WIP Nathan Drake (Uncharted game series) costume

[d_jedi1]

Some of you are probably already aware that I'm a pretty big fan of the Uncharted series of video games. I don't get into costuming as much these days but this is one that I feel I can pull off fairly well.
I start with the shirts (this costume is mostly based on the Uncharted 2 look).

I bought those a while back at Wal-Mart. The ring with them is just an old silver ring I had.. it doesn't have the inscriptions and will probably be replaced by the one on Shapeways.
My Jeans are "Mossimo" brand from Target

When my brother died, I inherited an angle head "torch" and a dummy grenade.

I actually need to replace the flashlight but I painted the 'nade with a green rustoleum paint (the kind that takes a few days to dry lol)

My holster is from Ken's Leatherworks. The Beretta is an airsoft springer that I got from Amazon and the magazines are the ones made FOR that model of airsoft pistol.

The belt is an old leather one I had around.. nothing special.
nothing special there. BUT I made the buckle.. it's not perfect and doesn't really WORK as a buckle but it looks fairly decent.

It's actually made from different layers of plexiglass of different thickness.
Here is how it currently looks together. (I know.. my hair looks like crap. We were walking home from the library earlier and got caught in a storm)

Oh crap! I forgot the hip pouch and the watch... I made the hip pouch. It's what I use to carry some essentials at work. With the watch, I swapped it onto a leather cuff that I also had. simple swap but I forgot to take a picture of it on it's own. I usually just use the normal watchband.

 

[robo3687]

looks great dude, i've got the Uncharted 3 ring on shapeways if you're interested

Explorers Ring - U3 Version by robo3687 on Shapeways

and the uncharted 1+2 version

Explorers Ring by robo3687 on Shapeways

i love the kitty photobomb as well...lol

 

[ne0ven0m]

Great job on the buckle, man! I'm making a UC2 Drake too for Dragon*Con, and the buckle was about the only thing that isn't as accurate as I'd like it to be. I ended up going with the skull and crossbones one from the first game (bought it from a fellow RPF-er). I'll post pics once I try on the whole thing.

 

[Bizarro Lois]

Looks good, but I'd rather see his look from the first game, just because the half-tuck would make him super-recognizable.

 

[d_jedi1]

Looks good, but I'd rather see his look from the first game, just because the half-tuck would make him super-recognizable.

that'd be a fairly easy switch.. I'd just need to lose the hip pouch and inner shirt. :thumbsup

 

[j5ive]

Nice facial expressions! I love that game.

 

[dwing]

Nice work d. I currently have 5 henlys od different shades/material. I'm going back and forth on #1 or 3 to make. Also are you on the list for the new sculpt over at SSF?

 

[d_jedi1]

nah, I helped provide the materials for their 1:6th journal though. As well as reference on all four holsters.
At the moment, I'm not sure I'm feeling the sculpt over there. There was one member who did a perfect Drake head but never seemed to get around to making it available.
If/when I see a head that I like, I'll buy two of them (I have two Drake figures) but for now, I'll stick with my stand-ins.

Uncharted pictures by d_jedi1 - Photobucket

 

[dwing]

Same for me, he rushed the sculpt but hoping he'll fix it. If you're talking about Kauto-yep, his is about spot on.

 

[Bizarro Lois]

I thought of you, because my husband showed me the unboxing video for Uncharted 3. I don't normally bother with them, but this one had Nolan North showing off the items. I thought you might like to see it, if only for the ring and belt buckle it comes with.
Uncharted 3: Unboxing the Collector's Edition - PlayStation 3 Feature at IGN

 

[ejh343]

Thats awesome!!!

 

[d_jedi1]

I thought of you, because my husband showed me the unboxing video for Uncharted 3. I don't normally bother with them, but this one had Nolan North showing off the items. I thought you might like to see it, if only for the ring and belt buckle it comes with.
Uncharted 3: Unboxing the Collector's Edition - PlayStation 3 Feature at IGN

:thumbsup Appreciated.. but... I already have it pre-ordered via Amazon. As an employee, I get a discount.

I saw where the european one comes with a BIG case that holds 19 games.. yeesh. (watch, this one will too and I'll look like a sucker for not watching the video before responding :lol )

edit: oh and uh... I'll be sharing that link on Facebook for my friends and clanmates.. :thumbsup thank you.

 

[Leatherworker]

Hi there!

also setting up some Nathan Drake outfits from the different uncharted games. Since nothing official is available, I started building the holsters. I tried to be as close to the original as possible (take a look at the pictures). At the same time the gear shoud be as robust and functional as the one in the game.

Some changes had to be done concerning dimensions - e.g. the gun in the game was much bigger than in reality.

Would be great to get some feedback what could be improved!

Cheers

 

[Athora]

Love Uncharted! your outfit looks great! ^^
Really love the holster, and great job on the buckle too, really nicely made! ^^

Hi there!

also setting up some Nathan Drake outfits from the different uncharted games. Since nothing official is available, I started building the holsters. I tried to be as close to the original as possible (take a look at the pictures). At the same time the gear shoud be as robust and functional as the one in the game.

Some changes had to be done concerning dimensions - e.g. the gun in the game was much bigger than in reality.

Would be great to get some feedback what could be improved!

Cheers

That holster is absolutely gorgeous! looks really professional, is it Leather?

 

[Leatherworker]

Hi there!

Thanks for the kind words! The holsters are made of 5 mm thick vegetable-tanned leather. All metal parts are solid and rustproof.

Should last a while...

 

[d_jedi1]

Hi there!

also setting up some Nathan Drake outfits from the different uncharted games. Since nothing official is available, I started building the holsters. I tried to be as close to the original as possible (take a look at the pictures). At the same time the gear shoud be as robust and functional as the one in the game.

Some changes had to be done concerning dimensions - e.g. the gun in the game was much bigger than in reality.

Would be great to get some feedback what could be improved!

Cheers

It looks perfect.. the only thing I'd change is that I don't have one of my own.

I hadn't noticed that the pistol in the first game was too large. I just went with the overall scaling from Uncharted 2 and based it on the M4 and AK in the long shots with Drake. :lol

But damn.. that Holster is beautiful.

edit: I just realized that you have one of each there! Awesome! I prefer the look of the first one but my costume is mainly based upon the Uncharted 2 look.
Hmm..... if you get around to producing those I think I may have a financial dilemma on my hands :lol

 

[Longknife]

Hi there!

also setting up some Nathan Drake outfits from the different uncharted games. Since nothing official is available, I started building the holsters. I tried to be as close to the original as possible (take a look at the pictures). At the same time the gear shoud be as robust and functional as the one in the game.

Some changes had to be done concerning dimensions - e.g. the gun in the game was much bigger than in reality.

Would be great to get some feedback what could be improved!

Cheers

OUTSTANDING job and top shelf work Leatherworker!! I am new to the forum and found it by looking for Uncharted gear, and I had to give you props for the amazing work:thumbsup PM sent:cool

 

[Leatherworker]

Where are the uncharted experts?

trying to solve the riddle with the last little detail missing in my uncharted 1 holster - can't stop thinking ablout it :facepalm

There is a second line of text in the NDI print on the back plate. I found a lot of speculations ("industries", "inc." etc.).

From some close up's, I had the impression it could also be "R. Diamant" - the name of the character designer. But it seems impossible to find a picture making this point clear.

Does anyone has trusted informations??????

Not sure how to deal with this topic - but that way something is missing...

 

[d_jedi1]

I see what you mean and the reference I have for Uncharted 2 shows it on that rig as well. Problem is that none of my reference if large enough to make it out :/