Generic Rebel (on a budget!)

[ID10T]

Ok, not to brag but, this might just be a brilliant idea:

This is a ribbon mount for a dress uniform. I found it at militaryclothing.com as suggested above for BDUs. These come in several configurations and mounted empty like this, makes for a sweet greblie. Bars could be painted different colors with transparent paints, but just clip this thing on and it looks relevant.

*patting own back*

 

[PhuketAussie]

Ok, not to brag but, this might just be a brilliant idea:

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This is a ribbon mount for a dress uniform. I found it at militaryclothing.com as suggested above for BDUs. These come in several configurations and mounted empty like this, makes for a sweet greblie. Bars could be painted different colors with transparent paints, but just clip this thing on and it looks relevant.

*patting own back*

looks perfect, I agree with the colour coding, I believe that's what they did in the films.

 

[ID10T]

I don’t recall seeing this in Star Wars but elsewhere perhaps.

I’m tired. The IPA is kicking in. I need to get the Nerf blaster thread going.

 

[Lora]

Looks like a fun way to do a cheap costume for conventions. I've done that myself a few times though I have to admit I love doing accurate replicas. ^^ It just tends to take longer to find the materials at the right price when you're going for screen accuracy.

 

[ID10T]

Yeah, just a generic, or background character. Something that could have been in a film, but clearly not a main one.

I have begun work on another "fantasy" character- a "Marine Scout Sniper". I have already begin cutting material for the ion rifle...

 

[ID10T]

I picked up some gloves ($15) another bag ($6) and the ribbon rack ($a few bucks).

Updated photo:

Here’s the glove brand:

I don’t think any animals were harmed making these gloves...

 

[harrisonp]

This is kind of reminding me of Jyn’s Eadu look from Rogue One

 

[ID10T]

I could see that...

Saw these round lens goggles today ($10) I may swap out.

 

[ID10T]

Found some new greblies. Anyone know where they came from?

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I have been looking for similar items in my Galaxy’s Edge Disneybound thread.

For pants, I bought these...

Austrian Army Surplus BDU Field Pants, Used

Sportsman's Guide carries top-quality discount Outdoor and Hunting Gear, Guns, Ammo, Fishing Supplies and more - all at great low prices!

www.sportsmansguide.com

You can also find them new on eBay which is where I got mine.

the reason I like them is because...

...like most typical Star Wars costume pants, there are no back pockets.
...like most military wear, they do not correspond to the style of the times. These have a high waist band so they don’t look like you are wearing a pair of pants you got at a local retail store.

For a shirt, I like these..

Men Cotton Linen Shirt V-neck 3/4 Sleeve T-shirt Top Kung Fu Chinese Retro Style | eBay

M length 68 cm/26.7 in bust 100 cm/39.3 in raglan sleeve 50 cm/19.6 in. L length 70 cm/27.5 in bust 104 cm/40.9 in raglan sleeve 51 cm/20 in. XL length 72 cm/28.3 in bust 108 cm/42.5 in raglan sleeve 53 cm/20.8 in.

www.ebay.com

sort of has a Han, Cassian, Poe, look. And like typical Star Wars costumes, no visible button.

Just realize this are Chinese sizes. I wear a traditional medium, but in these, I wear a 3XL.

GOOD LUCK, It’s coming along nicely.

 

[ID10T]

Those pants look pretty good! I was liking the asymmetric leg pickets of some pants these days. I think that lends itself to the look as well.

Also, expensive, but if found used (pre-distressed that way too) snake boots have a good look. Most are leather and other material and also bi-colored.

And I like that shirt you found! I’ve been looking at Indian shirts- almost all have mandarin collars, light material and one had the front (button) seam slanted across the front, rather than straight. I think it could work well too!

 

[ZeroSum]

Found some new greblies. Anyone know where they came from?

They look very much like packaging for inkjet printer cartridges. They'll be the tray the cartridge sits in, inside the cardboard packaging.

 

[PhuketAussie]

Found some new greblies. Anyone know where they came from?

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they look like some kind of candy or snack container upside down that has some chocolate or other sauce for dipping. Am I in the ballpark? lol

 

[ID10T]

ZerSum wins! Printer cartridge packaging.

 

[ID10T]

This is not "budget friendly" but with a good bit of weathering, I think it would have the right look for certain tech people:

$129 at LL Bean

 

[HMSwolfe]

This is not "budget friendly" but with a good bit of weathering, I think it would have the right look for certain tech people:

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$129 at LL Bean

I dig it. Replace those buckles maybe, and a little bit of weathering and maybe a symbol or two and it would look great.

 

[ID10T]

I'd probably sand and paint the centers of the buckles with silver paint and weather everything.

You could add greeblie loops to the orange patches for sure...

 

[ID10T]

Update!

I found some pants, in my laundry... I forgot I had these. Nor terribly special, but good color and an expansion joint at the knee that’s kinda neat.

Still need a shirt..

 

[ID10T]

And I stopped at Tandy on the way home again (that place is dangerous) and picked up a strap to upgrade my belt. I have some light brown for the guitar strap I repaired I’ll probably use on it...

 

[ID10T]

Belt upgrade done! Not bad for a first-timer I think.

And the old guitar strap I re-made got dyed too. Not a perfect match to the pad but close.