Storm Trooper uniform

[TheWolf]

1. Neck seals - where to aquire here in Aus?
2. Best type of undershirt (I have been informed that it can get pretty warm in the armour - so what is best for 'keeping one's cool) Cyclops gave me some good advise ref 2 piece sports compression underware - but I don't know if this is 'breathable'. Is there a better alternative that gives greater comfort - any suggestions?
3. Can anyone provide specs for the holster (or suggest a link). I have done leather work before, so I dont see this as any drama - just need contruction template and measurements etc.
4. Same same with canvas belt.
5. Gloves? Dont really care to wear rubber ones - so is there a good brand / supplier of leather gloves that is acceptable.
6. Where can I get tube stripe decals?
7. Where can I get the correct wire mesh to replace in the eFX if I choose this path for a buckey?
I have made enquiries to a few armor makers and at this stage I'm leaning toward ATA. Can probably get bucket reasonably soon (don't know if I feel confident enough to have a crack at assembling that as yet) or I may get the eFX and do the conversion - however the armor has a six month waiting period. Thats fine but has anyone had any issues with ATA or reccommend them?
I found the forum on alternative TK Boots great. I have tracked down a pair of black boots at Horseland in Ipswich. Unfortunately their 'specials' have finished, however $89.00 for a pair of acceptable boots is great. Maybe another $25.00 to spray them and finish them off and I can tick that one off the list.
Theres a lot on the list to be ticked off!
OK thats it for me now. Once again any info will be gratefully appreciated.
Regards to all
Seamist3
Graham Winkler

1. FX.Guy or Mamasith on these forums, both in QLD. Mamasith does the more accurate ones, but are nearly twice the cost of FX.Guy's.

2. Any one or two piece Lycra undersuit will do. Search for Unitards on Ebay or there's a dance store at Brendale that keeps them for us. Don't worry about heat too much. the TK is one of the coolest outfits I have.
Should cost between $40 and $100.

3. PM me an email address, and I will send you a template/pattern. Otherwise Muppet does these to sell, and I occasionally do them too, although I am out of leather...

4. FX.guy does canvas belts for $35 from memory. Good quality too. Otherwise it's just a three inch wide belt made from canvas, and make sure to measure around your armour, not just you waist.

5. Look for Nomex flight gloves on Ebay. About $14 pair. They are the best and coolest options if you are not after super accuracy. I personally think rubber gloves in QLD is silly.

6. Tube stripe decals.. I do make them, but am currently out of the blue I need. Will order some very soon...I did just find some slightly lighter stuff, that should be passable though, if really needed in a hurry.

7. Course flyscreen doubled over. Available from Bunnings or most neighbor's back verandahs....

Boots... Painted boots are an OK substiutute, but may not last the distance. Aim at getting approved with painted boots, but if you are going to do this a lot, get some TK boots or CABoots.