Chopper Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I know the photo you're talking about, I think. I can't find it in any of my books right now though. I'll keep looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Awesome! thanks! I’m trying to recall from memory of that image along this image on how the cummerbund was strapped. Are we for certain they are even straps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 You mean from the stunt suit photo? To clarify, I don't think they're bund straps. I think it's excess chest/back armor strapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Sorry, I meant from the photo of the two actors with the bund coming down. From a photo shoot I vaguely recall white strapping being exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilBobTheFish Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 22 hours ago, Whiskey said: Awesome! thanks! I’m trying to recall from memory of that image along this image on how the cummerbund was strapped. Are we for certain they are even straps? To me it just looks like the bottom edge of the chest piece broke and is pinched under the cummberbund. But hey, that's just a theory, a Star Wars theory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Never considered that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Hoo boy I can’t wait to see how this turns out. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Sorry to be all over the place, but finished the second coat. And pulled the remaining threading out of the zipper area. I can only do the major parts when the kids are asleep or at school during the week. This weekend they’re spending time at birthday parties. This weekend I plan on finishing: -the second boot (just the dogbone left) -inner boot strapping to maintain the stability of the holster -modifications to my bund and if I have time... Waiting on the IB flightsuit to arrive to modify. Based on the images I’ve seen, I already plan fixing one thing for sure and touching up a certain section. Then spend quality time with the boots horizontal strips and color matching without painting of the soles. I’m afraid of permanent discoloration in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Tried them on for the first time. Sorry for the crappy/dirty mirror pics. Thoughts?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Time for a change up. Adding another to the piece of the puzzle 😁 Gonna be busy at work this week, so hopefully I’ll have stuff to report next week. I know it’s not the correct Avirex fashion one, but one I can work with. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 Nothing like trial and error. Took the Star Wars OT costume book to the local military surplus store Using the book for comparison, I found the correct Navy flightsuit pattern with front thigh pockets Using Photoshop, I highlighted in red, definitely a match I almost missed that upper stitching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Upgrading from my Redkap coveralls. Here’s where I’m at. I was able to identify the type of flight suit based on the thigh pockets from my previous post I was was able to purchase a new unused vintage fashion Avirex flightsuit in my size for $40. Not the signature olive green replica. However it’s an S-36. Which can still work. From what I gathered, the Avirex flightsuits were all very similar in design. Same basic or similar pockets in the chest and shins. The only real variable was the type of pockets on the thighs (which is the only one that’s really visible) So my plan is to still use the S-36 as the base and remove the pockets. Then replace them with pockets from the correct vintage Navy suit I just bought on eBay. $40 Probably wondering why not use the eBay flightsuit? Unfortunately, there were none that I could find on eBay or any surplus stores were my size. All were too small. Once its dyed, shouldn’t be noticeable and I can still identify my flightsuit as a modded vintage Avirex 😉 Also, it’s much lighter as it’s 100% cotton and not cotton/polyester like the redkap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Great research work so far! Looking forward to seeing how this all pans out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Big day today. Just came home to these from eBay I didnt want to buy black suede for three reasons: 1) easier to draw my pattern on brown. 2) same process as production 3) dye seems more fun 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunPug Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 This is really great Whiskey! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Thanks guys. Just been lucky I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 22 hours ago, Whiskey said: How funny would that be if we found out that actually this guy is just not wearing pants? Great work so far, man! Can't wait to see the end result 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Thanks guys. By the way, I just realized I never posted the jumpsuit model. No point of anyone trying to keep information to themselves. Not doing this to be the only one with an accurate setup. Where’s the fun in that? a few on eBay now, except I’m a 44L Scouts helping scouts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Interesting and thank you for the info. What's the weight of the fabric like on the navy suit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 About the same as denim. The avirex is more like khakis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 I can’t tell....is this considered cheating? 😉 I connected my laptop to my 50”. Resized the image using the 2” black elastic as the constant. (Bad angel. Tape measure is lifted. 2” from the top view) Laid down a roll of cellophane wrap to draw on Still needs to be cleaned up and adjust when the pant legs are filled. Bottom needs to be shortened the top needs to be extended upwards (as does the rear). Needs to connect to the left side to form a curve under the under-carriage 1st draft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Pretty productive morning The original pockets came off clean As did the original flightsuit pockets Before I install the pockets, I need to make sure I have the alignment right, so I turned my attention to the patches I finally found a template I like. I just need to clean it up. For now I just want to do a rough draft on packing paper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 So far so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Sounds like RS is almost ready to ship. Better get on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Laying it all out for placement. Need to widen the top of the patch another 1-2 inches The patch evens out when the pant legs fill out and the legs come down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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