General Accessories

[Danabanana]

Looks great so far!

Out of curiosity, where did you get the gauntlets from? They look a little smaller than a lot of the ones I've seen around.

All pieces from Fettpride on here, think it's all scaled down to 75% for the laydees

 

[Danabanana]

Got my jetpack today!

The kitchen scissors are just to show scale. I was going to use a ten pound note but figured hey most of you use dollars not pounds so not much point. I realise you all probably have different kitchen scissors to me too, but hey I have already taken the pic and wrapped it back up now.

Ta dah!

 

[Danabanana]

And my wookiee braids

 

[DeathProof]

You've got some really nice pieces. I can't wait to see this all together!

 

[Danabanana]

Holy **** I just added up my total cost so far

Just over 2k (GBP)

**** paypal fees.

 

[DeathProof]

I imagine shipping to the UK would have been the big one.

No worries, I'll be lucky if I get out under $2500.

 

[SNOWAURE]

Great work with the Jetpack amazing...................

 

[Danabanana]

I imagine shipping to the UK would have been the big one.

No worries, I'll be lucky if I get out under $2500.

Yeah shipping too... and I have had to pay a conversion fee for each transaction... 2500 dollars isn't too bad, I guess in dollars I have hit over 3000 by now

 

[Danabanana]

Ok I have searched for 'helmet liner', 'helmet interior', 'helmet lining'...

Am I just so tired I have completely missed it? What do people use? I swear I have seen knee pads used but I can't find the thread now

 

[DeathProof]

People will cut foam from knee pads and glue them in place. There really is no specific pattern to it - just whatever is comfortable for your head. I've also seen people use hard hat inserts.

Whatever you use, make sure you leave enough space for your electronics.

 

[Fett 4 Real]

Gentex helmet padding for the kevlar military helmets works pretty well.

 

[intwenothor]

Ok I have searched for 'helmet liner', 'helmet interior', 'helmet lining'...

Am I just so tired I have completely missed it? What do people use? I swear I have seen knee pads used but I can't find the thread now

In the past when I needed extra padding for a variety of things (including building a 1:1 vader) I bought a cheap camping bedroll (from Millets - you know the sort of thing) which give you a large amount of closed cell foam for a small amount of money. They are maybe only 5 - 10 pounds and you'll have all the padding you'll ever need for this or any other project. When I looked at buying smaller amounts it worked out more expensive. A lot more!

Andy

 

[Danabanana]

People will cut foam from knee pads and glue them in place. There really is no specific pattern to it - just whatever is comfortable for your head. I've also seen people use hard hat inserts.

Whatever you use, make sure you leave enough space for your electronics.

Electronics!? Just when I think I am nearly finished

Sent from my GT-I9505

 

[Danabanana]

Gentex helmet padding for the kevlar military helmets works pretty well.

Thanks, will check it out

In the past when I needed extra padding for a variety of things (including building a 1:1 vader) I bought a cheap camping bedroll (from Millets - you know the sort of thing) which give you a large amount of closed cell foam for a small amount of money. They are maybe only 5 - 10 pounds and you'll have all the padding you'll ever need for this or any other project. When I looked at buying smaller amounts it worked out more expensive. A lot more!

Andy

This is good. And cheap. Thanks!

Sent from my GT-I9505

 

[topcop28]

Very fun thread and can't wait to see it all together. On your next holiday to the states you need to bring it and troop, would be cool.

 

[DeathProof]

It's all personal preference really. But I'd assume most people would want to put the lights into their range finder. This would mean that you will put a battery pack in your helmet. Other people put a wireless servo that they control from their gauntlet to rotate the range finder up and down. Another pack for the helmet I believe...

Then you may want helmet fans if the lid gets hot and you find yourself on long troops. Again, personal preference but I hear these are life savers especially if you live in a warmer climate.

Electronics!? Just when I think I am nearly finished

Sent from my GT-I9505

 

[Danabanana]

Very fun thread and can't wait to see it all together. On your next holiday to the states you need to bring it and troop, would be cool.

Holiday to the states... lol would be nice I just need to get over my fear of planes :-(

It's all personal preference really. But I'd assume most people would want to put the lights into their range finder. This would mean that you will put a battery pack in your helmet. Other people put a wireless servo that they control from their gauntlet to rotate the range finder up and down. Another pack for the helmet I believe...

Then you may want helmet fans if the lid gets hot and you find yourself on long troops. Again, personal preference but I hear these are life savers especially if you live in a warmer climate.

Warm climate hmmm in England I think I'll be ok! UKFTS troop bucketless too so there's no rush

Hadn't thought about lights though. Not particularly bothered about having them, I'm a bad Boba!

Sent from my GT-I9505

 

[SNOWAURE]

Hi bro, here is my helmet inside work, I use from a industrial helmet:

works great for me.

 

[Danabanana]

Boots arrived today

Not perfect but the best I am gonna do for little girly feet without making something myself!

Will get toe spikes attached asap

 

[Danabanana]

Sigh.

Well, today was the big day. MCM con London. And I don't have my top and trousers yet. Or jetpack harness. What are the odds I get them tomorrow!?

Oh well.

Uk femtrooper squad should be at Birmingham Memorabilia next month. See if I can make that!