ESB Boba Thong/Knee Strap Color/Material?

[Eagle]

Hello,

I was looking for clarification on the color/material for the boba thong and knee straps on an ESB kit. I was always under the impression it was white elastic, the same used on the knee armor. However, based on reference photos, the strap almost matches the flight suit. Not only that, but one of the knee straps matched the flight suit. The other is white.

Were all three straps white, dyed to match the suit, and was the left knee damaged, so they added a white strap?

The 501st CRL calls for a ¾ - 1" grey or bluish grey nylon or canvas strap for the thong. The CRL calls for white elastic on the knees. I'm mainly building for 501st approval, so I was hoping a 501st member could chime in. But any help is appreciated!

Thank you,
Tom

 

[Short4ATrooper]

It's odd because the photo used on the CRL matches the image you've posted with what appears to be white elastic for the left knee and a blue/grey elastic closely matching the flightsuit for the right knee:

However, as you say - the CRL wording just says:

• Knee Armor attaches via a 3/4"-1" dirty white elastic strap around the back of the knee and weathered according to visual references.

Maybe the colour difference was assumed to be a result of weathering? I would seek advice from your GML because it's not clear to me either.