Daze
New Member
Okay, here goes... posting my first WIP thread on the RPF...
CAPTAIN JACK HARKNESS
Ever since I first laid eyes on Captain Jack's RAF greatcoat, I knew I had to have one. When Abbyshot released their "mostly" accurate version, it was just a matter of time.
At first I just planned to buy the coat as a prop to keep in my office and wear to formal events in the winter. Gradually, I started researching the individual parts of the costume.
Finally, I just said to hell with it... I can drop the bucks for a quality wig and dye my blonde eyebrows brown -- and dammit, I'm gonna hit the gym to shed this gut! :lol
After exhaustive research, here are all the pieces I've purchased so far:
Abbyshot's Captain Jack Harkness Greatcoat:
I'm highly aware of the two main issues with this coat: the lame rank stripes and the insane placement of the top two buttons on each side. Accurate rank braid is already on the way, so as soon as it arrives, I'll be taking this beauty to the tailor to have those replaced, the top buttons repositioned, and the sleeves shortened by about an inch. Other than that, this is an incredibly high quality coat, and worth every penny in my book ;-)
Tip: If you decide to purchase this coat, I recommend getting it from ThinkGeek... for the Geek points!
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iTailor.com Custom Dress Shirt
Epaulets like a pilot's shirt, funky pockets, AND French cuffs. Can't find this damn thing anywhere! :facepalm
While searching, I stumbled across itailor.com (who I am not endorsing yet), and found what I hope to be the savior of Harkness costumers everywhere. Sent in my measurements and keeping my fingers crossed. Will post pics as soon as the shirt arrives. Wish us luck!
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Stafford Wool Gabardine Pleated Slacks
Nothing too exciting here. Dark charcoal, pleated with cuffs. Caught 'em on sale at JC Penny for twenty smackaroos. Yes, I do know that John Barrowman is allergic to wool. My awesome wife is sewing in the buttons for the suspenders ;-)
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Caterpillar "Gunnison" Workboots (not steel toe)
Since the accurate "Luke" boot is no longer available, this is the closest match... and it looks a helluva lot like the boot that Barrowman wears in "Torchwood: Miracle Day". Order being placed tomorrow.
(Trivia: John Barrowman's dad used to work for Caterpillar, hence the choice of brand)
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Bostonian Suspenders
Again, nothing too exciting... however if you choose to go with Jack's burgandy suspenders, these are the closest match I could find. Hardware looks copperish in the pic, but it is in fact nickel plated FTW. Picked these up from bestsuspenders.com
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RAF Spitfire Cufflinks
The screen used cufflinks belonged to Barrowman's grandfather and are the real deal. These rhodium replicas from 1stchoicecufflinks.com are a near perfect match, and won't tarnish over time like the higher priced silver versions.
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Webley Holster
eBay is your friend... and don't be a n00b... weather this baby!
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Replica Webley Mark IV Pistol
Real metal construction and working action (pull the trigger and the hammer fires back and the drum revolves). Dremel out the "permanently affixed" orange barrel plug. Take a small piece of very fine sandpaper and carefully knock the paint off all the high points. Great prop with a really solid weight. Incredibly pleased with this purchase.
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Vortex Manipulator
Once they get past the coat, THIS is the one piece of the costume that people wanna see. If you're gonna do it, do it right!
Faceplate and buttons by Baltimore purchased from Shapeways.com. Accurate Samsung mobile phone button already purchased and on the way after 4+ tedious hours of searching eBay. Replica Samsung buttons available on Shapeways.
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Vortex Manipulator Wrist Strap
Yeah, she's good... but wait'll you see the inside! ;-)
And yes, I'm checking with the craftsman to see if she's willing to do a run. Fingers crossed, time agents!
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CAPTAIN JACK HARKNESS
Ever since I first laid eyes on Captain Jack's RAF greatcoat, I knew I had to have one. When Abbyshot released their "mostly" accurate version, it was just a matter of time.
At first I just planned to buy the coat as a prop to keep in my office and wear to formal events in the winter. Gradually, I started researching the individual parts of the costume.
Finally, I just said to hell with it... I can drop the bucks for a quality wig and dye my blonde eyebrows brown -- and dammit, I'm gonna hit the gym to shed this gut! :lol
After exhaustive research, here are all the pieces I've purchased so far:
Abbyshot's Captain Jack Harkness Greatcoat:
I'm highly aware of the two main issues with this coat: the lame rank stripes and the insane placement of the top two buttons on each side. Accurate rank braid is already on the way, so as soon as it arrives, I'll be taking this beauty to the tailor to have those replaced, the top buttons repositioned, and the sleeves shortened by about an inch. Other than that, this is an incredibly high quality coat, and worth every penny in my book ;-)
Tip: If you decide to purchase this coat, I recommend getting it from ThinkGeek... for the Geek points!
____________________
iTailor.com Custom Dress Shirt
Epaulets like a pilot's shirt, funky pockets, AND French cuffs. Can't find this damn thing anywhere! :facepalm
While searching, I stumbled across itailor.com (who I am not endorsing yet), and found what I hope to be the savior of Harkness costumers everywhere. Sent in my measurements and keeping my fingers crossed. Will post pics as soon as the shirt arrives. Wish us luck!
____________________
Stafford Wool Gabardine Pleated Slacks
Nothing too exciting here. Dark charcoal, pleated with cuffs. Caught 'em on sale at JC Penny for twenty smackaroos. Yes, I do know that John Barrowman is allergic to wool. My awesome wife is sewing in the buttons for the suspenders ;-)
____________________
Caterpillar "Gunnison" Workboots (not steel toe)
Since the accurate "Luke" boot is no longer available, this is the closest match... and it looks a helluva lot like the boot that Barrowman wears in "Torchwood: Miracle Day". Order being placed tomorrow.
(Trivia: John Barrowman's dad used to work for Caterpillar, hence the choice of brand)
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Bostonian Suspenders
Again, nothing too exciting... however if you choose to go with Jack's burgandy suspenders, these are the closest match I could find. Hardware looks copperish in the pic, but it is in fact nickel plated FTW. Picked these up from bestsuspenders.com
____________________
RAF Spitfire Cufflinks
The screen used cufflinks belonged to Barrowman's grandfather and are the real deal. These rhodium replicas from 1stchoicecufflinks.com are a near perfect match, and won't tarnish over time like the higher priced silver versions.
____________________
Webley Holster
eBay is your friend... and don't be a n00b... weather this baby!
____________________
Replica Webley Mark IV Pistol
Real metal construction and working action (pull the trigger and the hammer fires back and the drum revolves). Dremel out the "permanently affixed" orange barrel plug. Take a small piece of very fine sandpaper and carefully knock the paint off all the high points. Great prop with a really solid weight. Incredibly pleased with this purchase.
____________________
Vortex Manipulator
Once they get past the coat, THIS is the one piece of the costume that people wanna see. If you're gonna do it, do it right!
Faceplate and buttons by Baltimore purchased from Shapeways.com. Accurate Samsung mobile phone button already purchased and on the way after 4+ tedious hours of searching eBay. Replica Samsung buttons available on Shapeways.
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Vortex Manipulator Wrist Strap
Yeah, she's good... but wait'll you see the inside! ;-)
And yes, I'm checking with the craftsman to see if she's willing to do a run. Fingers crossed, time agents!
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