Amish Trooper
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Re: Red Skull costume progess
I see what ya mean. Hmmm
I see what ya mean. Hmmm
Red Skull costume progess (new hi res pics pg 8)
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Harmonic_Distortion
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Re: Red Skull costume progess
I love the hard copy version of the Hydra logo. I may pick one up from you for sure.
In the meantime, I had a buddy of mine who does patches make these for me...based off the high-res logo posted here on the RPF....
I really like 'em. And they'll work for the movie premiere quite nicely.
I love the hard copy version of the Hydra logo. I may pick one up from you for sure.
In the meantime, I had a buddy of mine who does patches make these for me...based off the high-res logo posted here on the RPF....
I really like 'em. And they'll work for the movie premiere quite nicely.
Batpirisss
Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Damn those patches are perfect. What a cool source to have for so many projects that come to mind.
Damn those patches are perfect. What a cool source to have for so many projects that come to mind.
decaturvader
Sr Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Nice! Pretty neat to see that graphic leave the one's & zero's world and become a physical object. There's a couple squished parts, but I bet that is the nature of the beast trying to embroider that thing.
I love the hard copy version of the Hydra logo. I may pick one up from you for sure.
In the meantime, I had a buddy of mine who does patches make these for me...based off the high-res logo posted here on the RPF....
I really like 'em. And they'll work for the movie premiere quite nicely.
Nice! Pretty neat to see that graphic leave the one's & zero's world and become a physical object. There's a couple squished parts, but I bet that is the nature of the beast trying to embroider that thing.
decaturvader
Sr Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Had a good run yesterday.
The weather was around 73degrees with a little humidity.
A little overcast; and it rained off and on throughout the day.
I trooped for an hour and a half before we knew it; and I was doing just fine in the coat/mask. Sure, sweat pretty good, but the coat was not near as hot as it was on my June 9th trip. I DID punch a half dozen holes under the left armpit; did not punch under the rightside armpit because I didn't like how it looked. Maybe, just maybe those vents released a fair amount of heat and really helped me...or it was just a good weather day...only time will tell I guess.
My wife stitched my shoulder badges on real quick, just so I could see how they looked in random photos/videos. I'll prolly have to glue them to the coat, or make a permanant patch to affix them to. being completely attached to the coat, just looks far better than having them only stitched in a couple spots.
Gonna go bold for this next sentance;
OH my goodness - this coat material is weird.
I carefully folded it up, and put it in my rubbermaid tote with some of the Iron Man armor. The tote was in my air conditioned SUV for the 2.5 hour drive.
I unpacked as soon as i got to my destination; only to find the coat stuck to the Iron Man armor! :angry :angry
I had to peel it apart and some of the coat was left attached to the armor. SAME darn thing that happened to me on my June 9th trip, but I figured it was because I had it in the hot trunk of my car.
Ya really have to look at the coat to tell...and the black material scraped off Iron Man with my fingernail...but what the hell folks...do I have to rub this coat down with talc or something??
Those of you who have followed this thread should remember my complaint about odor...a really strong chemical smell to the coat; which has finally worn off 99.9%. I wonder if it was some sort of sealant to the coat since it is synthetic leather?? I know this coat was shipped in a bag; folded every which way but loose, and it didn't give any hint of sticking together after being on its journey to me.
I dunno...sucks that I have to be THAT darn careful with it. I'll prolly sew up a fleece bag that I can slip over the coat while on a coat hanger...kinda like how your dry cleaner wraps your shirts. That way, the coat is covered and I can fold it to itself without the actual coat material touching itself.
Now.
Let me tell you how the crowd responded - fear.
Oh my gosh folks, I was pretty unprepared for the crowd's reaction to red Skull.
I trooped as Darth Vader for over ten years..sure, I had that occassional kid who shy'ed away, wanting NOTHING to do with vader...
but Red Skull..this outfit...just the sight of me made kids cry.
Now, I'm not talking little, little kids...I am talking kids, mostly boys, from around ages 8-12yrs old.
People were in so much awe; adults would come up and just stare...trying to tell if it was a mask or facial appliances.
Some women didn't want anything to do with me either; which was a change. Typically, especially Iron Man, my outfits are chic-magnets :lol
One lady actually ASKED me to step out of the camera view - she only wanted her picture taken with Iron Man. She didn't want Red Skull in the shot because she was going to show the photo to her kids later.
Soo...a little mixed emotions for me.
The suit DID what it was supposed to do I reckon :angel
There were a few guys, 18-23yrs old who didn't know who i was. When I told them, then told them the show comes out next months; they were like, "Ohh man! BET. We are soo there dude!".
Well, neat. They had no idea who Red Skull was...and now, they are excited about seeing a movie which they had no care for five minutes ago. :thumbsup
Long enough story - on to a boatload of pics for ya'll:
Gimmie some sugar baby! lmao
Hmm...how to say, "I'm Sorry"....
Hey, Shut that damn door!
Had a good run yesterday.
The weather was around 73degrees with a little humidity.
A little overcast; and it rained off and on throughout the day.
I trooped for an hour and a half before we knew it; and I was doing just fine in the coat/mask. Sure, sweat pretty good, but the coat was not near as hot as it was on my June 9th trip. I DID punch a half dozen holes under the left armpit; did not punch under the rightside armpit because I didn't like how it looked. Maybe, just maybe those vents released a fair amount of heat and really helped me...or it was just a good weather day...only time will tell I guess.
My wife stitched my shoulder badges on real quick, just so I could see how they looked in random photos/videos. I'll prolly have to glue them to the coat, or make a permanant patch to affix them to. being completely attached to the coat, just looks far better than having them only stitched in a couple spots.
Gonna go bold for this next sentance;
OH my goodness - this coat material is weird.
I carefully folded it up, and put it in my rubbermaid tote with some of the Iron Man armor. The tote was in my air conditioned SUV for the 2.5 hour drive.
I unpacked as soon as i got to my destination; only to find the coat stuck to the Iron Man armor! :angry :angry
I had to peel it apart and some of the coat was left attached to the armor. SAME darn thing that happened to me on my June 9th trip, but I figured it was because I had it in the hot trunk of my car.
Ya really have to look at the coat to tell...and the black material scraped off Iron Man with my fingernail...but what the hell folks...do I have to rub this coat down with talc or something??
Those of you who have followed this thread should remember my complaint about odor...a really strong chemical smell to the coat; which has finally worn off 99.9%. I wonder if it was some sort of sealant to the coat since it is synthetic leather?? I know this coat was shipped in a bag; folded every which way but loose, and it didn't give any hint of sticking together after being on its journey to me.
I dunno...sucks that I have to be THAT darn careful with it. I'll prolly sew up a fleece bag that I can slip over the coat while on a coat hanger...kinda like how your dry cleaner wraps your shirts. That way, the coat is covered and I can fold it to itself without the actual coat material touching itself.
Now.
Let me tell you how the crowd responded - fear.
Oh my gosh folks, I was pretty unprepared for the crowd's reaction to red Skull.
I trooped as Darth Vader for over ten years..sure, I had that occassional kid who shy'ed away, wanting NOTHING to do with vader...
but Red Skull..this outfit...just the sight of me made kids cry.
Now, I'm not talking little, little kids...I am talking kids, mostly boys, from around ages 8-12yrs old.
People were in so much awe; adults would come up and just stare...trying to tell if it was a mask or facial appliances.
Some women didn't want anything to do with me either; which was a change. Typically, especially Iron Man, my outfits are chic-magnets :lol
One lady actually ASKED me to step out of the camera view - she only wanted her picture taken with Iron Man. She didn't want Red Skull in the shot because she was going to show the photo to her kids later.
Soo...a little mixed emotions for me.
The suit DID what it was supposed to do I reckon :angel
There were a few guys, 18-23yrs old who didn't know who i was. When I told them, then told them the show comes out next months; they were like, "Ohh man! BET. We are soo there dude!".
Well, neat. They had no idea who Red Skull was...and now, they are excited about seeing a movie which they had no care for five minutes ago. :thumbsup
Long enough story - on to a boatload of pics for ya'll:
Gimmie some sugar baby! lmao
Hmm...how to say, "I'm Sorry"....
Hey, Shut that damn door!
EyeofSauron
Master Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
i love the expressions on some of the kids faces
i love the expressions on some of the kids faces
decaturvader
Sr Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Thanks!
Too bad I don't have pics of the OTHER kids :lol
i love the expressions on some of the kids faces
Thanks!
Too bad I don't have pics of the OTHER kids :lol
Harmonic_Distortion
Well-Known Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Looking great, buddy!! Trust me...after the Captain America movie comes out and people see it...I'm sure people will react differently. Well, some of them. This is the interesting thing about cosplaying villains.
Well done. Love the hard patch.
Looking great, buddy!! Trust me...after the Captain America movie comes out and people see it...I'm sure people will react differently. Well, some of them. This is the interesting thing about cosplaying villains.
Well done. Love the hard patch.
decaturvader
Sr Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Thanks!
I was toying around with the idea of wearing zombie prescription contacts. I wear contacts anyway...how far should I push this costume.... :lol
here is a five minute photoshop of what it could look like if i had white eyes:
Thanks!
I was toying around with the idea of wearing zombie prescription contacts. I wear contacts anyway...how far should I push this costume.... :lol
here is a five minute photoshop of what it could look like if i had white eyes:
Amish Trooper
Master Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
I was considering contacts as well. Maybe more like Maul style or just the black out ones
I was considering contacts as well. Maybe more like Maul style or just the black out ones
decaturvader
Sr Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
I talked to my eye doctor. They were going to order me some called Wild Eyes. However, they said they're discontinued. They kinda gave me grief about it...like "their" distributor was the "only" place to get contacts lol
I asked her for my prescription so I could search online.
Seems the best place, most recommended place, I have found is 9mmsfx contacts. They're pricy - mine will run about $200 plus shipping (ouchh). Considering the limited amount of usage they'll get, and providing I keep the solution changed frequently, they should last me years.
I talked to my eye doctor. They were going to order me some called Wild Eyes. However, they said they're discontinued. They kinda gave me grief about it...like "their" distributor was the "only" place to get contacts lol
I asked her for my prescription so I could search online.
Seems the best place, most recommended place, I have found is 9mmsfx contacts. They're pricy - mine will run about $200 plus shipping (ouchh). Considering the limited amount of usage they'll get, and providing I keep the solution changed frequently, they should last me years.
Re: Red Skull costume progess
This is incredible! You need to hook up with a theater somewhere for the movie opening. Hell, you could probably make a few bucks. And I can only imagine how brutally HOT this has to be. I think this would have to be an "Indoor Only" or winter costume!
This is incredible! You need to hook up with a theater somewhere for the movie opening. Hell, you could probably make a few bucks. And I can only imagine how brutally HOT this has to be. I think this would have to be an "Indoor Only" or winter costume!
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decaturvader
Sr Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
thank you thank thank you guys!
In all my years here at the RPF, I "feel" Red Skull has been my shining moment.
I've even made buckles for folks (a first for me) and just offered the shoulder insignias in the j/y.
The mask - it doesn't make me hot...not one bit.
It is really comfortable to wear and I have learned how to put it on/take it off without being overly nervous.
Ya do sweat in it though...not like, running into your eyes sweat, but when you go to take it off...lookout, Niagra Falls hahaha. Best ot have a nice towel handy to start wiping down with.
It's funny - under that coat...all I am wearing is my compression pants and shirt. I'd prolly get cold if the weather was 55 degrees or less.
thank you thank thank you guys!
In all my years here at the RPF, I "feel" Red Skull has been my shining moment.
I've even made buckles for folks (a first for me) and just offered the shoulder insignias in the j/y.
The mask - it doesn't make me hot...not one bit.
It is really comfortable to wear and I have learned how to put it on/take it off without being overly nervous.
Ya do sweat in it though...not like, running into your eyes sweat, but when you go to take it off...lookout, Niagra Falls hahaha. Best ot have a nice towel handy to start wiping down with.
It's funny - under that coat...all I am wearing is my compression pants and shirt. I'd prolly get cold if the weather was 55 degrees or less.
Amish Trooper
Master Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Our Little Chad is all grown up J/K. Actually I heard this online contact dealer is real good and I know a few members here have used them. Coloured Contact Lenses, Costume Contact Lenses, Halloween Lenses, Fashion Contacts
I am so excited and like you this will be my first pro silicone mask...I am nervous as kittens about how to handle it. Got your buckle today. Thank you very much. Very happy with it.
Our Little Chad is all grown up J/K. Actually I heard this online contact dealer is real good and I know a few members here have used them. Coloured Contact Lenses, Costume Contact Lenses, Halloween Lenses, Fashion Contacts
I am so excited and like you this will be my first pro silicone mask...I am nervous as kittens about how to handle it. Got your buckle today. Thank you very much. Very happy with it.
payton paison
Well-Known Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
different color contacts look great, great alternative
imo, your natural eye color may look more menacing and scarier overall
think of all the cliche's and sayings about eyes:
"the eyes are the mirror of the soul"
"i can see it in your eyes"
non verbal communication thru the eyes ( poker and cards etc )
not trying to be too philosophical, just a thought and suggestion
either way looks cool and the costume looks awesome!
different color contacts look great, great alternative
imo, your natural eye color may look more menacing and scarier overall
think of all the cliche's and sayings about eyes:
"the eyes are the mirror of the soul"
"i can see it in your eyes"
non verbal communication thru the eyes ( poker and cards etc )
not trying to be too philosophical, just a thought and suggestion
either way looks cool and the costume looks awesome!
Harmonic_Distortion
Well-Known Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
The early comics give him some really beady eyes for that rat fink Nazi look. Later comics are more realistic with dark eyes. I've got some red contacts coming for a different costume and might check them out with this mask just to see what y'all think.
Thanks so much DV for blazing the trail on this costume workup!
The early comics give him some really beady eyes for that rat fink Nazi look. Later comics are more realistic with dark eyes. I've got some red contacts coming for a different costume and might check them out with this mask just to see what y'all think.
Thanks so much DV for blazing the trail on this costume workup!
decaturvader
Sr Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
thanks guys!
I just discovered a couple eBay auctions.
Seems the logo I posted (at least, it appears 99.99999% identical to mine) has been made into an embroidered patch already. Search eBay for hydra logo and you'll see em.
thanks guys!
I just discovered a couple eBay auctions.
Seems the logo I posted (at least, it appears 99.99999% identical to mine) has been made into an embroidered patch already. Search eBay for hydra logo and you'll see em.
Amish Trooper
Master Member
Re: Red Skull costume progess
Screw them if I'm gonna get it , it will be from you or themechanic.....Cheers
Screw them if I'm gonna get it , it will be from you or themechanic.....Cheers
