Tron: Legacy - Clu Robe

[DarthDan95]

It's nice too see others trying this out. I'll for sure keep this updated once I start actually doing things and try to give any help needed, just ask.

I too was a very confused at first, until that bright lit reference pic was found. That cleared a lot up for me.

It's my unrstanding that the front/ visible part is wrapped kinda tightly around your body, with the big split in the front, and then there's a cape on the back, with the lights on the underside, so they are seen from the front. and then the obvious shoulder and neck pieces that cover over where the 2 pieces meet.

Anyone disagree? As of now that's what I plan on doing.

 

[kingdomfiend]

It's nice too see others trying this out. I'll for sure keep this updated once I start actually doing things and try to give any help needed, just ask.

I too was a very confused at first, until that bright lit reference pic was found. That cleared a lot up for me.

It's my unrstanding that the front/ visible part is wrapped kinda tightly around your body, with the big split in the front, and then there's a cape on the back, with the lights on the underside, so they are seen from the front. and then the obvious shoulder and neck pieces that cover over where the 2 pieces meet.

Anyone disagree? As of now that's what I plan on doing.

sounds reasonable from my guess. I hate that I have this costume idea stuck in my head now.. XD to get everything RIGHT could cost me about 400$+ for this costume (coat, cape, disc, and helmet) are you going to bother with bottom half of his armor under the coat? cause there are some definate parts there too, including lighting on the side of his lower legs that goes down over the boots. I think I may just not bother with that and focus more on other things. Although! I am working out how I am going to fabric cover cardboard for the collar and shoulderpads of the coat

 

[kingdomfiend]

It's nice too see others trying this out. I'll for sure keep this updated once I start actually doing things and try to give any help needed, just ask.

I too was a very confused at first, until that bright lit reference pic was found. That cleared a lot up for me.

It's my unrstanding that the front/ visible part is wrapped kinda tightly around your body, with the big split in the front, and then there's a cape on the back, with the lights on the underside, so they are seen from the front. and then the obvious shoulder and neck pieces that cover over where the 2 pieces meet.

Anyone disagree? As of now that's what I plan on doing.

Also one more quick note! Is it me or does it look like the sleeves are two different fabrics separated by where the lighting is?

 

[DarthDan95]

Nah, I'm probably not gonna to the armor. Right now I'm hoping it turns out so good, that just the robe is enough of a wow factor...I'm hoping! But if I were to do any armor, Id do the whole suit, not just the legs/pelvis.

And yeah, I did notice the separated fabrics! I'm just not sure where they begin to split or join together. If you look at the right side (left arm) of the well lit ref pic, the second layer seems really flipped up, but I'm not sure if it's like that all the way up to the shoulder.

 

[DarthDan95]

Although, now that I think about it, I WILL be doing the gloves with the lit index finger, but I hardly consider that part of the "armor"

 

[kingdomfiend]

Haha, good idea. I probably will, cause as im sure you guessed, this stuff ain't cheap!

Although, now that I think about it, I WILL be doing the gloves with the lit index finger, but I hardly consider that part of the "armor"

How do you plan on doing the lighting on that? Im with you on the armor part. But I am planning to do the gloves and the helmet

 

[StaggzCosplay]

cant wait to see it! im making clu's normal armor and trons armor from the flashbacks! hope all goes well man!

 

[DarthDan95]

How do you plan on doing the lighting on that? Im with you on the armor part. But I am planning to do the gloves and the helmet

The lights on the gloves look a lot thinner than the robe, so probably el wire.

 

[DarthDan95]

Also, I just want to say good luck to everyone else doing this or similar armor! I appreciate all the luck sent my way, and I can't wait to get this started. Sorry for the long wait. Im just as anxious to see others try to do something/anything Clu, I haven't seen a single person!

 

[StaggzCosplay]

may i suggest using reflective tape and EL wire? because EL wire is very thin and kinda looks like spaghetti if not put on top of reflective tape or with other EL wire. here is a picture of what realy reflective REFLECTIVE tape does in just normal sunlight (this is my shirt btw accept ive made improvements to the left side of the shirt (aka the side with all the weird lines, ive straightened those lines up.)

of course more work is needed but, just showing you how bright reflective tape can be even without EL wire.

 

[kingdomfiend]

Also, I just want to say good luck to everyone else doing this or similar armor! I appreciate all the luck sent my way, and I can't wait to get this started. Sorry for the long wait. Im just as anxious to see others try to do something/anything Clu, I haven't seen a single person!

Sadly I am going to have to spread mine out due to money constraints. BUT! that gives me more time to take things slow

 

[89Forever]

where did you get your orange reflective tape? i ordered mine from HK and shipping was ridiculous. Although Adam Horowitz & Eddy Kitsis loved it!

 

[kingdomfiend]

Also, I just want to say good luck to everyone else doing this or similar armor! I appreciate all the luck sent my way, and I can't wait to get this started. Sorry for the long wait. Im just as anxious to see others try to do something/anything Clu, I haven't seen a single person!

may i suggest using reflective tape and EL wire? because EL wire is very thin and kinda looks like spaghetti if not put on top of reflective tape or with other EL wire. here is a picture of what realy reflective REFLECTIVE tape does in just normal sunlight (this is my shirt btw accept ive made improvements to the left side of the shirt (aka the side with all the weird lines, ive straightened those lines up.)

of course more work is needed but, just showing you how bright reflective tape can be even without EL wire.

My current plan is going to be a mix of layers, basically reflective tape, then the EL wire threaded up through it and over the tape, with a covering of frosted painted vinyl fabric to diffuse the lighting. of course this means the vinyl will more than likely have to be hand sewn on, but itll be worth it!

 

[SiriusGraphics]

Besides CLU's robe being just awesome, I thought it would be easier for a costuming n00b like me to start out with -- applying lighting to a relatively simple garment, as compared to modding BMX armor or casting plastic.

 

[DarthDan95]

may i suggest using reflective tape and EL wire? because EL wire is very thin and kinda looks like spaghetti if not put on top of reflective tape or with other EL wire.

Yeah, I plan on using EL tape for the actual robe, but probably el wire for just that finger because the light line seems a lot thinner. Although, now that I see how reflective that tape is, I'm starting to prefer that.

And heres a small update, finally started! This isnt the most exciting update, but it seemed light an important step to me.

Ive chalked out the left half of the front little section, youll know what i mean by looking at the pic:

View attachment 42325

Keep in mind I'm scaling this to MY body, and by the looks of it, Im a lot shorter than John Reardon (Clu's body actor)

 

[kingdomfiend]

Yeah, I plan on using EL tape for the actual robe, but probably el wire for just that finger because the light line seems a lot thinner. Although, now that I see how reflective that tape is, I'm starting to prefer that.

And heres a small update, finally started! This isnt the most exciting update, but it seemed light an important step to me.

Ive chalked out the left half of the front little section, youll know what i mean by looking at the pic:

View attachment 42325

Keep in mind I'm scaling this to MY body, and by the looks of it, Im a lot shorter than John Reardon (Clu's body actor)

Aha! Chalk! You know I was wondering how I was going to outline what I needed to cut out XD

 

[mdb]

Please don't think this is an easy costume... The only part that makes it "easier" is you do not need a huge equipment set up.

This is a properly tailored garment, it is absolutely beautifully constructed. The secret to cloth costumes is not what you see but what you don't see. There is a lot of work that goes on in the inside. Also I highly recommend following a commercial coat pattern first.

Okay for fellow fabric nerds be prepared for some Pr0n

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London Bespoke Tailor, Savile Row Tailor, Steven Hitchcock
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Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: tailoring
Style Salvage - A men's fashion and style blog.: My made to measure (part one)
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I made my Imperial Officers uniform using tailoring techniques:
Imperial Officer Corps :: Login
There are theatrical short cuts I used which would probably come in to play with CLUs coat.

 

[CelticRuins]

Please don't think this is an easy costume... The only part that makes it "easier" is you do not need a huge equipment set up.

This is a properly tailored garment, it is absolutely beautifully constructed. The secret to cloth costumes is not what you see but what you don't see. There is a lot of work that goes on in the inside. Also I highly recommend following a commercial coat pattern first.

Okay for fellow fabric nerds be prepared for some Pr0n

Savile Row Tailors, English Cut The Web Blog of Thomas Mahon, Bespoke Tailor

TAILORING IN PROGRESS | Blog | Konstantin | Bespoke Tailoring
London Bespoke Tailor, Savile Row Tailor, Steven Hitchcock
Tailoring a Jacket Diary
Bespoke Tailoring - Custom Tailor. High Quality suits & Shirts At Thailand Prices
Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: tailoring
Style Salvage - A men's fashion and style blog.: My made to measure (part one)
(most of the interesting bits are on page two of this one)


I made my Imperial Officers uniform using tailoring techniques:
Imperial Officer Corps :: Login
There are theatrical short cuts I used which would probably come in to play with CLUs coat.

I believe what he meant, is that is, atleast SLIGHTLY, easier to achieve than say, a fully armoured suit.

And it is. Yes it is tailored, but someone can take a basic cassock (whether bought or made by way of Simplicity pattern), and dazzle it up with some EL wire.

A fully tailored piece is quite hard to achieve. I've been sewing for 8 years self-taught, and I still can't make a jacket fit like it should fit.

But you CAN take that Simplicity/McCall's/Butterick (can't remember which one) pattern, and make a pretty decent replica.

 

[DarthDan95]

Please don't think this is an easy costume... The only part that makes it "easier" is you do not need a huge equipment set up.

This is a properly tailored garment, it is absolutely beautifully constructed. The secret to cloth costumes is not what you see but what you don't see. There is a lot of work that goes on in the inside. Also I highly recommend following a commercial coat pattern first.

Okay for fellow fabric nerds be prepared for some Pr0n

Savile Row Tailors, English Cut The Web Blog of Thomas Mahon, Bespoke Tailor

TAILORING IN PROGRESS | Blog | Konstantin | Bespoke Tailoring
London Bespoke Tailor, Savile Row Tailor, Steven Hitchcock
Tailoring a Jacket Diary
Bespoke Tailoring - Custom Tailor. High Quality suits & Shirts At Thailand Prices
Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: tailoring
Style Salvage - A men's fashion and style blog.: My made to measure (part one)
(most of the interesting bits are on page two of this one)


I made my Imperial Officers uniform using tailoring techniques:
Imperial Officer Corps :: Login
There are theatrical short cuts I used which would probably come in to play with CLUs coat.

Yeah, I know what you mean, it does depend on how perfect you want the outcome to be, because as CelticRuins stated, it's pretty easy to make an interpretation out of a typical robe. But I would still say that anything made from fabric would most likely be easier to produce than rubber body armor with 3 times as many lights.

Thanks for the links though, I've been looking at a few, thanks for the help.

 

[Sakara]

indeed, fabric does not equal easy.
Often the simple clothing shapes can sometimes be the hardest to make look good as they need to be perfect in every detail to sit and hang correctly.
Ive often found that with the costumes ive done, complex and detailed costumes are often easier to hide mistakes and shortcuts!

Clus robe definitely has tailoring going on, the way it sits on the shoulders, fit on the chest and then flares out. beautifully cut and as MDB said, has alot going on inside! Sometimes i wish these displays of costumes at shows would allow you to see inside!