TDKR "no sew" Bane vest / belt, boots and gauntlet
I did not have time to do a proper, step by step "how to" but I felt I could at least show photos and give a rough idea how it was accomplished and then answer questions, if anyone has any. Two words: "hot glue!"
First, here is what I ordered:
Glatzan bald cap
Latex Bald Cap, Glatzan Plastic Bald Cap or Bald Cap Kit with Instructions | eBay
brass plate for buckle
1/8" Copper or Brass Sheet(Priced per square inch, I cut to any size you want!!) | eBay
dark brown marine vinyl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARK-BROWN-MARINE-VINYL-AUTO-UPH-NAUGAHYDE-54-/271014026607?pt=US_Fabric&hash=item3f19b1dd6f#ht_664wt_1165
olive green cordura nylon fabric
1000D FABRIC CORDURA NYLON 60" WIDE OLIVE GREEN | eBay
black marine vinyl
"JET BLACK" VINYL MARINE, AUTO, UPH. NAUGAHYDE 54"WIDE | eBay
grommets and setter
Heavy-Duty 3/16" Eyelet Grommet Pliers Set with 400 Eyelets - Easy to Use | eBay
cord locks
cord locks toggles black resin spring loaded gr quality | eBay
brown 3mm cord
3mm Nylon Braided Cord / Chinese Knot 9 yd Inc | eBay
Condor Molle tactical hydration vest
CONDOR MOLLE Modular Tactical Mesh Hydration Vest MHV - COYOTE TAN | eBay
Flyye Molle RRV vest (ranger green)
Army Panda Gear Store — Flyye - MOLLE RRV Vest
Molle pack frame and belt
MOLLE DCU desert tan rucksack ruck shoulder straps kidney belt frame only NOS | eBay
Alice pack straps with quick release
Amazon.com: Military Surplus Army ALICE Field Pack Quick Release Shoulder Straps Woodland: Sports & Outdoors
1.25 inch Pistol belts (olive drab)
Military Mini Pistol Belt w/ Metal Buckle (50" x 1.25") | eBay
Emerson CP Gen2 style Tactical Pants ( Black )
Army Panda Gear Store — Emerson CP Gen2 style Tactical Pants ( Black )
Double grommet belt in black
Strait City Trading Co.: Fabric Belts, Double Grommet
Wrist brace
Amazon.com: FLA Professional Wrist Brace 8" Deluxe Left Black Medium: Health & Personal Care
Boots
Xelement Men's Nubuck Distressed Brown Leather Logger Boots
2.5 inch lifts for boots
Amazon.com: WSWS 3-Layer Height Increase Taller Insole Shoes Pad Air Cushion for MEN (approximately 2.5 inches)+ WSWS Shoe Shine Cloth: Health & Personal Care
I also bought dark brown faux suede fabric for boot flaps and straps and dark brown leather-like vinyl at a local fabric store. While there I bought red shoe laces, blue jean rivets and setting tool, large brass snap fasteners and setting tool, 2 1.5 inch D rings, a heavy metal zipper in khaki, and a 24" square of 2 inch thick polyester batting.
This all adds up to about $500, including pants, boots, bald cap, etc. The coat and mask are not included in this total.
You will need styrene sheet slightly thicker than poster board and pop rivets, as well. A small butane torch is really handy for sealing frayed edges of synthetic fabric, removing hot glue and weathering.
You will need a high temperature hot glue gun and lots of high quaiity hot glue (amber).
I did not have time to do a proper, step by step "how to" but I felt I could at least show photos and give a rough idea how it was accomplished and then answer questions, if anyone has any. Two words: "hot glue!"
First, here is what I ordered:
Glatzan bald cap
Latex Bald Cap, Glatzan Plastic Bald Cap or Bald Cap Kit with Instructions | eBay
brass plate for buckle
1/8" Copper or Brass Sheet(Priced per square inch, I cut to any size you want!!) | eBay
dark brown marine vinyl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARK-BROWN-MARINE-VINYL-AUTO-UPH-NAUGAHYDE-54-/271014026607?pt=US_Fabric&hash=item3f19b1dd6f#ht_664wt_1165
olive green cordura nylon fabric
1000D FABRIC CORDURA NYLON 60" WIDE OLIVE GREEN | eBay
black marine vinyl
"JET BLACK" VINYL MARINE, AUTO, UPH. NAUGAHYDE 54"WIDE | eBay
grommets and setter
Heavy-Duty 3/16" Eyelet Grommet Pliers Set with 400 Eyelets - Easy to Use | eBay
cord locks
cord locks toggles black resin spring loaded gr quality | eBay
brown 3mm cord
3mm Nylon Braided Cord / Chinese Knot 9 yd Inc | eBay
Condor Molle tactical hydration vest
CONDOR MOLLE Modular Tactical Mesh Hydration Vest MHV - COYOTE TAN | eBay
Flyye Molle RRV vest (ranger green)
Army Panda Gear Store — Flyye - MOLLE RRV Vest
Molle pack frame and belt
MOLLE DCU desert tan rucksack ruck shoulder straps kidney belt frame only NOS | eBay
Alice pack straps with quick release
Amazon.com: Military Surplus Army ALICE Field Pack Quick Release Shoulder Straps Woodland: Sports & Outdoors
1.25 inch Pistol belts (olive drab)
Military Mini Pistol Belt w/ Metal Buckle (50" x 1.25") | eBay
Emerson CP Gen2 style Tactical Pants ( Black )
Army Panda Gear Store — Emerson CP Gen2 style Tactical Pants ( Black )
Double grommet belt in black
Strait City Trading Co.: Fabric Belts, Double Grommet
Wrist brace
Amazon.com: FLA Professional Wrist Brace 8" Deluxe Left Black Medium: Health & Personal Care
Boots
Xelement Men's Nubuck Distressed Brown Leather Logger Boots
2.5 inch lifts for boots
Amazon.com: WSWS 3-Layer Height Increase Taller Insole Shoes Pad Air Cushion for MEN (approximately 2.5 inches)+ WSWS Shoe Shine Cloth: Health & Personal Care
I also bought dark brown faux suede fabric for boot flaps and straps and dark brown leather-like vinyl at a local fabric store. While there I bought red shoe laces, blue jean rivets and setting tool, large brass snap fasteners and setting tool, 2 1.5 inch D rings, a heavy metal zipper in khaki, and a 24" square of 2 inch thick polyester batting.
This all adds up to about $500, including pants, boots, bald cap, etc. The coat and mask are not included in this total.
You will need styrene sheet slightly thicker than poster board and pop rivets, as well. A small butane torch is really handy for sealing frayed edges of synthetic fabric, removing hot glue and weathering.
You will need a high temperature hot glue gun and lots of high quaiity hot glue (amber).
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