Costuming advice

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

Hi peeps.

I recently joined the apocalypse rising faction. I realised that besides my Droog outfit, wouldn't it be fun to create a costume, or get a 'here's one I made earlier' post apocalyptic themed costume. Max Max, Fallout 3/resident evil themed mish mash or similar costuming.

I already sent an email to certain people directly involved with that faction, but I'd like to ask the whole lj community. After all, it takes geeks to assist geeks : D

Thanks
Droogy (Rob)

Comments

[thedooz.livejournal.com]

Here are a couple of shots of my hubby's post-apoc costume last year at D*con for you to see =D. They have a parade group too if you want to walk in the parade.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/doozer_la_fae/3730124168/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/doozer_la_fae/2825884903/in/set-72157607097673850/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/doozer_la_fae/2825886499/in/set-72157607097673850/

Post-apoc is really easy to put together yourself if you aren't going for something movie authentic. Get some gear, distress it (drag it behind your car or bury it for a few weeks or what not) and then put it all together, VOILA!

[spike20.livejournal.com]

btw, I apporve of your droog icon! This (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/spike20/misc/droog.jpg) is me nearly thirty years ago...

[spike20.livejournal.com]

"approve"

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

Well met Droogy : D

The waist peice has improved since that was taken. Try to get a little more authentic every year :)

[spike20.livejournal.com]

Excellent! At the height of my drooginess I sculpted and cast a dildo mask for the outfit.

I look forward to seeing you in it at D*Con!

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

The pleasure would be all mine. We should have a beverage :)

I'll drop you my cell closer to the date, we'll meet up at some point :D

[bobmage.livejournal.com]

A couple of Vault Dwellers (http://pics.livejournal.com/bobmage/pic/00008xe3) from last year''s Dragoncon.

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

THank you :)

Can't wait to see what comes out this year.

[dgiomeusoc.livejournal.com]

I'll be there again for the parade; see you there!

An easy thing about post apocalyptic costumes is that they are SUPPOSED to look beat-up and distressed. So just about an old leather jacket can be turned into a passable outfit. Go to a used sports equipment store and buy some shoulder pads. Go nuts on them with chains, nuts, and bolts. Glue on some car/mailbox reflectors. Try out a few different things; you are bound to come up with something that looks good and fits you.

Here is a link to some of the costumes, weapons, and armor that I've made:

http://www.madmaxmodels.com/props.html

Good luck! Show up with something cool!

-Max

[eduardo289.livejournal.com]

Look forward to seeing you and your group again this year. Awesome stuff as always :D Kudos!

[alexdelarge78.livejournal.com]

Thanks for all your help. I certainly have an idea of what to rig up for next year if it doesn't happen this year.

[eduardo289.livejournal.com]

Which day does your faction plan on doing this? I am apart of another group that is doing about the same thing and we'd love to have a mass group gathering. Dragon Con is going to rock so hard this year!