TK5144[TK] Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 In processing my application for 501st, the GML is on the fence as to whether approve my leather belt. I made it from a 3 inch wide strip from Tandy Leather, dyed it white. simlar to what TK409 described here http://www.tk409.com/tk409.html picture of mine: I am not trying to apply for Elite status, just complete my first armor set to join the 501st. I understand it is not acceptable for Elite, nor actually screen accurate. I don't have the sewing skills to make a canvas one, and I really wanted to do this myself from scratch. I think the leather looks better than the ABS strips to make the belt, which interestingly are still allowed for 501st? From the GML: "do me a favor and make a post asking people's option about it on whitearmor. then send me a link and we will both see what they think. I will allow this discussion to sway me, but normally I would say leather is not allowed." SO - what do you all think. Please be honest, I really don't mind getting a canvas one on one of the runs here ( or putting my wife's sewing skills to the test) Other than that, I think I am almost set to be approved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well being on detachment staff and being a GML I'd say that it's Legion approvable. It's already an upgrade from a plastic belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Batman[TK] Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I can't see why he would have a problem with that? I agree it is miles better than ABS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Damn right thats good for clearance Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Derek Yerrp, as the other guys have said, for clearence I can't see a problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashrender[501st] Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 OK everyone, no need to be mean... I am Derek's GML. I know the movies are using Canvas, and while some think the leather is better than plastic, I have not seen any approved TK's with leather belts myself. Hence this request. Thanks for helping this trooper out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hey when you get a moment stop by at the UKG, leather belts are very popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hey when you get a moment stop by at the UKG, leather belts are very popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 My belt is exactly the same as yours. However mine velcroes together behind the ABS belt in the front therefore no seams. You might try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5144[TK] Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 My belt is exactly the same as yours. However mine velcroes together behind the ABS belt in the front therefore no seams. You might try that. I like that idea! It is hard to fasten behind my back in armor! (hence the misalignment in the picture) Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have not seen any approved TK's with leather belts myself. Hence this request. Mine is leather I've been approved with it since Dec 2004. The Leather belt has been good enough for; "Epic Movie" "Bones" "Deal or no Deal" The Rose Parade several spots on G4TV and even this guy didn't seem to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Leather has been accepted for 501st standards for quite some time - I sure got mine OK'd in 2005 IIRC. I'm not sure GL is a good judge of TK's - he seems to not be overly picky in that regard. To wit, he licenses the Rubies line just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Batman[TK] Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hey when you get a moment stop by at the UKG, leather belts are very popular Now don't you get me started you two!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5144[TK] Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks for the input everyone. The belt was approved. Just need to color my blue ab buttons correctly and color the white tag area on the under armor then I am good for approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 If you connect it in front you might want to cut the length some. Mine has about 5 inches which is connected to the ABS belt on one side. Then it wraps around the back and about 5 more inches go behind the ABS belt on the other side and velcroes to it again. I covered the entire inside part of the ABS belt with the fuzzy part of the industrial velcro. I hoped that would add a little strength to the ABS belt for bending purposes....If that makes any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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