The tunic and a little peek at the cosmetics...
1) Tunic and wig (top still not decorated yet).

2.) Work on the facial cosmetics.

Leggings, tunic and a bit of sword progress

More updates! Leggings and the top + the sword this time.
Please note, the colours look different as the picture of the top was taken in my room and the one of the leggings was outside. They are, however, made from the same sheet of material. The material is a tad too light for the armour, so it's going to be dyed a bit darker.

1.) Leggings (not yet decorated). These will be worn without the black leggings on. I'll have them on bare legged (with the exception of socks).

2.) Tunic (not yet decorated - but looks the right colour in THAT light).

3.) Sword progress (Hood and handle).

Getting there

Here are few update photos.

1.) The Collage (It's not ALL of the armour, but it's most of it. Still need to more painting and varnishing though).
2.) Armour mini skirt (close up detail).
3.) Sword progress (finally! I have my dad to thank for this).

Fitting things together

Alright, this costume is taking its toll on me. I'm not giving up, and I WILL get it done for the expo, but that doesn't stop it from being a pain in the arse. Whoever designed Rose's costume should be shot - even though it looks cool, making it is a NIGHTMARE!

1.) Fitting the shoulder pads together....
They're tied together, and then have to be tied to the front and back of the breastplate.

2.) Fitting the front of the collar on to the breastplate front.....
It's attached in two parts either side, with slots in the top. It was the only way it was going to work with the way I'd made the front of the breastplate itself. Here's another pic shown at an angle - Front breastplate + collar.

3.) Armour mini skirt - with first layers of paint.
This piece isn't really a problem...besides painting it all.

So, it's getting there. I just damn well hope it goes right when it comes to fitting it all together.

Here's a quick update on the progress with Rose.
1.) Armour Mini Skirt (worn before painting)
2.) Middle Shoulder Pads (scruffy at the moment, I know)
3.) Top Shoulder Pads
4.) Foundations of leg pieces

The breastplate is giving me a lot of problems at the moment, but I will update when I have more to say about how the "progress" is going.

Boots, Back of Breastplate + Armoured Mini Skirt Skeleton

I have the boots now. They're the closest I can find, and I must say they're good for this cosplay.
1.) Rose Boot
2.) Rose Boots

The back of the breastplate is still in progress, as is the method of attaching it all together.
I've done the underlying shoulder pieces (and will add the shoulder armour on top with velcro as well) - Back of breastplate.

Lastly, I've started on the armoured mini skirt. It's just in its skeletal stage at the moment.
1.) Armoured Mini Skirt - Flat out
2.) Armoured Mini Skirt - Standing

That's all for the moment.

Wig/Coronet & Front Chest Armour

I managed to get the wig to go on with the coronet. I have to lift the first layers of the wig and then put the coronet over and under that layer. You will be able to see from the picture showing the back. I will still need to add the extensions as the back of the coronet can still be seen.

Here are the pictures...
1.) Wig & Coronet 1
2.) Wig & Coronet 2
3.) Wig & Coronet 3 (back)
4.) Finished coronet on its own

I have also made progress on the upper armour...

1.) Front & Back (with foam pattern before 2nd papiermache & painting)
2.) Front armour (in middle stage with painting now)
As the comment says on this one, the unpainted white piece at the top is where the collar will be stuck on.