In this case I think more people would have problems with you being a female then not having a gun.

If you can just make a sandvich and bring that.

Damn you 4chan.

-Shameless self bump-

>>2520923
/cgl/ is slow. No need to bump, you tard.

I was unaware. Sorry for the tardness!

Don't make it look like shit and you'll be fine. Too girly/skanky is annoying usually (some people pull it off well if its a little more girly-- like a curly wig).

You won't be hated for not making the gun and I've never run into any problem doing a fem!TF2 cosplay. In fact, the TF2 fandom so I've seen (TF2chan and in cons) are spectacularly nice.

I definitely don't plan on making it skanky, I've seen enough horrors on /cgl/ to know better.

What makes a costume shitty? I don't really know the standards as far as costumes go, so, what would be the first thing you'd notice? Inaccuracy?

TF2chan's gonna be a good resource for you. There are a lot of helpful threads on their cosplay board.

>>2521025

Thanks Zoro, I'll definitely check that out!

>>2521015
Inaccuracy isn't TOO bad for TF2 cosplay as long as it looks remotely similar. Like don't use blue jeans for the pants, or don't use a plain red t-shirt for Soldier whose jacket opens up, or don't completely leave out the vest for Sniper or don't use a bubble texture vest for the Sniper or something like that.

>>2521045

Okay, good to know. I really want to get this right, since it's my first, but I've heard your first is always the worst.

The gun could be simple even for a firstie. I see oatmeal containers, fun foam, wrapping paper tubes...It would all come down to painting if you made it using "garbage," making it look aged and worn with use. Bet there are some tutorials on Cosplay.com, though it can be a shitstorm bogging through even a keyword search.

Also, if you want to do a male Heavy, start practicing now with a bald cap and making it blend [as] realistically [as possible] with stage make-up and the like. Stubble and related shadowing will also distinguish you.

If you must do fem!TF2, I'll post the one design I find even slightly acceptable, on all character fronts.

Extra points for sanvich.

>>2521055
I did this as my first cosplay and I had a blast doing it. I was worried people would have problems since I look nothing like the Heavy, but everyone seemed to like it all right.

My only advice is that if you can't do the gun, PLEASE make the costume as accurate as you can. You don't have to wear a bald cap or anything like that, but get the detailing on the vest, the ammo box, etc.

>>2521125

Please do post the "acceptable" fem Heavy. I'll have to look around some more if I'm going to find tutorials for the gun, the only one I could actually find was a $75 dollar run through with pvc pipe and such. Don't get me wrong, the end product looked nice, but I don't have any tools.

>>2521127

I'm going to do my best, thank you for the advice! I'm definitely nervous considering I most likely wont have the gun (which would certainly mean that the costume needs to be right). It probably wont be 100%, but I will NOT do something as stupid as wearing blue jeans and just a red shirt and think I'll be recognized as a Heavy.

>>2521133
Already did. *points at picture in last post*

Props really, really aren't that difficult when using cheap materials like fun foam, card board, card stock, and model magic. I made Cruccio (sp) Thunderwitch's yo-yo thing entirely out of model magic and I was very proud. The trick is time. Taking the time to make them appear as though you used fancy wonderful materials straight out of the game. That means details, proper painting, and no rough edges. :]

>>2521153

Haha, whoops! My bad!

-Ah, I see! I'm definitely aiming for a look like that, or at least something like that.

As far as props go, being that I've never done this before, I'm nervous about just jumping in and attempting to make one (I don't know where to get the stuff, tools, etc). If I can find a reasonable tutorial, then maybe I can try giving it a shot, but I've never crafted anything before, let alone something as big as the Heavy's gun!

The only acceptable femHeavy = ChemicalAlia's design.

>>2521169

That's a rather cute heavy =) Thanks for the reference!

>I'm a chubby woman

Stopped reading there.

Try losing some weight THEN think about cosplaying. Don't need anymore fatsos looking like idiots.

>>2521169
Favorite.

>>2521168
Definitely look at TF2chan if you haven't. IIRC the asian chubby heavy cosplayer put up how she did her gun. Everyone else is pretty nice.

>>2521180

You can be thankful I'm not trying to do something skanky or unrealistic when it comes to my body type =) Go troll somewhere else.

>>2521183

I've seen the one you're talking about! I really enjoyed the look of that! Did she post the tutorial for the gun on Tf2chan?

>>2521183
That was a few iterations of the chan ago I think, but someone might have saved it.

>>2521195

Damn! Well, lets hope someone sees the thread and has mercy?

If I lived closer, I'd help you out with the gun in a heartbeat. In lieu of that, I'll do some sketching and come up with something that could work.

Aside from that, make sure that you really take the time to make the bullets look good for the bandoleer. It's going to be extremely visible the whole time and so you're going to have to make sure that it looks good.

More views of My Favorite Fem!Heavy.

>>2521216

Gorgeous, and saved! Thank you!

>>2521200
this this this

>>2521223

I agree. Anyone have any advice for the bandoleer?

You fuckers need to stop encourages lardasses to cosplay. It's just embarrassing.

>>2521234
What's embarrassing is that people like you think it's your right to make people feel bad for doing something she wants. OP acknowledges it, she's cool with it, get the fuck over yourself.

>>2521234

I don't think there's laws against us "lardasses" cosplaying.

Kiss my fat ass, go troll another board.

>>2521230
For the love of God, don't use toilet paper rolls.

>>2521254

Oh lord, no.

My original ghetto idea was to find thin/longer bottles of water/soda, slice off the tops and weird shape bottoms, then use duct tape and paint accordingly, but I'm definitely searching for better ideas. I have time to figure things out.

>>2521234
Yes, we should instead encourage skinny people to cosplay Heavy.

Alright. For the shells on your bandoleer, you'll want to do it to scale so that it fits appropriately to you. Given how the shells look on the Heavy, you'll want something that is about the same length as your shoulder is. By that, I mean it should be from the base of your neck to the top of your shoulder. Should be approximately 6". Coincidentally, this is the length of a .50 BMG shell. You might have to build up the girth a bit to make the shell match, though. Heavy's rounds aren't the most streamlined things in the world.

Will continue.

>>2521270
Cont'd

For the base of the shell, you might want to use something like the Crayola markers. Those could be built out with paper mache, tape, whatever. Just make sure that the last layer that you do is something very hard. Should be something that you can spray paint with metallic paint so that you get the proper look. Fortunately, they are metal rounds with full metal jackets so you can spray them a solid color and won't have to worry about taping them off for alternate colors.

Will continue again.

>>2521288
Moar continuanz

The bandoleer can be done in a few ways. This is because there are no good shots of it. What I suggest you do is take a band of cloth (or seatbelt, would provide an interesting look/texture) and sew elastic to the "inside" of it, rather the side toward your body, so that you can just slide the shells into it.

That's all I've got for now, hon. Best of luck.

>>2521216

Question!

What kind of hat is that?

>>2521358
Google Soviet cap.

do this, OP

>>2521398

Please explain. I need to know EXACTLY what not to do.

>>2521383

Found some interesting stuff, thank you!

>>2521404

Misread "do" to "don't"

Sorry! I'm hella tired.

OP, if you don't feel fully confident you'll able to make Sasha/Natascha properly, just don't bother. Just make a Sandvich and KGB, and if anyone asks you where your minigun is, give them a generic response like "Scout/Spy stole Sasha", "it's in for repairs", etc.

It's always been my experience, in cosplaying and everything else, if you can't do something properly, don't bother with it at all. No one will really care; it won't be a big deal.

That being said, Use PVC pipes for the barrels, plastic/wood for assorted other parts, and buckets can work well for the magazine. Use a REALLY strong glue, or nails, or something else, then spray everything black, and the magazine white.

>>2521426

The first tutorial I found called for good materials. I think if I do try making Sasha, it will be after I dish out money to make this first pass right, you know? I completely agree with doing the gun right, if I'm going to do it at all. I think I'm going to go with boxing gloves. Thanks for the suggestions on what to say though, I'll definitely have to keep those in mind!

>>2521398

ITT, fat people think they can cosplay.

>>2521520
WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU WANT A SKINNY PERSON COSPLAYING HEAVY?

>>2521543

I love you anon.

OP, unless you're trying to get cosplay famous or are just itching for some /cgl/ drama, I suggest you don't ask /cgl/ for any advice. If you want to have fun and cosplay, don't come to /cgl/.
This place sucks the fun out of everything.

>>2521642

I'll keep that in mind, but most of you lovely anons have been very helpful/kind. Plus, sometimes it takes a harsher opinion to make sure I don't look like a complete fool while I'm at the convention.

Then again, it is cosplay, I guess we all look like fools. Oh well!

Thanks again to everyone who gave advice, I hope this first experience will be a good one.

>>2521543
It's not so much that skinny people should cosplay Heavy as it is that fat people shouldn't cosplay anything.

>>2520890
Please god don't cosplay Heavy without making Sasha too! It doesn't look too hard. You could make it almost totally out of different pipes.

But most importantly when cosplaying Heavy, is that you have to look big, even if it is a female version. Kinda defeats the purpose if you're not. If you're not big enough, I recommend thickening out your clothes somehow.

>>It's not so much that skinny people should cosplay Heavy as it is that fat people shouldn't cosplay anything.

IT'S BECAUSE OF ANUSES LIKE YOU I HAVE YET TO SEE
<-THIS!