BroadSword
Well-Known Member
I want to first say that I can truly see that you can probably find an answer to just about any specific building question one may have with the forum. That is really great and encouraging to know. I've searched around the forum reading on about different elements of the costume and their is a ton of info here. I did want to ask some general questions on how people are currently approaching the project. None of the following questions will be specific, "how do I.." or "where do I get.." questions, but more of a general philosophy on starting.
1. Found MacGyver's tutorial on the Mr. I skin technique and it's great. My questions on the skin is this: Is the muscle suit approach still considered the way to go or do most people get custom molded skins and go from there? Or does is it really a matter of $$ and motivation?
2. From what I see here, it seems to be common practice for even the most advanced builders to just purchase certain elements from other members here. Is that a correct assumption?
3. This is more for the SoCal members, but do any local THL members ever get together and work on parts of the costume as is common in the Star Wars costuming community?
These are some questions that have formed in the last few weeks of browsing THL and I thought I'd just ask. As with anything else, philosophies, technology and ideas evolve. Just wanted to see if what was good 3 years ago is still good today.
Thanks.
1. Found MacGyver's tutorial on the Mr. I skin technique and it's great. My questions on the skin is this: Is the muscle suit approach still considered the way to go or do most people get custom molded skins and go from there? Or does is it really a matter of $$ and motivation?
2. From what I see here, it seems to be common practice for even the most advanced builders to just purchase certain elements from other members here. Is that a correct assumption?
3. This is more for the SoCal members, but do any local THL members ever get together and work on parts of the costume as is common in the Star Wars costuming community?
These are some questions that have formed in the last few weeks of browsing THL and I thought I'd just ask. As with anything else, philosophies, technology and ideas evolve. Just wanted to see if what was good 3 years ago is still good today.
Thanks.