Commodore Starska
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
Sweet. Glad it all worked out for you. And you look great.
Sweet. Glad it all worked out for you. And you look great.
GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build - New Boot Rockets - Post #201
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IronManiac
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
Thanks! I'm going to start building the helmet in craft foam from Helegak's pepakura file. I have a month til dragon con, so i'm hoping i can take my time and get it right.
Thanks! I'm going to start building the helmet in craft foam from Helegak's pepakura file. I have a month til dragon con, so i'm hoping i can take my time and get it right.
LegendaryOutlaw
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
I had the same idea for making the jets, good old PVC parts from HD or Lowes... But while I was at lowes I stumbled across a really cool PVC expansion repair coupling. I am going to shorten it down and add a few details, but overall it makes a great base for only $3 each.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_1630-69305-...630&UserSearch=1630&productId=50160515&rpp=32
I had the same idea for making the jets, good old PVC parts from HD or Lowes... But while I was at lowes I stumbled across a really cool PVC expansion repair coupling. I am going to shorten it down and add a few details, but overall it makes a great base for only $3 each.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_1630-69305-...630&UserSearch=1630&productId=50160515&rpp=32
IronManiac
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
I did see those while i was building mine. I chose to make mine out of a number of different parts rather than a single piece so i could make it look as accurate as possible. I used parts from the PVC plumbing aisle as well as the next aisle that had underground sprinkler fittings.
Also, bear in mind the scale of the rockets against your leg. I dont know how big around that pipe fitting is, but i would look at how big they look when there are two of them next to your ankle.
I did see those while i was building mine. I chose to make mine out of a number of different parts rather than a single piece so i could make it look as accurate as possible. I used parts from the PVC plumbing aisle as well as the next aisle that had underground sprinkler fittings.
Also, bear in mind the scale of the rockets against your leg. I dont know how big around that pipe fitting is, but i would look at how big they look when there are two of them next to your ankle.
IronManiac
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
Yes, it's the Walnut Hollow clay extruder. Very easy to use with lots of options.
http://www.amazon.com/Walnut-Hollow...F8&qid=1407339348&sr=8-15&keywords=clay+tools
As you can see from my buckle pics earlier in the thread, i painted the buckle black first. This black undercolor serves as the age and patina that shows through the rub n buff finish.
Rub N Buff is really easy to use. It comes in a tiny tube like toothpaste. A little bit goes a long way...it's VERY silver. By that i mean, if you squeeze out the rub n buff and apply it directly to your surface, it's REALLY shiny and bright...like a new nickel. For the buckle, you don't want a super shiny finish, you want age and patina. Getting that is pretty easy, just follow these steps:
1. You'll need a cloth, rougher the better. I used an old sock...I turned it inside out because the inside is rougher. This will give your application a more random and scuffed look.
2. You'll need a piece of smooth clean wood. I had a chuck of finish plywood in my garage i used.
3. Fine steel wool. for finishing. I used #0000 grade.
4. Wear disposable gloves. The rub n buff has a strong odor, you don't want that on your fingers.
Apply the rub n buff to your sock(or whatever), but dont put it directly on your buckle. Doing so will leave a really shiny spot on your buckle and it's hard to dull it down with just the sock. So apply a small blob of rub n buff to the sock, then rub it onto your scrap wood. This does two things: First, it gets the majority of the rub n buff off the sock, so you can better control how much you're applying to the buckle. Second it helps spread the rub n buff around on the surface of the sock, so you don't have a single concentrated point of shiny stuff on your sock.
After getting most of the rub n buff off the sock, now you can apply the rub n buff to the buckle. I used random, light strokes across the surface of the buckle, stopping often to check my work, adding more rub n buff where I wanted, and stopping in other places where i thought it had gotten shiny enough. Think about how the buckle would age over time. It would be dirty and darker in the crevices and corners, so avoid putting too much in those places. It would stay shiny on the high points of the ridges, so give those areas extra attention.
You can rub the sock on the wood to pick up some more rub n buff as you work, but try to avoid using too much rub n buff from the tube, like i said, a little bit goes a long way.
Once you have the rub n buff finish where you like it, use your steel wool to scuff the surface. Do it gently with random strokes to simulate age and wear, and work slowly so you don't over do it. If you take off too much, you can always go back and add a little more rub n buff. Working it shiny then dull then shiny etc helps to give the piece character and age. Use your own eye as your guide, and work it til your happy with the finish.
You can add a clear coat, but i didn't. Ive had too many experiences in the past with a clear coat clouding over the final finish of something i spray painted. Allow the rub n buff a day or so to dry, and it shouldn't come off on your hands after that.
Hope that helps. I applied rub n buff this way to my buckle, blasters, and boot rockets and it worked really well.
Yes, it's the Walnut Hollow clay extruder. Very easy to use with lots of options.
http://www.amazon.com/Walnut-Hollow...F8&qid=1407339348&sr=8-15&keywords=clay+tools
As you can see from my buckle pics earlier in the thread, i painted the buckle black first. This black undercolor serves as the age and patina that shows through the rub n buff finish.
Rub N Buff is really easy to use. It comes in a tiny tube like toothpaste. A little bit goes a long way...it's VERY silver. By that i mean, if you squeeze out the rub n buff and apply it directly to your surface, it's REALLY shiny and bright...like a new nickel. For the buckle, you don't want a super shiny finish, you want age and patina. Getting that is pretty easy, just follow these steps:
1. You'll need a cloth, rougher the better. I used an old sock...I turned it inside out because the inside is rougher. This will give your application a more random and scuffed look.
2. You'll need a piece of smooth clean wood. I had a chuck of finish plywood in my garage i used.
3. Fine steel wool. for finishing. I used #0000 grade.
4. Wear disposable gloves. The rub n buff has a strong odor, you don't want that on your fingers.
Apply the rub n buff to your sock(or whatever), but dont put it directly on your buckle. Doing so will leave a really shiny spot on your buckle and it's hard to dull it down with just the sock. So apply a small blob of rub n buff to the sock, then rub it onto your scrap wood. This does two things: First, it gets the majority of the rub n buff off the sock, so you can better control how much you're applying to the buckle. Second it helps spread the rub n buff around on the surface of the sock, so you don't have a single concentrated point of shiny stuff on your sock.
After getting most of the rub n buff off the sock, now you can apply the rub n buff to the buckle. I used random, light strokes across the surface of the buckle, stopping often to check my work, adding more rub n buff where I wanted, and stopping in other places where i thought it had gotten shiny enough. Think about how the buckle would age over time. It would be dirty and darker in the crevices and corners, so avoid putting too much in those places. It would stay shiny on the high points of the ridges, so give those areas extra attention.
You can rub the sock on the wood to pick up some more rub n buff as you work, but try to avoid using too much rub n buff from the tube, like i said, a little bit goes a long way.
Once you have the rub n buff finish where you like it, use your steel wool to scuff the surface. Do it gently with random strokes to simulate age and wear, and work slowly so you don't over do it. If you take off too much, you can always go back and add a little more rub n buff. Working it shiny then dull then shiny etc helps to give the piece character and age. Use your own eye as your guide, and work it til your happy with the finish.
You can add a clear coat, but i didn't. Ive had too many experiences in the past with a clear coat clouding over the final finish of something i spray painted. Allow the rub n buff a day or so to dry, and it shouldn't come off on your hands after that.
Hope that helps. I applied rub n buff this way to my buckle, blasters, and boot rockets and it worked really well.
Vadersville
Jr Member
Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
Really considering going as Star Lord to my next local comic con as a secret cosplay (will be going as Winter Soldier on the first day), deciding factor being if I can find somewhere that does the long coat Star Lord wears for the first part of the film as I don't really want to the jacket version. Any ideas?
Really considering going as Star Lord to my next local comic con as a secret cosplay (will be going as Winter Soldier on the first day), deciding factor being if I can find somewhere that does the long coat Star Lord wears for the first part of the film as I don't really want to the jacket version. Any ideas?
IronManiac
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
There are a few members here that are working on the long coats. Check out their threads for inspiration. The jacket on my costume was the easiest part, since I could buy it off the shelf online. Other members are making the long coat from scratch, or extending and detailing existing coats they have found.
good luck to you!
There are a few members here that are working on the long coats. Check out their threads for inspiration. The jacket on my costume was the easiest part, since I could buy it off the shelf online. Other members are making the long coat from scratch, or extending and detailing existing coats they have found.
good luck to you!
Vadersville
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
Really? I haven't been able to find any threads where someone has had any success with the long coat? I haven't got anything against the jacket version so as an absolute last resort I could order that one, but I just really want to swoosh... Surprised that there's not one on-line available anywhere it seems. i did have a look at a Dante one that I could try customising but they're all short sleeved... By the way, your rockets and blasters are awesome!
Really? I haven't been able to find any threads where someone has had any success with the long coat? I haven't got anything against the jacket version so as an absolute last resort I could order that one, but I just really want to swoosh... Surprised that there's not one on-line available anywhere it seems. i did have a look at a Dante one that I could try customising but they're all short sleeved... By the way, your rockets and blasters are awesome!
IronManiac
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
Thanks! No, i don't think anyone is mass producing the long coat to buy..at least not yet. I would imagine with all the detailing and materials needed for the long jacket, it would have to be pretty expensive to produce. The short coat is relatively simple by comparison, which is probably why they decided to make that one.
Thanks! No, i don't think anyone is mass producing the long coat to buy..at least not yet. I would imagine with all the detailing and materials needed for the long jacket, it would have to be pretty expensive to produce. The short coat is relatively simple by comparison, which is probably why they decided to make that one.
Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
Hey IronManiac... I'm about to pull my hair out on the shoes/boots. Did you just wear the shoes or did you create a faux boot? I'm shooting for 85% accuracy. Just curious what you did.
Hey IronManiac... I'm about to pull my hair out on the shoes/boots. Did you just wear the shoes or did you create a faux boot? I'm shooting for 85% accuracy. Just curious what you did.
IronManiac
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
I just wore the shoes. The spats I wore we're custom made for me by a leather worker on etsy. They came out pretty good, not perfect, but good enough.
Anyway, the spats are laced up the back of my calf with hooks and laces. You can see my pants under them, but I'm ok with that.
I just wore the shoes. The spats I wore we're custom made for me by a leather worker on etsy. They came out pretty good, not perfect, but good enough.
Anyway, the spats are laced up the back of my calf with hooks and laces. You can see my pants under them, but I'm ok with that.
GeekLord95
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
I hear ya. I love me some swoosh! I found a costume website selling a fairly accurate long coat:
http://www.partycity.com/product/ad...rom=Search&navSet=star lord&bypass_redirect=1
It's not available yet, but they told me they should have it in around the end of the month. (I'm just gonna do the short coat myself, and see if I can get this one in time for my con.) Hope this helps!
I hear ya. I love me some swoosh!
I found a costume website selling a fairly accurate long coat:http://www.partycity.com/product/ad...rom=Search&navSet=star lord&bypass_redirect=1
It's not available yet, but they told me they should have it in around the end of the month. (I'm just gonna do the short coat myself, and see if I can get this one in time for my con.) Hope this helps!
Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
I don't know that I would call that "fairly accurate", but if you're OK with a cheap plastic/vinyl coat it is at least a starting point
I don't know that I would call that "fairly accurate", but if you're OK with a cheap plastic/vinyl coat it is at least a starting point
Nagano
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Re: GOTG: My own Star-Lord Build
If youre going to pre-order one of the Halloween costumes, I would suggest going for the "deluxe" version. Its a bit more detailed, and may provide a better base to start with.
http://www.geekalerts.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-costumes/
Unfortunately, so far, the best looking Halloween Star Lord costume is the kids version being done by the Disney store
If youre going to pre-order one of the Halloween costumes, I would suggest going for the "deluxe" version. Its a bit more detailed, and may provide a better base to start with.
http://www.geekalerts.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-costumes/
Unfortunately, so far, the best looking Halloween Star Lord costume is the kids version being done by the Disney store
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