[C & P] X-Wing Pilots

Is the x-wing in that picture THE x-wing?

 

No idea. The one we have is 75% scale, right? I think the one in this pic is 100% scale. The site I got that from has a few different shots of the hangar...so one of them might actually be it.

 

What do you think?

Jeff wanted to do that as well, I think he thinks he would be the only one with one He also wants to do the things on the shoulder that's why I wanted to know if they had a pocket. He wanted to do them out of aluminum, but we saw some detailed pictures & it's way to much to do before this event, so it will have to be an upgrade for Mile-Hi? So I think sculpty or wood is what we will use

 

Somewhere I had or saw a tutorial for making data rods out of hardware, washers & bolts sorta stuff. Not real accurate looking but not too bad from a short distance. I'll see if I can find it again.

 

most of the ppl on the legion that have the forearm in the pic dont have the wrist thing. so I think if we can pull it off we should. make ours better.

 

Whichever works.

As for the shoulder things, if the flightsuits are the same design of the black ones I have, they've only got 2 pockets -- we'd need to sew on a 3rd when we upgrade them. But if we finish the majority of the work by Tuesday, and he's feeling a little insane, he can try making some.

I'm working on the grey dangly bobber harness thing right now. Unspooled all the webbing, and I should have enough for 13-16 pilots, depending on size. I've already got how it goes together figured out, and it'll only take a few minutes sewing for each one. I can make Rachel's, Jennay's, and mine tonight.

Since the harnesses are meant to be uber loopy baggy, I can probably make EVERYONE'S tonight, just by figuring in how tall everyone is (only issue is the strip connecting both legs together -- needs to be big enough to allow unrestricted walking). I can leave enough on the main strap that connects it to the vest for adjustment.

Ummm...

BELT BUCKLES???

 

Well, they take longer than a *few* minutes. LOL. I've got a system down, though. I can probably have 5 done tonight.

[image=http://home.comcast.net/~josh.anaya/x-wing/my-x-wing-crotch.jpg]

It's the 38mm webbing. I've read complaints about some of the harnesses out there not having enough webbing between the legs and not being able to walk...so I added some extra in. Looks like a tight fit, but that's the bagginess of the flightsuit -- I put on the wrong one.

 

ooooooooooooohhhh

that is cool!


i can meet up with you guys saturday night between 7 and 8. Just let me know where and how to get there

also, I can bring along a sewing machine or 2 if we need!


ok, now to find my makeup and jewelry so I can look "presentable" for work

 

OK. Harnesses for everyone are done.

 

sweet!!!!


You rock....but don't let that go to your head

lol

anything I need to scout out for tonight?

 

LOL. I think my head has an ache right now...must...find...Advil...

We still need belt buckles, or slider things, or something.

http://www.501st.be/Props/Kostuums/X-Wing_Pilot/X-Wing_pilot.htm

The 4th picture has what I'd like to shoot for. The "authentic" buckle things are like $7/each and are custom made since they're not made anymore. They need to fit a 1-1/2" strap. I'll make a quick run to the surplus store during lunch to see if they have any. I think I saw a few in the bin where I dug out the smaller buckles from, but I was a little too focused yesterday and didn't actually see a whole lot. LOL.

If they don't have them, we'll need at least 1 for each person...preferably 2.

 

HELP NEEDED


P-Josh and I have been calling around looking for the buckles he posted about and are comming up EMPTY

unfortunatley we both pressing work projects at the moment so we are gonna have to suspend our fun star wars hunt for now=(

so if ANYONE knows where to get the buckles thingies that can fit 1.5 inch wide straps (all the ones found so far are for1 inch and 2 inch straps) can you please let one of us know or pick up like 20


thanks!!!!

 

These buckles? Aren't these 1.5" straps?


[image=http://www.501st.be/Props/Kostuums/X-Wing_Pilot/X-Wing_pilot_04.jpg]

 

yes

those buckles...

and the straps obtained are 1.5 inches according to
P-Josh

 

Did Josh tell you 2.5? His previous post indicated:

"They need to fit a 1-1/2" strap."


Just trying to clarify, in case I get the chance to look for some this afternoon.

 

ok

I really need to get my reading glasses fixed!!


SS it is 1.5

if you find and get any please let me know, I will come get them from you!!!


thanks!

 

I don't have time to read all this, but you guys ROCK.

I will also be going to a baseball game tonight, so I may not be able to post anything until after the holiday. I will see people on Saturday.

 

thanks SC


and I edited the posts to reflect eh correct strap size


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I need a break!

 

Do they need to be gray/silver, or would black suffice?

 

at this point if you can get 20 get 20 and I will worry about painting them

thanks!

 

I'll see what I can scrounge up.

 

Thanks tons!!!

 

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Thanks for looking for those, Stacy. Let us know how it goes.

And thank you for posting, Becca.

 

I will just add it to the list of things you owe me for.....

 

I can maybe knock out 10 compads out of resin. I'll start creating the master from sculpy asap.

Kev