ImperialWalker
Well-Known Member
Smugglers Holster
v 1.0
Update (from the road)
Hello All,
I am typing from the iPad, so please forgive any mistakes. I just wanted to give you a quick update.
Costume Observations
I was able to see the ROTJ version of the holster, and while the zoom on my Nikon D80 isn't super amazing, I was able to snap over 150 pictures of the holster. While I haven't been able to delve into the photos yet, I was able to confirm a few things.
- Disk
I have clear photos of the disk, and am now able to share exactly how it looks. I can also 90% confirm the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of the current disk offerings...at least on the ROTJ version.
- Pouches
I was able to confirm a few things on the pouches, namely the size and location. I was surprised how small they were in real life. The photos I took, along with an actual greeblie, should confirm the size 100%.
- Buckle
I was lucky enough to have the costume turned in a way that allowed me to get a gllimpse at the back of the buckle. What I noticed was that my patterns are almost perfect, except for the length of the the loop the hooks attach to. On the ROTJ version at least, the loops attach almost at the very top of the buckle, whereas I had them a attached a bit lower. I also realized the shape of one of my hooks is slightly off, so I'll adjust that when I'm home.
- Color
I was able to get a great idea of the color, and I made sure to adjust my camera to as closely represent the color as possible considering the lighting.
- Holster Detail
I was able to get some great angles of the holster, so I was able to pick out some details like wonky stitching, and such that you can choose to add into yours.
Finally, this version of the holster has a broken/misshapen back buckle. It threw me off for a bit because I couldn't figure out why the shape was so strange. After checking the screen grabs, I was able to determine where in the movie it was used. The broken buckle might be due to it being one of a few holsters, or it may have gotten broken during filming, and the shoot order in the movie is why it only shows up in some scenes.
I will double check this when I'm home to confirm if it is a broken holster, or one of a few versions made for the movie.
Greeblies
As I was typing this, I had a delivery from an Imperial shuttlecraft. I now have the DL-44 greeblies, and the carburetor greeblie in hand. The first thing I noticed is how small it is in real life. I noticed it on the costume at the exhibit as well.
I also am having a super good quality digital caliper delivered tomorrow, and so I will be able to measure the greeblie in great detail, and then using the photos I took, work outwards making sure that every measurement is as accurate as possible.
DL-44
I also had my Denix waiting for me when I arrived here. I realize Denix are not the most accurate, but as I mentioned before, as it is the only real option for many of us, it is the one I will be building this pattern off of. Not 100% I know, but unless someone is willing to lend me a real Mauser, it is the best we can do right now. The problem for me is obviously getting it back into Canada. I think the replica is legal because of its historical age, but if not, blasting my way thought the checkpoint like I'm escaping the Death Star isn't really an option, so if they confiscate it....well, that will suck.
I had hoped to have time to take proper silicone molds of it before I left (Those aren't restricted), but I just don't have the time or any of my materials. The best I can do is grab leather, and using my calipers make the best meeasurements as possible, so if things go wrong at the border, I will at least have everything worked out on paper.
Vacation
So, I'll be heading to the leather store tomorrow to pick up all the materials I need. Then, I promised my girlfriend a few days holster free to do real vacation things.
See ya soon
v 1.0
Update (from the road)
Hello All,
I am typing from the iPad, so please forgive any mistakes. I just wanted to give you a quick update.
Costume Observations
I was able to see the ROTJ version of the holster, and while the zoom on my Nikon D80 isn't super amazing, I was able to snap over 150 pictures of the holster. While I haven't been able to delve into the photos yet, I was able to confirm a few things.
- Disk
I have clear photos of the disk, and am now able to share exactly how it looks. I can also 90% confirm the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of the current disk offerings...at least on the ROTJ version.
- Pouches
I was able to confirm a few things on the pouches, namely the size and location. I was surprised how small they were in real life. The photos I took, along with an actual greeblie, should confirm the size 100%.
- Buckle
I was lucky enough to have the costume turned in a way that allowed me to get a gllimpse at the back of the buckle. What I noticed was that my patterns are almost perfect, except for the length of the the loop the hooks attach to. On the ROTJ version at least, the loops attach almost at the very top of the buckle, whereas I had them a attached a bit lower. I also realized the shape of one of my hooks is slightly off, so I'll adjust that when I'm home.
- Color
I was able to get a great idea of the color, and I made sure to adjust my camera to as closely represent the color as possible considering the lighting.
- Holster Detail
I was able to get some great angles of the holster, so I was able to pick out some details like wonky stitching, and such that you can choose to add into yours.
Finally, this version of the holster has a broken/misshapen back buckle. It threw me off for a bit because I couldn't figure out why the shape was so strange. After checking the screen grabs, I was able to determine where in the movie it was used. The broken buckle might be due to it being one of a few holsters, or it may have gotten broken during filming, and the shoot order in the movie is why it only shows up in some scenes.
I will double check this when I'm home to confirm if it is a broken holster, or one of a few versions made for the movie.
Greeblies
As I was typing this, I had a delivery from an Imperial shuttlecraft. I now have the DL-44 greeblies, and the carburetor greeblie in hand. The first thing I noticed is how small it is in real life. I noticed it on the costume at the exhibit as well.
I also am having a super good quality digital caliper delivered tomorrow, and so I will be able to measure the greeblie in great detail, and then using the photos I took, work outwards making sure that every measurement is as accurate as possible.
DL-44
I also had my Denix waiting for me when I arrived here. I realize Denix are not the most accurate, but as I mentioned before, as it is the only real option for many of us, it is the one I will be building this pattern off of. Not 100% I know, but unless someone is willing to lend me a real Mauser, it is the best we can do right now. The problem for me is obviously getting it back into Canada. I think the replica is legal because of its historical age, but if not, blasting my way thought the checkpoint like I'm escaping the Death Star isn't really an option, so if they confiscate it....well, that will suck.
I had hoped to have time to take proper silicone molds of it before I left (Those aren't restricted), but I just don't have the time or any of my materials. The best I can do is grab leather, and using my calipers make the best meeasurements as possible, so if things go wrong at the border, I will at least have everything worked out on paper.
Vacation
So, I'll be heading to the leather store tomorrow to pick up all the materials I need. Then, I promised my girlfriend a few days holster free to do real vacation things.
See ya soon