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    A quick reconnaissance

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    30 minutes ago, jwwest said:

    Greetings,

     

      I am asking a small favor from a 501st member. Would you be willing to check out 20EyesDesigns on Etsy and let me know what you think of their Imperial Officer hats? Any input or recommendations would be great before I invest. Thank you in advance.

    Best is you put a link in your post, we are all happy to help.

    Mimban Lieutenant CRL Proposal.

    in New CRLs

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    1 hour ago, kevair464 said:

    The stuff I used will wash off if dry cleaned, it’s set with hairspray.

    Same goes for the boots, I’m gonna wash them off when i want to do a standard Line Officer or ATAT Commander.

    You’ll also need to make the fur collar removable if you want the coat to work for both this and a normal Line Officer


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    What stuff did you use and where to buy?

     

    Yep, I'm aware of that and already have this on my list.

    Mimban Lieutenant CRL Proposal.

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    7 hours ago, kevair464 said:

    Scarf is easy to find, it’s US Army surplus OD green wool

     

     

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    7 hours ago, SNK said:

     


    Got mine on Amazon from Rothco - cheap and easy


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    Does one of you have a link for the scarf? Thanks :) 

     

    Btw I definitely want to make the open version with the goggles ;)

     

    Mimban Lieutenant CRL Proposal.

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    Posted

    On 12/20/2018 at 11:06 PM, kevair464 said:

    Here goes nothing!

    Kit finished, here are the official final kit photos for CRL submission. I can always take more on Admin request!

    Officially submitted

    Front
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    Back
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    Left side
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    Right side
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    Front detail
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    Off angle
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    For fun
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    I am absolutely in love with this!

     

    Very well done, Kevin :salute:

     

    I hope we get this CRL as a new year present ;) 

    Face Paint Breakdown for Thrawn Costumers

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    8 hours ago, beabuilds501 said:

    There are three kinds of makeup one can choose from for an alien race character such as Thrawn. Grease paint, Cream makeup and Water Activated face paint. Below is a brief explanation of each type along with tips and external links. 

     

    Grease Paint

    Named after the petrolatum content, grease paint has remained an industry standard since the 1920s. Grease paints are highly pigmented, apply smoothly and don’t require a lot of product to cover the entire face. It is applied with a clean, dry makeup sponge for best results. It feels heavy and well, greasy on the face at first but the color payoff is worth it. The most important caveat is that it MUST be set with translucent powder or it will smear and transfer to clothing. For the love of the Empire, SET YOUR GREASE PAINT. You will certainly ruin your white uniform if you don’t. 

     

    Cream Makeup

    Cream makeup can be found in any party store and is the cheapest and easiest of the three to apply. It can be applied with fingers, brushes or sponges and doesn’t require water to activate the pigment. It is prone to smudging and doesn’t have nearly the same durability as grease paint. It also needs to be set with a powder or setting spray.  If you’ve never experimented with theatre makeup before and want to test it out, grab some cheap cream makeup. If you don’t set your greasepaint, it will look and feel like cheap, slippery cream makeup and nobody wants that. 

     

    Water Activated Paint

    Brands like Mehron’s Paradise Paint and Ben Nye MagiCake are highly pigmented and have a minimal learning curve. Until you add water via brush or makeup sponge, it stays in a dry cake form. Don't add too much water or it will get runny and look uneven. Water activated paint can be layered to create a more vibrant color but it is very hard to blend, as it dries quickly. Building color is necessary for an opaque result, unlike grease or cream makeup, which requires minimal layering. A popular, inexpensive brand often used by cosplayers is called Snazaroo.

     

    Regardless of how well you know your way around a makeup palette, skincare is the most important step. If you don’t wash your face before applying makeup, it will not last very long and you will be sad an hour or two into your troop. Oily skin types might want to steer clear of grease paint, as it tends to clog pores. All these types of makeup can be removed with soap and water, or makeup remover wipes. 

     

    For best results…

    • Wash (shave if necessary) and moisturize the face with an oil free moisturizer before applying makeup
    • Always use clean sponges and brushes 
    • Test your makeup at least once in case you need to troubleshoot
    • All makeup will last longer if it is sealed with a spray sealer like Ben Nye Final Seal
    • All setting powder should be white or translucent 

     

    External Links...

    Ben Nye Grease Paints

    Kryolan Products

    Mehron Products

    Eulenspiegel paints  Thanks to IOC Steven for pointing this brand out to me! Can we tag other users in posts? 

     

    Great tutorial!

     

    We can by simply putting @ and the nickname like @beabuilds501  ;) 

     

    Has anyone used these patterns?

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    Posted

    17 hours ago, bradberry00 said:

    I don't plan to make a Krennic, just a generic R1 Officer. But I do plan to try my hand at actually sewing one from scratch and I thought this might save some time in pattern modification.

     

    I tried searching but haven't been able to find actual patterns, only partial build threads. Could you point me to some possible patterns? I have the McCall 4745 currently that I may start to modify this weekend, but honestly I will be guessing most my way through it so it would be nice to have a starting point.

     

    thanks!

    -david

     

    I've put all the patterns my seamstress used in one PDF Document, you can download it here:

     

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/w7w0lchvnmpvpj4/Line Officer Patterns.pdf?dl=0

     

    They need to be modified to your size of course.

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