silent Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Ok looking to order the suede for my mudflap and saddle patch. Want to make sure that this http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/9121-01.aspx is the correct suede that I need. Next question is how many sq feet does it normally take? I definately do not want to little, but I also don't want a ton to much.(was at Jo-Anns fabrics yesterday and think I really overdid it on the fabric for the cumberbund and vest)
chimei Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 i got a L suede shirt from ebay...$10...had enough for patches and flap...still have enough to make another flap is needed. cheep, no problems.
Pandatrooper Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Yup, that's the right kind. The size will depend on your personal measurements. Approx width of your hips, and the height from your belt to the bottom of your butt cheeks. Make sure to have some material for the attachment to your undersuit (sewn on, velcro, snaps, etc.) The riding patches also depend on your size. Approx. length would be about middle of where the zipper would be on jeans to about 3" above your knee pads. Again, just approximate measurements.
4505Marcel Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 They used to sell it just by the hide not by the foot which is a pain now, but yes thats the right stuff
silent Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 They used to sell it just by the hide not by the foot which is a pain now, but yes thats the right stuff I actually am wondering if that is still how it is, site says the 7 ft is an estimate and you sill be billed for the exact size
silent Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 Also curious I see that it says to remove the pockets, was already planning on the rear pockets and the upper ones, do you have to remove what would be the front pants pockets as well?
Eagerly Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 I was advised yes m8........Thats why i got a suit with 0 pockets
bwattsup Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 I asked that exact same question in another thread. That's depressing to know Eagerly :/ I was hoping the front pockets could at least just be sewn over since they are in the natural pattern for the Redkap coverall. I haven't found a suit of any type that doesn't have front pockets here in the States. Guess this is gonna make me have to open up the budget even further. Man, this is one expensive hobby Cha-Ching, Cha-Ching, Cha-Ching!!!!
Eagerly Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Slap a PM to your own Clearance officer. They will tell you the definitive answer.....Don't forget each outpost of the 501st has different clearance procedures, so you might be good to stitch them. I was advised for the UKG this was not advisable, so i got one without.....Before you spend more check with your Unit it may be fine
bwattsup Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Good call, and thanks for the heads up. Cheers mate!
silent Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 Is the mudflap just a square piece of leather, or is it fabric backed? If it is just the leater are the sides seamed?
pleasum Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 I got the suede today from Tandy. It's perfect. get the thin stuff, it comes in 7sq.ft. hides. It's inexpensive and they were quick.
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