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Johnnycab's Imperial Army Trooper/Officer WIP build


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Unbelievably, I had a huge jumpstart on this costume. During my many years in the US Navy, I was able to tactically acquire many random uniform components and equipment.

 

The items that were already in my inventory are as follows:

(Navy acquired)

Coveralls

Y-harness to cannibalize for the buckles

Goggles

OD green pistol belt

Black leather gloves

(From Staff Officer costume)

Black flared leather gloves

 

I purchased a pre-made helmet and armor from Walt's Trooper Factory, so that should be here soon.

 

I went to my local workshop, and used my buddy Rusty's knowledge of sewing to put the H-harness together using 2" polyester strapping and the aforementioned buckles from the Y-harness.

 

I was able to score an olive hat from another friend, J. P.

 

Looking forward to getting everything together and submitting for the 3 olive drab variants of the costume!f57cff2a45f08a0ed3c00b6debdcfda2.jpga41ec66cfea048556e75a126fc39e930.jpg3a5f93412bfb832b5739e849afe65355.jpg

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definitely the best image of the shape of the coveralls I have seen so far. I cant wear the marine coveralls but I have a set in mind I want to get that is very close to that color.

 

are you finding that your straps want to fall off your shoulders? Mine are..I see velcro in their future to keep them in place.

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Just a heads up: You'll probably have to rip or cover those two hook & loop (Velcro) parts on the front. It wouldn't be a problem if they are the same color as the suit, but those stand out quite a bit. You can perhaps cover them with the harness, but it's probably just easier to pull them off with the stitch ripper.

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Having the cross piece so low is going to cause it to slide off. I wear a similar type of suspenders on duty and the cross piece is higher and don't have issues with the shoulders sliding off. Im thinking velcro too

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Just a heads up: You'll probably have to rip or cover those two hook & loop (Velcro) parts on the front. It wouldn't be a problem if they are the same color as the suit, but those stand out quite a bit. You can perhaps cover them with the harness, but it's probably just easier to pull them off with the stitch ripper.
I was actually going to ask if the patch areas were part of the costume, or because yours were closer to the suit color you just left them.

 

I'll remove them as long as I know it will still be approvable.

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Made a little more progress tonight. I removed the loop patch areas on the front of my coveralls. That makes it look a lot better.

 

I also got my boots today. They are "good enough" but I would like to get some authentic jack boots once I can afford a good pair.

 

I have attached a picture of the mandarin collar, since I know my beard obscures the view.

 

Overall, I feel like I'm in a good spot, and I'll be ready to submit once I get my shoulder patches, helmet, and armor in!

 

For the Empire!7adf3b7e541da08965749e250cef7857.jpgf5e900554844651d6960ea102eab6312.jpgc96e4b1578865a4ab9ac4243aa052296.jpg55ef5140f23fb061e3788735660c5548.jpg7d18f9ee4f01bb742de7e4e66091806e.jpg

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I haven't updated in a while. I was waiting for all the CRL changes. I was able to find a possible set of gloves on ebay, and here's the link for anyone interested:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323280502469
I'm not sure exactly how that green will look in-person, but for $19, I'll take the chance. I'll post pics when I get them.

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Well, the gloves arrived, and they were more of a kelly green. I needed a quick fix, so I could sport them for a test-troop at a local con, so I just spray painted them. They actually turned out pretty good! It helped that they have a green base.

I will be submitting for approval, and here are some pics of the full costume and some action shots.

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