Twitcher24
New Member
Hi all,
This is my first post. I thought it would be good to start a thread detailing my outfit display creation over the coming months.
To start, I have been a huge TR fan since I received the very first game when I was 10. That and Indiana Jones were both a large part of my childhood, but TR always remained the favoured. Years ago, in a tiny picture (which I have since lost unfortunately and cannot find anywhere online either, maybe someone here knows what I am referring too?) there was a picture of the Tomb Raider team in front of a display cabinet which hosted the classic outfit on a torso. It looked really cool and decided that I was going to do the same. As a bloke I cannot wear the outfit (obviously!) but I have always loved costumes being on display busts like the Bat suit. Therefore this outfit display is not intended for wear, but as a sort of collectors piece and homage to my 15 year long enthusiasm. (although I have conveniently bought the sizes in that of my wife just in case, hah!)
To cut a long story short, after collecting the odd bit here and there over the last 5 years, I have decided to make a push and actually do it. Since then of course, the release of the 2013 game has put me in a new direction. This game was fantastic and really saved the franchise as far as I am concerned. Now my outfit display is going in the direction of this new reborn style.
I love things to be accurate, so I will be trying to create it as if it really were the actual outfit and tools that were used in Yamatai. HOWEVER, at the moment, the tank top I have started with is more a green/blue like the classics. Whilst I would dare say I actually prefer the new take on Lara, I felt that I needed to keep something of a tribute to the franchises success, and that is her iconic colour. I will do a grey tank top at some point, probably the last thing, but for now I'm sticking with this colour. Everything else will try to be as accurate as possible.
There are alot of truly great TR costumes out there, some of which has really pushed me on to finally do this piece. In partiular Kristen Henry who just did a superb job with the accuracy of hers, which I have taken much advice and inspiration from. Not to mention some of the other great cosplayers out there.
So, here we go, a quick sketch (minus the bow and quiver). I was just fleshing out what I wanted to do. It will sit in a custom display cabinet once completed, along with a reference photo at the bottom.
some quick snaps so far.
I bought a mannequin and have covered it in plastic whilst I distress and paint the clothing, I do not want to ruin it. I have painted scale models for years so this was just like painting and roughing up a life-size version! I have used my airbrush mostly, although it started playing up so I had to finish up with sponge brushes. There is still plenty of colour adjustments to do like more browns, but this is it so far.
THE TOP
I am quite pleased with the strap sizes of the two tops. I purposely bought two different styles so that the blue straps would sit nicely in the wide white ones.
The bow is just plonked on temp and the shirt will be tucked under the body and sit flush. This is very much a WIP.
I have actually done a few more bits to this since so I will snap some shortly and post up - including more dried blood on the right (our right) where the stick goes through her side in the game. My DMM Rebel arrives tomorrow so cannot wait for that!
All comments and feedback is welcomed and I will post up again shortly. Would be great to hear from others also who have made their own TR outfit. Thanks guys!
Jack
This is my first post. I thought it would be good to start a thread detailing my outfit display creation over the coming months.
To start, I have been a huge TR fan since I received the very first game when I was 10. That and Indiana Jones were both a large part of my childhood, but TR always remained the favoured. Years ago, in a tiny picture (which I have since lost unfortunately and cannot find anywhere online either, maybe someone here knows what I am referring too?) there was a picture of the Tomb Raider team in front of a display cabinet which hosted the classic outfit on a torso. It looked really cool and decided that I was going to do the same. As a bloke I cannot wear the outfit (obviously!) but I have always loved costumes being on display busts like the Bat suit. Therefore this outfit display is not intended for wear, but as a sort of collectors piece and homage to my 15 year long enthusiasm. (although I have conveniently bought the sizes in that of my wife just in case, hah!)
To cut a long story short, after collecting the odd bit here and there over the last 5 years, I have decided to make a push and actually do it. Since then of course, the release of the 2013 game has put me in a new direction. This game was fantastic and really saved the franchise as far as I am concerned. Now my outfit display is going in the direction of this new reborn style.
I love things to be accurate, so I will be trying to create it as if it really were the actual outfit and tools that were used in Yamatai. HOWEVER, at the moment, the tank top I have started with is more a green/blue like the classics. Whilst I would dare say I actually prefer the new take on Lara, I felt that I needed to keep something of a tribute to the franchises success, and that is her iconic colour. I will do a grey tank top at some point, probably the last thing, but for now I'm sticking with this colour. Everything else will try to be as accurate as possible.
There are alot of truly great TR costumes out there, some of which has really pushed me on to finally do this piece. In partiular Kristen Henry who just did a superb job with the accuracy of hers, which I have taken much advice and inspiration from. Not to mention some of the other great cosplayers out there.
So, here we go, a quick sketch (minus the bow and quiver). I was just fleshing out what I wanted to do. It will sit in a custom display cabinet once completed, along with a reference photo at the bottom.
some quick snaps so far.
I bought a mannequin and have covered it in plastic whilst I distress and paint the clothing, I do not want to ruin it. I have painted scale models for years so this was just like painting and roughing up a life-size version! I have used my airbrush mostly, although it started playing up so I had to finish up with sponge brushes. There is still plenty of colour adjustments to do like more browns, but this is it so far.
THE TOP
I am quite pleased with the strap sizes of the two tops. I purposely bought two different styles so that the blue straps would sit nicely in the wide white ones.
The bow is just plonked on temp and the shirt will be tucked under the body and sit flush. This is very much a WIP.
I have actually done a few more bits to this since so I will snap some shortly and post up - including more dried blood on the right (our right) where the stick goes through her side in the game. My DMM Rebel arrives tomorrow so cannot wait for that!
All comments and feedback is welcomed and I will post up again shortly. Would be great to hear from others also who have made their own TR outfit. Thanks guys!
Jack
Have a great weekend!
