I found an old thread by Kylash over on the "Farscape props forums" Where he said he got the great looking ones for his PK commando costume on ebay for like $15. I did a search, and I haven't been able to find the "shark-skin" ones, he bout, but I did find some other cheep leather (or leather like) pants.. (though I am very, very, open to any links or info, on more options.)
8. Leather Vest: Well, I know I can't sow fabric, so I certainly wont be able to do Leather. And my usual Semesters (Mom) wont even think of doing it. She said that even if she wanted to do (witch she doesn't) her machine wouldn't be able to handle leather. I really don't want to spend $300. to by a vest I will only be wearing once, or twice, but I may have no choice. I am very open to suggestions on this.
9. The leather and Wool Duster: Same as with the Vest. I can't make it myself. Mom wont make it. Don't know where to get it made cheep, and can't afford to order it online for $335. (though, unlike the vest, if I did order one of these, I might actually wear it to places other then conventions. Like when I go out with friends, or shopping or something like that. I REALLY LOVE THAT COAT. ) Like with the vest I'm very open to suggestions.
I think that's about it. ...... right?
The site that I'm refering to for the coat and vest is Pendragon Costumes heres a link:. http://www.pendragoncostumes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PLST&Store_Code=custom
They don't have much about the company on there site. I couldn't even find an e-mail address to ask them some questions. I would like to know what there turnaround time is. I mean if I was going to order something form them, I need it before the con in late May, and I would like to have some time to loose weight first. And I would also like to know about there measurements. I mean, for the vest, and the coat, they ask for neck size. If you order both, and give them your actual neck size, do they figure out how much bigger the neck hole in the duster needs to be to accomodate the caulor of the vest, or am I supposed to figure that out. (If I do figure for that, and then they do it on top of those numbers it would be way to big, but if I don't, and they don't, then I could wind up spending over $600. on something that doesn't fight right.)
I also found that "CJ's Leather" has done the vest as a custom order before. Here's a link. (go to the bottom of the page.) http://www.cjsleather.com/custom.htm
They don't have a price listed, and I haven't got a reply to my e-mail I sent them earlier this week.
I love both the vest, and the duster, but I want the coat more, and yet, John wore the vest without the duster a lot, but he almost never wore the duster, without the vest. So, I guess, for costuming the vest should be first priority, and then the duster.
However, I decided that one way, or another, I AM DOING THIS COSTUME THIS YEAR. And now that my girlfriend, and some of her family are on board to be a number of the other characters, I have more incentive then ever to get-er-done.
So what do I need?
1. Loose a ton of wait....... I'm working on it, and I have a little over 4 months until the con I want to wear this too, so it could be doable. (at least I really, really, hope so.)
2. Pulse pistol: Got one, all nice an finished, and pretty lookin'. And I'm working on one, or two extras. :lol (I love that gun. )
3. Belt: From what I've heard, and seen, the belt is just a 2" black leather belt/strip, with the ends tucked through one of those squeeze closures/buckles. (like you used to find on life jackets, only larger.) And some black Duct tape, wrapped around the belt on either side of the buckle, to hold the ends of the belt that were tucked through, down, behind the belt. (and to keep them from slipping out.) I know folks haven't been able to find the exact buckle, but I think a standard black plastic one would look ok. (I am open to suggestions though. )
4. Holster: Well I really want both kinds. I got one of those season 3-4 versions off ebay, a wile back, but was very disappointed in the quality, and I sold it. (though I really wish I hadn't, because it kind of grew on me. ) I still think they are way over priced for what they are made of, but I may have to order another one, if no-one offers a better replica of that style holster, or offers at the quality level of the ones on ebay, for much less. I'm also very, very, VERY interested in Kylash's possible run of season 1-2 holsters. (I just hope it happens in time for me to get one, and have it finished and ready for the con.... and also I hope I'll be able to afford one.)
My girlfriend wants to go as Aeryn, and as much as I would like for our holsters to match, I think it would make more since, to get one of each style. (season 1-2, and season 3-4) That way we both have good looking holsters, and after the con I would have one of each to display. I would buy her one to match what ever one I go with, if she wanted one, but if she doesn't want one to keep, then it would be a lot of expence, just to have something that she would probably through away, afterwards.
I keep thinking about making season 3-4 holsters for her, and I, but they seem like a ton of work, and I have no idea, if I could pull it off, and if I couldn't it would be a lot of wasted time, and money. (I don't have a lot of training in leather work, and these look quite tuff to do.)
I am very open to suggestions though, on the whole holster thing.
5. Belt pouch: It looks like an nylon M16 Ammo pouch, with the side pockets cut off. I've heard other say the same, and that is what it looks like one the figures. However, it kind of looks leather like in some pics. So, what's the consensus, on the pouches?
Also, did they wear the pouches, under the dusters? I mean John, and Aeryn's long coats where pretty close fitting down to the waste (before the flared out.) and those pouches are pretty bulky. I would think they would make quite an ugly lump in the coats.
6. Boots: I've heard they are just army issue style boots, so I could get those at the local surplus store. (if they are a different type/style of boot, please correct me. )
Shirt: I would think just a snug black T-shirt should work.
7. Leather pants: I was really worried that these would be really expensive. However, I found an old thread by Kylash over on the "Farscape props forums" Where he said he got the great looking ones for his PK commando costume on ebay for like $15. I did a search, and I haven't been able to find the "shark-skin" ones, he bout, but I did find some other cheep leather (or leather like) pants.. (though I am very, very, open to any links or info, on more options.)
8. Leather Vest: Well, I know I can't sow fabric, so I certainly wont be able to do Leather. And my usual Semesters (Mom) wont even think of doing it. She said that even if she wanted to do (witch she doesn't) her machine wouldn't be able to handle leather. I really don't want to spend $300. to by a vest I will only be wearing once, or twice, but I may have no choice. I am very open to suggestions on this.
9. The leather and Wool Duster: Same as with the Vest. I can't make it myself. Mom wont make it. Don't know where to get it made cheep, and can't afford to order it online for $335. (though, unlike the vest, if I did order one of these, I might actually wear it to places other then conventions. Like when I go out with friends, or shopping or something like that. I REALLY LOVE THAT COAT. ) Like with the vest I'm very open to suggestions.
I think that's about it. ...... right?
The site that I'm refering to for the coat and vest is Pendragon Costumes heres a link:. http://www.pendragoncostumes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PLST&Store_Code=custom
They don't have much about the company on there site. I couldn't even find an e-mail address to ask them some questions. I would like to know what there turnaround time is. I mean if I was going to order something form them, I need it before the con in late May, and I would like to have some time to loose weight first. And I would also like to know about there measurements. I mean, for the vest, and the coat, they ask for neck size. If you order both, and give them your actual neck size, do they figure out how much bigger the neck hole in the duster needs to be to accomodate the caulor of the vest, or am I supposed to figure that out. (If I do figure for that, and then they do it on top of those numbers it would be way to big, but if I don't, and they don't, then I could wind up spending over $600. on something that doesn't fight right.)
I also found that "CJ's Leather" has done the vest as a custom order before. Here's a link. (go to the bottom of the page.) http://www.cjsleather.com/custom.htm
They don't have a price listed, and I haven't got a reply to my e-mail I sent them earlier this week.
I love both the vest, and the duster, but I want the coat more, and yet, John wore the vest without the duster a lot, but he almost never wore the duster, without the vest. So, I guess, for costuming the vest should be first priority, and then the duster.