ALIEN COVENANT Design, Costumes and found objects
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This is a repro German mountain troop anorak, which is different in several ways from the screen used Covenant ones. But this is already something I wear almost daily. I had an original, but did not want to kill such an expensive artifact performing ranching-type activities. I suspect the Covenant ones are derived from this design.
TheMechanic
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Oram's is a post war Swedish winter smock. About 15 years ago you could buy them 3 for $12.00 but now they're rare as hens teeth. The correct pullover style anyway.
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The reference I have on Oram is this one:
The cut and color seem like a close match to the German wartime anorak. The pockets are stupidly placed. In the 20s-40s, belt placement would be about even with the elbows. The pockets on the screen used one would probably get covered up even then, unless the one used is several sizes too small for the actor, to allow thin clothing under it.
Anyway, a non-reversible German one would be pretty simple to modify, as the pockets come right off, and could be repurposed at the waistline.
FYI- the reversible anorak has another set of pockets and buttons on the inside, but in white.
This image shows how they would have originally been worn, high-waisted with a loose fit.
The cut and color seem like a close match to the German wartime anorak. The pockets are stupidly placed. In the 20s-40s, belt placement would be about even with the elbows. The pockets on the screen used one would probably get covered up even then, unless the one used is several sizes too small for the actor, to allow thin clothing under it.
Anyway, a non-reversible German one would be pretty simple to modify, as the pockets come right off, and could be repurposed at the waistline.
FYI- the reversible anorak has another set of pockets and buttons on the inside, but in white.
This image shows how they would have originally been worn, high-waisted with a loose fit.
TheMechanic
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Here is Oram's anorak except this is the later button front variant.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swedish-M-6...hash=item440906f114:m:msNLTEr8xSPSLB477RaejKQ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swedish-M-6...hash=item440906f114:m:msNLTEr8xSPSLB477RaejKQ
Thanks. I found some reference photos of the Swedish M1908 pullover version. It does look like Oram's was tailored to be undersized, which puts the pockets on the belt line. I cannot tell if the Oram anorak has two or three button pockets. It does appear that the hood draw strings are German styled, rather than the Swedish ribbon style. I also do not see the seams for the waist drawstring on the Oram anorak. Interesting stuff.
TheMechanic
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They're were tons of variations. Some had drawstring waists, some did not, some had scalloped pocket flaps some had 2 or 3 buttons and I think the cuff closures varied as well. Then there's the pullovers, button fronts etc.
In regards to Lope, Cole, Ledward etc. Does the F-4 Phantom belt replace the stock belt (attached pic) on their vest, or is it under the stock belt? Can't really tell from any photos or the film.
Also, anyone know an alternative to the F-4 belts/buckle? Having a really hard time finding any that actually ship to Oz.
Also, anyone know an alternative to the F-4 belts/buckle? Having a really hard time finding any that actually ship to Oz.
Slash-5
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I am trying to buy a bunch of the real ISC buckles right now...maybe a group buy?
More info:
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Slash-5
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The F4 belt seems to be thrown on by the crew first, like a gun belt, and left on after their pack or vest is taken off. It usually has a knife, the fire starter, and other essentials. Some have guns.
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Here is the vest buckle.
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Here is the vest buckle.
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TheMechanic
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So a lot of people have asked me how I attached my GoPro handle to my pack. Well first you have to make the handle like I did, and make some sort of inner pack frame.
I made the pack frame from 3/4" PVC and it fits really, really snugly inside the pack. This serves 2 purposes: to make the pack appear full without being full of heavy stuff and it provides a platform to which the GoPro handle is mounted.
I attached a piece of plastic to the PVC frame and ran 2 screws through it that correspond to the threaded holes I made in my GoPro handle. Then I attached 2 metal eyelets through the side of the pack which the screws then pass through.
I used plastic stand-offs so the the handle is about 1/2" away from the pack. Just thought it looked better that way.
Then the assembly is screwed together from inside the pack.
This method is rock solid and permanent alteration to the pack was kept to a bare minimum. (2 eyelets).
I made the pack frame from 3/4" PVC and it fits really, really snugly inside the pack. This serves 2 purposes: to make the pack appear full without being full of heavy stuff and it provides a platform to which the GoPro handle is mounted.
I attached a piece of plastic to the PVC frame and ran 2 screws through it that correspond to the threaded holes I made in my GoPro handle. Then I attached 2 metal eyelets through the side of the pack which the screws then pass through.
I used plastic stand-offs so the the handle is about 1/2" away from the pack. Just thought it looked better that way.
Then the assembly is screwed together from inside the pack.
This method is rock solid and permanent alteration to the pack was kept to a bare minimum. (2 eyelets).
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TheMechanic
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Adam put up his video of the suit on the Tested channel, incredible the amount of detail that went into it. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeO2yamsjiQ
TheMechanic found another application of sorts for your label; this one is on the space suit back pack for an ID marker.
Watch Adam Savage video: https://youtu.be/IeO2yamsjiQ
Watch Adam Savage video: https://youtu.be/IeO2yamsjiQ
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TheMechanic
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Very cool. Even has Tennessee's name in it.
Oh, they wrote his name in it. But it has lines for name and serial number. Very detailed. The buckle even has what appears to be laser engraved aluminum plaque with the Weyland logo and info on it.
Oh, they wrote his name in it. But it has lines for name and serial number. Very detailed. The buckle even has what appears to be laser engraved aluminum plaque with the Weyland logo and info on it.
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Unbelievable detailing evident in the video. I mean Reebok and WY back together for boots!
TheMechanic
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Amazing what you can do with millions of dollars! LOL
TheMechanic
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I'd love to get some of those etched brass plaques with the Weyland logo and information on them.
So many cool graphic elements to be had. But we'll just have to get them made unless they are in a prop auction someday. The GoPro housing is outstanding.
