Solo's 'Gunslinger' Rig

[batninja]

With alot of guidance and expertise from another RPF member, I'm learning some basic leatherworking as I construct my ESB Solo costume. I'm almost finished with the belt rig. For a first-timer, I thought I did pretty well with the pouch hand-stitching:

I've got a long way to go, but I'm already stoked to make another one.

More to follow...

 

[rmschneider104]

Holy cow. For a first timer, that looks wonderful. Excellent job. Thanks for sharing the progress pics.

 

[ob1al]

Nice job, that looks great.

 

[firebladejedi]

Nice work on the belt, top job.

 

[Prefect42]

Impressive...Most impressive.

Did you do the buckles yourself? In fact, can you share more photos and information on the metal on the belt?
Congratulations on a great belt.

Ted.
Prefect42

 

[Ripcode]

Dang BN. That is awesome... :eek

But then again I expect no less than stellar work from you.

Now how about them neckseals....?

 

[DL 44 Blaster]

Fanfrickintastic bud... By far the hardest Star Wars belt to do and your looks great. Any leads on buckles?

Steve

 

[batninja]

Thanks for all the compliments, guys.

The buckle pieces and most of the leatherwork were done by Ogibendogy here on the board, and he should take all the credit. I'll try to get pics of the buckles and rig connectors over the weekend (they're at his house right now).

The main buckles are all aluminum, hand-cut, sanded and lightly polished for a weathered look. The buckle connectors are made from a slightly thinner aluminum, and hand-turned. The holster rig connectors are machined by a third party, then sanded and polished by hand.

 

[Pauleysolo]

Yep- That looks pretty good. Here is mine- I made it in 1981

 

[bleyd]

The more I see this costume and setup the more I want to do this costume. Great rigs.

 

[TazVader]

You and me both Bleyd. A boooootiful thing nice leather is

Excellent job.

Regards
TAZ

 

[redeye]

Fantastic job and its your first try :thumbsup

 

[Boba Frett]

Nice work, hard to believe it's your first time working with leather.

 

[Karma]

Looks awesome.....
-Karma

 

[Ogibendogy]

You have learned much middle-aged one, but you are not a leatherworker yet.

All kidding aside, I saw this today and Eric is a natural. With all his prop experience this was a breeze for him. Get that bad-boy sized up and ready to wear.

Marc

 

[jdboushh]

Great job. I am getting ready to start on a leather adventure myself. Hope mine turns out half as well as yours..

Jeanne/Jdboushh

 

[Corellianexports]

Looking good.

If you need the "tools", just let me know.

 

[Mycroft Holmes]

Holly @#$%.oly. They hand stitched those? OUCH. You deserve a medal. Looks fantastic.



Mark

 

[tobywanben]

It really looks great. I only have 8 months to get mine done. Thanks for the pictures--and more would be appreciated.