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5 hours ago, GDMorti said:
Afternoon all!
Ok, have been talking things through with some folks regarding this thread and I have to say my perspectives have been... adjusted. But! I'm all for being proven wrong with regards to costume accuracy. It's the proving that matters. With that in mind:
1. Kris' earlier proposal for the Hux CRL to include some options for the back of the coat, for example I propose: "Coat has a split, a box pleat, or a gusset which runs from the waist to the bottom hem" is reasonable and I'd like to throw my support behind this. Regarding my proposed wording, bear with me, I'll explain below.
I've seen enough now to show, at least to me, that there isn't a split on the costume (rather, that it's solid at the back, unfortunately there is still no 100% proof of WHAT exactly is going on back there.)
A pleat is a reasonable way of achieving this, I however personally believe that the amount of fabric required to get the necessary flow and swoosh, would actually be better obtained through adding a gusset to the back of the coat. Hence my inclusion in proposed text above. A gusset is a piece of fabric inserted into a seam to add breadth (or reduce stress in tight fitting areas) and I think a triangular piece of fabric added at the back (its point at the waistline, wider at the bottom, with the same for the lining) would give suitable flare while keeping the back solid. You would crisply press the seams so that the additional fabric hung inside of the coat at rest, yet it would flare out when you moved or if the wind caught it. It's just as valid a method as a pleat, in fact I think it would reduce bulk around the waist seam and overall at the back compared to a reverse box pleat. Gussets in the backs of coats in a very similar manner to the way I'm describing, are fairly commonplace in coats as long as Hux's.
It must be said though, the Starkiller speech scene cannot be ignored. It's what most people have referred to when making coats, and I agree that it should still be permissible as an option for the back of the coat.
Allowing for the proposed options is fair, so long as -something- is there rather than just a plain backed coat. A split, a box pleat, or a gusset will help the thing move and flow as it should. A straight backed coat with none of the above, is less accurate than any of the portrayals on screen, and will be very rigid/not flow or move correctly.
2. Re-introducing the foldover at the knee for Hux's costume with strapping detail adding as a new level two clearance feature is very reasonable. I think this had already been settled but I'm just highlighting so it can be confirmed. Again, I'm happy to provide text and diagrams for both methods (for approval ofc) to help elaborate as the detail is not clear and hard to explain verbally. Kayla could also provide close up photos of her pants as they feature the fold over, for a detail photo to help explain to GMLs what to look for. Yknow, along with screen reference. XD
If this sounds reasonable, with text and images approved in here by everyone prior ofc, I think that sounds good.
Thoughts?
Seconding this and happy to help where I can. I'm flexible and will support whatever adjustments we think makes the most sense.
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On 3/20/2018 at 6:41 PM, Governorpryce said:
NEWs: Its here just arrived last night working on putting pictures up. Build starts this weekend. So past excited.
Can't wait to see!
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I LOVE THESE! <3
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Following this too for future costume reasons! Also seconding the gabardine. I've used it before for other costumes and I love it. It works really well
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On 5/13/2018 at 12:33 PM, Hask said:
1 Do you want the strap detail included as that's a key feature on both Hux and the greys or add that for L2 OR 3?
2. Correct the split is there in that scene but appears to be a box pleat in all others?
3. Totally agree the generic General was based on Hux so should match
1. I think at minimum the strap/wrapped fabric we see from the front (in the visual dictionary) is sewn into the inseam. It MAY go around the entire back but unfortunately for Hux and the generals there just isn't really clear photos. Some images it looks like there could be one, or it could be just a wrinkle in the fabric. Unless we see the pants without the boots, I would recommend just including it to be sewn into the inseam for now until clear / sharp images are shown for something wrapping all the way around the back. I think the more pressing update would be to have the verbiage for the wrapped fabric for Hux and the Generic Generals on the pants included in the CRL update just so that part is accurate as shown in the visual dictionary and I would recommend it being considered basic because it's a distinct feature that is clearly shown in all images.
2. So I've looked at the images presented here and the video. There is definitely a split at least in the Starkiller base scene and as mentioned, the Black Series figure also shows the split below the waist seam. Given that the Black Series figures are scans of the actual costumes, I would trust that as well for reference. The other images shown from TLJ here, I really don't think it's a box pleat for the bottom half of the greatcoat. There are two distinct fabric sheens in those images, which shows the wool outer fabric and then the lining fabric. With a split there, it makes sense we would be able to see the inner lining fabric of the coat. If there was a box pleat at the base of the coat, we wouldn't see the lining fabric like that.
3. Updating that would be fantastic and much appreciated! Just don't want anyone making something incorrectly
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ooh please share once you have it completed! Can't wait to see it
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I love all the ideas that are being tossed around here too! Also seconding the comment about Disney World and the individuals who work at the Haunted Mansion etc. I've actually watched some videos of the Disney villains, watching how they interact with the kids, and that has helped me SO much so that's another recommendation I can give just in general to anyone who wanted some more ideas!
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3 minutes ago, GDMorti said:
Hux wearing that coat is the only reason I'd say that the holster should be an optional accessory, separate from the blaster (so you can still hold the blaster as you would have before, with no holster requirement). Wearing the holster and blaster beneath the coat, unless you were looking to replicate the throne room photos or pose with it a certain way (reaching for it, etc) will create a LOT of bulk under the coat on the left and the coat should be fitted to the torso of the wearer. Otherwise though it looks like the exact same holster shape as seen on the belts of the disguised rebels.
I appreciate that we don't see the other officers carrying the blaster and holster very much at all, however it's a great accessory and the disguised rebels have given us enough shots of the blaster&holster on those two uniform types to warrant them being acceptable on those uniforms/for those ranks? I'm going to keep digging for some additional pics where I can to present here! 4k where possible. If a suitable prop photo and some text can be worked out and we can agree on it in here, makes sense to roll it out to Hux and then look at rolling it out across the board perhaps? It also puts the groundwork in for that accessory for whenever the FOSB CRL comes along.100% agree
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I think it's definitely a valid option to be added! It's always tough when you don't have a lot of references to go off of and especially with Hux, that one glimpse doesn't help lol. But I think if we're just putting it as optional and the holsters on the other officers look consistent, I think we could use that as an optional item for Hux.
Who knows, maybe in Episode 9 we'll actually see more of it!
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HI there! So this is something that took me a bit to get down as well when I first started trooping as Hux. Even a few years later, still a work in progress. Seconding what a lot of people have said already. Having your uniform in order always goes a long way and people will tend to come up to you since you aren't behind a mask or helmet, sometimes that's easier for people to interact with. Don't be afraid to break character if need be. Such as a child wary of others, go down on their level and just go with the flow, be yourself. As Hux, I've had to walk that fine line between being in character and then breaking it just a little so that it makes the interaction more comfortable for a child. Always be professional and polite, just as you would in any other public forum.
And absolutely, #1, have fun
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Hi there! Overall they look like they could work as a good base, though only if you could remove that buckle from around the instep. Looking at the CRL requirements, the only buckle that looks like it'd be allowed would be something along the top portion and no wider than 1" and would just need to be painted so that it wasn't shiny. Also, height wise of the boots, as long as they sit at your calves, then you'd be good! Everyone will be different in that regard since some people have longer legs, some shorter etc.