Browncoats possibly available soon by Tristan

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Browncoats possibly available soon

POSTED BY: TRISTAN
UPDATED: Sunday, September 23, 2007 02:13
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 7:27 AM

Greetings, all! Pretty sure this is where I need to post this...if not, let me know.

I recently completed construction on my very own Browncoat. It's leather, and not based on any pattern. I designed it using Firefly episodes, screencaps, and through reading posts on this and other threads. The buckles are also hand-made by me of brass plate. What that means is this is not a replica, but an interpretation of Mal's Browncoat. Having said that, I will be offering to make these on commission starting relatively soon...maybe the next few weeks. I am asking $300.00, not including shipping. I take cash, etc., but may also be interested in a cash/barter split.
This is a link to a picture of the Browncoat in the Blue Sun room: http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=11621
I have several more pictures in photobucket, and would like for potential buyers to look them over before considering a purchase.

You may leave questions or comments on this thread, or, better yet, email me at tristan71@cableone.net for more info.

Thank you!

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July 13, 2006
Alright, I figured this out. I can take orders and build these as I get orders. As this is on a lark, please give me time between order and delivery. I have a full-time job, and use my nights and weekends to work on projects. Rest assured that any orders will become the project until completed and mailed. Let me know if anyone is interested.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 7:41 AM

TRISTAN

Also forgot to mention, I will also be offering the buckles alone. Again, they are not exact, but I did model them after screencaps, etc. The price for them will be $30.00 plus shipping. There are also better pictures of them in photobucket. You can email me about those, too.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 7:56 AM

MILFORD

That's pretty cool. I wish you gobs of success. Living in Western Texas, I'll pass on the Browncoat, in hopes that one day it'll be OK to have a brown swimsuit or something more appropriate for my climate.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 8:00 AM

TRISTAN

Thanks for the encouragement.
I might possibly be able to make a leather brown-swim-suit...may have to make some test patterns first...

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:58 PM

PENGUIN

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Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:35 AM

TRISTAN

*bump*

For anyone interested. DragonCon is not all that far off!

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Thursday, July 13, 2006 5:36 AM

AZHEA

Question for you T...what size are you able to make? Hubby is tall, 6'2", and broad of shoulder.

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Thursday, July 13, 2006 6:10 AM

TRISTAN

Azhea, just about any size. I will build it around the customer, so I will need a few measurements, and I will build from there. My own measurements are 6'1" 42-42" chest. The pattern I made is easy to convert.

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Thursday, July 13, 2006 9:12 AM

TRISTAN

After some thought, I decided it might be a good idea to actually put pictures up so you can see what I am talking about. I know there is a picture in the Blue Sun room, but I am going to try to put some here...less clicking that way!

-EDIT-
After a bit of trying, that worked. Sorry they are large, but it's easier to see the detail that way.

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Thursday, July 13, 2006 9:17 AM

GRIZWALD

Tristan, I can't see those last pictures, but the pic in the Blue Sun Room is wonderful.

Your price on the buckles alone is excellent. Really.

ETA: Oops, now I can see!

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Thursday, July 13, 2006 9:28 AM

TRISTAN

Grizwald, I had problems trying to post clickable thumbnails...that failed miserably, so I just posted the full-size picture.
Thank you for the comment on the buckles...turns out my armoring is good for something Firefly-related!

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Friday, July 14, 2006 11:09 AM

TRISTAN

*bump*

Sorry, trying to keep this up near the top...

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Friday, July 14, 2006 11:09 AM

TRISTAN

*bump*

Sorry, trying to keep this up near the top...

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Friday, July 14, 2006 11:20 AM

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

this is shiny

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-try it out, I dare you

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I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

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Monday, July 17, 2006 11:22 AM

TRISTAN

And... *bump*!

That should do.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:27 PM

PEULSAR5

We sniff the air, we don't kiss the dirt.

WOW!!!!! SHINY!!!!!!!!!!!

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Monday, July 23, 2007 9:59 AM

BAPTISMO

That coat is awesome!

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007 1:56 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

That is a mighty shiny coat Colonel. Gonna have to give her the once over at the shindig this weekend. Might be that I have to ask Santa for a lovely brown coat for Christmas.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:22 AM

TRISTAN

Thank you, Baptismo...I appreciate that!

Hard to believe it was over a year ago...oy!

BC1, not a problem at all! Though, am I going to have to keep my eye on the coat? Make sure your bags aren't any bulkier?

If you do ask Santa, let me know....I might be able to help him along a little!

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:10 PM

JETFLAIR

Ohh, sweet! Now you got me wanting to figure out if I can afford one of these on top of all the dough I'm coughing up for the LA con and the cruise!

Did you ever get a Zoe vest replica worked out? I'm a girl, so that might be a better option for me.......

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007 7:30 AM

TRISTAN

I need to update this page....there have been a few changes, especially in the area of cost. My leather supply dried out, so now I have to use another one that charges more.
As for teh Zoe vest...not so much. It is still a work-in-progress, but the 76th is taking all of my costuming time right now.

If anyone is interested in Browncoats, please email me at tristan76th@hotmail.com and we can chat!

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007 7:54 AM

CLEMENTINE

Tristan:

I'm still loving my ZoeCoat. It's good for the gals. I'll send more pictures soon.

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Monday, July 30, 2007 5:28 AM

TRISTAN

Quote:
Originally posted by Clementine:
Tristan:

I'm still loving my ZoeCoat. It's good for the gals. I'll send more pictures soon.

Thank you for that, Clementine!
You know, you and my sis-in-law are the only ones that have those Zoe coats?

And a quick update on the leather Browncoats...

I have a new email address: tristan76th@hotmail.com, so please use that to contact me.

I am still building these coats, but my leather supplier dried up and the new one does not always have what I need...so I now have to charge $400.00 plus shipping. I will NOT be able to take any commissions before DragonCon...it'll be about a week or two afterwards before I can even start thinking about it again. If you are interested, please email me and we can chat.

Thanks for the revived interest in these coats!

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Wednesday, August 1, 2007 9:30 AM

FOLLOWMAL

Bumping to the top for new folks that may not have seen this.

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Friday, September 21, 2007 5:34 PM

JAYNESKNITTER

Um, I'm new to this community, but I googled Zoe vests and I ended up here. Is there any possibility of more information on those or even a vague gist of a working pattern? I can sew and I can buy leather and save someone else the work. Thanks!

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Sunday, September 23, 2007 2:13 AM

FOLLOWMAL

JaynesKnitter, first of all welcome to the community!

*hands JaynesKnitter a browncoat ( only virtual, sorry ) from the storeroom*

Just email Tristan at the address in the post up above and I'm sure he can help you with patterns, etc. He's brilliant and a great guy, he'll steer you right.

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