Pappy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 G'd evening brothers Seems I can't find any discussion about how and what regarding the original neckseals Such as materials,attachments,rib amount(my guess is no less than 10 ),etc,anything. It'll be great if we could nail this one. Cheers from the far side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Pappy I think you'll find they probably used two types, Stunt and Hero Here's Han in an hero with 9 ribs at the front and 14 at the back I think I've got some photos of the background guys without their lids somewhere I'll take a look when I get home and post them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Nice one bro,I'm always curious,the material looks like leather,but if it was leather,how can they slide in it? Without zippers or somewhat,can't wait to see those billhag. So...the ribs divided in two stunt and hero. heard that somewhere on something but don't know where,hmmm.....let me check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHammer Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 i dont know if youve seen this on the FISD boards but this neckseal is great,,,i have one and love for cannon events...but if your trooping and want comfort i would go with something a little more flexable...but i really like mine now that its getting broke in..hope this helps...cheers http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=5355&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Wow,no I haven't seen it before,indeed it looks similar in anyway. No,I'm a rubber gloves kinda guy bro,interested anything that canon,and want to find out about it . You had one? Bet it was not leather,salute to the maker also Anything related will do bro,and indeed it opened my eyes already thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Pappy I couldn't find the ones I was thinking about but heres a few more Its hard to say what the originals were made of but the hero's do look like they could be leather or vinyl.I don't think they were zipped, it looks more like the back joined together with velcro I have a couple of Steve's (Riveting-FISD) and they are without doubt the most accurate neck seals you will ever find.The outer ribs are made of leather and the inside is soft cotten. I've trooped in mine and never had any problems with it For anyone who might be interested in one he is doing a third a finale run on these little beauties over on the FISD. Don't miss this chance they really are that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHammer Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 For anyone who might be interested in one he is doing a third a finale run on these little beauties over on the FISD. Gon't miss this chance they really are that good ditto...this are really great...dont miss out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I think the original neck seals for the stormtroopers were from dive suits. I have bought four different versions and none are a 100% match. One of them is close but the ribs are less pronounced. I think the neck seals may be from deep sea dive suits rather than regular dive suits because every seal I bought was the largest availbe and still choked me and I only have a 17" neck. You can find these on ebay, and all you need to do is cut the bib into shreads and it looks exactly like the ones in the photo Billy posted. The hero neck seals are obviously custom made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 I dig you billhag I dig No probs bro,any picture is always a treasure,looking at the 1st picture(trooper on the left),is it possible that they don't just slap the 'legs',the shape is always the same,and always firm(from my eyes ). Copy that bros,seen the link from darkhammer(thanks man),I don't think I could made it,lot of 'beasts' post their interest already(and I'm not a member on FISD ) Hi TM,yeah! That would be plausible too,is it the ol' deepwater dive suits with a steel helmet on it (d you guys know the first time I saw those? Tintin :lol: red rackham is a blisterring barnicels need a head like steel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Billy, Could you drop the url of the topic over here of run on the FISD. I could use a new seal actually... Thnx in advance bro'.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Uh....found it already Billy But here it is for all you other troops, http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?show...amp;#entry69080 Get 'em while they're hot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Uh....found it already Billy But here it is for all you other troops, http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?show...amp;#entry69080 Get 'em while they're hot!! Dutchy You know what they say about toooo many wheener nights? Glad you found it mate, and you are go to love it when you get it Interesting what Paul said about the dive seal. That makes a lots of sense when you think about it because they tended to use a lot of existing stuff and adapt it to their needs. if it looks right, then lets use it philosophy. This sort of info makes you appreciate what the supporting actors had to go through to give us the thing we love so much even more. Imagine it, sweltering hot lights or the Tunisia sun, dressed head to toe in plastic, and possibly a neoprene or rubber neck seal, and having to run around for hours with old World War 2 guns that weigh a ton ....and still trying and put in a good performance without conking over on the spot ......GEEESEE!, you've just got to love those guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Hey Dutchy......HOT BEER?!? :lol: ,can you add me for 1 of those pleeeease J? pleeeease :mellow: Wiener or no wheener,both are definitely longer than i can possibly imagine :lol: I love that philosophy man,used that for my backpack and always looking for possibilities on my cargo hold back home **** yea,those guys can kick nuts!! .......................wrong i say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hey Dutchy......HOT BEER?!? :lol: ,can you add me for 1 of those pleeeease J? pleeeease :mellow: Wiener or no wheener,both are definitely longer than i can possibly imagine :lol: I love that philosophy man,used that for my backpack and always looking for possibilities on my cargo hold back home **** yea,those guys can kick nuts!! .......................wrong i say? Consider it done bro'... And yeah...too many wheener nights seem to influence my eyesight LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 well J,hope your eyes still serve you well after,careful between wiener and finger :lol: and you're the man always bro,thanks,i'll PM'ed ya! hey guys,after looking several neck seals on dive suits(old ones,though i cant find any ribbed ones), how 'bout latex instead of leather on the outside? i dont know about materials much,but is it works like rubber or not? If it does,we dont need any velcros and how about some elastic(very dark grey/black) for straping? from the pics it looks like they used strap on it wiener or no wiener we are the wiener my friieeeends :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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