New Member! (Also going to SWC!)

[MaraJader]

Hello. I am a new member based in the Brisbane city area whos in their mid 20s. Please call me Anna   


I've not used these kinds of forums in a very long time so please bare with me as i learn how to navigate things.

I met some lovely people recently at Brisbane Supanova and they recommended i start my journey here. I am attending my first celebration in Japan next year and I am hoping to make new friends prior to leaving. I also wanted to ask questions in regards to cosplay - I am currently making a Mara Jade suit based off her Kotobukiya design, from what i was told at Supanova this design currently doesn't have a CRL. i am curious to know if it would be possible for someone to make a CRL of such a design? as i was also told there are some rules around how CRLs are made (it was briefly explained to me). I plan on making the suit regardless of the possibilities as i have already purchased fabric (and i adore the design) but I now plan to also make the Black version of the suit to submit to the 501st when i return from Japan.

in both cases, i feel nervous as i know how to do the sewing parts but not the more technical parts such as armour, leather, sourcing gloves/boots/goggles. Would i be able to get some recommendations on such things?  or guidance please?

I am unsure where to start in the community as i know it takes time to make friends and the convention is only 5 months away now, but i am eager to learn new things and make friends. 

Please note that i am Autistic which means i may need extra clarification at times to understand things, thank you

[PhantomBlade]

Hey Anna, welcome to the forums! You'll find we're a helpful bunch who will help with armour where we can. I believe a few of our members are going to the Japan celebration so hopefully they'll chime in to introduce themselves.

You'll want the Flagship Eclipse for all things Mara, (https://www.theflagshipeclipse.com/) but Squid is also our resident Mara expert. As far as getting the Kotobukiya costume goes, I haven't got a proper answer. I know extensive photos of the character inspiration are needed covering all details, but I'm not sure if any kits have been approved from action figures (maybe they have, I genuinely don't know). The Costume Review Commitee would be the ones to ask along with the Flagship guys.

Good luck with the build!

[Firestorm]

Welcome to the forums Anna

[Sly]

Welcome to the Redback forums Anna!

[APOK]

Welcome to the forums.

Ask lots of questions and put up a build thread. It will save you lots of time and money.

[bigmac]

Welcome to the Forums Anna, I believe we chatted at Supernova and as I and others have just said if you have questions all you need to do is ask as there are some very talented people here in the redback garrison!!

[MaraJader]

Welcome to the Forums Anna, I believe we chatted at Supernova and as I and others have just said if you have questions all you need to do is ask as there are some very talented people here in the redback garrison!!

Hello! Thank you for your response. It was great chatting with you.

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Welcome to the forums.

Ask lots of questions and put up a build thread.  It will save you lots of time and money.

Thank you for the advice! i will get to work on that.

[Thumb]

Welcome!

[APOK]

Welcome. As mentioned. Ask questions. It will save you time and money.