Becoming Darth Revan: Part VIII, Attaching Revan Cape

[L Kamino]

I posted an earlier thread regarding my modification to how the capelet straps attach to the front armor of my Darth Revan.  I described changing the attachment so the capelet straps reach up out of the armor to feed through D rings attached to the capelet.  This made it a lot easier to put on the capelet without help.  I wanted to share additional images but was unable to add them in a reply to this earlier post: 

 

 

 

I tried this out on a troop and it was much easier.  One could use snaps to hold the straps after they feed through the D rings, but I wanted the option of adjusting the height of the capelet when needed in case of wet pavement, grass, etc. or if I change boots or change armor fit.  I wanted to add a stopper to prevent the capelet from loosening and lowering, but would still allow for me to easily raise the capelet. 

 

I put on the armor and attached the capelet.  With help, I measured how much strap length was fed through.  I then checked that measurement with the armor and capelet off to determine my stitch point for the stopper.  

 

 

Like in this belt example, I wanted to feed the straps so they were hidden and so the stoppers were against my body instead of facing out.

 

 

I chose mushroom domed buttons that were small enough to fit through the D rings on the first feed-through, but would act as a stopper after the strap was fed through in place.  I will black the chrome finish out on these:

 

 

When I put the armor on, I make sure the straps are hanging outside of the front armor. 

 

 

I can reach up and grab the D rings to feed the straps. 

 

 

 

After feeding the straps through, I pull them forward to be hidden under the hood tuck.

 

 

The mushroom buttons prevent the straps from loosening.  I can also periodically check my fit without a mirror by feeling how close the buttons are to the D rings.  I can also make quick adjustments to raise the capelet when needed without a mirror by measuring a finger width or two by feel.

 

 

Edited August 20, 2023 by L Kamino

[Rejean]

This is great,another practical idea I will have to do once i settle into our new place.

[L Kamino]

Thanks, Rejean.  It is a bit of work to make the change, but will save tons of time and effort dressing at troops.  One thing about using the D rings-the ones I bought are a smidgen too big, so the strap can slip a bit when feeding through.  I will be changing those to a smaller size, but what I have will work for now. 

[L Kamino]

I've moved over to Flickr and my Photobucket has been deactivated.  I'm in the process of moving the photo links over there and this thread is complete.

Edited July 15, 2023 by L Kamino