I have a Browncoat!

POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 02:56
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TRISTAN

Monday, July 10, 2006 2:24 PM

I had thought of that, Emma, but I would have no idea about how to go about it. That coat is not based on any "official" pattern; I used screencaps, promo photos, and several other forums to come up with the final pattern. The leather side was about $100.00, and it took all of a week to build. I could seriously sell them for less than that $500.00 replica...and my buckles do work!

The wife and I always have fun with photo shoots. There are some shots that, as a costumer, I need to have...then we just start goofing off.
Thank you again!

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TRISTAN

Monday, July 10, 2006 5:03 PM

Ok, Emma got me to thinking, which is a bad thing considering it's a Monday and all.
This coat was relatively easy to make and did not cost a fortune to do. The pattern is my own, influenced by watching Firefly and perusing this and other forums looking for coats for inspiration. I know a lot of people out there want a RL Browncoat...is there any interest in having one of mine? I would like feedback and hints regarding this, if y'all have the time.

Thank you!

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LYSANDER

Monday, July 10, 2006 5:26 PM

I will start off by saying that the coat and costume look great. I definitely think that there will be a lot of poeple on this sight very interested in one of your coats. And, if you can go cheaper than the $500 the other place is charging, your chances are even better.

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TRISTAN

Monday, July 10, 2006 5:34 PM

Thank you! I hope you are right. And yes, I can beat the $500.00.

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FOLLOWMAL

Monday, July 10, 2006 5:40 PM

Tristan, the 'coat is amazing and the Kaylee outfit is dead on. You both look wonderful!

Yes, you have my interest piqued!

I would buy a browncoat!

I'd also love to see the making of process and the other pics.

May I? You could pm me the link or send it to my email.... followmal@gmail.com

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TRISTAN

Monday, July 10, 2006 5:52 PM

Thank you, FollowMal!
PM is on the way!

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HARDWARE

Monday, July 10, 2006 7:52 PM

Very shiny brown coat Tristan. Does it have a patch on the left triceps area?

You're gonna have a hard time drawing that hogleg with the strap still on the hammer though.

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, July 10, 2006 7:56 PM

Seen the pics, Tristan. Awesome.

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TRISTAN

Monday, July 10, 2006 7:57 PM

Hardware, I thought about that strap as I was looking at the pictures...lucky I didn't need it! However, after taking the pictures, I did try drawing it without the hammer strap, and it works quite well. The slit goes up high enough that the jacket doesn't get in the way.
No, no patch yet...I am a bit too proud of the coat right now to go having people shoot at me...perhaps after a few events, I will, though!

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TRISTAN

Monday, July 10, 2006 7:58 PM

Thank you, NVG! Sorry, you had to hear it here and myspace...kinda happy I got it done, though!

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