ESB Chewbacca ( WIP )

motliek (Chris G.) · Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:30 pm Post subject:

This is what I went with -

https://www.joann.com/utility-fabric-cargo-netting/10173359.html#q=black%2Bmesh&start=1

ATAUK () · Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply . Cant get that in the uk that i know of .

I have found this though

Tf102

https://toughfabrics.bigcartel.com/product/wide-hole-mesh-tf-102

Still awaiting sample of this
With 3.09 mm holes

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F333117799790

chefhawk () · Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:39 pm Post subject:

http://collinsnets.co.uk/product/black-fryma-mesh-1-5-mtrs-wide-per-metre?doing_wp_cron=1552024409.2277929782867431640625

Had this my notes.

hope that helps
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ATAUK () · Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:17 pm Post subject:

Mesh will be here in the morning

https://toughfabrics.bigcartel.com/product/wide-hole-mesh-tf-102

Made a small video ro show sample . Similar to the collins nets but alot cheaper . Got for just over £8 per M x 1.5m and free postage

No stretch . Does seem to pull slightly more one way than the other but thats the way nets are made in fairness

Thos should do the trick

https://youtu.be/I2F9x3mn__w

https://youtu.be/ODw2RhAJXE0

ATAUK () · Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:43 pm Post subject:

Mesh arrived soooo

Back to lifts.
Once i get these right ill put the wooden uprights in line with the poles .
Attempt 3 .
Bit more forward with the poles
Using a strap to hold legs inline with poles .
Strap sitting below knee and on calf .
Maybe move up to knee so strap is directly behind knee .
Wont be keeping those straps just to get a idea where everything will sit . Naturally poles want to swing back and forth with leg movement

Small vid of me walking . Right leg strap came off but get the idea

Add webbing to front that i have spare from tk build ( across poles )

https://youtu.be/Mm_KzW6NAUg

omel (Rommel) · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:03 am Post subject:

you can experiment with placement of the poles...but looking good so far. Wink

ATAUK () · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:57 pm Post subject:

Itching to get started now
lol
Any one with lifts ..care to share what they done ?
How tgey have strapped them up etc ?
12 inch plus without using stilts or high steppers ?

Get this done can get under suit made Smile

ATAUK () · Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 5:07 pm Post subject:

Bit the bullet and have some high stepper stilts along with the s2 leg cuffs veing shipped via a friend in North carolina
Should make the legs a bit easier .

Any one have pictures of how they atteched there toes to the high steppers ?

Get these and should be able to get my suit sewn up . Been told it can be done in 1 day so heres hoping and can get a start on chewie Smile

ATAUK () · Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 5:49 pm Post subject:

High steppers have arrived along with the surpro leg bands so hoping to get these modified asap . Prob be after mcm london though which is this weekend .

Looking to take them down to 14inches so any advice links and info more than welcome Smile

What is the best way to attach toes to the high steppers ?

Also. When done can i have some help with where under suit / mesh should sit .
Take a pic on the steppers and get a guide as to how low to take jumper and arm length etc

20190520_180948 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

20190520_180942 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

20190520_181011 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

Weeeee bit excited now Smile

ATAUK () · Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 5:53 pm Post subject:

High steppers started to mod

Had to add a nut to outer top support to pull put slightly to accomodate calf

These take me to around 7 feet 4.5 inches
To 7 feet 5 inches

20190527_180903 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

20190527_180917 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

20190527_180901 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

Wondering if to move support forward

20190527_181930 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

received_2282950171925594 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

Wheather to move original 3 .. to 3.5 inch from bottom ?

received_411105316397719 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

Done two small videos in the hall way .
Flatest area we have . Nowhere flat out side Sad

First wookiee steps

https://youtu.be/7JJIyimxV5E

https://youtu.be/DdwdRji58mA

Trying to determin if to remove some from bottom and what i cut off reatach over the top with bolts and rivets to keep the base

All help and advice needed lol

Thanks

Dave

ATAUK () · Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 8:28 pm Post subject:

Moved supports further forward .
Following advice to have knees slightly bent which will also help keep balance and stop leaning forward

Leg straps aint secured yet . Will secure once happy with position

received_2102401656730141 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

received_328233904525314 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

20190527_180903 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

Still may reduce a a couple inches and drop over the top and secure at bottom with rivets and bolts

received_411105316397719 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

ATAUK () · Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 5:40 pm Post subject:

Moved supports forwrard

Bands not quite under knee .
Will try a little lower
Laces at back sitting half on calf ?
Also no rubber / foam on bottom yet

https://youtu.be/PgdHq-n44Ww

Outside on uneven path
https://youtu.be/61aLLZWa3cs

ATAUK () · Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 5:50 pm Post subject:

Still toying with removing around 2 inch

But for now supports moved forward

Photo_2019-05-27_11-37-24_PM by dave gilmore, on Flickr

ATAUK () · Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 8:21 pm Post subject:

Adjusted again taking supports back a small ammount

received_2038876273087552 by dave gilmore, on Flickr

https://youtu.be/o41obcVDm48

ATAUK () · Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 9:20 am Post subject:

Off to get some nails today to make a hackle .

Recomendations for size and ammount should get ?

Also spacing the patter

20mm apart ?

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