This version of my carnotaur character will be hopefully the last one I'll make. Unlike previous ones, however, I made this one thinking that a costume would present various limitations due to the human that will obviously be inside. And even then a few things would definitely have to change in the actual build (for example, having a shorter neck).

Gods, why are carnotaur snouts so hard to draw accurately? I've drawn so many raptors and T.Rexes, that I'm having trouble making sure this guy doesn't look like any of those. :P

I ditched the head armor, since I felt that it would hide the scutes that would be at the top and back of the head. He needs a necklace, though, either with dino/croc teeth. Or maybe I could use a fake raptor toe claw I have somewhere around my home.

I added a pouch on his left hip, since that would be a way for me to carry any necessary items (hotel room keycard, IDs, aspirin, and maybe money). I probably would have to add a larger one, to carry all the loot (a.k.a con swag) that such a brave carnotaur warrior would find in his travels.

I'm still trying to figure out the weapons. I have a small sword I bought at FC years ago for my Sivak costume, so I would only need a small holder for it. The dagger on the right hip and the big longsword, however, remain elusive. I've yet to find something good online (I really don't need anything with freaky skulls or any of that shit, thankyouverymuch). I guess I could always try to build one out of several layers of glued cardboard. It could be all a moot point, though, if a con's staff freaks out at the sight of (obviously fake) weapons.

Speaking of freaking out, I wonder if a fake bulge under the loincloth (made out of cuple socks or small towel tucked in the cloth that goes between the legs) would also upset people. ;)

Anyway, I'm still waiting for word on my selected builder, who's currently very busy making things for Anthrocon, as to when they may start construction. Which is good, since it gives me time to save more money for it, and I want them to take as much time as needed so it ends up looking good. I don't know if they will want to make all those straps, though.

EDIT: Still looking for a builder for the armor. Person previously mentioned here failed big time on his agreement.