224th imperial swamp trooper gunner : "Korso"

[mike ford[501st]]

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[mike ford[501st]]

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[mike ford[501st]]

i think i found it 

[img]https://i.imgur.com/h0QjnLg.jpg[/img]

WW2 GERMAN RUBBERIZED MOTORCYCLE COAT (KRADMANTEL)

[JAFO[501st]]

  On 4/6/2022 at 2:03 AM, mike ford said:

i think i found it 

[img]https://i.imgur.com/h0QjnLg.jpg[/img]

WW2 GERMAN RUBBERIZED MOTORCYCLE COAT (KRADMANTEL)

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Looks very compelling, especially given the collar material, but the Korso coat has a distinct lack of buttons, button holes and pockets, and the Kradmantel has plenty of these. Still feel it's the closest yet.

[mike ford[501st]]

  On 4/6/2022 at 3:32 AM, JAFO said:

Looks very compelling, especially given the collar material, but the Korso coat has a distinct lack of buttons, button holes and pockets, and the Kradmantel has plenty of these. Still feel it's the closest yet.

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being so close it might be right for use as a pattern and remove buttons ,pockets and such

 

[mike ford[501st]]

still having issues finding the right pattern or jacket anyone having better luck ?

[JAFO[501st]]

Not sure about an available pattern but I reckon the Kradmantel is the correct style despite the buttons and pockets.

[mike ford[501st]]

ok well we have a jacket 

now i need a pattern and a fabric waxed duckcloth ?

the original was described as rubberized canvas if waxed is not correct enough what would be the best recommendation 

[mike ford[501st]]

boots and uniform ordered 

uniform will need to altered but it is ordered 

[nanotek[501st]]

  On 5/30/2022 at 5:44 PM, mike ford said:

ok well we have a jacket 

now i need a pattern and a fabric waxed duckcloth ?

the original was described as rubberized canvas if waxed is not correct enough what would be the best recommendation 

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For the “rubberised canvas” you could use a gloss gel medium binder like this one

https://www.eckersleys.com.au/liquitex-gloss-gel-mediums

you will need to use a sponge roller to apply it to some drill cotton fabric. 

This is the same technique many are using for the Phasma cape. Might be worth checking out?

 

[mike ford[501st]]

well another step forward got my boots and uniform all though I do need to alter the pants to fit and straight legs but I am moving forward