Where's all the BSG Costuming discussion going on these days?

[KitSmasher]

There are a ton of us who still do the costumes, its just seems like the discussions seem to hav died a bit. These are from SDCC my wife (Starbuck) and me (Chief) had a blast at the Anovos shoot!

LMAO. Ryan, we did it again. It's Justin Patrick. :lol

 

[Rdmaul]

LMAO. Ryan, we did it again. It's Justin Patrick. :lol

Unreal! is this going to happen everytime I am on a prop forum or at a prop seller booth?

 

[KitSmasher]

Probably. :lol

 

[Rdmaul]

Probably. :lol

Sweet!:wacko as far as your first question the TCF is a great place to get in the mix, Scifihero is where I got mostof my info for the BDU's. what are you looking to put togethor?

 

[KitSmasher]

Flightsuit, mostly. I already have a set of BDUs, I just need the boots.

 

[Rdmaul]

Flightsuit, mostly. I already have a set of BDUs, I just need the boots.

good luck, as far as the boots got my pair at goodwill and they are almost identical to the ones used in the show

 

[robquick]

It really sucks that you can't get the Costumebase ones anymore. Their are so many resources for upgrading them. Plus you could wear it while sourcing the proper Sommers material, then use it as a template to make a more cannon suit.

 

[robquick]

Flightsuit, mostly. I already have a set of BDUs, I just need the boots.

Right now their are a pair of Crosstrekkers (actual shoe used on the show) size 11 Black and White on ebay, $40 shipped.

 

[KitSmasher]

I thought the boots on the show were by LawPro?

Oh. These are the pilot's shoes. Bought 'em.

Now I still need the damn BDU boots. lol Dana from ANOVOS suggested just picking up a pair of side-zip Hi-Tec's, I think that's what I'll do.

 

[Rdmaul]

I thought the boots on the show were by LawPro?

Oh. These are the pilot's shoes. Bought 'em.

Now I still need the damn BDU boots. lol Dana from ANOVOS suggested just picking up a pair of side-zip Hi-Tec's, I think that's what I'll do.

Yeah the side zips are what I have and they look really close to the lawpros! nice I was gonna scoop up those crosstrekkers damn you Patrick!:cry

 

[KitSmasher]

Oh I jumped all over those! Lol. My size, even. Thanks, robquick!

I'll keep an eye out, our sewing guy at work needs a set for his too.



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[robquick]

Lol! No problem Stormleader. I saw them, but I wear a size thirteen, so they weren't going to do me any good. I knew one of you guys would jump on them

So I found some Duchess Satin, which is supposed to be the thickest / heaviest weight satin available. The color is Moss, what do you guys think.

Wedding Fabric Swatches: Duchess Satin: The Dessy Group

 

[Antisnow]

Does anyone know of a pep file of the Viper helmet? always wanted to make one of em (New BSG)

 

[Rdmaul]

Oh I jumped all over those! Lol. My size, even. Thanks, robquick!

I'll keep an eye out, our sewing guy at work needs a set for his too.



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Well if you source out the flightsuit I know ash would like to get one at sometime in the future for her Starbuck!

 

[robquick]

If there are a bunch of us who would be interested in an intermediate flightsuit, we should collaborate and try and do a group deal. It will be a lot cheaper to hire someone for a small run than individual pieces. I don't know about the rest of you, but I definately do not want a Vinyl suit. I would rather get a very close heavy satin and airbrush the highlights on. I want the suit to be comfortable because I plan on wearing the crap out of it ;-)

 

[WebChief]

If you want BSG costuming info, all the info is there for the reading on either the ASAP boards or on the Colonial Fleet. The Fleet's forums is : Colonial Fleet Quorum (Powered by Invision Power Board)

For flight suits, talk to Duster on TCF. He does commissions including the one he made for Grant from Mythbusters. He uses the Sommers material.

 

[robquick]

Thanks WebChief. I've actually been trying to get access to The Colonian Fleet, but I can't seem to get access. I heard that the site is closed to new membership. And call me green, but I do not know what the ASAP is. Do you have any contact info for Duster? I would appretiate it.

 

[robquick]

I just sent an email to Duster from the TCF about the possiblity of him producing an Intermediate Level Flightsuit using standard Heavyweight Satin and vinyl (for the scales). There are a lot of standard medium sheen satins out there that are damn close to the shade and thickness of the Sommers, and are only like $5 a yard. We could airbrush highlights with the Jacqaurd Metallic Olive Fabric paint if we wanted extra depth. I read that the screen worn sommers suits were airbrushed anyway. So if we could achieve a very close replica, something between a Costumebase and a $1,000 high end piece, and not sweat to death when at cons, I think we could really have something!

 

[KitSmasher]

My friend and I want to do nice ones with the Sommers fabric. I know its pricey and hot, but I want to look like I walked off the set. Not to say other fabrics look bad, but I'd rather use the real deal if I can, which seems to be the trick given its limited availability.

On further inspection, I don't think those shoes are 100% correct, but they are close enough for now. I'd rather have a "close enough" backup if I can't find the right ones.

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[robquick]

As far as I can tell, cannon flightsuits are going for $1,000+. If you have that kind of change to throw down, then you shouldn't have any trouble finding them.