Duke's Reach Army BDU - Military Counter Intelligence

[Sean Anwalt]

Man, that is a lot of work, but it's really paying off, Duke. That back looks way good.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

This is it guys! 20 hours of work for a piece that is going to be 90% covered. but I'm happy I did it. It's also the only thing I've made for Alex that he is actually impressed with (and I made him a leather Nightingale! )

But I have to agree this thing is snazzy. So stout that it actually stands up by itself! If you can't tell, the main fabric is a rubber type with little hexes by Yaya Han. The accent fabric is thin and silky, taken from the lining of a dress coat. The zipper is metal and the collar and shoulder pipings are filled with fake Christmas snow (like for those city displays. It even has the glitter. Lol)

 

[Sean Anwalt]

Wow. Just wow. I mean like, wow. Holy wow, PerniciousDuke that is one snazzy article of tactical clothing. I'm tempted to ask you to make ME one! It looks so well done! I am impressed.

Wow.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

I wonder what other Marine may have sent this my way...

Came in three pieces. Got the first two glued together. Gonna fiberglass it this weekend and make the buck for the visor.

 

[PaiganBoi]

I wonder what other Marine may have sent this my way...

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Came in three pieces. Got the first two glued together. Gonna fiberglass it this weekend and make the buck for the visor.

Jealous.... Just sooooooooo jealous....

 

[TurboCharizard]

I wonder what other Marine may have sent this my way...

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Came in three pieces. Got the first two glued together. Gonna fiberglass it this weekend and make the buck for the visor.

Love Sarge <3

 

[PerniciousDuke]

Guess who's got straps? How you like me now?!

Turbo again printed me these cool squarish buckle things. We didn't really plan on a width. Naturally the easy to find 1" wide nylon looked too small and the next size 1-1/2" didn't fit. So I bought 2" wide nylon, folded and iron them on both sides, then sewed them to be 1-1/4" wide. For the red tab, I folded red cloth over 1" nylon and sewed them together. For now it's just pinned, but it will get sewn to the big strap.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

It has been a day. Most of the time has been spent on the helmet. One of the challenges was it was a bit narrow on the ears, so I resined the inside and used wood clamps to spread it while it dried.


I did the same thing with a fiberglass layer. Then I connected the jaw. Now I'm going to fiberglass a Pepakura visor so that I can make a buck to use with the vacuum former.

 

[Sean Anwalt]

Looking pretty sweet, Duke! Keep it going.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

Thanks Sean Anwalt

10 more days! And the puzzle pieces are coming together.

 

[ArcSol]

We did a quick test fit just to see how it's coming together. I can tell you its a lot of layers! I hope there is air conditioning.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

Visor is done. Electronics are done. All that is left is attaching the shoulders and I want to mount a knife to the chest.

So far the two fans and one light run for 20 minutes before the battery dies, but oh well! Now we know what we'll fill those mag pouches up with Sean Anwalt



Finished the thigh lights. No problems. Thanks to TurboCharizard who showed me how to use a breadboard.



I made 7 attempts at vacuum forming a visor before getting one I was pleased with. Only to learn that stony props jim 's visor material doesn't heat form! So I just glued it to some .020 PETG and put some velcro around it.

 

[DisasterRus]

Also I think you can try to use a MC Black cammo. Its pretty neat))
I start to use it for my ODST build, but I didn't have a proper full costume photo yet)) only parts.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

Also I think you can try to use a MC Black cammo. Its pretty neat))
I start to use it for my ODST build, but I didn't have a proper full costume photo yet)) only parts.

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That looks really neat! This costume is not for me though and the guy who is gonna wear it wanted Python camo.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!

I'm done.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

I'm sorry to say I haven't been paying enough attention to this thread......shame on me!!! PerniciousDuke, I'm at a loss for words. Your craftsmanship and dedication to detail are FANTASTIC!!!!! You should be saying more than just "Aaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!" Awesome build!!!!

 

[PaiganBoi]

You just gotta love an all black/dark colour scheme.
It just screams "I'm here to kick butt and chew bubblegum... and I'm all out of bubblegum..."

 

[Dirtdives2424]

You just gotta love an all black/dark colour scheme.
It just screams "I'm here to kick butt and chew bubblegum... and I'm all out of bubblegum..."

Did you just quote...."Them"?..........

 

[PaiganBoi]

Did you just quote...."Them"?..........

I believe the movie was "They Live" .

 

[ArcSol]

This suit is pretty cool.

Though, word to you builders.. make sure your wiring is good! I put this helmet on and heard an audible pop from the battery when the fans were not even running. Pretty scary. Chris wired the switch wrong, but he fixed it.