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Richard,
That's is absolutely the best way to decide on your costume details. Find a character you want to emulate and build to match him/her. That is also the best way to chase the higher levels.
Great choice! Like you said staff can be limited with ROTJ being "baress" and having 3 choices to choose from in ANH. You're on the right track!
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Brent,
Correct, your Disney hat will be approvable, as long ad long as you bought the notched disk version. They sell two different versions and one is not approvable.
Also, that's great to know about the park services number. That may help allot of people here.
Richard, you can also look into this option for hat if it'll work for you.
Good luck!
Matt
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Perfect! Yes well be glad to walk you through it. Probably just interfacing and reshaping. Once you receive them just post a picture and we'll let you know.
As far as the hat goes you can try the links on the Costume Refrence Library I linked earlier. Or you can see if one of these MUR will work here:
And the code cylinders, you had a good suplier picked out. Philo makes great code cylinders. I have one from him.
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Wow. Fastest typing in the galaxy, for sure! I didn't expect so many replies, so quickly. Thanks for diverting me to the proper cosplaysky uniform there.
What does being Level 2 versus Level 3 detail exactly?
The CRL will outline the specifics for the different levels. The levels 2 and 3 will be goals for higher details in your costume. And your costume may be submitted for these higher honors here on the forum after your costume clears.
Hope that helps. If you need more specifics just ask.
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I trained you well my young padawan
You know what Yoda says Kris:
"Always two there are; no more, no less. A master and an apprentice."
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Hey Richard,
You will be fine with Cosplaysky. Just order this version instead:
http://cosplaysky.com/star-wars-imperial-officer-uniform-costume-deluxe-version-new.html
I'm sure you've probably read about ordering from them, what to expect, and tailoring and modifications you'll probably have to do.
The boots will work fine up to Executor. They are not exact replicas of "English style" riding boots and aren't rigid enough for Imperator. Hopefully they'll send you a good pair. There's been another thread recently about a bad pair someone else received sence they are surplus. However they are full leather and can last a long time.
The other two items your ordering are great.
For hats try searching for:
- Museum Replicas on Ebay
- Commission one on here:
http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1817-ioc-costume-resource-list/
- Disney's notched disk version
Let us know if you have any questions.
Matt
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Hey Matt Happy Birthday! What a haul, and at Orlando too! Your uniform looks great you're a shoe-in man! Nice pics! Hoping I can afford Celebration there in 2017!
Thanks so much Ben!
We've been having a blast! I'm working on the wife to talk her into Celibration as well. I told her I hope she decides to go, or else I'm go solo
Hope you can make it, it would be great to meet more of you in person and have some great times. -
I think you will be ok when you do submit ive heard the GML of your Garrison is a decent fellow
Oh did BJ take over the job? I've emailed a "Jason" a few times. A man of many hats!
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Ya think?
Hahaha awesome! Was hoping to say hi to BJ and the gang but they said he won't be here till tommorrow. I'll have to catch you next time BJ
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Yes they are very slippery i put self adhesive pads on the soles and much better now, so New boots are those clearance pics going in now?
Yeah Kris I think I need to get on that sometime soon
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Talked to the folks at Anovos today at Megacon Orlando and they said officers costumes will ship out soon and should be out by June or July. Believe what you may, who knows..
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It was such a blast! Off to Disney.
Matt
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Some photos of Megacon in Orlando:
(NOTE: NOT TROOPING PHOTOS)
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Hahaha ok you would have loved this Kris. Tried my boots on for first time on tile hotel bathroom and almost busted. Guess you weren't joking when you said they are slippery.
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Brian,
Unfortunatly Anovos isn't selling their hats or uniform yet, just preorders. There are approvable hats at the Launchbay at Disney but they are not Anovos.
Matt
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OMG thank you so much Kris!! It's been a great morning so far. I've got a nice view of Disney Springs out our window...Have a great day Matt
...and a surprise box waiting for me when I woke up!
Megacon in an hour! Let's do this!!
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Matt
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So in conclusion:
Here are the pros and cons I found for both the Leather Sheen and the Resolene:
LEATHER SHEEN
Pros:
1. Easily applied
2. No applicator required
Cons:
1. More expensive ($14.99)
2. Doesn't stop all dye bleeding
3. Doesn't waterproof as well
RESOLENE
Pros:
1. Cheaper ($7.99)
2. Waterproofs better
3. Stops almost all dye bleeding
Cons:
1. Must purchase seperate applicator
2. Harder to apply and more messy
In conclusion, Resolene seems to be the much better solution to seal leather belts. The finishes seemed to look the same after drying. Resolene waterproofs both the rough and smooth side better. The water droplets never seemed to absorb into the leather on either side and stayed pooled in a droplet. Unfortunatly the sample with the Leather Sheen absorbed the water almost immediately on the rough side. It also stopped almost all traces of dye bleeding after applied. There was still noticeable dye bleeding with the Leather Sheen. I will definatly be using the Resolene for any leather finishing or waterproofing needs.
*Special thanks to Kris for the Resolene suggestion*
I hope this will help anyone in anyway with similar questions or needs. Let me know if you have any questions.
Matt
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I then tested the waterproofing of the two products by applying a drop of water.
Here is the results on the rough side that will go up against your tunic:
Here are the results on the smooth side that faces outward:
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So I left the samples to dry for 8 hours. Then I tested them by rubbing them with a paper towel to see how well they stopped the dye from bleeding.
First this is the results of the control or the belt with nothing applied:
This is the results of the Leather Sheen:
Finally this is the results of the Resolene:
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Q1 Anovos stuff
in The Officer's Lounge
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Anovos is selling grey officers costumes?
Matt