EFNY Snake Plissken camo trousers

[terryr]

My DIY Plissken Shorts.

While cleaning up I found a pair of tan shorts. So I decided to Plissken-ize them. I printed out a few photos from this thread and free handed the pattern.

First I used an automotive touch-up gun with primers. But it was too hard to control the pattern.

So I got a black and white acrylic from the dollar store. I wet the shorts and mixed the light and dark grays and added water to thin them down, because I didn't want the pants too stiff.

Then I just brushed it on. After I did the front I realized the colors were bleeding onto the back. So I tried to wash it off in the shower, which made the front run together. It would have been good for a normal camouflage but not for stripes.
So I threw them in the washer, which cleaned off the water based paint. Then I started again, using a towel inside to absorb any run-off.
The back was just a copy of the front, like macleod.jp did.

It turned out okay. The thinned paint made the edges run so it has a soft edge instead of hard. But it also makes them look old and worn. Not bad for a first try. The pants will be better.

And, I've worn them out in public and didn't feel like a fool.

My camera had a tough time focusing on them. The camo upset the auto-focus.

 

[YuriGagarin61]

Holy Schnikeys--replicated Plissken camouflage!!! MUST-BUY, MUST-BUY! Thanks for posting the original advert link, and for the translation, yall ;-)

 

[Draco Wolfsbane]

the model 1997 trousers look good enough for me. cant make head nor tail of their page though! does anyone know if they ship to the UK? thanks!

 

[YuriGagarin61]

the model 1997 trousers look good enough for me. cant make head nor tail of their page though! does anyone know if they ship to the UK? thanks!

Draco--their website says they ship "worldwide". They even take Paypal.

 

[cyberdyne101]

Art, those trousers look fantastic. I'd be proud to wear them.



In slightly related news, I scored a pair of vintage 3rd-gen Hi-Point boots that are passable starters. They'll do for now.

These are awesome, I have searched forever trying to find this exact boot. They are often as crumbly and crunchy as a piece of old toast

Congrats mate.

Please let me know if you ever come across another pair. SZ11

 

[MFP 2020]

These are awesome, I have searched forever trying to find this exact boot. They are often as crumbly and crunchy as a piece of old toast

Congrats mate.

Please let me know if you ever come across another pair. SZ11

I couldn't live with their being three sizes too big so I put them up for auction. I think I even made a few bucks.

I recommend saving a search on eBay for "hi point boots" with results emailed daily. That way you get to see everything as it comes up. (It's how I scored a working Sub Wars game and a pair of walkies still in the box.)

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

Thanks to my great friend Jon8712, I am now the proud owner of a pair of Snake Plissken camo trousers!

You're the best Jon8712!

 

[cyberdyne101]

Now that's what I'm talkin about

Awesome stuff. And no middle age tummy to suck in either. Ya gotta do a Snake costume at the cons.

Congrats

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

I really hope to build the costume for next Dragon*Con. I think the shirt and boots will be easy enough but I will not go cheap on the wig. I insist on a real human hair lace wig.

 

[Jango Wes]

I gotta ask, what size pants do you wear and what size did you order?

Wes

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

I wear 32 waist and 32 Length. I know the pants are 32 waist, not sure of the length. I'll check and get back.

 

[MFP 2020]

Is 32 the actual measurement of your waist, or your usual pant size? (I only ask because I'd ordered Indy trousers from Todd's and they're fit to your waist measurement.)

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

32 is my usual pant size.

 

[Tenebrae]

Even with google translator, I had problems trying to order. Resulting in getting nowhere...ugh

 

[Jango Wes]

32 pants, that is their medium. You seem to have some room, would they fit someone who normally wears a 33?

Wes

 

[cyberdyne101]

Can anyone please tell me where the cool reference and detail pics of the EFNY snake jacket are? I was having a good look at them the other day and cant seem to find them again today.

Thanks heaps Rob

 

[Samhain2000]

The pants are done and shipments will start on Sept 30th!

heres a copy of the emmail I got from the designer in Japan:


I wrote the explanatory note to my web site in poor English.
If you cannot understand, please point out to me.


Explanation of goods
http://www.macleod.jp/MODEL-1997.htm

About a camouflage pattern
http://www.macleod.jp/tbm-efny.htm

Order form
http://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S64459700/


If you want goods, please indicate necessary information in order form.
I will calculate a mailing cost and will send a PayPal bill to you.

However, Japanese yen is very high now.
Let's check change of an exchange rate.


I will be fortunate if many Snake fans are glad.

Thank you.


Macleod / Tom

3-70-7-301
Chofugugaoka Chofu Tokyo, Japan
http://www.macleod.jp/


He made limited runs of the L 33 and XL 35.
I snagged 2. I hope some others on this site are buying, he seems like a good guy.

All I have to do is work on my boots and I will have a pretty accurate Snake costume.

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

@Jango Wes - I'm a 32 and they're pretty snug.

Here's a pic of the interior labels.

 

[MFP 2020]

I've never seen anything on the original design of (or inspiration for) the trousers, but I just came across these Czech M85 field pants in a Sportsman's Guide catalog. They might even make a good budget base trouser.

4 New Czech Military Field Pants, Olive Drab, Military Clothing, Brand Not Specified at Sportsman's Guide

 

[Tiberius Kirk]

Nice find MFP 2020.

Should make a good pair of pants for those on a budget.