2018 Rebel (OT) X-Wing Pilot Build

[Just Ducky (Jessie Lynch)]

[chaosbria (Bria LaVorgna)]

Jessie, yours is done and I've got it in my pile of stuff to pack for Awesome Con. Will bring it to the RL booth.

[Just Ducky (Jessie Lynch)]

[treblemaker (Carly Kennedy)]

I'm still delighted that we had SO MANY pilots at AwesomeCon this year! Here's to SO MANY MORE for next year!!

Be sure to keep your progress up-to-date on the tracker spreadsheet! If you're working on your build and don't know what I'm talking about, please contact me! I've granted access and have been sending emails to everyone whose address I've received. I know not everyone who has expressed interest in joining our group build has started a row for themselves on the completion tracker so I can't tell how you're doing unless you let us know!

For those using the spreadsheet we're currently at:
Ordered Flightsuit: 82%
Ordered Flak Vest: 73%

Please let me know if you're having trouble with anything and/or if there's anything we can do to help!

Remember to have your boots ordered by the end of the month if you haven't already, we are already tracking well on that one:
Boots ordered: 91%

Belt/Ejection Harness isn't the focus until next month, but it's never too early to start thinking about them! Let's go ahead and start planning the group order on the belt buckle. Please fill out this form to let me know if you want to participate in the order and how many of the buckles you want to order. The buckles are £1.80 each. I won't know exacts on the shipping price until the order is placed, but it shouldn't be bad split between everyone!

Bria has said that if everyone can make it to a NoVA armor party we can take waist measurements on-site and start rolling the belts out once the buckles are in!
So:

• belt buckles
  
• please discuss who wants to split the cost on a webbing order
  
• be looking toward making a trip up here if you aren't local to join in on an armor party for on-site measurements!

As always, please don't hesitate if you have any questions!
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[Expload (Jon Pike)]

Anyone have any recommendations on code cylinders and maybe flares? I made wooden dowel flares (leg and belt) but wouldn't mind upgrading them.

[Jsilvius ()]

Sorry I'm late to the party.
I'm just joining RL after meeting Colleen J at RavenCon and I'd love to get in on the Pilot build.
Thanks
James
Red Squadron Trainee
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[treblemaker (Carly Kennedy)]

[crashmann (Charlie Mann)]

Here's an endorsement for the boot flare hold from Bria. I used 3/4" wooden dowels cut to 4" length, then sanded smooth and covered with high build primer, silver paint, and gloss coat.



And in action:



I'll be in touch to get all strapped up with the ejection harness.

Thanks Bria!

Charlie

[Kievan Mereel (Sam Coulson)]

Is this a new form for the belt buckles? I think I signed up on the last announcement but I can't remember now.

[Just Ducky (Jessie Lynch)]

Just wanted to say thank you for organizing this build group - it made me get off my bum and finish this dream costume.

I'm approved - but still more than willing to answer questions, offer help, or guidance - especially for those who are considering making their own flight suits/ejection harnesses.

Cheers!
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~ Jessica Lynch ~
Terrapin Base - Chesapeake Squadron CO 2019
Jedi Knight - Jayjan Thek
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OT Rebel Pilot - Fable "Needles" Thek (Human), Kara'tau Daucus (Twi'lek)

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[Kievan Mereel (Sam Coulson)]

Congrats! It looks great!