Rothco flight suit

[rostwortrooper]

I bought this flight suit and just found out on the forum that many modifications are required, so I would like you to guide me with that:

- need add mandarin collar

- which pockets I need to remove? (1-8)

- what about zippers on the bottom (9,10)

- do I need to cover main zipper? Or it’s fine?

- add patches and butt flap

 

Will be grateful for your help

 

 

 

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[Chopper]

Hey there, yeah, one of the reasons many of us use RedKap coveralls is due to the amount of work needed to modify a military style flight suit.

 

You'll need to remove the following pockets: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

 

The zippers on 9 and 10 will likely be covered up by your boots.

 

As per the biker scout CRL, if the front zipper is visible, then it will need to be covered.

 

"Suit must not have any visible labels, logos or zippers (including built in flight suit pockets)."

 

For the collar mod, there's a bit more explanation in post #6 here: http://forum.bikersc...=1

 

For the suede patches, you can either hand sew or use a machine and many scouts have used both methods successfully. If you want to use the sewing machine, then you'll need to use a seam ripper to open up the sides of the legs. It's purely dependent on your comfort level, but some folks find it easier to just hand sew it, rather than opening up the legs.

 

Here are some photos of the suede patches, courtesy of Mickey:

 

 

 

Good luck. Let us if you need additional info!

[rostwortrooper]

Thanks for fast reply. It looks better to go for Red Kap coverall:)

Problem will be to find one here. Only online and need to find out which size...

 

 

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[Aliaz]

Where are you located?

[rostwortrooper]

Where are you located?

Dubai

 

 

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[Aliaz]

Dubai

 

 

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i used a OMP mechanic overall, are they availible in Dubai?

 

I had to remove the logos and pockets on the side, but other than that you should be good to go.

[rostwortrooper]

i used a OMP mechanic overall, are they availible in Dubai?

 

I had to remove the logos and pockets on the side, but other than that you should be good to go.

 

Thanks!

But it’s quite expensive in Dubai. At least 230USD and it will be hot in that, which is the main problem here😂

But what about this “wings†on the shoulders? Did you remove them?

 

 

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[Aliaz]

Make sure you search for the mechanic version, not the racing suit. It should be cheaper and of a less hot material. I paid about $100.

 

I left them as they are. You don’t see them when you have the armor on.