TreeHuggerMatt

Mate , as usual that’s astonishing! you got the skills

alreet @Hiker ScoutIt get here?

DLT-19X kit from Dbay94 on Etsy ordered... Time to see what paints I need ... to @Aradun's dlt build thread 🙂

Sweet. They seemed up for it notwithstanding the move so definitely will come back to this in the new year. They’d smash it

Yeah the stuff on the site is amazing. Heard back from them and although it’s a character they hasn’t looked into I get the impression they’d be happy to help with this. However that probably won’t be till next year as they’re expanding into new premises so are just sticking to what they are currently doing but it’s an exciting prospect going further anyway Their resistance x wing pilot is epic

Wow!! Thankyou! Thats very very kind of you to say so

RS are probably the best bet. I know they worked with IB to get the soft part issues sorted. my kit was from chef but he’s not taking on commissions now as he’s trying to catch up with a backlog Shows how good his stuff is I guess

Fingers crossed for you

Nice one!!

One of the costume makers ( a business that does costume making ) said that whilst they couldn’t help have me the name of this firm https://clothearscostumes.com/replicas/ I looked at their website and they creat stuff from ideas to full commisions As can also be seen on their site they are well versed in doing Star Wars costumes and doing them to custom sizes. Take a look and let me know cos I’m going to contact them later

Yeah ive contacted a couple of Edinburgh costume makers , one of whom has worked making cosplay stuff previously so hoping to heard back

All the local ones ive tried wont make stuff from scratch , gonna try dressmakers etc as well. How did you go about explaining it? Sorry just having a struggle with my MH day.

I did ask chef if would do it and he’s got waaaaaaay to much on other wise he might. Wish we had someone who would do as I know crowproos were going to but I dunno if they did I’d have no issues ordering from abroad if could find some crazy lunatic ( on here lol ) that would be wiling to take it on for which I would happily compensate handsomely for

How much material would you say it needs in metres , rough guess obviously but then you've all seen my chubby ass scout lol. That stuff I posted is around 7 quid a metre but then would need the mesh plus the backing material for the ribs etc. Thinking from googling its a bout 3-4m of each? I can see why people aren't doing this its a PITA eh lol

This was the mesh stuff id seen ( in black obvs ) https://www.fabricuk.com/fabrics/395-airtex-mesh-fabric.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiMmwBhDmARIsABeQ7xQgnWH6i6Yis47BjVooMbJBAadHW6HZp0XMw-uyLoztUQnwI_0f2cwaAix7EALw_wcB Or this https://www.petercookint.com/fabric-fillings/lining-cloth/polyester/clo566-54-fr-black-polyester-lining-cloth

Can always buy dressier stuff , it's just stabs in the dark. Cant find anyone round where I live that will do anything but alterations so far

Didn’t mark when I ran my nail over it. There’s a wee bit of give so I think we might have a winner. Found a mesh panel for heat , is they what the bottom bit is? Need to sort the inner liner , piping cord is easily gotten from Amazon

Pics of the sample for the sleeve /upper shirt sample I received Interested to see what you guys reckon

@Mandrake’ve not emailed carol in case she has flashbacks lol Hopefully that material sample rocks up today and can post it up. Did you source the materials and provide them to carol ? Just trying to wrap my head around it. Or can I just say what you did here for Justin but my measurements lol. Luckily the neck seal isn't needed lol Also , got a picture of the pants?

One option would be to have a US based pathfinder to order them therefore paying the star price and then posting over to the Uk at the price that’s been showing for merch runs etc. Funds could be sent to the purchaser via PayPal Its an option maybe

Usually wear 7 1/2 caps / hats ( new era nfl stuff which says it comes out as medium to maybe large so fingers crossed

Yeah I know that mate. Was just thinking ahead for the future. Not planning to do it until well settled in

Just for an update , as when I do another kit its the PT , and have spoken to troy and he would be willing to ship to the UK despite what his Etsy says but obviously its gonna be reasonable cost, that said for the quality it would be its gonna be worth it

Given that chef specs his kit to level 2 I believe it's possible to apply should I want to ( no sniggering @Aradun yes I know I wouldnt lol ) however... Reading off the CRL I know the shoulder bridge covers would need addressing given that they are now well over the 0.5 to 1" length. I do have the originals somewhere. So assuming I can get the covers sorted how would address the fitment issue that this would cause. Would it be a case of redoing the side straps to increase the length to then be able to pull the two half back together at the bottom so it doesn't sit too proud ? Here's a side on as it was for any clearance so any tips would be great to see if its at all possible .. current shoulder bridge covers , originals were 1" If what I think is possible then it could be worth a look , if not im happy to be a regular pathfinder for now.

Cheers Justin , Id rather ask as the GML's over here can be a bit picky. So smooth collar would be as you have done it. That's good to know 🙂