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[jonathansams]

Off the topic a lil, but would a CT bucket fly even if it was from a 501st supplier, and not a Hasbro toy?

[Einn_Karel]

no it wont. CRLs are very strict on no modified Clone helmets.

[Straka Zulu]

Kinda bummed that CT's aren't allowed, but I can live with it.   Just have to save up for my real buy'ce & a mirrored visor.  Thinking either the reflective blue or black.

Any tips on what style kit I should shoot for if I want the loincloth/kama?  Was thinking of a cape as well, since I haven't made a back plate, yet.  I like the idea of a scout/sniper, or a close-combat specialist. Maybe both...

[Ronin Tavic]

If you got a good Mando helmet I believe I've seen them with the clone trooper helmet fin up the middle, would be Mando but with a hint of clone. Why not a sniper with blades? You'd have close and log range covered best tip I could say would be sketch out the general shape of the loin cloth and Fidel with it till you find something you like.

[Straka Zulu]

Who's Fidel? 


Gotta love the spellcheck on these supposed "smart" phones....
Does anyone know where I can find a template for shnees?

[jinstarkiller]

I know you said you wanted opinions for kama/loin cloth and cape ....I would go the Kama/ loin cloth( or cod piece ) if you use all three I believe would be cloth heavy and that was from others critiquing my own kit

[Straka Zulu]

Going with a Loincloth and Kama.   What fabrics are good for that, and also for the flight suit? I'm going to have to make my own.

[Wyn Starhawk]

Hey, Straka. I have yet to talk to you on the Mercs. I'll give you a welcome! (Its me , A'tin) Anyway, as far as cloths, I just got some fabric from a Michaels arts store. But if you want higher quality stuff, there is duck cloth, leather or (faux leather). And as for the flightsuit, try this website: http://www.awawork.com/coco.html I got mine here for $35 and they fit just right. Albiet it can be tough to get in an out of, but it fits once you're in it. Hope that helps!

[Straka Zulu]

Thanks for the advice, A'tin.   See you on Live!

Just to mark it down somewhere, I need a 46 Long, maybe a 48 Long.  Now, on to the flak jacket...

[Straka Zulu]

Ok.  Found a decent flightsuit ( http://www.automotiveworkwear.com/RedKap/CT10/coveralls.html ), now on to my next problem.

Is this acceptable?
http://www.airsoftmegastore.com/2319-NCS-CPV2915B-NcStar-MOLLE-PALS-Modular-Tactical-Vest-Black.aspx

Was double-checking the CRL's, and it said MOLLE vests are still acceptable, but I'm not sure which style of vest would work.

[Ronin Tavic]

I don't think that vest is gonna work... The flak vest should appear like a form fitting leather vest(or a material that resembles leather).

[Straka Zulu]

Think that any of the ones on there would work?  Or maybe a pattern I could find for a decent price?

[Ronin Tavic]

Most of the air soft gear I've seen people try to use requires a LOT of work to make it not look like earth gear. If you check the sales thread there might be some people who sell patterns. I got mine by finding a leather jacket at a thrift store and removing the sleeves.

[Wyn Starhawk]

Yeah that sounds like a good idea. Go to a Goodwill or a thrift shop and find a cheap leather jacket. Turn it so that the zipper would be at your back, and just trim off excess around the collar for the new "front". And as Ronin suggested, cut off the sleeves.

[Straka Zulu]

I hadn't even thought about that.  And bonus on there being a Salvation Army store not 5min. walking distance from home! 

Vor'e!

[Ronin Tavic]

When it comes to thrifting, check as many as you can, as often as you can, until you find what you need... I have three within 10 minutes of each other, and an army navy store, and I went to them like every other day for a few weeks until I got what I needed. (side note, I actually bought a women's vest, because it was a better fit and didn't require any tailoring, so don't count stuff out until you're sure you can't use it)

[Wyn Starhawk]

No shame in that. Just don't mention it at any armor parties at Mand'alor's house; he'll start makin fun of ya. 

[Straka Zulu]

I think he might know now. 

Found a padded vest, fits better when worn the right way, but I'll have to sew something over the zipper to hide it.

[Ronin Tavic]

Hey, I couldn't buy scrap leather to make a vest for $10 bucks.. but I found the jacket for that. I stand by my decisions... 
I took leather from the collar and made that a flap to cover the zipper, but the sleeves would work for that too(or as pouches.)

[Straka Zulu]

Going to have my sister do a little hunting for me, see if she can find something better. She's the queen of thrift store hunts.  Unfortunately, all my local shop had was a polyester fabric...  Still, this is only my first build. The next one will be better.

[Wyn Starhawk]

Don't sell yourself short. The more stuff you do on this one keeps you from having to do more in the long run. Have patience, and take the steps slowly. 

[Straka Zulu]

Saw someone's shnee, just a mod of the regular shin plate, think I'm going to go with that.   Downside?  I need a little over 18" of material (plastic, metal, w/e) to make them.

Can someone find me the link to the MandoMaker?  I can't seem to find it, post-site rearrange.

Nevermind, found it.   

[Straka Zulu]

What's the best way to bend the plates to what I need?  I'll be using a heat gun to soften them up, was just wondering how to get them to the right shape.

[Ronin Tavic]

Heat gun, hands, gloves and a sponge of cool water is all I use. Shnees are a good route, I have a set that I bought off another merc that I'm going to be modding soon

[Thaxos]

Ronin pretty much covered it right there, it's pretty straight forward.

Worst case, you've got some wrinkles and warps in the plastic. Easy enough to fix though, reheat and reshape til you're satisfied with it.