Making a SS13 cosplay

Ricotez · Post by **Ricotez** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:03 pm #119395

Bottom post of the previous page:

As nice as that toolbox is, the in-game sprite is a far more saturated shade of blue. I'd consider repainting it to make it look a bit more cartoonesque.

Deitus · Post by **Deitus** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:40 pm #119405

some suggestions i could make/agree with:
-clown/sec chase
-flu cops/cap chase
-clown and mime (maybe in eva suits or something)

are you going specifically for a /tg/station theme or just ss13 in general? nothing really seems to stand out to me as iconic in ss13 that couldn't be easily misunderstood for something else in the op.

it'd be hard to pull off, but maybe a secborg or someshit? i dunno, im not that good with cosplay

peoplearestrange · Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:56 am

Ricotez wrote:As nice as that toolbox is, the in-game sprite is a far more saturated shade of blue. I'd consider repainting it to make it look a bit more cartoonesque.

I had considered that. I might see if I can. Shouldn't be do hard to do.

Deitus wrote:some suggestions i could make/agree with:
-clown/sec chase
-flu cops/cap chase
-clown and mime (maybe in eva suits or something)

are you going specifically for a /tg/station theme or just ss13 in general? nothing really seems to stand out to me as iconic in ss13 that couldn't be easily misunderstood for something else in the op.

it'd be hard to pull off, but maybe a secborg or someshit? i dunno, im not that good with cosplay

All those things require two people... my partner is already going as something else and they dont play this game either, so thats out the question.

I was going for assistant McGreyTide to be honest.

Wyzack · Post by **Wyzack** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:28 pm #119654

The real question is will you post a picture of it when it is done? Will the ancient arcane mystery of what friggin gender is PAS finally be answered?

Ricotez · Post by **Ricotez** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:39 pm #119659

peoplearestrange wrote:assistant McGreyTide

make it Urist McGreyTide

peoplearestrange · Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:27 am

Wyzack wrote:The real question is will you post a picture of it when it is done? Will the ancient arcane mystery of what friggin gender is PAS finally be answered?

I will

And yeah it might answer the question, depends if I get the gasmask of course haha. (I gotta admit, I like that its a mystery, except to a couple of people)

Wyzack · Post by **Wyzack** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 5:30 pm #120467

Can't wait to see it. I considered going as an NT sec guard to FanExpo Canada this year, but it was a whole lot of work for a costume no one would understand

peoplearestrange · Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:04 pm

I have the toolbox and tool belt now. Gonna work on blood staining it a little. Just waiting for the gasmask (managed to get some green lenses for it too) then I can start throwing stuff together and taking some pics

Post by **Shaps-cloud** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:08 pm #121771

The issue with a sec officer is the stunbaton, which would really confuse people since it's a HL2 thing

peoplearestrange · Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:04 pm

Ok question. Should I get a pink wig and maybe try to get a foam dart crossbow (ebow) and go as Dante Smith?

Takeguru · Post by **Takeguru** » Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:11 pm #121975

Wait, you can have foam dart guns in the UK?

peoplearestrange · Tue Sep 29, 2015 3:16 pm

Like nerf guns, nothing that looks proper real. Anything that looks like a gun is supposed to have a bright orange plug in the muzzle to show its a fake. But to be honest a comicon its probably ok. Wouldn't want to travel with one out on the underground though, thats how you end up getting shot in the back.

peoplearestrange · Wed Sep 30, 2015 2:16 am

I think I'm pretty much done making an ID now. Unfortunately the standard ID card is way longer than what actual ID card machines can print on (though I guess I could print and laminate one, but it might not look as good).

Heres what I got so far.

(excuse the corners and very edges, its just a screen grab from photoshop at the mo)

Wyzack · Post by **Wyzack** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 2:44 am #122113

That is awesome

peoplearestrange · Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:35 am

Thank you :3 I'll try to make a PS template when I'm done in case anyone wants to customise their own (though obviously they'll need to provide the portrait pic).

Cuboos · Post by **Cuboos** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:31 am #122383

peoplearestrange wrote:Thats actually a nice idea. I'll crack the old paint out at some point, cheers!

Make sure it's glossy and transparent or the effect will look stupid. To keep it from chipping i'd also prime the tool box with Rustoleum Automotive primer then spray paint it blue with what ever brand, at that point any more paint added shouldn't chip. Also, small trick i learned with blood effects, add a TINY amount of blue, it darkens it slightly and just makes it feel a little realistic.

peoplearestrange · Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:42 am

Would you recommend just using some standard acrylic paint (bare in mind it only has to last 3 days) or can you get pre-mixed fake blood colour paint?

I'm also stuck on wigs, as I kidna wanted to go full "Dante Smith" so a pink wig is a must, but from i've seen of screenshots and this one potrait, its a short messy bob

Spoiler:

One of these maybe:

Spoiler:

Post by **Thunder11** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:45 am #122477

Second one in bright pink looks the closest to me

srifenbyxp · Post by **srifenbyxp** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:57 am #122491

I remember when I went to Comic Con during ultimate werewolf there was this black guy who had some kick ass cosplay/IDs, sadly out of instinct I random vote him second day into the game. He was the only black guy in the room and my name was "Random Lynch", my battle cry "Random Lynch!!" to hype the crowd instantly backfired and I was ousted almost immediately when the vote was cast down.

Cuboos · Post by **Cuboos** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:34 pm #122565

Acrylic paint should work fine as long as its over primer. A polyurethane primer works best, but those are usually sold by specialty paint brands like Vallejo. So some regular old rustoleum from the hardware store should work fine. Do not use fake blood, its (usually) oil based and chips easily when dry. Most acrylics sell a gloss medium to mix with their paints, and acrlycs take gloss varnishes well after they dry. Acrylic can be tough but they're not meant to heavy use, so no literal beating a clown over the head.

peoplearestrange · Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:09 am

Cuboos wrote:Acrylic paint should work fine as long as its over primer. A polyurethane primer works best, but those are usually sold by specialty paint brands like Vallejo. So some regular old rustoleum from the hardware store should work fine. Do not use fake blood, its (usually) oil based and chips easily when dry. Most acrylics sell a gloss medium to mix with their paints, and acrlycs take gloss varnishes well after they dry. Acrylic can be tough but they're not meant to heavy use, so no literal beating a clown over the head.

Awesome! Thanks, I'm going to try to go to a hardware store this sunday and get some paint. I need some spray paint for another project anyhow.

Also my ID came in the post today. I think it came out really well! Cuppa tea for scale.

Spoiler:

Next I need to make a captains gold ID. Just need to find a suitable portrait for it.

Maccus · Post by **Maccus** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:57 pm #122701

peoplearestrange · Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:19 pm

Maccus wrote:

Perfect! Cap got a name?

Also got a gasmask and now have the green coloured lenses too!

Spoiler:

Maccus · Post by **Maccus** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:23 pm #122705

I think it's just supposed to be a generic captain so just put whatever name you want on it. You could even go the extra mile and recolor it to be blue since I don't think tgstation's captain wears green anymore (I could be wrong)

Wyzack · Post by **Wyzack** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:12 pm #122714

Yeah, green usually means centcomm officials/admirals anymore

peoplearestrange · Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:02 pm

Mostly done!

(The big reveal)

Spoiler:

Its kinda hard to see the details of it, I have ID badges (a captains one poking out the top pocket). NT logos on the sleeves. A loaded toolbelt (complete with red wire and tools) and a dried blood toolbox.

Was thinking about maybe bashing the corner of the toolbox in a little to give the effect of er "use".

Whatcha think? Feedback/improvements?

Wyzack · Post by **Wyzack** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:10 pm #125844

That looks amazing! And despite my best efforts i still cannot discern your gender for certain. Curses! The gasmask really makes it though

Raven776 · Post by **Raven776** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:17 pm #125848

That's actually amazing...

I want to say male, but then I can't say for certain?

That toolbox is gonna be a bitch to hold after a long time, though.

Post by **Thunder11** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:39 pm #125852

The Smith has arrived

peoplearestrange · Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:41 pm

Wyzack wrote:That looks amazing! And despite my best efforts i still cannot discern your gender for certain. Curses! The gasmask really makes it though

Thank you! And muwhahaha, I like playing this guessing game XD

Raven776 wrote:That's actually amazing...
I want to say male, but then I can't say for certain?
That toolbox is gonna be a bitch to hold after a long time, though.

Thank you :3
Not telling ;P
The toolbox is actually really light, its made of really thin metal. The thing that might get annoying is the gloves (they might get a bit sweaty after a long time being rubber) and the gasmask. But I might just pin the mask on the belt after a while.

tedward1337 · Post by **tedward1337** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:46 pm #125854

Are you Dante Smith
Edit: Yes, yes you are

Post by **Thunder11** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:48 pm #125856

Sybil OOC votes for male

ShadowDimentio · Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:14 pm

The jumpsuit is slightly too dark a shade of gray. Or maybe that's just the lighting? I dunno.

Still. B+ costume.

peoplearestrange · Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:16 pm

Yeah its slightly too dark. But that was the closest I could buy without actually making one from scratch.
Another one:

Spoiler:

ThanatosRa · Post by **ThanatosRa** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:05 pm #125880

Close enough!

Honestly, It's fine, just go with it.

Takeguru · Post by **Takeguru** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:21 pm #125885

My vote goes to female.

And the costume looks fine for something 1 person might get.

Ricotez · Post by **Ricotez** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:42 pm #125927

it's good, I especially like the Nanotrasen logos on the sleeves

DaemonBomb · Post by **DaemonBomb** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:07 am #125968

That's fancy as fuck, if a bit ill fitting.

Also, yeah, I vote grill.

ThanatosRa · Post by **ThanatosRa** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:31 am #125984

Yea. I think the Ill Fitting part makes it work though. I can't imagine Nanotrasen could be assed to give even the captain a properly fitted jumpsuit.

Cuboos · Post by **Cuboos** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:27 pm #127686

Don't tell me who i can and can't circle! you're not the boss of me! >:C

peoplearestrange · Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:54 pm

I am in this thread. And you love it

Wyzack · Post by **Wyzack** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:30 pm #127712

When is the con you are going to?

peoplearestrange · Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:00 pm

This coming weekend, if I'm not ill (which I currently am... bleh)

Post by **Thunder11** » Fri Oct 23, 2015 3:06 pm #128755

I know I'm late, but after pic 2, I'm gonna vote grille too

Post by **Thunder11** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:13 pm #131952

What happened to this thread? Did it just... die?

peoplearestrange · Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:05 pm

Well the costume was made and done, I'll dig out some pre-con photos if I can. Annoyingly I forgot to take any pictures of the S ballon I made other than on my crappy mobile.

Here's a close up of the recoloured toolbox:

Spoiler:

A syndicate balloon:

Spoiler:

ThanatosRa · Post by **ThanatosRa** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 3:13 am #132240

Run into any validhunters with that balloon out?

DemonFiren · Post by **DemonFiren** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 9:44 am #132275

More importantly, did you stick a tag on its back?

420goslingboy69 · Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:30 pm

Explains a few things.