Makeshift Unorthodox Costume (In Progress)

[SirLiftaLot]

So the red martial arts top looks sort of "naked" to me without a belt, since I'm so accustomed to that type of top being worn with a martial arts belt, so I figured why not put on the belt I've been using for my outfit? Also used the baggier grey pants instead of the new black Kung Fu ones here:






The good things is that his top is actually intended for marital arts. So for actual sparring, until I get the torso armor and make changes to make that work and look decent, I'm leaning either towards the dark grey hooded look, or this red top look. Thoughts?

[Zren Tobas]

Try with the grey medieval piece, will contrast with the pants perfectly I think, especially if you go with a black robe

[mrg149]

I like your initial look. This new one is too Cobra Kai and not enough Star Wars

my 2¢ only

[SirLiftaLot]

I like your initial look. This new one is too Cobra Kai and not enough Star Wars

my 2¢ only

I am inclined to agree with you haha. That said, if I do end up doing regular sparring down the road, having more options if something gets dirty or if I don't want to look the exact same every time. If nothing else, it will be good for just some practice sessions and some videos going for a more martial arts vibe, which sometimes may be desirable, just not when going for an actual Star Wars look, as you said.

I do think the initial look is the best so far, even with the mask, but I probably don't want to spar in the long cardigan, especially since I don't want to ruin it. Although that fear could be mitigated by buying another one down the road I suppose. It's not that expensive. But past that one, I think the dark grey one with the small built-in cape and hood is decent as well.

Thanks everyone for the continued feedback!

[SirLiftaLot]

Try with the grey medieval piece, will contrast with the pants perfectly I think, especially if you go with a black robe

I'm probably just tried, but what grey medieval piece are you talking about? The only thing I recall being medieval is the canvas forearm wraps?

[DarthProdigal]

I like your initial look. This new one is too Cobra Kai and not enough Star Wars

my 2¢ only

I was thinking more of The Hand from marvel universe, but same nefarious vibe I suppose overall. Copious amounts of red with an obscured face just says evil. Not truly, just subliminally. And true, it may not be majorly SW but I refer back to the conversations points previously noteworthy in mentioning "all debate ends when a lightsaber is drawn" saying the lightsaber makes it unequivocal. Especially if just for working out/light sparring which isn't really intended for public consumption? Ah well, I don't have much to offer beyond that.

[SirLiftaLot]

I was thinking more of The Hand from marvel universe, but same nefarious vibe I suppose overall. Copious amounts of red with an obscured face just says evil. Not truly, just subliminally. And true, it may not be majorly SW but I refer back to the conversations points previously noteworthy in mentioning "all debate ends when a lightsaber is drawn" saying the lightsaber makes it unequivocal. Especially if just for working out/light sparring which isn't really intended for public consumption? Ah well, I don't have much to offer beyond that.

Now that you mention it, it's interesting how it seems to be the obscured face that makes the red seem evil. Since Ken from Street Fighter wears ALL red, but isn't associated with evil:


While some members of the Hand have an almost identical outfit, but with hoods and/or obscured faces and look much more sinister:


While Daredevil wears all red and, IMO, appears somewhere between good and evil from a purely visual perspective, with a partially obscured face:

[DarthProdigal]

Now that you mention it, it's interesting how it seems to be the obscured face that makes the red seem evil. Since Ken from Street Fighter wears ALL red, but isn't associated with evil:

Oh, I always found him rather "evil" for wiping the floor with me! Or simply being the instrument of my destruction at the hands of others...

Also maybe this is the source of Vash the Stampede's PR problem, and why he can't shake that shake that $$60,000,000,000 bounty?



Or why Dante from DMC will always have a vague air of menace to say the least... or perhaps it's the whole demon thing.

[SirLiftaLot]

After some expermimentation, trial, and error, and watching some YouTube videos for guidance, I got the stencils ready, adhered them to the mask, cut the necessary parts out, and sprayed it. No idea how it will turn out until the paint is dried and I remove the tape, but it was a unique experiment to be sure:

[DarthProdigal]

After some expermimentation, trial, and error, and watching some YouTube videos for guidance, I got the stencils ready, adhered them to the mask, cut the necessary parts out, and sprayed it. No idea how it will turn out until the paint is dried and I remove the tape, but it was a unique experiment to be sure:

Looking good so far, pretty much just how you planned and drew it up back on pg 15. Can't wait for the reveal, hopefully you could spray a small paint brush or something till wet to do minor touchups if needed. I doubt it'll be needed heavily since you look pretty through/careful.

[SirLiftaLot]

The mask is complete! Paint and clear coat are done, and the tape is removed. It is not perfect, but I am very pleased with the result, especially given that I am no artist, and this was my first attempt at painting a mask. I also played around with some outfits and combinations:

[DarthProdigal]

Oh man, that looks pretty dam awesome! I really like the outcome, it looks symmetrical and stands out enough. That's what really matters, overall anyway IMO from a visual standpoint. Plus the big win is that it matches well with the whole outfit/color scheme as intended... VERY cool.

Also FT posted a new lightsaber you might really like, so I'm giving you the link: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017

[SirLiftaLot]

Oh man, that looks pretty dam awesome! I really like the outcome, it looks symmetrical and stands out enough. That's what really matters, overall anyway IMO from a visual standpoint. Plus the big win is that it matches well with the whole outfit/color scheme as intended... VERY cool.

Also FT posted a new lightsaber you might really like, so I'm giving you the link: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40017

Thanks! I'm very happy with how it turned out. And I do like the idea of having a Jedi Temple Guard inspired mask in colors that match my outfit as opposed to just picking up an actual Jedi Temple Guard mask in colors that don't match, even if the lines would be perfect on it.

Now I'm eagerly waiting for the torso armor to arrive, both to see how it fits and functions, as well as to customize/paint it.

[mrg149]

sick job on the mask!! I love the look and the fact that it is functional asz well!

Bravo!

[SirLiftaLot]

Thanks!

I'm waiting on the motorcycle torso armor, but saw this Jedi Temple Guard inspired armor SWTOR (people have pointed out that the helmet looks like a Temple Guard mask styled after Ahsoka's markings) and had to mock up a similar design on the Umpire Torso armor.




With the black and grey/silver on heavy armor it looks pretty Sith though. Just something fun while waiting on the armor I actually ordered.