The Right Material

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 29, 2015

• #1

Hey guys and gal's!

I want to make some of my soft parts (or at least attempt them), I'm doing this at a budget level so suggest items that are close to accurate because I don't think I'm going to find a shelter half anytime soon within my budget.

I want to know the best materials for;

Flightsuit, spats and thigh pouches.

Vest

Neckseal

The material used on the fingers, back and wrist of the glove (the shiny/dull material used on the glove)

The Cape

Last but not least is it more accurate to have the shiny side out on these soft props?
Thank you all, hope to see your responses soon.

Ps. I've tried searching tackle twill online and all I'm seeing is sports embroidery, not material. Does anyone know where I can get some to use?

 

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 30, 2015

• #2

Bump, just wondering what would be the best Cape material mainly as I might get these other soft parts done professionally.

 

Artakha

Active Hunter

• Oct 30, 2015

• #3

I think the original cape was from an army tent half.

I think this one is right, somebody correct me if I'm wrong...
Tent, Half Shelter, Used, Single - Coleman's Military Surplus

 

Silverstalker

Active Hunter

• Oct 30, 2015

• #4

It has something to do with an army tent material, olive green in color. I am not 100%

 

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 30, 2015

• #5

Silverstalker said:

It has something to do with an army tent material, olive green in color. I am not 100%

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If I wanted to replicate the material, would olive green heavy canvas be any good?

 

Silverstalker

Active Hunter

• Oct 31, 2015

• #6

As long as the green matches and the material you use is not coated in anything like wax or some water proofing that will make it all shinny then sure it would work, there is however a seam running down the original cape that would need to be added to the cape and an eyelet, it depends how screen accurate you are shooting for

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/braks-buddy-tutorial-rotj-cape-44304/

Take a look at the link

 

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Nov 1, 2015

• #7

Silverstalker said:

As long as the green matches and the material you use is not coated in anything like wax or some water proofing that will make it all shinny then sure it would work, there is however a seam running down the original cape that would need to be added to the cape and an eyelet, it depends how screen accurate you are shooting for

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f20/braks-buddy-tutorial-rotj-cape-44304/

Take a look at the link

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Would you know the best material for a Flightsuit?

 

Keegan

Active Hunter

• Nov 1, 2015

• #8

Regular white cotton twill

 

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Nov 1, 2015

• #9

Keegan said:

Regular white cotton twill

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Can that be found in any fabrics and haberdashery outlet?

 

Keegan

Active Hunter

• Nov 1, 2015

• #10

Yes indeed!

 

ObitomoFett

Jr Hunter

• Nov 2, 2015

• #11

Keegan said:

Yes indeed!

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Is it breathable and does it look like coverall material