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Just wondering what all you fetts out there have done with the hoses that are running from the gauntlets to the back of your suit. I have seen some images of fett with the hoses going around right to the jet pack, and then some other images of the hoses going inside the side sleeves... so only a bit of them is showing. What is the proper way..???
I put them inside the short sleeve shirt up towards the top and secured them with big saftey pins. I need to come up with something a little better but it works.
I have the Pre Pro, and mine just attach behind my back underneath the back plate. The position of the hoses depends on what version of the suit you are making. I believe the ROTJ version attach inside the upper half of the sleeve.
If you are going for movie accuracy, then you need to run it/them up your sleeve.
They go up your sleeve. Check out this thread @ my gauntlets, it shows my clip that attaches the hoses up my sleeve.
http://tdh.prop-planet.com/viewtopic...rum=4&start=25
What type of hoses do you use? Are Boba's and Jango's the same?
Boba's are PVC braided hoses. I think that Jango's are black fuel line, but I'm not too sure. I found the right looking hoses for Jango at Home DePot, but they came in every color but black!
On Jangos they go in the sleeve, but on some boba pictures I have seen, They go up the the sholder bell...and go through the arm sleeves for the vest. Just depends I guess on whats more comfortable for you.
The Boba hoses are consistent with each version of the suit though . . it's not like they switch. The ESB's go up the sleeve. I think it's the prepro's that go up the bell, but I could be totally mistaken without looking at the pictures.
Jer
im not at all familiar with jango at all, but black fuel lines can be found at your local auto parts store.try autozone or pep boys and are very cheap.you can get them in different diameters but the only problem i forsee is the white lettering thats stamped on them.im sure it could be removed with paint thinner or something.Quote:
BOBA PHAT wrote:
Boba's are PVC braided hoses. I think that Jango's are black fuel line, but I'm not too sure. I found the right looking hoses for Jango at Home DePot, but they came in every color but black!
just an idea.i know nothing about jango.
Thanks guys...
Jodo`s are the pvc braided ones also. Now that I have some clue, I won`t be afraid to do the modifications...
Thanks...
Jodo
Jodo's got his gauntlets almost whupped!!
Looking forward to checkin' them out!!
:)
Hmm, I've seen pics for pre-pro where they attach to the back armor...
I just attached my hoses to the inside of my backplate, then when I would get my armor on .... someone would attach my hoses to the gauntlets. I didn't have any problems wit the hoses falling out, but the hose was a bit stiff and just stuck out and did its own thing most of the time :lol
Ok,
I`m pretty close to being done and need to know how to run the hoses from the gauntlets up into the soft parts of the costume. If anyone has pics of how they did theirs it would be great.
Thanks in advance...
Jodo
I used the snap-buckle things, not sure of the correct term, but they work great. Tape the male end with electrical tape to the ends of the hoses, then sew the female end inside the upper arm of the suit. Then all you have to do to suit up is snap them together and your good to go.:thumbsup If no one has any pics, I could snap some.
I used 2 large safety pins. Put one through both hoses at the top and then put that one through another up under the sleeve that is attached wherever you want it. It has worked fine for me.
I use an elastic method. That way, you don't have to worry about your hoses coming unplugged at the gauntlet ends, and when you straighten your arms, your hoses don't flare out.
There's a piece of elastic sewn into the jumpsuit, right between the outer and inner sleeve, at the seam line. The elastic hooks onto the top of the hose, like in this diagram:
http://200.72.163.179/cdref/tdh/img/hose.jpg
I hope this helps!
Wow!!! Very cool, Ninja!
Thanks for covering my back, too! ;)
****, that's a really sweet idea there Eric. Nice job.
Beats anything I was dreaming up, that's for sure!
Jer
I drilled holes through the top of my hoses and put a round keyring through each one (similar to pic #1 in batninja's diagram). The holes in the jumpsuit are just big enough for the hoses to individually slide through, and the keyrings are just big enough that they won't come through. Works like a charm, and each hose can move independently when I move my arm.
I made an armband out of 2" elastic and slide it over my bicep then slide the hoses undernieth.
I have metal wire hoses for my Jaster, very rich looking. I just simply used Velcro around the hoses & put velcro inside the sleeve where it need to be, & they stay in there great!
Thanks for all the ideas guys...
Now I have some sewing to do!!!
:jodo
I have an elastic strap that binds all three hoses, then goes around my bicep. Problem is, once I get the jumpsuit on, I can't get the hoses far enough up inside the "short sleeve" to straighten my arm.
I have some of those black plastic clips someone mentioned. And some extra black nylon and elastic straps for them. I think I'll try that. Thanks.
Anyone try using these microphone connectors, to connect hoses? Looks like this was done on the pre-pro suit.
http://www.essat.cl/cdref/1601_1700/Boba_Fett_1604.jpg
you mean "stereo plugs"? anyway, i sewed my hoses into my "fest" (fett vest) that seems to work, i however, am still using my TK gauntlets untill i can aquire some real ones...... by the way where, any one got some for sale?
I use the plastic buckle method. To attach the hoses to the buckle, I boiled the end of the hose to expand it, inserted a plastic bungee cord end & cooled it under cold water to lock it into place. The hooks could then be hooked into the buckle with a little effort. There is no chance of these accidentally coming loose & it gives the gauntlet a nice finished look.
http://200.72.163.179/cdref/tdh/Gene...chment 002.jpg
http://200.72.163.179/cdref/tdh/Gene...chment 003.jpg
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bh-7603 wrote:
you mean "stereo plugs"? anyway, i sewed my hoses into my "fest" (fett vest) that seems to work, i however, am still using my TK gauntlets untill i can aquire some real ones...... by the way where, any one got some for sale?
Microphone connectors or Microphone plugs!
http://www.aimelectronics.com/produc...imaudio23a.htm
As you can see Omega, the hose does not run up the sleeve of the Prepro 2. The hoses on the Prepro 2 are connected behind the backplate with that particular connector to possibly accomodate electronics to or for the jet pack.
Ok it seems the means of connection varies, but works. MY problem is I don't know how to connect the hose to the gauntlet. I have a Jango and have seen the pictures numerous times, but I can never seem to get a answer as to what goes into putting the hoses in the gauntlets. Any help would be much appricated.
<bump> I just need to know what the part like is called. Then I can look for it. As of now, my guantlets are hoseless
Use 1/4" copper or aluminum tubing, the same thing the bottom tube is made from on the right gauntlet. The plumbing hardware will slip right over it & can be epoxied or even soldered into place. I left the tubing about an inch longer for the hose to slip onto. If a hose accidentally gets snagged, it will come off at the gauntlet rather than ripping out from my jumpsuit. This setup has worked well for me.
http://tdh.prop-planet.com/viewtopic...ic=353&forum=4Quote:
Special Ed wrote:
Ok it seems the means of connection varies, but works. MY problem is I don't know how to connect the hose to the gauntlet.
I used Batninja's diagram above and it worked great!! I'm going to add it to the other arm as well.