# \#costume-tips **URL:** https://forum.thefinestcc.com/tag/costume-tips/3.md [Latest](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Cobra Driver (Classified Series)](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/cobra-driver-classified-series/1300)
**Author:** [@RubenSandwich](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/RubenSandwich)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/cobra-driver-classified-series/1300 "2026-11-01T16:32:20Z")
Greetings team, New recruit here, looking to be a Cobra Driver. I viewed the instructions, and have been trying to follow them, but I have a few questions. I ordered the Propper gray uniform, ends with 020, but it app… --- ## [Next, The Crimson Guard Uniform](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/next-the-crimson-guard-uniform/1358)
**Author:** [@F-5577](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/F-5577)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/next-the-crimson-guard-uniform/1358 "2026-10-27T03:35:10Z")
Now I’m moving on to the actual uniform. I have the uniform decorations ready. The ribbon bar, the eagle crest and the collar insignias. When I was starting to get things together I went through a few options on tops… --- ## [Troubles with Duke](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/troubles-with-duke/1336)
**Author:** [@Wolfe359\_01](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Wolfe359_01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/troubles-with-duke/1336 "2026-06-09T15:40:16Z")
After Action Report: The grenade is HEAVY, and makes the bandolier slide down. I am thinking of a 3D printed grenade instead. Side holster was ok, but I switched pants and the new material was slippery. I had removed t… --- ## [Viper shoulder pads](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/viper-shoulder-pads/1201)
**Author:** [@Prubierac](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Prubierac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/viper-shoulder-pads/1201 "2024-04-11T20:16:24Z")
Hello everyone. I’m trying to make the shoulder pads for my viper suit (as you can see on the pic) and they haven’t convinced me, especially regarding the grip system. Do you sew them directly to the vest or do you use … --- ## [Viper helmet questions](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/viper-helmet-questions/1158)
**Author:** [@Prubierac](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Prubierac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/viper-helmet-questions/1158 "2023-09-15T15:18:08Z")
Hello everyone, I am remaking my viper helmet because the first one I made is too big as you can see in the photo. I wanted to ask you what element you use for the visor, since I had used a facial screen but I realized … --- ## [DIY Spray Paint tips/tricks](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/diy-spray-paint-tips-tricks/434)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/diy-spray-paint-tips-tricks/434 "2019-10-13T14:05:47Z")
I wrote this a few years ago but I get asked for help from time to time in DM’s, texts, messages so I thought I’d share some of advice to up your game when it comes time to paint your project. 20 TIPS FOR SPRAY PAINTING… --- ## [Tips/Tricks: Spray paint in the cold](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/tips-tricks-spray-paint-in-the-cold/707)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/tips-tricks-spray-paint-in-the-cold/707 "2020-12-17T00:28:11Z")
Spray paints are finicky when it comes to temperature. Flip a rattle can over to the directions and look at the optimal weather conditions and do the math: spray paints want to be at about 70 degrees Fahrenheit and low … --- ## [30 Basic tools that help me be a better builder](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/30-basic-tools-that-help-me-be-a-better-builder/701)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/30-basic-tools-that-help-me-be-a-better-builder/701 "2020-12-08T19:51:43Z")
I get asked from time to time about how I make something or what I used to make something in particular. The answers to those question vary completely but over the years of making props, costumes and things here and ther… --- ## [What's inside your helmet?](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/whats-inside-your-helmet/452)
**Author:** [@viper559](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/viper559)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/whats-inside-your-helmet/452 "2020-06-15T18:36:36Z")
I just received my trooper helmet yesterday and was wondering what everybody has put inside for a better fit? Pictures would be helpful if possible?? Thanks!!! --- ## [Quick tips for photography of you and your BA costumes!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/quick-tips-for-photography-of-you-and-your-ba-costumes/588)
**Author:** [@Kev011](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Kev011)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/quick-tips-for-photography-of-you-and-your-ba-costumes/588 "2020-06-10T00:01:50Z")
As the new series of Finest Cards are a hot topic I wanted to chat about a few ideas to possibly use if you’re looking to show your costume, character and hard work all at the same time. We spend a lot of effort on our c… --- ## [Want to join The Finest? Here's some tips!](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/want-to-join-the-finest-heres-some-tips/113)
**Author:** [@Panzer](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Panzer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/want-to-join-the-finest-heres-some-tips/113 "2019-09-15T21:56:59Z")
A common question for folks when they want to join The Finest is basically, “How do I join?” So here is a little guide. 1.) Pick a character and costume to build. At The Finest we welcome any official character build …