Alien Captain Dallas costume - Revision history

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	Being a man that typically has a beard, Captain Dallas of the Nostromo was the a natural idea for creating myself a costume. Though I would love a totally screen-accurate costume, my approach with the project is more that I am looking to have something that can be worn and used without falling apart. I want details to ~~be functional and real, not made of paper mache or foam.~~		Content moved to: [[Captain Dallas's Uniform]]

	~~== Research ==~~
	~~I came across the website [http~~:~~//www.other-worlds.co.uk/ Other Worlds Designs], and they've got a lot of great resources on the costumes in Alien. Of course,~~ [~~https://www.therpf.com/ The RPF] has some great threads as well. I've linked some of the most useful bit below:~~
	* [~~http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/captain-dallas-alien-costume http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/captain-dallas-alien-costume]~~
	* [http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/nostromo-crew-jacket-lettering-2017-version http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/nostromo-crew-jacket-lettering-2017-version]
	* [http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/nostromo-alien-crew-shoes-prop-conversion http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/nostromo-alien-crew-shoes-prop-conversion]
	* [https://www.therpf.com/f24/alien-nostromo-uniforms-34755 https://www.therpf.com/f24/alien-nostromo-uniforms-34755]
	* [http://weylan-yutani.org/2015/02/28/nostromo-crew-uniform-the-shirt http://weylan-yutani.org/2015/02/28/nostromo-crew-uniform-the-shirt]
	* [http://weylan-yutani.org/2015/09/01/nostromo-crew-uniform-the-pants http://weylan-yutani.org/2015/09/01/nostromo-crew-uniform-the-pants]

	~~== Notes ==~~
	~~'''Jacket'''~~
	* The base jacket used for the Nostromo crew is an RAF MK3 cold weather jacket.
	** There is a lot of debate as to what color the jacket should be. Apparently they came in green, grey, and even "wine" (purple taupe?) colors. Most costumers seems to dye their jackets with a grey/blue mixture.
	* The webbing on the jackets is taken from a US G-4A/G-4B or UK EFA-10 flight suit.
	** This is also the base for Ripley's coveralls.
	* The font used for the "NOSTROMO" on the back of the jackets is called Pump Bold.
	~~Tidbits from RPF:<br>~~
	* "For the benefit of those reconstructing the Dallas jacket, here's another photo of the rear panel unzipped. The zipper is 11 inches long, the lacing just over 8 inches."
	* "This is what Bob Burns told me about the back lettering on his SU Kane jacket: 'the letters on the back of the jacket is the N is 1 3/4' tall and 1 3/8" wide. The total width of the letters is 13 1/2" across from the start of the N to the end of the O'."
	* "The MK3 jackets worn by Kane and Dallas are original blue/grey issue jackets (22C/2574), the colour when viewed in daylight is as above, it is also described correctly as purple taupe on a colour chart. All RAF flight gear from that period was blue/grey in colour, 1947 to 1969. The green MK3 jackets started to appear in service 1967-1968, this was due to the adoption of Nato standardization in 1963."
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''Shirt'''~~
	* [http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/nostromo-crew-shirt-shirts-p-222.html http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/nostromo-crew-shirt-shirts-p-222.html] $195
	* Common base for costuming is white Dickie's 1574 work shirt. [http://www.dickies.com/shirts/short-sleeve-work-shirt/1574.html?dwvar_1574_color=DN http://www.dickies.com/shirts/short-sleeve-work-shirt/1574.html?dwvar_1574_color=DN]
	* Other good options for a base shirt include a "pilot shirt" or some versions of an "expedition shirt".
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''Pants'''~~
	* Common base for costuming is white Dickie's ~~painter pants.~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''Shoes'''~~
	* The base shoe appears to be a hi-top PF Flyer, though many costumers seem to go with Converse Chuck Taylors (or knock-offs).
	** Any all-white hi-top with a flat sole would likely do just as well if you're planning on making modifications to them.
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''Watch'''~~
	* The base watch worn by the crew is a Casio F-100.

	~~== Resources / Media ==~~
	* [[media:NostromoShirtPatterns.pdf\|Shirt patterns]] (PDF, by Christopher Johnson @ [http://weylan-yutani.org Weylan-Yutani.org])
	* [[media:Nostromo_Pants_Patterns.pdf\|Pants patterns]] (PDF, by Christopher Johnson @ [http://weylan-yutani.org Weylan-Yutani.org])
	* [[media:Nostromo_stencil.eps\|"NOSTROMO" stencil]] (EPS, from [http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/nostromo-crew-jacket-lettering-2017-version Other Worlds])
	* [[media:Stencil-Instructions.pdf\|Stencil instructions]] (PDF, from [http://www.other-worlds.co.uk/nostromo-crew-jacket-lettering-2017-version Other Worlds])

	~~== Build Log ==~~
	~~'''2017-9-15'''<br>~~
	* I bought an RAF MK3 jacket through eBay.
	** It was listed as "British RAF Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket" for about $70.
	** I selected the "Grey" option in a size 8.
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''2017-9-18'''<br>~~
	* I purchased my shoes from eBay, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''2017-9-21'''<br>~~
	* I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'.
	** I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.
	* Shoes arrived and they look great.
	** Took "before" photos.
	** Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe.
	** Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it.
	** Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''2017-9-22'''<br>~~
	* Purchased a DecoFabric white fabric marker to cover the stripes on the shoes.
	* Applied first coat to stripes on shoes.
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''2017-9-23'''<br>~~
	* Applied second coat to shoe stripes with fabric marker.
	* Applied third coat to shoes with fabric marker.
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''2017-9-24'''<br>~~
	* Purchased a white Sharpie oil-based paint marker. [http://a.co/jdUxEbm On Amazon]
	* Applied first coat to shoe stripes with Sharpie.
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''2017-9-25'''<br>~~
	* Due to not being able to find them in any stores and wanting to be fairly accurate to the costume, I purchased some plain white boxers online. [http://a.co/6I2GFhS On Amazon]
	* Also, since I couldn't find a t-shirt/under shirt in the right shade of green, and not wanting to mess around with dyeing one, I purchased one online. [http://a.co/3XK00wH On Amazon]
	* RAF MK3 jacket arrived today. It fits well and looks in great shape. According to the tag inside, it was made in 2000.
	** Though described as grey, this is definitely a shade of green to my eyes. I may dye it, but not until later.
	** Took "before" photos.
	* Applied second coat to shoe stripes with Sharpie.

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	Being a man that typically has a beard, Captain Dallas of the Nostromo was the a natural idea for creating myself a costume. Though I would love a totally screen-accurate costume, my approach with the project is more that I am looking to have something that can be worn and used without falling apart. I want details to be functional and real, not made of paper mache ~~and glue~~.		Being a man that typically has a beard, Captain Dallas of the Nostromo was the a natural idea for creating myself a costume. Though I would love a totally screen-accurate costume, my approach with the project is more that I am looking to have something that can be worn and used without falling apart. I want details to be functional and real, not made of paper mache or foam.

	== Research ==		== Research ==

Karlexceed at 06:52, 1 October 2018

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	~~I've been~~ a ~~life-long fan of the Alien movies and the Alien universe in general. As such, I've decided I need to make myself a costume from~~ that ~~universe. Being~~ a ~~bearded man~~, Captain Dallas was the ~~most~~ natural ~~fit~~ for me. Though I would love a totally screen-accurate costume, my approach with the project is more that I am looking to have something that can be worn and used without falling apart. I want details to be functional and real, not made of paper mache and glue.		Being a man that typically has a beard, Captain Dallas of the Nostromo was the a natural idea for creating myself a costume. Though I would love a totally screen-accurate costume, my approach with the project is more that I am looking to have something that can be worn and used without falling apart. I want details to be functional and real, not made of paper mache and glue.

	== Research ==		== Research ==

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	'''2017-9-25'''<br>		'''2017-9-25'''<br>
			* Due to not being able to find them in any stores and wanting to be fairly accurate to the costume, I purchased some plain white boxers online. [http://a.co/6I2GFhS On Amazon]
			* Also, since I couldn't find a t-shirt/under shirt in the right shade of green, and not wanting to mess around with dyeing one, I purchased one online. [http://a.co/3XK00wH On Amazon]
	* RAF MK3 jacket arrived today. It fits well and looks in great shape. According to the tag inside, it was made in 2000.		* RAF MK3 jacket arrived today. It fits well and looks in great shape. According to the tag inside, it was made in 2000.
	** Though described as grey, this is definitely a shade of green to my eyes. I may dye it, but not until later.		** Though described as grey, this is definitely a shade of green to my eyes. I may dye it, but not until later.
	** Took "before" photos.		** Took "before" photos.
	* Applied second coat to shoe stripes with Sharpie.		* Applied second coat to shoe stripes with Sharpie.

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	** Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it.		** Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it.
	** Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.		** Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.
			<br>
			'''2017-9-22'''<br>
			* Purchased a DecoFabric white fabric marker to cover the stripes on the shoes.
			* Applied first coat to stripes on shoes.
			<br>
			'''2017-9-23'''<br>
			* Applied second coat to shoe stripes with fabric marker.
			* Applied third coat to shoes with fabric marker.
			<br>
			'''2017-9-24'''<br>
			* Purchased a white Sharpie oil-based paint marker. [http://a.co/jdUxEbm On Amazon]
			* Applied first coat to shoe stripes with Sharpie.
			<br>
			'''2017-9-25'''<br>
			* RAF MK3 jacket arrived today. It fits well and looks in great shape. According to the tag inside, it was made in 2000.
			** Though described as grey, this is definitely a shade of green to my eyes. I may dye it, but not until later.
			** Took "before" photos.
			* Applied second coat to shoe stripes with Sharpie.

Karlexceed: /* Build Log */

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	* I purchased my shoes from eBay, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.		* I purchased my shoes from eBay, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.
	<br>		<br>
	'''2017-9-22'''<br>		'''2017-9-21'''<br>
	* I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'.		* I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'.
	** I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.		** I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.

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	== Build Log ==		== Build Log ==
	'''2017-9-15'''<br>		'''2017-9-15'''<br>
	I bought an RAF MK3 jacket through eBay~~; it~~ was listed as "British RAF Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket" for about $70. I selected the "Grey" option in a size 8.		* I bought an RAF MK3 jacket through eBay.
	~~<br>~~		** It was listed as "British RAF Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket" for about $70.
			** I selected the "Grey" option in a size 8.
	<br>		<br>
	'''2017-9-18'''<br>		'''2017-9-18'''<br>
	I purchased my shoes from eBay, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.		* I purchased my shoes from eBay, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.
	~~<br>~~
	<br>		<br>
	'''2017-9-22'''<br>		'''2017-9-22'''<br>
	I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'. I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.~~<br>~~		* I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'.
	Shoes arrived and they look great.		** I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.
	* Took "before" photos.		* Shoes arrived and they look great.
	* Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe.		** Took "before" photos.
	* Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it.		** Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe.
	Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.		** Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it.
			** Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.

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	'''2017-9-22'''<br>		'''2017-9-22'''<br>
	I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'. I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.<br>		I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'. I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.<br>
	Shoes arrived and they look great. Took "before" photos. Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe. Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it. Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.		Shoes arrived and they look great.
			* Took "before" photos.
			* Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe.
			* Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it.
			Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.

Karlexceed: /* Build Log */

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	== Build Log ==		== Build Log ==
	'''2017-9-15'''<br>		'''2017-9-15'''<br>
	~~I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'.~~ I bought ~~both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay. I bought the~~ jacket through eBay ~~also~~; it was listed as "British RAF Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket" for about $70. I selected the "Grey" option in a size 8. ~~The shoes~~ I purchased on eBay ~~too~~, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.		I bought an RAF MK3 jacket through eBay; it was listed as "British RAF Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket" for about $70. I selected the "Grey" option in a size 8.
			<br>
			<br>
			'''2017-9-18'''<br>
			I purchased my shoes from eBay, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.
			<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''2017-9-22'''<br>		'''2017-9-22'''<br>
			I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'. I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay.<br>
	Shoes arrived and they look great. Took "before" photos. Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe. Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it. Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.		Shoes arrived and they look great. Took "before" photos. Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe. Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it. Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.

Karlexceed at 05:34, 22 September 2017

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	I've been a life-long fan of the Alien movies and the Alien universe in general. As such, I've decided I need to make myself a costume from that universe. Being a bearded man, Captain Dallas was the most natural fit for me.		I've been a life-long fan of the Alien movies and the Alien universe in general. As such, I've decided I need to make myself a costume from that universe. Being a bearded man, Captain Dallas was the most natural fit for me. Though I would love a totally screen-accurate costume, my approach with the project is more that I am looking to have something that can be worn and used without falling apart. I want details to be functional and real, not made of paper mache and glue.

	== Research ==		== Research ==
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	'''2017-9-15'''<br>		'''2017-9-15'''<br>
	I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'. I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay. I bought the jacket through eBay also; it was listed as "British RAF Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket" for about $70. I selected the "Grey" option in a size 8. The shoes I purchased on eBay too, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.		I currently own a set of Ripley patches, but not Dallas'. I bought both a 'jacket' and a 'shirt' set of patches for around $20 each on eBay. I bought the jacket through eBay also; it was listed as "British RAF Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket" for about $70. I selected the "Grey" option in a size 8. The shoes I purchased on eBay too, described as "PF Flyers Center Hi White MC2001WT", for $40.
			<br>
	'''2017-9-22'''<br>		'''2017-9-22'''<br>
	Shoes arrived and they look great. Took "before" photos. Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe. Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it. Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.		Shoes arrived and they look great. Took "before" photos. Removed rubber "P.F. Flyers" badge from side of shoe. Made a brief attempt to remove the green rubber "PF" badge on the heel of the sole, but decided to keep it. Next, I plan to paint the blue and red stripes on the back of the heel white. After that, I'll be satisfied enough with the shoes to consider additional work on them a low priority.