Official Thread - Holster and Ammo Belt

[SEEKER]

Probably not. There is some areas wich are really thick and you will need a heavy duty sewing machine. I have 3 thick layers in some areas.

but you could sew 2 thin layers of leather with a regular sewing machine. You will need leather needles.

 

[Kylash327]

Are those free moving swivel hinges on the upper back pieces to the belt so they can move? Also, how did you attach the straps to the back of the holster pieces? Sorry for all the question

 

[SEEKER]

The areas connected to the top waist belt are attached by snaps.

The upper straps that connect to the top of the holsters are attached via swivel rivets.

The lower straps that go around your leg are gonna be sewn in to the back of holsters.

 

[ShocKWavE]

I thought I remember hearing about a tool to stitch leather...or was that just to cut strips? I don't have a sewing machine so I need an alternative (or a new friend with one ).

 

[sith camaro]

You can hand sew the leather by first poking the holes into the leather with an awl. I plan on just gluing them together, just like the ammo pouches. That's how the real suit is. There's just 4 little stitches or so at the top edges.

 

[SEEKER]

Just need to dye it now.

<image src=http://www.r2ro.com/images/newholsters5.jpg>

 

[SEEKER]

Check the first post for all the pics together in progress!!

GO TEAM JANGO!!

The bottom picture is to compare old with the new.


<image src=http://www.r2ro.com/images/newholsters6.jpg>

<image src=http://www.r2ro.com/images/newholsters7.jpg>

 

[sith camaro]

Here you go, as promised!

I resized it down to 25% of the original size. So, what..I guess if you enlarge it to 400%, you should have normal size? It should JUST fit on a size of legal paper.
The side was just traced from one of the pouches, you'll need to form the bottom part. The top can be as wide as you want it to be, it'll be folded inside when you close the pouch.
I'll be picking up some more leather tomorrow to start making more of these suckers.
As soon as I get the accurate measurement from the general here for the Boba pouches, then I'll be able to make a set of THOSE. The OJA templates stink! They're too small! No offense to anyone...

 

[Lynn TXP 0369]

Thanks for templates!!
How do you attach the sides??? Is sewing involved?
Lynn

 

[sith camaro]

The sides are done by wet forming and rubber cement.

 

[SEEKER]

Here's some more pics with girt-belt and pouches. The girth belt was made by Sith_Camaro

<image src=http://www.r2ro.com/images/finalbelt1.jpg>

<image src=http://www.r2ro.com/images/finalbelt2.jpg>

 

[sith camaro]

Finally, pictures of my belts, not scans! The holsters are Seeker's, I hadn't started mine yet when I took the picts. I need to re-work the wood forms we're using, because they're still a little roomie for the resin blasters we've got. Seeker just likes to rush sometimes.. I'm waiting to get my metal blasters before I actually finish mine. Just want to get THE perfect fit!

 

[bigkidbiggertoys]

I have been busy lately updating my patterns. This is my latest version of my gunbelts & I think they are totally screen accurate. The working pouches now slide on the belt & have full leather gussets with the correct reinforcement stitch. The aluminum connector plate has been totally refabricated to be more accurate with the correct brass D-rings. The holsters have been bonded with industrial adhesive with the correct reinforcement stitch.
Everything has been custom dyed & antiqued to give it that old used look.

Many hours have gone into this & no detail or cost has been spared. And all that leather smells so good! This makes a perfect addition to my full leather flak vest, matching helmet gasket, & braided leather belt.

I think I have some leather left over to do another one.
PM me for info.

 

[bigkidbiggertoys]

Seems the pics work for some but not others. It also appears that they disappear after awhile. I don't know what the %^$*( is going on but here is the link to view them.
http://ca.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/vandkcenerini/lst?.dir=/Jango+Fett+Photos/newest+belt&.src=bc&.order=&.view=t&.done=http%3a//briefcase.yahoo.com/

 

[SEEKER]

I'm convinced I'M A ACCURATE FREAK!!!! WHY? WHY?

Well after not being that happy with the shape of the firts holsters. I decided to redo the shape again. Plus this time the westars fit snugly.

Could this be the end? thes saga contunies.

<image src=http://www.r2ro.com/images/finalbelt2.jpg>

<image src=http://www.r2ro.com/images/finalholsters.jpg>

 

[aerin19]

Hey, may I ask a question??? Soju and I went out yesterday and picked up some shoe leather at the leather factory...he's given me the job of making his pouch belt, and I feel I have the templates cut just right, but I'm facing a dilemma in glueing on the side pieces. You said that you attached by "wetforming" and rubber cement. Could you give me some pointers regarding wetforming? How long do you soak the leather? Is there any special technique? Do you cement while it's still wet? Thanks for your help!

 

[sith camaro]

Well, took a little breather from my Boba pouches, after I got my new guns, and decided that it was about time to perfect my holsters, to match the guns of perfection!
I joined the holster pieces directly to the braided belt, now I've got one less belt to worry about.
The thing I really like about this, is that the guns fit in snug, and won't fall out, even if you turn it upside down.

 

[jonjets]

if anyone would like the ammo pouch template,email me......jonjets_@hotmail.com

 

[Star Wars Chick]

Working on some major and minor upgrades for Dragon Con. Here's some pics of my new ammo belt that I made (compared to the old) and my holster belt that I made a few changes on so it fit me better and was more screen accurate. Also is a picture of my totally completed MLC jet pack. Special thanks to Mardon, Rex, Vince, Ely, and Arturo for their various contributions. There are a bunch more pics of my pack on my site as well.

If anyone is interested in my old ammo belt, please pm me

 

[SEEKER]

Very nice!

Hey what color dye did you use for the new pouch belt?

love that color. it looks honey brown or something.

Thanks
Turo