ReaperCon Cosplay

[Dr.Bedlam]

I have a variety of heavily modded steampunk Nerf guns... that I don't dare bring on the plane.

Sigh. Maybe my Flash Gordon model water pistol... 

[JackMann]

For the theme: you really need boots. Leather shoes.

Well, I have leather boots, but I don't think my flight boots are terribly western looking...

[TGP]

Any thoughts?

 

• The brown hat with the dark brown leather band with the brass studs looks promising.
• Do you have any shoes that match the hat band?
• The knobbly cane in the "Shelf5" picture would be a thought. (Do they let you take a cane on an airplane?)
• Add a white shirt, contrasting vest, dark trousers either a neckerchief or a string tie...and you could be one of the 'extras' that scurries off the street when the gunfighters are about to do their thing.

...not very exciting, I know.

[Bonwirn]

 

For the theme: you really need boots. Leather shoes.

Well, I have leather boots, but I don't think my flight boots are terribly western looking...

 

Cover them up with a bit of dried mud, no one could tell what is underneath.

[Kangaroorex]

Hey my western boots finally get to see some use! Planning on a little pulpy western than spaghetti but the outfit should fit the bill

 

Can't wait!

[chefevild]

 I lucked out big time, as my Halloween costume last year was a cowboy

[NomadZeke]

If I could make it, you can be guaranteed I'd be Dr McNinja...I've also been Michael Carpenter from Dresden Files...and if my friend would be there too, could be Cade Skywalker and Darth Talon.  I know, nothin' western...I could probably throw something together...my job sorta got my last pair of boots destroyed and the capital to invest in a nice set ain't there... Maybe my Steampunk Monster Hunter but the mask is kinda broken at the moment...

[JackMann]

I'm thinking now I might combine the Islamic bits with some western bits.  The Kheffiyeh (but not Agal) under a cowboy hat, possibly with a bandana over the face as well.  Have to see about finding a nice long coat.  Steampunk nerf gun on one hip and the Afghani sword on the other, and the camel rifle on my back.

[Anachronite]

pre-1899 black powder pistols or replica pistols (functional or non) can be legally open carried in Texas... although not all police know this...

 

sorry forgot to quote whoever was commenting on their pistols...

Edited February 17, 2014 by Anachronite

[ShadowRaven]

regardless of legalities, I shall remain unarmed (but no less dangerous)

[Dilvish the Deliverer]

Yeah much as I'd like to, don't think I'll be dressing up.  I have nothing remotely western and I'm flying in from CT and would rather save my luggage space for minis.

 

I do have a Civil War saber and might be able to cobble together a cavalry trooper outfit ala She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, but I don't feel like checking it as it's authentic and would be prone to pilferage.

 

If I can come up with something then maybe.  Anyone have some simple ideas?

[Inarah]

Cavalry trooper sans saber sounds fine.  The saber would just get in the way around the game/paint tables anyway.  Most hand held/carried weapons and accessories are more of a pain in the elf than they are worth at cons.  After the photo session you'll want to drop them so you can shop or play. 

[JackMann]

Cool.  I'll still orange-tip my weaponry, just to be on the safe side, but it's nice to know that they're fully legal.

[MissMelons]

Any ladies with some good corset experience? It is quite possibly the most annoying thing to shop for. I'm an old waist trainer but haven't been in the practice for years. I most likely won't tight lace for the convention but loss of inches and shape would be nice. I'm supposed to be getting one from Merchentes butttttt it isn't the most reliable company in the world. Corset-Story.com has a great deal on a variety but also aren't fantastic. Who else am I missing? :O

[Sergeant_Crunch]

Hmm, the only costume I have is more suited to watching movies with my robot friends and is decidedly not "western."