Mal's Browncoat from Firefly

[Tristan71]

Greetings, all. I finally finished my Browncoat.
Unlike the original, which is constructed from deerhide, I built mine from cowhide (about 3-5oz thickness). I am lucky that there is a fabric store in my town that carries whole and half hides in a variety of colors and finishes. I developed the pattern for this coat by watching the series (over and over again ) and studying screencaps, promo photos, and reading through forum threads. This coat is not a replica, it is my interpretation...but I think it looks pretty shiny.
The buckles were also researched, and I built them using brass from a door kickplate and some large latches I had lying around (in my other life, I am a Renaisaaince costumer).

Please, let me know what you think, both good and bad.

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[Guardian Devil]

Absolutely fantastic. :thumbsup The hide looks great. Having seen 2 of the 3 originals in person I can safely say this is a great interpretation of the coat. Short of the J.Logan versions this is the best one I've seen.
Excellent work.

 

[Tristan71]

Wow. Thank you for that. Having seen the originals, can you tell me where I am off on my pattern? I don't want to copy the original, I just want to see how close I relly was.

Thank you again.

 

[Darth Mule]

Wow. That looks awesome T. I know the buckles have been a problem for folks around here. I should've known you could pound them out of a piece of scrap metal. I agree with GD. This is the best one short of the original I've seen. Fanmade or professional.

So you've come to the darkside eh? Making Sci Fi costumes now.. Muahahaha.

 

[Tristan71]

Darkside? Not exactly. I prefer to see it as a "grey" side...
Thank you for the comment. I plan on selling the coats (with the buckles) and the buckles (seperately), but I can't do that in here until I hit my 20 posts and 90 days. Until then, I'll keep posting things I make.

Thanks again.

Tristan

 

[Andy Kernow]

I think the coat looks great - well done. I will certainly be interested in getting on a list when you can get around to taking orders.
Good news indeed.
Andy

 

[Too Much Garlic]

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Darkside? Not exactly. I prefer to see it as a "grey" side...
Thank you for the comment. I plan on selling the coats (with the buckles) and the buckles (seperately), but I can't do that in here until I hit my 20 posts and 90 days. Until then, I'll keep posting things I make.
Thanks again.
Tristan
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Great looking coat. I really like it.

Not wanting to turn this into an interest thread, but could you please pm me details about what you plan to charge for these. Just so I can see if I have a chance... Thanks. :thumbsup