han solo holster belt

[majormalfuntion]

hi guys been looking for a han solo holster found a few on line but at the moment i can not justify spending $400 dollers.
i have found one on ebay for $120 with shipping . any way what do you think is it worth the money ?
here is a link to it on ebay
Han Solo Blaster LEATHER Belt Holster + Droid Caller Costume set Star Wars Pouch | eBay

 

[Sym-Cha]

Hi there,

no that's truly not worth your money ... since before you know it you'll been bitten by the accuracy bug in regards to your Solo blaster and then you want a holster to go with it which is close to screen accurate as well. So start saving and go with the better vendors. Use the search button to do some more research.

Meanwhile here's mine for comparison, got it second hand via the junkyard :





And should you need that green vintage CO2- sodacharger for an ANH version ... send me a pm :




Chaim

 

[HermesBlackstar]

Nooooooooo!
It's the new leather CostumeBase gunbelt. Good for a budget costume, but still inaccurate.

 

[majormalfuntion]

Ok so I give that one a miss which is the best place to get one ?

 

[Sym-Cha]

... well I did use the search button as I suggested and found this thread : http://www.therpf.com/f79/my-first-thread-rpf-han-solo-anh-costume-halloween-2013-a-195894/ please read. You may also try and get in touch with Risu : View Profile: Risu - the RPF who is also up to speed with making accurate Han Solo holsters.

By the way are you going for a full 1:1 Han Solo costume?

Chaim

 

[HermesBlackstar]

Make one yourself.
Matt MP might still offer the buckle and droid caller holder sets.

http://www.mpfilmcraft.com/mpfilmcraft/Han.html


Use thick leather--at least 8 oz...depending on the weight of your blaster.
I made mine out of 12 oz. years ago.

It's actually an easy build.

 

[majormalfuntion]

Well I did also search but there was another thread in which the mp filmcraft rig was not rated very well. Yes the plan is for full esb Han solo . I have a converted denix blaster now it's just the rest .

 

[HermesBlackstar]

I meant--just get the buckles from MP.
That's what I did, but it was 10 years ago.

Well I did also search but there was another thread in which the mp filmcraft rig was not rated very well. Yes the plan is for full esb Han solo . I have a converted denix blaster now it's just the rest .

 

[HermesBlackstar]

You could also have a local machine shop punch out the aluminum buckles for you.

I found this great WIP thread over at RL--I like the buckles better than the MP set I had...as well as mentioned there. Those hinges make it easier to adjust, as well ss more comfortable when pulled snug.
Rebel Legion :: View topic - Han Solo belt build-WIP

The pics in that thread are good enough to make your templates from, too!

Here's a pic of the MP buckle design for reference. See how those backside fasteners would be a bit uncomfortable? They weren't too bad, but did poke the gut a bit.

Between this, and several other intetest threads lately--maybe I should get back into metal working...lol.

 

[majormalfuntion]

yes mate i think there would be lot of intrest as there must be a lot more dl-44 owners with all these part runs going on.

 

[Sym-Cha]

... and HermesBlackstar was so kind to share this link : Han Solo Costume Leather Belt for Han Solo's 3 holes black belt, since you are making the ESB costume.


Chaim

 

[clembot]

I've scoured RPF and RL but my eyes are starting to turn into spirals, and I wonder, is ANYONE making/selling just the buckles? (ANH version) Leatherworking isn't a problem for me, and I have the droid caller bits and pieces, but so far the only 3D printer patterns I can find for the buckle just look a bit... ehh. Any clues, folks?

 

[Sym-Cha]

Perhaps you could ask Roman from Romans Empire or Russ from russrep? They work with metal. Or place a WTB in the junkyard once you're able to.


Chaim

 

[HyBRiD]

anyone knows anyone selling the luke ESB rig?

 

[Spankuh]

Anovos is planning a Bespin Luke costume, so I would assume the rig is coming soon.

 

[Got Maul]

We should have a prototype up in a few months !