I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

Been a bit since I posted last. So much thinking on how to complete different aspects of the costume. 

One piece of magic that I did get was a buttonholer attachment for my sewing machine, not a button hole foot, but a gizmo that does magical things like make a button hole in 5 seconds.

 

Here is a sample cuff I made to see how the vinyl would look.

 Progress on the Jetpack....

It's surprisingly lightweight, but once I get my CO2 jet system in it, I'm sure it'll give me a back ache. 

What CO2 jet system? Oh you'll see...I hope.

 

I'm changing certain details, after all it has been captured and modified by the Germans.

Behind the center vent is where the speaker will be.

Ready to start adding the details to the helmet.

A little progress...

Been sick for a few days. But just got the tubes mounted to a back plate at the right angle and a little more finishing on the helmet.

Tubes for jetpack

Been away volunteering at a camp for a week! Just got back and started work on the jet pack. Here's the progress on the tubes so far.

Here is a picture of a coat of resin on the inside to hold it all together and reinforce the cone.

 

 

Removed tape, soaked with wood hardener to harden the cardboard.

 

 

 First round of sanding.

Bits and Pieces

I got a sound card for my jetpack from www.replicaprops.com. It's pretty awesome, I used my electronics kit to rig it up to a spare speaker, momentary switch, and a fade out LED circuit.

I got the buttons in the mail. They are real die formed metal, aluminum I think. They have a dull finish, wondering if I should polish them. did one as an example.

Got this really cheap Mauser airsoft, it's all metal (yay) but only 3/4 the size of a real one (boo).....might have to get a full size version.

A friend of mine at a sign company managed to scrounge a 6" diameter cardboard tube for my jet pack cylinders. It's taller than me and it's perfect to make my jetpack strong yet light weight (as light as it can be with everything i'm throwing in it).

Jodhpurs

Jodhpurs you say? What's that?

Oh just a style of pants worn primarily by equestrian riders.

The original Jodhpurs had a flare on each hip to allow free movement while riding. Now all jodhpurs are made from stretch material making the bulge unnecessary, also makes finding them to buy or a pattern almost impossible. They were also used as military uniform pants.

Flares on my draft might be a bit big, might take them in a bit. Made them extra high just so there's a good bit of overlap with the jacket.

Cirrus X-3 case...

So I know I haven't even started on the Jetpack, but maybe If I have the extra time I could make the case. I'll need something to store it in afterall. Size would depend on my finished pack.

 

The latches are standard brass trunk hasps. Piano hinge. Footman's loops for the handle. In all a pretty easy build, since most pieces are easily bought.

Second Draft Jacket

Made quite a few changes actually. It's a bit hard to tell with the striped pattern fabric, but I can't beat a free old bed sheet. Having trouble with the collar so....there isn't one right now. Also bottom isn't hemmed.

 

Very plain front, you can see the epaulettes I've added.

 

 The wider and higher back flap with bottom band and reinforced stitching.

Oh yea, ordered these buttons, they are a tad on the small side but big on the impression.