Author Topic: the official 2011 cosplay progress thread (Read 417567 times)

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #2350 on:** August 16, 2011, 03:28:22 pm »

Quote from: ichigo_m. on August 16, 2011, 03:12:29 pm

Alright so I styled my Euphie wig, and here is also what I have done so far for Stocking.

God, my room is an absolute mess now from all the sewing I've done in the last 24 hours... xP
More progress will be up tonight (=

AMamzing work i love it o.o i love the head :p looks like it loves the wig to lol

Work hush hush cosplay is not done =.= messed up bad - hides-

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #2351 on:** August 16, 2011, 07:49:44 pm »

Panic panic panic XD Finally started my "Objection!" sign. It should be done tomorrow.

But....no matter ow long I stare across the room at my wig, it still keeps refusing to style itself. ;.; I'm growing concerned. Lol

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2352 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:12:07 pm »

Barret's waist=guard is sealed and rivets are in place. Tomorrow I paint it silver, but I'm going to have to get some black acrylic paint to touch it up with a weathered look. Anyone have tips on weathering, by the way? (adding a tarnished look to craft foam and props).

Zensuke · « **Reply #2353 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:28:59 pm »

Well I just spent a few hours putting the edge on my sword and it is looking SEXY. still so much work to do though T_T

Quote from: EveofAbyss on August 16, 2011, 08:12:07 pm

Barret's waist=guard is sealed and rivets are in place. Tomorrow I paint it silver, but I'm going to have to get some black acrylic paint to touch it up with a weathered look. Anyone have tips on weathering, by the way? (adding a tarnished look to craft foam and props).

I use liquid shoe polish for weathering. It sounds odd but works great. I open up the container and brush it on liberally then a take a paper towel to wipe it up and kinda rub it around. It isn't the most detailed weathering but I love how fast it is. Just make sure you seal it after it dries or it has a kind of tacky feel.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2354 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:50:17 pm »

I personally use a mix of black and dark green acrylic paint. I brush it on liberally (first in the cracks) and let it set up a bit, then wipe the excess away with a paper towel or two. Then to give the whole thing an extra bit of patina I pat the whole thing down with the paint-soaked paper towel. It leaves a little bit of transfer everywhere and makes metallic things actually look like metal.

ALSO! I've got two coats of fiberglass on everything except the guard of my Keyblade (that's only got one). I should be able to start detail work fairly soon. Everything is turning out so lovely * 3*~

nyahaha · « **Reply #2355 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:57:59 pm »

Finished my hoop skirt for Beatrice~

I'm so excited to finish this costume now

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #2356 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:51:41 pm »

bought my corest today, along with another petticoat. Tried all I have of my big cosplay on to find it needs some work...

But it feels nice to know the pieces are assembling now!

And nice hoopskirt : ) did you make it yourself?

nyahaha · « **Reply #2357 on:** August 16, 2011, 11:31:34 pm »

Thanks! yeah I did :D

tofutakeout · « **Reply #2358 on:** August 16, 2011, 11:34:49 pm »

Busted these badboys out tonight. Cut, filed, painted, and waiting to dry. Then I can put the arrows on tomorrow. I mean I could now but don't have the time.

Tomorrow, I will cut out the vest and hood(hopefully) and paint the giant grommets. Friday I'm buying contacts, body paint, and bracelets.

SO EXCITED FOR MEDUSA COSPLAY.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #2359 on:** August 17, 2011, 12:37:04 am »

Quote from: nyahaha on August 16, 2011, 11:31:34 pm

Thanks! yeah I did

Color me impressed! I've always bought mine, but if I may offer one piece of advice?

If you can make sure the last hoop goes near to your feet, or at least goes to where the dress will end. Or else you get that weird over hang which looks a bit awkward in photos.

And btw Beatrice? My favorite troll ever. (I love her so much, I shall have to get pictures of you)

nyahaha · « **Reply #2360 on:** August 17, 2011, 01:31:18 am »

^ I got it as close as close as i could. i can always make the dress slightly shorter if I need.

I love her so much! i'm sure you'll be able to find me. I'll be walking slow and telling everyone that I hit with my skirt sorry xD

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #2361 on:** August 17, 2011, 01:34:37 am »

good, sorry if that sounded nit picky but it's just something I picked up after too many big dressed cosplays

Im actually wearing all five of my petticoats right now while I work on my cosplay... thing is huuuge. I know what you mean by apologizing to folks as you walk by...

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #2362 on:** August 17, 2011, 03:56:58 am »

@Chihiro God I know your pain lets just hope me and you arn't walking through a door at the same time ><

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2363 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:09:19 am »

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on August 16, 2011, 09:50:17 pm

I personally use a mix of black and dark green acrylic paint. I brush it on liberally (first in the cracks) and let it set up a bit, then wipe the excess away with a paper towel or two. Then to give the whole thing an extra bit of patina I pat the whole thing down with the paint-soaked paper towel. It leaves a little bit of transfer everywhere and makes metallic things actually look like metal.

Quote from: Zensuke on August 16, 2011, 09:28:59 pm

I use liquid shoe polish for weathering. It sounds odd but works great. I open up the container and brush it on liberally then a take a paper towel to wipe it up and kinda rub it around. It isn't the most detailed weathering but I love how fast it is. Just make sure you seal it after it dries or it has a kind of tacky feel.

Thanks, you two. I appreciate the advice. Hopefully I'll be able to get on that step today or tomorrow.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #2364 on:** August 17, 2011, 07:14:32 am »

My costume has been processed in a sorting facility in Portland last night at about 7. I should be seeing it in a couple of days!

Drauska · « **Reply #2365 on:** August 17, 2011, 07:16:23 am »

Quote from: Zensuke on August 16, 2011, 11:50:07 am

Drauska, you need to get some more pics up of your cross punisher. From what I saw it's much better than my first attempt.

Gonna start sealing it tonight. Forgive the mess....I just moved here last week.

Drauska · « **Reply #2366 on:** August 17, 2011, 07:20:32 am »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on August 17, 2011, 07:14:32 am

My costume has been processed in a sorting facility in Portland last night at about 7. I should be seeing it in a couple of days!

Awesome!

Nando-KiT · « **Reply #2367 on:** August 17, 2011, 08:59:19 am »

this is the last thing i need to do (besides style Xaldin "wig")
i have to put the blue triming on the sweater and im done! pretty good match up though right?

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2368 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:08:08 am »

That's a crazy nice match! Good find.

Zensuke · « **Reply #2369 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:32:22 am »

That Cross Punisher looks freaking awesome! I'm gonna have to track you down and ~~beat you up to steal it~~ check it out.

Drauska · « **Reply #2370 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:52:28 am »

Quote from: Zensuke on August 17, 2011, 09:32:22 am

That Cross Punisher looks freaking awesome! I'm gonna have to track you down and ~~beat you up to steal it~~ check it out.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2371 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:53:24 am »

I really have to agree, Drauska. That is awesome work. It looks so massive, can't believe it's so light.

Also, on my cosplay progress, here is where I'm at right now for Barret. I just finished painting his waist-guard, and now I just have to go get some of those suggested tarnishing agents and this'll be nice and finished.

(No, it's not a highway made of craft foam......)

nyahaha · « **Reply #2372 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:54:27 am »

^Looking great!!

Drauska · « **Reply #2373 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:55:59 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on August 17, 2011, 09:53:24 am

I really have to agree, Drauska. That is awesome work. It looks so massive, can't believe it's so light.

Also, on my cosplay progress, here is where I'm at right now for Barret. I just finished painting his waist-guard, and now I just have to go get some of those suggested tarnishing agents and this'll be nice and finished.

Yeah I can easily lift it with one finger.

Your waist-guard looks great!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2374 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:57:54 am »

Thanks! Hopefully it will fit well enough. Seems like an awkward accessory (just because it's such a tube, lol).

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #2375 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:07:21 am »

Quote from: Jacob_Blackfeather on August 17, 2011, 03:56:58 am

@Chihiro God I know your pain lets just hope me and you arn't walking through a door at the same time ><

Well this year I'm in the biggest dress I've ever worn, so even me getting through doors is going to be a challenge. But I opted for petticoats this year instead of hoops, so it's easier to squish them down.

Drauska: that looks one damn cool cross thing, I like it : )

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #2376 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:15:59 am »

Yeah i choose hoop skirt instead lol

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #2377 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:22:22 am »

Well good luck with them, they can be a doozy to get around in.
Anywho, time to work.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #2378 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:28:15 am »

I made progress!

I finally found the unreleased episode that Sailor V is featured in so I could get a better look at her anime outfit (cause I don't think I have enough fabric for the manga version) so now I can make the skirt, collar, and find the shoes.
And when my brother wakes up I will be finishing Umbreon and then I'll get pictures. XP
I'm trying to decide if I want to wear a unitard under it or not...so I'll see how it looks both ways.

nyahaha · « **Reply #2379 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:35:08 am »

Just ordered my wig and bodypaint! I'm so excited for it to get here :B

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2380 on:** August 17, 2011, 01:17:51 pm »

Realized both my waist-guard and gun-arm look really sloppy with hot glue scarring up the seams, so I now have to go get sandpaper and file those areas down. Then I most likely will have to paint again.

Why can't I think ahead and avoid having to redo things?

Drauska · « **Reply #2381 on:** August 17, 2011, 05:46:38 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on August 17, 2011, 01:17:51 pm

Realized both my waist-guard and gun-arm look really sloppy with hot glue scarring up the seams, so I now have to go get sandpaper and file those areas down. Then I most likely will have to paint again.

Why can't I think ahead and avoid having to redo things?

Live and learn my friend but your cosplay will look great in the end right?

Zensuke · « **Reply #2382 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:27:46 pm »

I have so much to do right now but my sister leaves for Arizona tomorrow so it makes it hard.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2383 on:** August 17, 2011, 06:31:12 pm »

Making decent progress. The MDF has been coated with fiberglass two to three times depending on the portion and the raised portions of the guard are mostly sculpted. I've got a lot of sanding in my future, but that's okay. I have two weeks to do it in.

Can't wait to paint this thing.

Also it comes apart at that pipe joint there, I still haven't epoxied the two together yet.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #2384 on:** August 17, 2011, 08:47:30 pm »

Designed and started on my Zazu gijinka today, pictures to come once my tights come in (the shorts are pretty short. Nobody wants to see that much of my leg xD)

ichigo_m. · « **Reply #2385 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:13:43 pm »

I got more of stocking done today. All that's left is a few bows, corset ties, and foam to fill the hearts.
I also got my plastic coat in today.

I already have two layers of it on stripes~ =D
I'll post some pics of it tomorrow. (=

(The cross punisher looks great!

As does the key blade!

You two are prop gods!)

Drauska · « **Reply #2386 on:** August 17, 2011, 09:17:49 pm »

First coat of Mod Podge is on....just got 2 more coats to go....then PAINT!!!

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #2387 on:** August 17, 2011, 10:23:31 pm »

Well, according to USPS's website, my costume should be here! However, I've been gone from home all day. (It figures that it'd happen today...). I hope to see a notice in my mailbox when I get home tomorrow morning!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #2388 on:** August 17, 2011, 10:26:07 pm »

Just need to finish the details on my blades and add some string to the boots then my costumes are ready to wear. I do have some personal things I want to improve just to make them even better.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #2389 on:** August 17, 2011, 10:59:38 pm »

I got shoes!!! I drove all over the Tri-Cities to find them and I finally did~<3
They are clearance cause they are no longer being made but they are perfect Sailor V shoes~<3 I'm going to make covers so I can use them for V and Venus (blue and orange)!

Stock photo so I don't have to find my camera. XP

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #2390 on:** August 18, 2011, 12:00:03 am »

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i20/XxRelena/051-1.jpg
Kayako's Done n.n

EDIT
Don't know if I should do just white Kayako or bloodied. I'll have pics with the makeup this weekend to see n.n

Drauska · « **Reply #2391 on:** August 18, 2011, 08:14:46 am »

How pathetic am I...I spent 20 minutes putting on more mod podge this morning instead of doing my hair. I look like I have bed head at work.

Zensuke · « **Reply #2392 on:** August 18, 2011, 09:27:57 am »

Quote from: Drauska on August 18, 2011, 08:14:46 am

How pathetic am I...I spent 20 minutes putting on more mod podge this morning instead of doing my hair. I look like I have bed head at work.

Haha that's not pathetic that's dedication. Pathetic is that I'm already dreaming about the con. Just had a dream last night that I met some people from the forums.

Drauska · « **Reply #2393 on:** August 18, 2011, 09:49:05 am »

LOL ok that is funny. isn't there an event at the con that is like a meet and greet for forum members?

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #2394 on:** August 18, 2011, 09:50:44 am »

Quote from: Drauska on August 18, 2011, 09:49:05 am

LOL ok that is funny. isn't there an event at the con that is like a meet and greet for forum members?

there was last year, but i'm not sure if there is one this year.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2395 on:** August 18, 2011, 09:50:59 am »

I didn't see anything planned for this year. Which is a shame, honestly, because I've always enjoyed the forum meet-up.

Totally unrelated cosplay progress that will not be for this con at all whatsoever- I just bought my wigs for Ivan and Karina from Tiger & Bunny. I love this show oh my god.

Zensuke · « **Reply #2396 on:** August 18, 2011, 10:16:10 am »

I've never been to one of the forum meet ups because I've never been particularly active on the forums until this year. The weird part of the dream is that my brain filled in other people i've met at cons for the people here >.<

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #2397 on:** August 18, 2011, 10:59:21 am »

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on August 18, 2011, 09:50:59 am

I didn't see anything planned for this year. Which is a shame, honestly, because I've always enjoyed the forum meet-up.

Totally unrelated cosplay progress that will not be for this con at all whatsoever- I just bought my wigs for Ivan and Karina from Tiger & Bunny. I love this show oh my god.

Yo Caitlin I've been told to cosplay Agnes from T&B ;D

It's so simple that I've decided to actually do it~

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2398 on:** August 18, 2011, 11:14:47 am »

Bonjour Heroes~

We need like the biggest bestest group ever.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #2399 on:** August 18, 2011, 12:08:37 pm »

I whipped out the glue gun since my brother is still sleeping and I'm working on Sailor V's bows since I can make them all with fabric and glue. XP
I just finished her hair bow and I'm going to start on her chest bow! Then her glasses which get glued to the wire frame I made and her chest broach that needs to be 'cooked'.

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