How'd they attach theyr canvas belts in ANH

[Quebectrooper]

Looking at screen references i don't see any overlap and velcro method like we do to attach the belt behind the detonator. Was it attached in the front under the plastic belt?

[firebladejedi[TK]]

No the attach at the rear with 2 inch wide velcro just like mine.

[firebladejedi[TK]]

This is a good pic showing the overlap.

 

See when Han leans over the control panel under the td you see the corner of the belt lift. I think the reason why it's hard to spot normally is because the td covers it.

 

Edited June 30, 2021 by gmrhodes13
photos updated gmrhodes13 2021

[Lupex[TK]]

Does it matter which side the overlap is?

[firebladejedi[TK]]

No they are seen going both ways on screen. Ooh er…

[Lupex[TK]]

No they are seen going both ways on screen. Ooh er…

 

So there isn't a preferred method?

[SW1]

So there isn't a preferred method?

 

As FBJ has pointed out Craig they can overlap to the left or the right, its your prefrance to what you like i have mine overlap to the left , thats because iam left handed and i feel i can tighten the back of the belt better on my own but i still have to get someone to put my TD on for me;)

[Lupex[TK]]

Thanks guys.

[SW1]

Thanks guys.

 

Your most welcome Craig , FBJ centenley knows his stuff , we are all here to help each other Troopers helping Troopers thats whats it about

[TK-4510[501st]]

I know its not accurate but I always attached my TD with rivets and large washers to the belt. I had to estimate where the center would be when the belt was on but it always turned out fine and looked great

Edited October 22, 2010 by TK-4510

[Quebectrooper]

Firebladejedi doesn't know this cause he has an FX kit with the plastic belt !

[Rich330[TK]]

Firebladejedi doesn't know this cause he has an FX kit with the plastic belt !

 

You think you're joking, don't you!

I don't know what belt he has but I think the only 501st approved armour he has currently is indeed an FX with FX helmet.

[SW1]

You think you're joking, don't you!

I don't know what belt he has but I think the only 501st approved armour he has currently is indeed an FX with FX helmet.

 

 

and whats wrong with that Sir Richard

[firebladejedi[TK]]

I downgraded to a plastic belt and black ab buttons. And FYI my tube stripes are straight

[carbonitekid]

I downgraded to a plastic belt and black ab buttons. And FYI my tube stripes are straight

 

 

I hope they are black to so you match so many of our american cousins.

[Rich330[TK]]

If you want to go really accurate, you have to paint random bits of your armour black anyway. It's 100% authentic. I've seen it on a real ANH suit!

[Rich330[TK]]

and whats wrong with that Sir Richard

 

Nothing. Just telling it like it is!

[SW1]

Nothing. Just telling it like it is!

 

 

Yer what is it with the black on the origanal suit, i see that perhaps the person was trying to turn it in to vader:lol:

[Rob .T .[TK]]

Apparently he was 10 and using it as a dressing up suit that he customised ....with black Airfix paint and white aerosols.

[SW1]

Apparently he was 10 and using it as a dressing up suit that he customised ....with black Airfix paint and white aerosols.

 

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