Robocop build thread

[RoboTom]

Hey,

 

New guy here from Australia with not much armor experience - but keen to get it done and join the ranks.

 

I though it would be good to start my build thread.

I have all the pieces needed, but somethings need a fix.

 

The first thing I was hoping someone could help me out with is the textile straps that hold the two hip boxes (drop boxes) off the belt.

 

Does the textile strap and black clip need to a certain width? The ones on mine seem a bit wider than others I've seen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you!

[stasz]

Looks good to me.

 

The strap should be 40mm (1.5 inches).

If the straps pass through the clip without binding or having excess space, they should be fine.

[stasz]

I see you've got the straps looped around each end of the clip. They can actually just be passed behind the clip, giving the illusion of functional clips.

 

[RoboTom]

Hi Stasz,

 

Thanks for taking a look for me!

I will be doing some more work on this on the weekend, will post some more pics then.

Thanks for the advise on the strap loops - I will get these changes made.

[RoboTom]

Next bit I'm up to is the suede thigh patches. They extend over the flight suit crotch area and finish above the knee armor.

Do they need to be a specific measurement or go behind me around the back of my leg?

 

Here is my rough cut out. If someone could help me with above I will then cut out the suede and sew them on

 

Cheers!

 

 

 

[stasz]

You're definitely in the ball park with your template.

 

I think you could have them go more "straight down" rather than curving back inward as they approach the knees. Take a look at this shot from the Costumes book:

 

and you can see how far out they come into the front of the thigh. They don't need to wrap all the way around the back, but should cover your inner thigh as well. Think about how Scouts sit on the speeder: laid forward.

 

A little tweaking and I think you're there!

[RoboTom]

Hi All,

 

Sorry about the delay... I was in an accident a few months ago and needed to go have some surgery. Back on track to finishing my build now

 

I have all the soft and hard armour apart from my helmet, thats the next build.

Here is the soft armour I have done so far. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!

 

 

 

The one piece flight jacket.

 

I attached the riding crotch made out of faux suede and the 2 inch elastic straps (under the riding crotch).

Faux suede butt flat attached. Thank you for your help with this one Stasz

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cummerbund.

 

White, closes at the back. No visible gap between this and the chest armour. Connects with an elastic strap.

7 vertical stitch lines with two white pouches.

 

 

 

 

Vest.

 

sleves are padded and similar to front of cummerbund. Nice wide neck and fastened at the back.

 

 

 

 

Balaclava.

 

Covers face and hair

 

 

Gloves

 

2 x Wampa black gloves. I have removed the clips that could connect both gloves together. These feel awesome to wear!

Suede over the middle finger, index finger and thumb.

4 ribs over the knuckles.

 

 

 

 

 

Any help would be awesome

[RoboTom]

Im about to order my helmet, but need a fully assembled one, preferably with the padding already in.

 

Would anyone recommend any of the below i found? Im not sure how to copy in Pictures of the website, just the link sorry.

 

Chefs Creations helmet

http://www.chefs-cre...php/biker-scout

 

 

or

 

A seller on Ebay / Easy has some for sale with good reviews online

http://www.ebay.com....&_qi=RTM2010739

 

 

Cheers!