Saturday 24-May-2014, 07:27 PM
(This post was last modified: Wednesday 18-Jun-2014, 10:57 AM by mara_jade.)
Just thought I'd introduce myself,
I'm Sallie, New Recruit, living on the Gold Coast.
Getting involved with the 501st Legion has been something I've wanted to do for some time, and after seeing the troop out and about at Supanova and Dreamworld recently, I made my mind up to make the jump.
I am really hoping to put together a Mara Jade costume based on the cover artwork of the novel 'Choices of One' by Timothy Zahn, set 8 months ABY, featuring Mara Jade as The Emperors Hand. (see attached paperback version)
I love the character Mara Jade, but I need a costume such as this due to the fact I have a full sleeve tattoo and need to cover it up. Also being the right hand of the Emperor will be fun too.
The costume will require a completely new CRL, and a lot of discussion on the boards here, and at The Flagship Eclipse. I've also spoken via email with the CO over at The Flagship Eclipse, and he has given me some tips to follow up on with regard to having this character costume approved, which he indicated would be possible.
I've been in touch with the 2 original artists that did the cover art for the novel, and have asked them if they still had their concept sketches, I've received a positive response from 1 at this time, who is looking back through his portfolio to see what he can find.
I've also spoken with a Custom Costume builder this weekend, but I also wonder if there are any other tips that any of you may give me for sourcing of costume materials, possibly hard as I have to define what materials to use yet, but I'm pretty sure it will be textured lambskin for the suit.
Looking forward to becoming an active troop member.
Thanks in advance for any help, advice, tips, etc.
Mara_Jade
I'm Sallie, New Recruit, living on the Gold Coast.
Getting involved with the 501st Legion has been something I've wanted to do for some time, and after seeing the troop out and about at Supanova and Dreamworld recently, I made my mind up to make the jump.
I am really hoping to put together a Mara Jade costume based on the cover artwork of the novel 'Choices of One' by Timothy Zahn, set 8 months ABY, featuring Mara Jade as The Emperors Hand. (see attached paperback version)
I love the character Mara Jade, but I need a costume such as this due to the fact I have a full sleeve tattoo and need to cover it up. Also being the right hand of the Emperor will be fun too.
The costume will require a completely new CRL, and a lot of discussion on the boards here, and at The Flagship Eclipse. I've also spoken via email with the CO over at The Flagship Eclipse, and he has given me some tips to follow up on with regard to having this character costume approved, which he indicated would be possible.
I've been in touch with the 2 original artists that did the cover art for the novel, and have asked them if they still had their concept sketches, I've received a positive response from 1 at this time, who is looking back through his portfolio to see what he can find.
I've also spoken with a Custom Costume builder this weekend, but I also wonder if there are any other tips that any of you may give me for sourcing of costume materials, possibly hard as I have to define what materials to use yet, but I'm pretty sure it will be textured lambskin for the suit.
Looking forward to becoming an active troop member.
Thanks in advance for any help, advice, tips, etc.
Mara_Jade