Fettski Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 So I figured it's about time I start my w.i.p. thread. Im sure I'll be posting here alot since this is my first costume EVER. pants and shirt- beginning the riding patch real soon this is my source gloves-done boots-done cummerbund- working on fabric armor-ordered mrbungle kit pouches- strofmos will be making me a set any help or comments as I start to post pics and ideas are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 here is what im currently working on. just the materials and how they look together. im thinking maybe a bit dark for the main cummerbund material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 yeah , it looks brown... it needs to be grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 its grey, been doing some more looking around and im looking for a better material. i noticed that my straps may be too thin as well. they are 1 inch. looking for more of a 1.5 to 2 inch strap i think will be more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB4952 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Where do you live Ski ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 The vertical straps that I have on mine and my wife's cumberbund are 1 1/4" wide. The garrison belt that goes horizontally is 2" wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 East coast, usa. Where do you live Ski ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 thinking of moding these gloves. any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB4952 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 East coast, usa. No worries dude for some reason i thought u lived in England and i wondered why you were ordering your BDU'S from abroard !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 now the fun begins. is there somewhere with the exact size and details for the thigh pocket and riding patch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 i moved my images in photobucket and broke the links. back up for suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 where on the east coast do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 where on the east coast do you live? maryland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 about 65% done. the paint is grey primer. thought it was white but my paint caps were mismatched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 white paint coming soon. how does the tread look. I'm thinking I'm done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 And I'm thinking these are done. Anyone agree or disagree? Before I take my pics for submission, I will probably weather them when I have the armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 nice progress. dye your suit before putting on the ridding patch and doing your thigh pouches. there is no agreed measurement for the thigh pouches. they are rectangle shaped. on the riding patch, mine is one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 nice progress. thank you dye your suit before putting on the ridding patch and doing your thigh pouches. i have all pockets removed. i was planning to put new pockets on and dye without riding patch. can you explain why i should dye then put pockets on? there is no agreed measurement for the thigh pouches. i'm going with 5x7x1 with a 3.5 inch flap and the corner cut off. basically 5 inch at top of flap and 4 inch at bottom. on the riding patch, mine is one piece.I concur, that is what i saw in the ref pic. and thanks for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 im testing my method on old acu's the same material as the dpm's. What do you guys think? a better pic may be difficult. Let me know if this pic isnt enough detail. I know the flap is missing but thats the easy part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 please comment, I am about to do the other leg and want to make sure im on the right path before I dye them this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Pocket and flap look good. Just watch the positioning. It looks a little low. The thigh pouch will end up between the drop pouches that hang from the belt and the knee armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 thank you. pinning the other side up a little higher and i will post a pic. size look good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 I think i am happier with my left leg. the higher one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 go with the one on your left leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosi Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 go with the one on your left leg. Agreed, but it still looks a bit big to me. I would drop them down by 1x1" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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