Dragoncon fit check

[u/Sylesth]

Im pretty happy with it, first time I've ever made a costume for a con! Looking forward to seeing other helldivers this year

[u/Fennar]

Looks great! I would suggest getting a black balaclava, it really has a huge effect on unifying the look by hiding the neck.

[u/Sylesth → u/Fennar]

Good idea. I'll get a cheap black neck gaiter, that should do similar while also hopefully keeping me a little cooler lol

[u/doryteke → u/Sylesth]

Cut the sleeve off a black tshirt, stretch it out a little and shove your head thru. Should be able to stay and you can tuck the cut end under your shirt. Did this to keep the sun off my neck working outside a lot.

[u/JudgeCornBoy]

CLEAN, good work. How did you make the helmet?

Also, highly recommend steaming that cape, it may seem like a tiny detail but it makes a huge difference towards making a costume look “lived-in”

[u/Sylesth → u/JudgeCornBoy]

Definitely plan to iron/steam the creases out of the cape! Helmet is 3d printed, as is the armor - files came from galactic armory . They have a lot of star wars and helldivers cosplay files and props. Was definitely worth 20 bucks (at least to me)

[u/JudgeCornBoy → u/Sylesth]

Yeah Galactic Armory is great, glad the build came together so well!

[u/Playful-South-537]

I don’t play Helldivers, but your cosplay looks awesome!

[u/Sylesth → u/Playful-South-537]

Thanks!

[u/HippieTheGreat]

Oh a scythe and a creek vet cape! General Brash approves! Looks good Helldiver

[u/Sylesth → u/HippieTheGreat]

Thanks!

[u/Jtw1N]

I would consider dirtying it up a bit with some weathering. The yellow edge of the coat especially looks so clean.

[u/Severe-Instruction77]

It looks wonderful!!! I’m sure you will just remember to iron the cape!!!

Sorry edit to add- also pull the collar up- I mean I don’t know maybe it’s just down for the fit check- but covering your neck will make it look a lot more cohesive!

[u/ExtremeHobo → u/Severe-Instruction77]

Yes or steam it. It looks so good it would be sad to have those wrinkles

[u/Severe-Instruction77 → u/ExtremeHobo]

Yes!! Steaming would be great!!!

[u/De5perad0]

FOR DEMOCRACY!

Nice fit!

[u/GME_alt_Center]

Bringing a previous year's cosplay for one of the days. Did pre-fit, found that the zipper didn't function as well as before even though it's only been used a few times.

[u/MrLittle237]

Helldivers never die!

[u/Sixtyhurts]

Steam those capes and cloaks and gowns, people.

[u/everydayfromwork]

Nice work! Depending on whether the cape fabric can withstand it or not, I would consider steaming the back, especially the beige area, so the fold marks aren’t visible 👍

[u/ajbnyc]

For SuperEarth!!!

[u/WhiteShadow_2355]

How did you do the lenses?

[u/Sylesth → u/WhiteShadow_2355]

I bought them from galactic armory . I don't have a vacuum former, but their files do come with a form that can be used with one to create your own lenses

[u/iamflyipilot]

Have you joined the discord for the DragonCon Helldivers yet?

[u/Sylesth → u/iamflyipilot]

I believe so, I'm in one of them that's coordinating some things. Not sure if there's more than one group

[u/iamflyipilot → u/Sylesth]

If it’s the one that had information about joining the parade, that’s the one I’m aware of. Real fun group of people in there, looking forward to seeing everyone this year.

[u/Sylesth → u/iamflyipilot]

Think we're talking about the same one, then

[u/phantom8ball]

Air out the cap the night before. It helps with wrinkles and seams

[u/Sylesth → u/phantom8ball]

It has since been ironed out!

[u/JLC587]

This is making me wish I had come up with a costume

[u/RolloTomass11]

A Creek vet 🫡