Junglie Scout

PM sent.

TK8922 requesting 501st access please. http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=12978&costumeID=126

They're either Dr Martens Mayer or Talib. Both share a sole but the uppers have subtle differences. This has been documented in other threads but I think this post is the first to put them together and highlight the differences.

I went to a local paint place and got a match to the Anovos helmet. My kit is now one uniform colour; I've seen ones that aren't and they stand out a mile!!!!

The buckles I could get in any number but the straps are the problem. <br><br> How did you compare sizes? Did you access to a screen used vest?

Ok then Tony, buckles. I've been in contact with all sorts of people to find the manufacturer of our elusive buckles and straps. The good news is that I've found them; one for the buckle and another for the strap. The problem lies in the fact that I'd have to purchase 1500 straps as a minimum order. I'm waiting for an email from the manufacturer to see if there ae any distributors that deal in smaller numbers. This pushes the cost up per unit but the overall cost will be cheaper for me! The cost so far is reasonable but the numbers just don't add up. I'll end up forking out about £2000 up front for stuff that will grace by man cave drawers. I'll post an update once I get my work email back (I've just moved post and my profile is being rebuilt). Fingers crossed for a result. A.

Thanks chaps; I don't have any plans for EIB or Centurion but I'll take your advice on board. This is a filler costume to do events where only TKs are required. My FO TK is on hold as I can't get gaskets that I can get my arms in.<br><br> I always said I'd do TK on day and it's very close now tHanks to your comments. <br><br> The lense looks so green as it was a bright day, it's looks fine once the helmet is on my head ;-).

I belong to the Royal Navy's Commando Helicopter Force better known as the "Junglies"; the scout comes from my first cleared costume.

No comments fellas?? I'd like to finish this soon but need constructive feedback please.

After a very hefty layoff I've managed to get to the test fit stage. I'd like to say this was a quick kit up today but it wasn't; it took bloody ages!!! Still if it wasn't for a shoulder popper going pop this might not have looked too bad. Shins are riding high and rear cover strips not fully finished at the bottom (plan on for them), cut outs at rear of knees required and total replacement of elastic in the upper arms. The stuff I have is just not stretchy enough amazingly?? Well I'll put these up for general concensus then...........

Tony,<br><br> I'm just back from enjoying my Norway deployment. I've had communication from the guys that support the Mk 15 helmet and they've given me the name of the manufacturers/distributors of the ratchet body and ratchet strap. I'll contact them on Moday and see what happens. <br><br> Unfortunately the contract is no longer and the information is dated so fingers crossed!!!!

Gents, Theories aside, I can tell you that for the casting call for Ep 8 Stormtroopers, all auditionees (me included) had to be between 5'10" and 6'1" tall and have 38-42 inch chest and 32-34 inch waist. So; for the films there you have it. In the Star Wars Universe..........whatever you want it to be I suppose!!!!!

No dramas, I can see the merit of getting it right first time. I agree that the buckles I have do have a rounded detailing on the upper surface which isn't right. I've submitted a request for a quote on ISO Parts for straps at a 100 units (each unit will have 2 straps on it). Lets see what they come up with regarding a price?

Working on it fellas. I got the manufacturer yesterday from my stores guy and had a quick look. They're based in the uk and make bloody all sorts. I left the name of it on my desk unfortunately and I'll have to pick up again on Monday. <br><br> Hopefully they'll put me in touch with a distributor otherwise the order numbers will be silly. The clip maybe a knats off but are we agreed the strap is right? Besides I can only see that the spring clips on the buckle are slightly different. My visual dictionary and recent hi res photos show that the difference is hardly worth worrying about tbh, well at least for now. We can continue to look for the grail in less rushed fashion then.

Got the straps etc and these are the pics I've taken so far. It includes the packets they came in but again I can't work out who the manufacturer is. I'll ask my stores chap tomorrow to interrogate the system and try to find out. I'm afraid thats all I've got for now. I'll try and see if I can get at least who makes these things; someone must know!!!!! Hopefully they may be of some help too??

I didn't get that far, you have to say how many you want and a target price and it got a bit complicated. Unfortunately I didn't really have time to play with the site too much, I'll have a go on friday afternoon when I'll get more time. I'm lucky in that a friend has managed to get 2 straps and 2 ratchet bodys for me and I'll pick them up tomorrow. If thery're still in the packet then I can identify the manufacturer and try and contact them directly. Either way I'll take hi res shots of them and post them up.

The NSN (Nato Stock Numbers) for the strap and ratchet are as follows: Earshell Tensioning Strap: 22C 5624201 Ratchet Body: 22C 8339610 ISO Parts can identify the the strap but not the ratchet body. I tried to get a quote for the strap but I would've had to have a minimum order of $300 (I can ill afford that) and I guess thats a lot of straps and essentially not much use without the ratchet body. I'll keep looking and try to find the manufacturers through other means. The numbers are good ones if anyone has access to military stores supply chains!!!!!

Gents, The slide straps you're looking for are from the RAF MK15 Passenger Helmet. I'm fortunate enough to work in place where these are maintained, unfortunately they won't let ME have any!!!! I'll see if I can find out the NATO Stock Number and throw it through ISO Parts, that should give us a manufacturer/distributer. At the end of the day, someone makes them!!

Thank you for the pointers/advice. I've taken onboard the cover strip advice and adjusted them to be bit a bit random in length almost. Lots of work has gone on but I've not really had the chance to sit and upload pics etc. Its coming along nicely now so all I have left to do is finish the legs and get it all to fit nice. Please note that the protective plastic on the armour has been left on to protect it as I'm a bit heavy handed at times. Helmet done bar foam insert. Homemade decals worked ok; I still want to get screen printed ones done eventually. Ab buttons have been glued to the Ab section. Split rivets fitted and painted (more coats to go yet). Strapping done too. Both forearms now done and have 15mm cover strips added. Belt bent and attached to belt using 7mm single cap rivets. I'm gonna have to hurry up as this chap turned up today too!!!!!

All arm and leg armour is roughly assembled apart from the rear fitting. I can't do that on my own and I don't think Mrs S would be too chuffed to help either!! Biceps are finished with a 13mm finishing strip (a 15mm looked too wide). Forearms are again in process of cutting to fit. TD done with Ninjabiscuit brackets: Shins done front only. Sniper plate temp fixed to finalise shape and position. Drop boxes cut and sized. these will get glued once I've completed the belt. Finally the ears have their border but I've not committed to three rank stripes per side (as per John Mollo helmet) until I get confirmation that I'm not seeing things as other helmets have a three and two config.

Thank you both!!! I prefer to buy in Britain thanks to numerous things going missing or taking a month or two to arrive. I'm also on a timeframe so I'll convert the imperial measurements to metric. Thanks for also pointing me in the direction of the materials thread, I've been using it already. I asked about the snaps as it was in imperial and we buy metric here. All sorted though I've found some very suitable ones online. Kev, I was kinda thinking the same thing but I haven't yet gone for it.

Currently on a course all week but I haven't sat idle in my free time. I've been researching snaps and rivets. Would the following be along the right lines? Bifurcated rivets (8mm domed head): Ebay Bifurcated rivets. Snaps (not sure on size??): Snaps Single Cap Rivet (7mm X 6mm): Single Cap Rivet Thank you, A.

Painting started this afternoon. Gonna give the frown another coat but the vocoder and ears are fine and just need 24 hrs to dry. I'll add the gloss plack accent to the ears tomorrow. The John Mollo helmet has three rank bars per side so I'm going to copy that. I'm almost tempted to go for a Phase 2 frown but I don't think I've got the minerals!!!!! and finally the ab buttons (what a pain they are!!!).

Not sure about this one but I'm going to make my own decals. I've done the drawings in photoshop but I'm undecided on the paper; gloss or matt?? I have a good quality laser printer at work that has produced a good result on quality white paper so I just need to buy some sticker paper really to finish my helmet off. Received my paints today so I'll begin paining the lid tomorrow too.

The helmet has been started with the teeth and eyes removed. The helmet has been rivetted together and adjusted to give the required frown profile. I've based my helmet loosely on the John Mollo owned ESB helmet from Star Wars Helmets. Although not identical, I think coupled with looking at screen grabs from ESB that I'm happy with the look. The ears have been roughly trimmed with screen accurate gaps (not intentional to start with but good enough for Government work), they are not fitted at the moment as I'm waiting for the etch primer on the screws to dry before they are reattached and painted white once secured. The plastic will remain on until after painting has been done (paint ordered Humbrol #5-Admiral Gray, #21-Gloss Black and #85-Satin Coal Black) and decals applied. Ears are on and screws are safely etch primed ready for white paint. Ears very much based on this chap albeit by accident :whistle: .