/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Here's the gas mask ill be using

These are the boots

Here's the helmet

>>7796902
if you don't want to stick with that picture too much then you can make armor out of used tires and stuff like that (although cutting it will be a little tricky but doable with the right tools)
and don't forget to make it dirty, that's a very important part.

>>7797122
I was also thinking of make my own gas mask using the goggles on the helmet, and making a more of a breathing mask like on your pic with an extra large filter with like a small Pringles can or something

Here are the guns I was planning on using, I'm leaning towards the shotgun but the AK is already pretty busted up so I find have to do much

>>7796902
I'm assuming you are aware of STALKER and are using it for inspiration

>>7797957
Definitely, SoC is one of my favorite games, but I do want something a little along the lines of the fallout raiders too

>>7796902
are you going to wasteland weekend?

>>7798165
Never heard of it? Where is it?

>>7797977
Well watch Mad Max on a marathon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akX3Is3qBpw

Look at Ukrainian military surplus online. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fanatic here, I used to wear that shit all the time with my Angelic Pretty accessories before going full lolita.

>>7798442
...What? Please, for the sake of god, tell me you have pictures of this. I would really like o see if you can even do that, because common logic tells me cute shit+surplus=/=cute surplus.

>>7798256
california city, california. its in the middle of the Mojave desert.

>>7799142
Shit man, I live on the opposite side of the country, I don't think I'll make

>>7796902
something like this?
I think a seagull wore this a while ago, not sure what series it is tho.

>>7800369
looks like Metro 2033 to me

>>7800369
>>7800389
It's so beautiful...

>>7796902
Figure I aught to have some knowledge that'll be useful. Most old style ALICE backpacks with have a pair of straps for hanging a sleeping bag from. This looks and works better than trying to wedge it (or anything, for that matter) under the top flap of a back pack, especially if not full. if you invest in one of the bags with a metal frame (also advisable) I'd high recommend try to find a cargo shelf, a small attachment that allows you to attach different items such as ammo cans that aren't typically meant to be attached to the frame. A vietnam style poncho and liner is a cheap alternative to a sleeping system, and is both good for looks and actually not a half bad sleeping bag. Mixing old and new style equipment will make it look like you actaully had been scavenging, (ALICE + MOLLE, if you find the snap/velcro stuff, it looks nice but is utterly worthless as a modular system, though makes a good base if you can find the main vest,) if you try making armor, you can find cheap metal from scrapyards, but I'd highly recommend you have a Skilsaw and a large hammer, along with something to use as a rounded anvil. You can make some cheap semi-decent weapons out of EVA flooring foam (~$25 for 4x4 at Lowe's), maxing civilian clothes with military looks good, too. Try sticking to military colors if at all possible, unless you're going for a blood raider look, in which case reds and blues do the trick, and old sports equipment makes pretty good looking riot pading with a layer of black spraypaint. Oh, and rothco may sell plastic PASGT helmets for $35, but they're also $50 at your local surplus store and can be fitting with an adjustable visor that looks nice, and don't pay more than $100 for a used gas mask, and no more than $40 for one of those isreali pieces, and no more than $20 for any mask made before 1980.

>>7800954
As for the backpack, I've already got a small medic satchel that I was planning on using. For the armor, I've seen a lot guys come through my work with motorcycle padding which if I can get cheap I can cut it down to individual parts, plus I've got a friend whose a blacksmith and he can probably help me with some metal plating. My one problem is making my stuff look really worn and busted up, any tips for that?

>>7801361
Leather can be hit with some steel wool, albiet lightly. Metal can actually be damaged, for instance by taking it to a gun range, slashing at with with a knife, or striking it with a hammer or other blunt object. rubbing a bi of clear boot polish into woven fabrics will make it look matted and worn for long periods without changing. Krylon works good for keeping metals from looking too shiny, and if done before wearing them out, can make the damage more obvious, and if done again after can make it seem like you're constantly patching it.

>>7800954
Oh, before I forget, what I was trying to say with the PASGTs was that the real ones go for $50, and the fake ones don't take the riot visor.

>>7800954
Oh, and I'm serious about that gas mask. If you're just in tactical gear and wearing an M40, people just automatically assume you're in a Metro cosplay.

>>7801479
Wait, sorry, didn't notice the post with the mask

>>7800578
Oh hey, I built this! thanks bud!

>>7800369
>>7800389
>hanza

yep it's metro 2033/ last light


also, you might want to check char designs from STALKER 2 or Survarium artwork

Alright guys, just ordered a new Respirator and Leather Jacket
jacket > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7KP1FK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Respirator (bought the medium since its black and orange and thought it fit better) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007LV3P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check this guys Youtube, he does all kinds of tutorials and has quite some stuff for inspiration there

http://www.youtube.com/user/NuclearSnailStudios/videos

I did one of stalker, if it can inspire you

>>7806570
I like it

>>7806174
Thanks!

So I think I have the head portion done, I like it a lot

>>7816345
Love it, You got the Nazi Scout look from Metro LL going

>>7818118
Thanks!

>>7818118
Hey thanks man

>>7816345
SNIPPY? Where have you been? Have you seen my mug?

>>>/k/22777430

and

herrurst.tumblr.com

>>7818336
Nope, sorry I don't think we've met

>>7818411
It's... it's a reference... Um... Don't worry about it.

>>7818426
Oh shit, I feel like an ass now

>>7818466
No worries, look up romantically apocalyptic if you want to understand, though. I promise, there's little in the way of romance.

>>7818469
Awesome, thanks

>>7806570
>>7809842
>samefagging this hard
dude thats not stalker thats a 4 minute trip to your local army surplus

>>7796902
Metro 2033 cosplay plox

>>7822744
Workin on it m8

Looks good