Tearatone

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    Thanks for the kind words. And yes, there will be more installments. Writing is a hobby for me, and I have several stories I’m currently working on (though this is the only Tenchi one.) However, writing isn’t my only hobby, and it tends to take a back seat when the others come into play… probably due to the others actually having deadlines. So yeah, my stories only get updated every so often, and I don’t like rushing them. Still, I am really enjoying this one right now.
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    I submitted the entire set to a lot of cosplay groups on deviant art, because I was so proud of it. So maybe in passing you saw one of their posts of the costume?
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    Yes I do! I use the same user name on DA as I do here.
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    First I do research and gather reference shots. There is a lot of inconsistency regarding the Master Key, so I have to find what is always present then pick my favorite “optional” design aspects.

    Next I sketch like a mad man, drawing the object from all angles, familiarizing myself thoroughly with the design.

    Then I make a 100% to scale draft on a single sheet of paper, incorporating all details. From there I cut it out then trace the outline on a thin layering type of material (cardboard, wood, foam, w/e, its just to take up girth and create dimension.) Knowing to make the middle layer with the most circumference, and each proceeding layer with slightly less girth. This ensures that the final product will have a curved edge. After that I determine which parts of the draft will be raised and cut out the parts that I don’t need anymore. Trace, cut out, place, remove from draft, and so on and so on.

    Once everything is assembled I hot glue it all together. Then I cover the entire piece with paper clay (clay made from paper!) About 1/4 to 1/2 inch all around, let it dry, redraw the design onto the prop, then take a dremel to the clay and make a relief carving, making sure to add in a wood like texture.

    Then I super glue resin gems onto the hilt, texture paint, and done!

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    I was thinking the same thing while posting these. So it might just happen.
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    More than ego, I admit on a regular basis that I’m a narcissist. 😈
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    Kaizuki: Thanks for the Kudos! I worked really hard on that damn hilt, and I’m pretty proud of it.

    wwwwhhhhoooo: 8-) Oh definitely, I damn well know how sexy I am. *Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle Wiggle*

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    Welcome other newcomer!
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    Jumping in rather late, but maybe it will spur on some new vigor!

    Ryoko to me has pretty much become the Meta-Woman. I can’t help but compare a lady I become fond of (or vice-versa) to this cyan haired anime idol. Its not something I would really like to admit in public, but none the less my brain does it rather I want to acknowledge it or not. Does anyone else have this, err, predicament?

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    Ryoko’s Stepdad wrote:

    I need to find something that works. The pants I had made with my costume were made to be 40’s and I lost a lot of weight since they were made. I figured scrub pants or something for a replacement, at least for that clean look but right now I just altered my old pants.

    Also, do you have a Ryo-Ohki?

    I would suggest hitting up any local vintage clothing shops around your area, you never know what you may find!

    As for the cabbit, our group’s Washu has a small niece who loves dressing up. We are pretty sure while she is still small that we can utilize her as humanoid form Ryo-Ohki.

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