[NO] Harmony the Clouded Leopard Partial by Navy Workshop The item being reviewed is 4 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Navy Workshop Year of Project2022 Completion Time (?)4 - 6 Months ETA AccuracyNO - the ETA was passed An ETA is the Estimated Time of Arrival for a project. In other words, an estimated turnaround time. An ETA is not a deadline. Review Date29 February 2024 RelationshipThe maker is NOT a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerKeyniThesnep Prior ExperienceYes, this was my third partial suit. Wear Time20+ Informed Maker of IssuesNo, it was mostly just communication and things I have noticed after the fact. Harmony the clouded leopard partial Negative ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Payment Plan of $1000 - $2999 Initial Contact: August 2021 Completion/Ship Date: January 2022 Shipping Origin: Russia Type: Partial Style: Toony Padding: None SpeciesName: Clouded leopard Found in: Felidae(?) Features: None Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactContacting for the design was easy enough on instagram. The maker didn't ask for any measurements or anything for the head just if I wanted silicone, fabric or resin parts for the head and handpaws. Maker CommunicationCommunication was terrible. I would go weeks or even months without update and I would have to reach out every time. I didn't get many updates, one before shaving and one after shaving. Hands and tail was no updates until they were done. There weren't really any excuses, just that she had a lot on her plate and things were late. The original completion date was by October, then December and I finally got her in January. There was no notice on being late unless I reached out myself when the deadline came close. Since it was my first time, I thought this was normal. I know now that not asking for measurements or showing any pictures of the process is wrong. I was completely in the dark until I saw the head already furred and the parts finished. The trello was also super messy and it was impossible to know where on the queue you were, even when asking as she would just say "soon". It was a very anxious time to commission her, though I did in the end get the partial safely. Project Completion TimeThe maker missed several deadlines and was not communicative about it, leaving me worried the commission was going to be completed. However when it was shipped ,there was tracking and the package arrived quite quickly. Overall Project QualityOverall it's great for what I paid for it. A resin head with a moving jaw, huge tail and a pair of paws. I'm not unhappy with the quality at all and I'm happy with what I got. She's comfortable to wear and I've gotten a lot of compliments on the suit. They look natural together and is what I expected from the maker's work. High quality fur was used and a good 3D printed base, good waterproof eyemesh. Shaving is a bit uneven and seems a little rushed but This was my first commission so I didn't know what to expect but I was happy. Components Head Wear SatisfactionThe head is adjustable and can fit most head sizes, there's also padding inside which can be adjusted and removed. The inside is lined with a fleece fabric so it does get very hot in thereThe moving jaw is responsive and easy to open for ventilation. The vision is fine as well. The hinges does make a horrible noise though. The head is lightweight and easy to wear, it fits snuggly and doesn't move around much when properly in place. It's quite durable and I've carried them around to cons and worn the partial to two cons without problem. Also easy to clean. The eyes are waterproof as well. Visual SatisfactionAll details are on the head except for some black spots on the muzzle. Shaving is a little choppy but its not noticeable unless you go up close. Markings are also a little uneven with shaving and there's some long fur where there shouldn't be. The fur does feel like high quality fur and it does look great if you don't look up too close on the head, it was good for the price. Most of the markings are hand sewn, so they're pretty neat. The teeth are well made and painted. Only thing about the fur is that the grey fur on her isn't the same shade as the ref I bought from the maker. It's several shades darker than on the ref. The follow me eyes work pretty well, though the only thing that was negative is that I got a pair of eyelids with my head and there's no magnets in them so they're just pieces of foam with absolutely no way to attach them to the head which is a shame. They were free but I was still excited to be able to change eye shapes. Hands Wear SatisfactionThe paws are snug but not tight, the wrist is a type of rib fabric which makes it form to your hand. They do get very sweaty though since there's no lining in them but its not a huge problem. The handpaws have a very good dexterity to them. It's easy to pick things up, though they're not lined and can be a little bit scratchy. The claws are quite cute and they're five finger paws, which I didn't realize at first but it's alright. Makes it easier to pick things up with them. There was a hole pretty quickly with the paws but it wasn't a huge problem. Visual SatisfactionThey look fine, there isn't a lot to say about them other than the shaving is a little off. The beans on the paws are very cute. Tail Wear SatisfactionThe tail is huge and very well made, it sits snuggly on the belt and feels secure. It has only padding and no way to remove it, but its still easy to clean. It's a good shape to it and the markings are done well. Visual SatisfactionIt's a good shape to it and the markings are done well. RatingFursuitReview rates by asking the question: Would you recommend this maker? NO This review has been marked with a negative rating. This means the reviewer would NOT recommend Navy Workshop unless they significantly change their practices. Final CommentsI decided to write this review since I've commissioned a second head from her and communication has been worse so far. I will likely review the second commission as well once I can, but I wanted to let people know my frustration with the communication of the maker. Price and work is good, however the communication is horrible. I was blinded by the beauty of the character that I didn't pay much attention to the whole experience. In the end, only commission this maker if you're okay waiting in the dark and never get a response until you spam her. Are you the maker of this item? Would you like to leave an official response? Click here. In case the button above doesn't work, you can click here to launch the maker response form.
