Sunday 1-Jul-2018, 02:19 PM
So you want to be a TIE Fighter Pilot??
I know, I know, who doesn’t right??
Not only do the items detailed below get you into a TIE Reserve but it doubles as an Imperial Bridge Crew costume and is the gateway to a full armoured TIE Pilot or Imperial Navy Gunner!!
However, before that can happen we need to get you kitted out in The Empires finest threads so….follow me……
The Flightsuit:
The TIE flightsuit is a versatile bit of kit, used by TIE Reserve Pilots, Imperial Bridge Crew and Imperial Navy Gunners . It gives you a great starting point to a number of other costumes and you are in LUCK – these are available from right here in Queensland from our very own TK Supply Battalion, go look em up on Facebook and tell em I sent you
https://www.facebook.com/TkSupplyBattalion/
Not only can they supply your Flightsuit to get you started…ask ‘em about HATS too!!!
Neeext….
Boots:
Probably the single hardest part about building your TIE Reserve Pilot is getting the boots so pay attention!!!
Soviet Boots:
http://www.sovietboots.com/
These guys do a variety of boots but the ones you are looking for are the “Jack Boots”. Prices are based in USD and DO NOT include shipping
Now, be aware that the boots here are RUSSIAN not GERMAN – they are suitable for level 1 and 2 approval but they do not have the top adjuster strap. A couple of other pointers here are – these boots are generally taller in the calf so may need to be trimmed by a cobbler such as Mr Minit etc, this is a quick and inexpensive process. The boots are also usually quite dirty so be prepared to spend some time on them.
Imperial Boots:
https://www.imperialboots.com/product/jack-dlx/
Reproduction Jack Boots – Prices are again in USD and do not include shipping
***PLEASE BE ADVISED – AT THIS TIME GIOVANNI/CROW PROPS BOOTS ARE NOT APPROVABLE IN THEIR CURRENT FORMAT WITHOUT MODIFICATION ***
Moving right along now….. we have covered all the main bits BUT, I hear you say, What about the accessories??
We will keep this short and sweet so pay attention now………
Compads & Blasters - Buy local!! Grab these from Oevil1 right here in the Cantina or visit him on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/nexusdawnstudios.com.au
Arm Tools:
Mark Dickson in Victoria’s Knightfall Garrison is your man – he can also supply spare hat greeblies and specialty aluminium items on request.
https://www.facebook.com/mark.dickson.568
Then, you’ll need a belt…..
Our very own Muppet here on the forums can take care of this for you – send him a PM, and remember kids if a GML made it, you know its made right!!
Officer Belts Complete $50
Complete Buckle with greeblie only - $25
Buckle with no greeblie - $20
Greeblie by itself - $10
Ask nicely and he may even help you out with a holster
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Now, before you all cry foul and say “but I saw a cheaper one on eBay” please remember.
Yes there are some of the above listed items on eBay which in the short term appear cheaper however many of these items are of inferior quality and may not be approvable.
ASK QUESTIONS!!! This is paramount to having a nice cruisy, easy ride to getting your costume approved, we have a myriad of resources available to you included 4 JRS Mentors here within the Redback Community…use them!!
Slide Effect (hah that’s me)
Wendell
Flashheart
Stormraven
PM any one of us at anytime – that’s what we are here for.
If you cant get us here please come by the Oceania Region Flight School:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ANZFlightSchool/
AND don’t forget – IF IN DOUBT ASK THE GML – Both MammaSith will always be available to help you get it right….
Remember ask questions and heed advice, the key to getting approved first time is working with people who have done it all before……
Happy Flying
SlideEffect
I know, I know, who doesn’t right??
Not only do the items detailed below get you into a TIE Reserve but it doubles as an Imperial Bridge Crew costume and is the gateway to a full armoured TIE Pilot or Imperial Navy Gunner!!
However, before that can happen we need to get you kitted out in The Empires finest threads so….follow me……
The Flightsuit:
The TIE flightsuit is a versatile bit of kit, used by TIE Reserve Pilots, Imperial Bridge Crew and Imperial Navy Gunners . It gives you a great starting point to a number of other costumes and you are in LUCK – these are available from right here in Queensland from our very own TK Supply Battalion, go look em up on Facebook and tell em I sent you
https://www.facebook.com/TkSupplyBattalion/
Not only can they supply your Flightsuit to get you started…ask ‘em about HATS too!!!
Neeext….
Boots:
Probably the single hardest part about building your TIE Reserve Pilot is getting the boots so pay attention!!!
Soviet Boots:
http://www.sovietboots.com/
These guys do a variety of boots but the ones you are looking for are the “Jack Boots”. Prices are based in USD and DO NOT include shipping
Now, be aware that the boots here are RUSSIAN not GERMAN – they are suitable for level 1 and 2 approval but they do not have the top adjuster strap. A couple of other pointers here are – these boots are generally taller in the calf so may need to be trimmed by a cobbler such as Mr Minit etc, this is a quick and inexpensive process. The boots are also usually quite dirty so be prepared to spend some time on them.
Imperial Boots:
https://www.imperialboots.com/product/jack-dlx/
Reproduction Jack Boots – Prices are again in USD and do not include shipping
***PLEASE BE ADVISED – AT THIS TIME GIOVANNI/CROW PROPS BOOTS ARE NOT APPROVABLE IN THEIR CURRENT FORMAT WITHOUT MODIFICATION ***
Moving right along now….. we have covered all the main bits BUT, I hear you say, What about the accessories??
We will keep this short and sweet so pay attention now………
Compads & Blasters - Buy local!! Grab these from Oevil1 right here in the Cantina or visit him on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/nexusdawnstudios.com.au
Arm Tools:
Mark Dickson in Victoria’s Knightfall Garrison is your man – he can also supply spare hat greeblies and specialty aluminium items on request.
https://www.facebook.com/mark.dickson.568
Then, you’ll need a belt…..
Our very own Muppet here on the forums can take care of this for you – send him a PM, and remember kids if a GML made it, you know its made right!!
Officer Belts Complete $50
Complete Buckle with greeblie only - $25
Buckle with no greeblie - $20
Greeblie by itself - $10
Ask nicely and he may even help you out with a holster
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now, before you all cry foul and say “but I saw a cheaper one on eBay” please remember.
Yes there are some of the above listed items on eBay which in the short term appear cheaper however many of these items are of inferior quality and may not be approvable.
ASK QUESTIONS!!! This is paramount to having a nice cruisy, easy ride to getting your costume approved, we have a myriad of resources available to you included 4 JRS Mentors here within the Redback Community…use them!!
Slide Effect (hah that’s me)
Wendell
Flashheart
Stormraven
PM any one of us at anytime – that’s what we are here for.
If you cant get us here please come by the Oceania Region Flight School:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ANZFlightSchool/
AND don’t forget – IF IN DOUBT ASK THE GML – Both MammaSith will always be available to help you get it right….
Remember ask questions and heed advice, the key to getting approved first time is working with people who have done it all before……
Happy Flying
SlideEffect