trooperexpert Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Well, time for one last reveal folks. While at the archives doing some work for LFL this last summer I was able to find some ANH stormtrooper suits they did not know they had. I was able to see the strapping, and also the belts. Cool stuff, but paper thin. It is not the .080 AA claims was used. It is .060 and not the color AA claims it was (Surprised? Me neither.) So I can say I can tell you 100% what the belts are as I actually touched the stupid things and the archivists agreed 100% on the material... Drum roll..... CANVAS So there you have it. I cannot commnet on the interior strapping, nor can I draw you a diagram and I am sorry about that. Use this info above to assist you in making your suits even better. No, it is not leather as some beleive it to be. 100% cut and stacked and sewn canvas. Enjoy.. (Another fine bit of information brought to you by TE.. when in doubt, toss it out. Like all the AA crap) Matt/STE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 just like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperexpert Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 Close.. the real belts canvas goes all the way around the waist even in front of the belt facing. Also the color is beige, not white. But darn good! I think it looks great! Matt/STE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Yeah it's a common mistake to only make half a belt like you have Mike,I've seen lots made up this way.You only have to look at the three rivet covers to see that the belt must go all the way around for the rivet to attach to something Would you say the material was more like 'natural' than 'beige' Matt,and was ther any signs of white dye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperexpert Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 I am slightly color tone blind. I think it looks beige althought it could be natural. also age may add to that factor. They are not dyed. They dont match the color of the armor or make an attempt to. Sent you a PM Matt/STE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I'd bank on a more beige or off-white color, too. Hard to tell with that old grainy film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_imperial Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 YAY!! Mine is beige!!!But it doesn't wrap all the way around. Thank for the info though. Now I know I got it almost right!!!! Katt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk-4224 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 is the belt atached to the Ab plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 is the belt atached to the Ab plate? I attach it to the ab plate with two snaps, like in this picture... This way, it's accurate and you can wear it Luke and Han style while running around the death star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Sweet! I'm using leather now but am considering moving to canvas. 1) Is there a certain weight of canvas that works better than others? 2) How does it hold up to clipping things to it, like ammo pouches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperexpert Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 The original belts are cut and piled and sewn. How many layers I have no clue. As far as attaching things I am sure it would be fine as long as you riveted them as per the originals were done or make it a tad bit thicker so it can handle extra weight. Matt/STE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNerves Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 My belt is canvas, and is 3 layers- although mine comes fully around the body and attaches to the abs belt in front- no canon, but easier. I have 2 inch nylon webbing with snaps attached to where I hang my pouches- so they can be taken off, but the webbing is hidden. Unfortunatly, I did my belt after my camera died, so no pics. I really like it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Very cool. I figured they were not leather. Now I'm gonna have to take mine apart so I can wrap a piece all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOne Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thanks for the info!!!!! When I wore one of the tour suits a year ago i was wondering about this. I can't be positive but I am wondering if the tour suits were strapped like the originals? I was not allowed to take pictures of the suit unless I was wearing it, so that led me to wonder. All I can say is those things fit like a glove and I am kicking myself for not paying closer attention to how it was strapped together. Granted those suits were really beat up!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I've seen the insides of tour suit's and they are not strapped the same as original ANH suit's.Although I haven't seen 'all' of the insides of an ANH,I've seen enough to know they are different from ROTJ's and tour suit's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dirty Trooper Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Has anyone got a screen shot of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-5491 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Anybody make these here as I need one! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Guy in the UK sells them here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forums/index.php?act=idx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 yep, i was about to post the same link... btw. they look good from what i can see, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Look to be pretty decent. As long as they are sewn properly. Not too sure about the bleaching, but that shouldn't be too difficult. I'm not thrilled about the current exchange rate either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I used to make them for 15 shipped i also made sandy shoulder straps as well for 10 shipped Here was one of the belts i made befor i sold the suit Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-5491 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I used to make them for 15 shipped i also made sandy shoulder straps as well for 10 shipped Here was one of the belts i made befor i sold the suit If your still making the belt for $15 delivered I'll take one for a sandy. PM me your paypal addi. Also thanks for the help bros! I appreciate it Thanks bro, I would really appreciate that. Matter of fact put me down for two peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I used to make them for 15 shipped i also made sandy shoulder straps as well for 10 shipped Here was one of the belts i made befor i sold the suit If your still making the belt for $15 delivered I'll take one for a sandy. PM me your paypal addi. Also thanks for the help bros! I appreciate it Sorry i missed you post i would have to order more, the last time i ordered canvas they sent me More then i knew what to do with. If anyone else was interested i could do a small run, To make life a little easyer on me I'd hate to have a crap load of canvas sitting in a box in my prop for long periods of time again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'dib Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Does your canvas go all the way across the back of the belt armor like the screen used belt does? If so I'd be interested on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Go's all the way around, the best way to go IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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