I don't know what it was; something about the ill-fated SHIELD quinjet pilots who try to aid Captain America and Falcon really grabbed my attention. I found myself really wanting to put together a full Quinjet Pilot costume.
First, I did some research, based primarily off the two screenshots below. Here's a rundown of their gear.
-Alpha helicopter helmet, model Eagle (likely the 901), price range $1,500-$2,200 depending on options.
-Tac Air G2 Aircrew Survival Vest, with integrated flotation collar, price range $700-$1050.
-Black Nomex flight crew gloves, roughly $40.
-SHIELD Quinjet Pilot patch, would have to be custom-made, roughly $50.
-Dark-gray flight suit, which is apparently impossible to find anywhere, cost approximately three unicorn tears and four pieces of leprechaun gold.
I think it's pretty obvious that if I wanted to make a screen-accurate SHIELD Quinjet Pilot getup, it wouldn't be too tough, I'd just go broke. So what to do?
I found a co-worker who had a working helicopter pilot helmet. Granted, it's white, and it's old, but I bought it from him, and plan to use some Gunship Gray spray enamel on it and stencil spray a SHIELD logo on the back. But after this....
...well, I'm open to any ideas...
First, I did some research, based primarily off the two screenshots below. Here's a rundown of their gear.
-Alpha helicopter helmet, model Eagle (likely the 901), price range $1,500-$2,200 depending on options.
-Tac Air G2 Aircrew Survival Vest, with integrated flotation collar, price range $700-$1050.
-Black Nomex flight crew gloves, roughly $40.
-SHIELD Quinjet Pilot patch, would have to be custom-made, roughly $50.
-Dark-gray flight suit, which is apparently impossible to find anywhere, cost approximately three unicorn tears and four pieces of leprechaun gold.
I think it's pretty obvious that if I wanted to make a screen-accurate SHIELD Quinjet Pilot getup, it wouldn't be too tough, I'd just go broke. So what to do?
I found a co-worker who had a working helicopter pilot helmet. Granted, it's white, and it's old, but I bought it from him, and plan to use some Gunship Gray spray enamel on it and stencil spray a SHIELD logo on the back. But after this....
...well, I'm open to any ideas...