Bobik96 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Where do you find 1 3/8 inch black elastic straps in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Quite simply (and I know I'm gonna get it)... 1. Go to eBay and find Black Suspenders, in 35mm elastic. 2. Done and done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_hair Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Or just search 35mm elastic. Should be plenty on there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Or just search 35mm elastic. Should be plenty on there... Actually yes, if you purchase like several yards or spools of the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeverob Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I got mine at Joanne Fabrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I got mine at Joanne Fabrics. Wait, 35mm elastic? I'd love to see that at my Joanne Fabrics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobik96 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks. I look into that. My local Joanne Fabrics didn't have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Or you just buy 1.5 inches and don't sweat the 1/8th inch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobik96 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Yeah I'm going to use the elastic in my kit. It's actually only 1/16 off. I didn't realize that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 The SC kit is pretty thorough. Pretty much everything you need is in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Or you just buy 1.5 inches and don't sweat the 1/8th inch Cool for general clearance...not so much for Lancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gato Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Joanne didnt have it in my area. Just ordered 2 suspenders from China. If I only need 1, I will sell the other one on here. Got them off ebay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Joanne didnt have it in my area. Just ordered 2 suspenders from China. If I only need 1, I will sell the other one on here. Got them off ebay. That's how I roll... 1 set should give you enough for 1.5 armor kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Cool for general clearance...not so much for Lancer. Yeah if 1/8th an inch is gonna keep me out.... so be it. It'd be one thing if we had an absolute authority on what the elastic sizes are, but these are all educated guesses. And my guess is that the movie suits were made in the US with Imperial measurements. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout.trooper Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I actually got mine from Kohl's. It's not suspenders but a woman's elastic belt. Went into the store and they were on clearance. They hit 1 3/8th exactly. I bought 3 Everyone kept saying that the blue and pink zebra strips suspenders I found on amazon wouldn't pass clearance (d'oh!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobik96 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Yeah if 1/8th an inch is gonna keep me out.... so be it. It'd be one thing if we had an absolute authority on what the elastic sizes are, but these are all educated guesses. And my guess is that the movie suits were made in the US with Imperial measurements. I'd have to agree with you. Wasn't Endor filmed in California? Probably not likely to be using mm sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'd have to agree with you. Wasn't Endor filmed in California? Probably not likely to be using mm sizes. Yes. That's what it says here: http://www.starwarshelmets.com/Biker%20Scout%20Trooper_helmets_armor_and_costumes.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I don't disagree that it's a murky area. The BSN site tries to provide the best detail based on what we have and the research that has been done. The Lancer standards are periodically reviewed by the CMD staff. I have nothing to do with that part, I'm the web guy. What you're using should not affect your general clearance. In the end do what you want, but if you apply for Lancer that's the current standard. http://forum.bikersc...showtopic=11897 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 It would probably help if the CRL offered a range of sizes based on what was easier to acquire in a particular troopers locale. I've used the Lancer specs to guide my build, I'm just not going out of my way for 35mm elastic since I can get all the 1.5 inch I'd know what to do with at Joanne's Fabrics. And IMHO, there's a stronger argument that the movie scouts probably did use 1.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 It's all good. Keep in mind what was available in 1980-82 is different than today. There was no Joanne Fabrics or Michaels, etc. Who the heck knows for sure. I've seen arguments going both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 It's all good. Keep in mind what was available in 1980-82 is different than today. There was no Joanne Fabrics or Michaels, etc. Who the heck knows for sure. I've seen arguments going both ways. Oh sure, but the US was no closer to using the metric system back then than it is today. I should know, I was there! (Yes I'm making an "I'm old" joke) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookymufu Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 something else the CRL should take into consideration along with what was available back in the early 80's is what NOT available now days that was in the early 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Oh sure, but the US was no closer to using the metric system back then than it is today. I should know, I was there! (Yes I'm making an "I'm old" joke) Aye brother, right there with you. I was 13 when ROTJ came out. It's not a matter of metric vs. standard. You'll need to speak with the CMD staff if you have questions and/or concerns with the requirements. The question asked by Bobik96 was "where to find 1 3/8" black elastic". An option has been posted. I'm not debating you or the Lancer standards. Just posting info for the person who asked... 1" = 25mm 1 3/8" = 35mm 1.5" = 38mm 2" = 50mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobik96 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thank you for all of the input. I found suspenders on ebay for .99 plus 2.99 shipping. A small price to end my 1/8 inch dilemma. However, I saw on another thread that the lancer CRL have changed for the chest to back strap. 2" to 45mm. I haven't found a place to order that yet. 2 inch webbing could probably be folded and sewn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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