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Well, fools, it's finally done! Painted and sealed! #mercuryblack is ready for #rtxaustin! Gotta say, the grieves are a bitch to put on but they'll hold up. I'll work on the design in the future to make them Superior and far easier to put on. I'm so stoked to stunt and show off a bit in persons with it all on! #rwby #roosterteeth #rwbycosplay #rwbycosplayer #rtx2019 #foamsmith #propmaking #noviceskills #creation #mercuryblackcosplay #roosterteethcosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNYn6CDO9u/?igshid=zxjupsyues17

I cannot tell you how good it feels to finally have a good update for this shit! FIANALLY! After so many months and so many prototypes and setbacks, I have finally reached the home stretch for my #mercuryblackcosplay. Here are the main two reference images I had to work with(back view has been edited for better lighting). Unlike with Ember Celica which had a 3d model to see every angle and all that, these bastards didn't and we a test of my skills. It was frustrating since I wasn't super consistent like I wanted to be but I'm finally at a good spot! Mercury's grieves, which I'm working on a name for, were far more difficult than my Ember Celica and I know I'll want to redo them as I improve, the same with Ember Celica. But for now I'm quite pleased with it, imperfections and all. I also did a costest for him and while my wig isn't the best I probably could have done, I'm okay with it. I still have to see how it'll hold up for the flight to the States. Hope it doesn't die in transit. All in all, it's been a damn good and productive Saturday. #rwby #roosteetth #cosplay #foamsmith #foamweapons #propmaking #mercuryblack #cosplaysaturday #costest #progress #notbad #memereference #meme #cosplaymeme https://www.instagram.com/p/BzB5jCwj9GP/?igshid=1827pdspgjlrg

What?! Two uploads in a week?! Insanity! So this is my first post update about my first time #styling a wig. Obviously it's for our boy who took his Fox McCloud cosplay prep a little TOO seriously, #rwby's very own hitmonlee! #mercuryblack! This being my first time it's pretty annoying having to tell myself to have patience for this. However, it's been pretty neat to get this far. Makes me have a bit more understanding and respect for those that have worked their skill up in this. My legs off to you technical marvels. But I wanted to share what I've gotten to now that I've stopped for the day. If you have any tips, people, or places you've learned from and wanna drop some knowledge like the bass of a Skrillex track. Then please do so! #rwbycosplay #roosterteeth #wigwork #cosplaygrind #progress #cosplayupdate #patiencepractice #cosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/BuekIsWg2w7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x798swtbmgfg

I came home and found a special gift waiting for me! My #harrydresden #pentacle from @badalijewelry has arrived! I've gotten one from them previously but unfortunately I had lost it on this past New Year's Eve. Felt naked and weird without it. So glad I finally have one again. Hell's bells it just feels right! If you haven't seen Badali Jewelry before then you should definitely go check then out. Spectacular quality and lots of your favorite book series to choose from. They're craftsmanship is top notch and I'll recommend them to anyone. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bub1tfIgXff/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mtjy4iwsiyrg

This is the first time I've been able to wear my Sun's Out Puns Out shirt IN the sun since moving to England. It's definitely the highlight of my Sunday workout. @bdunkelman #sunsoutpunsout #sunshine #sundayworkout #fitness #sunpuns #pundays #fitforrtx2019 #dailymaintenance https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQ6UPiD7GM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jmtjxf2qmn6f

Slowly but surely! Image: drawmerwby.tumblr #taiyangxiaolong #rwbydad #rwby #cosplay #strq #fitness #progress #nutrition #artimitateslife #lifeimitatesart #abdominales #obliques #transverseabdominis https://www.instagram.com/p/BtoaSlrDIbk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eppga690jsik

"I bet there's a Lucky Emblem here!" #kingdomhearts #kingdomhearts3 #luckyemblem #artimitateslife #gym #mickeymouse #ps4share #sora #donald #goofy https://www.instagram.com/p/BtlurrsDlqA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fuv401a4d41l

I FINALLY MANAGED TO DO A WINDMILL! It's quite rough but I landed it! It's been a slow progression but I find it fitting I landed it in this month. I met some guys last week that gave me some pointers on my technique on the spot*cue music* and it has really helped. Mercury's skills shall be mine! Results of my current Monty Oum Project this year. #mercuryblack #mercuryblackcosplay #breakdancing #Progress #progression #everylittlebitmatters #fitness #cosplayfitness #keepmovingforward #montyoumproject #bodilyexpression https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYffPfDPjp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ed93de8rbvwx

Did some ring work yesterday and I gotta say, seeing how decent I've gotten at it makes me feel pretty good! #fitness #rings #gymnasticrings #bodyweighttraining #cosplayfitness #healthychoices #laddad #ukfitness #upperbodyworkout #nicetrygravity https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRatwNDQLG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vd9yzx7iubd9

Prototype Merc 1! I'm working on #MercuryBlack's grieves and I have a feeling it's gonna be like how I did #EmberCelica. It's gonna be tough and probably spend the next month making multiple prototypes but I'm excited to have a starting place again. #rwbycosplay #rwby #mercwiththesmirk #grieves #foamsmith #rwbyweapons #roosterteeth #montyoum #rtx2019 #wingedsandals #itsalsoagun #gunsandals #gundals #gandals? #cosplay #foolswhocosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVcEL1jf6Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=boo5xuqxjiq1

FINALLY! After all these years! I have acquired an 8-pack! Marked down December 22 2018! Milestone! #puns #fitnessjoke #nutritionjoke #ironicnutrition #selfie #shirtlessguys #holidayfitness #fitnesscosplay #cosplayfitness #tonight https://www.instagram.com/p/BrspZ3AjBy0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kf5aibc4cv96