igotanaddixon:Okay so internet connection was down all day long (something to do with melted wires
igotanaddixon: Okay so internet connection was down all day long (something to do with melted wires because of the heat?!) so change of plans! I worked on my Jyn Erso costume! Here is the shirt, I had to redo the collar to match the Rebel Legion standards and then I aged the buckles on the pants. I also recolored a little bit the designs on the jacket. Still have to repaint some details as well. Oh yeah and don’t mind my bruised knuckles, I hurt myself while boxing yesterday Threw a wrong punch and yeah… bruised. We were talking in the comments about the costuming for charity group “Rebel Legion.” I was asked:(1) are 3D printed versions of the blaster approvable? and(2) to explain the process for applying/going through judging.Because of the character limit in comments, I reblogged to answer. This stuff might be useful for other Jyns who are interested in Rebel Legion as well.Question 1 - my blaster is a 3D print kit I purchased from Etsy. I had to assemble it and paint it, but it was approved.Question 2 - what is the process to apply for Rebel Legion?I’m going to be really over inclusive in this answer. Caveats - I’m not a judge; I cannot speak for the judges; I’m just a member. This is based on my experiences.Okay! First up, resources:The guidelines (sometimes called “CRL”) for Jyn’s costume may be found here: http://newsite.rebellegion.com/jyn-erso/. Make sure to read the “Please Note” section at the bottom.The Rebel Legion has forums where you can post a “build thread.” A build thread is a place where you show your progress while your costume is a WIP (work in progress). Other members can offer feedback and answer questions you might have. This is a good resource for preparing your costume. Jyn’s Rebel Legion classification is “Fringe” and there’s a subforum for the Rogue One Fringe costumes here - http://www.forum.rebellegion.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=967&sid=46cdb08175bfbdab544ec5308b471616 - where you can make your build thread.There is a website being built here - www.stardustsisters.com - with resources. Right now, it’s still being built so there’s not a whole lot there yet, but keep checking back.There is a Facebook group here: www.facebook.com/groups/StardustSisters/ - that is dedicated to building Jyn costumes. The group has a bunch of useful resources like tutorials and patterns (in the “files” section). The group is also very responsive to questions about various build issues that arise. There are a decent number of approved RL Jyns in the group. How does the Application process work?Once you’re ready to apply, you will submit an application through the Rebel Legion’s application system. You must provide a minimum of 4 pictures (showing the front, back, and each side of the costume). It is best to show more than 4 pictures. I submitted somewhere around 15 pictures and my judge asked for more because there were details that could not be clearly seen and the judge needs to see each detail. (aside - the judges like it when you take your pictures against a white backdrop). Pictures are uploaded to an external site. I used Flickr.After you submit, you will be assigned a judge who will message you a short introduction. This normally happens within a few days. (important caveat - if you are a new member and you submit during Rebel Legion elections (usually September to early October), your application is frozen/held until after elections). After your judge is assigned, your judge will review your application and your pictures. You will then receive a second message from your judge (usually takes 1-2 weeks). The judge will either let you know that you are approved or will provide you a list of requests for additional photos and/or changes. If you get a request for more pictures/changes, do not get discouraged! .You can do this! You’ll get about two weeks to make changes (judges are reasonable people, so if you need a short extension, they’ll usually give you one). After you’ve made the changes, you send the judge photos of the changes you made. If you’ve made all the requested changes according to the judge’s instructions, you should move on to approval.Again - I’m not a judge, but that’s a general overview of how it all works. -- source link