That looks spot on ... and yeah as for the 'drunken party backstage' ... the propmakers were under much stress to deliver many props in the nick of time for production, so most are cobbled together and function good enough for those seconds on screen ... although I suppose these leather parts could withstand some strain and heavy use. Looking forward to your progress
Chaim
Thanks, Sym-Cha.
Oh, I remember when I was working in the industry...man, the things we did to cut corners. It sucks too, because being super into costumes and props, I always had the best intentions to document everything so if the thing I was working on became really loved, I would have the answers to the questions people might ask. Unfortunately this is so hard in reality. I often said, "Ok, I don't have time this second, but I'll go back and document it when it's done...for sure!"
Then, the next job comes in, and that is that....
This is excellent excellent work! I wouldn't say that there is little interest, it's just that you are doing so much work that no one else can really contribute! hah!
Super pumped for this. I am commissioning one of these soon and this will ensure great results!
Thanks, Egon.
It is taking a lot of hours, but I suppose that is a perk of working for yourself that I can just take some time and work on this. I really hope that the final pattern makes your holster something you really love.
Don't know if these will help you or not. I took these when the Star Wars exhibit was in Chicago in 2007.
Entropy, yes!
I had some of those, but not in high res. It is bitter sweet because it is great to have them, but at the same time the second I open them I realize all the little details I have wrong. I appreciate the images though, they helped a lot.
Crazylegsmurphy, this is what my dad had to say after looking at a pic of the leather,
"I would recommend a latigo leather, pre dyed. Pre dyed leather won't fade much. A medium brown color. Tanneries all have different names for the colors they offer so he'll have to make a choice there. The thickness is given in ounces. This looks like 8-9 oz., about 1/8 of an inch thick. Your example is hand sewn. Go on the internet for a "how to" tutorial. The key here is making a good pattern. VERY important."
Thank your dad for me.
I'll look into that for sure when I get around to actually making this. I also figured it was 8-9 oz. I grabbed the standard leather thickness chart from Tandy Leather and have been using it to add it to the pattern where I think it is needed. I watched something like 20 "how to" tutorials on leather last night. Everything from pattern making, holster making, sewing, cutting, choosing, etc.
I'm very hopeful these patterns will work.
Also, for your pouch patterns you might try 1/8" foam from michals or similar craft store in order to account for the thickness of leather.
That is a great idea!
I'll head down there today. Thanks.
Update
Yesterday was basically cleaning up the file. Deleting stray points, double checking that everything is measured correctly and lining up right. Checking for errors in layers, naming layers, and various other house keeping.
I also got parts of the project started that I think you're all going to like, but I'll keep that on the down low for now.
At this point I have the following 95% complete.
- Pouches
- Front Buckles
- Back Buckles
- Belt (buttons, pouch placement, disk placement, etc) mostly rough blocked
I say 95% because the following are questions I need answering.
1. What is the exact placement of the back buckle on the ESB version
2. Is the button pouch riveted or sewn, or both (I think riveted)
3. What is the length of the "post" that attaches the "Y" connectors
4. Why do some of the costume test photos of the ANH version not have rivets on the hooks
I'll be posting some more patterns later in the day, so everyone have a great Sunday....oh, GOG has X-Wing v.s TIE Fighter on sale....go get it.
