G & M "style" battery belt HELP
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G & M "style" battery belt HELP
Hello my fellow Cylons,
As I am building my own centurion, I have been looking and looking for an original G and M belt to convert to no avail. And, upon realization that I am a big boy and the original would likely be "tight" on me anyway, I've officially decided to make it for myself; but to resemble the original as much as possible (at least what shows beyond the armor plates). I generally know what it looks like and have poured through all (I think?) of the images here for reference, but I need to know dimensions.
How wide is the belt itself? How thick is the leather? What are the dimensions of the control box with the input jacks? ...and so forth.
And finally, I'd really appreciate some fresh large photos of an original belt. Especially any extreme closeup shots of the control box, preferably from different angles. One or two shots of the entire belt laid out straight (front and back) with a yard stick or measuring tape would also be extremely helpful.
Thank you!
As I am building my own centurion, I have been looking and looking for an original G and M belt to convert to no avail. And, upon realization that I am a big boy and the original would likely be "tight" on me anyway, I've officially decided to make it for myself; but to resemble the original as much as possible (at least what shows beyond the armor plates). I generally know what it looks like and have poured through all (I think?) of the images here for reference, but I need to know dimensions.
How wide is the belt itself? How thick is the leather? What are the dimensions of the control box with the input jacks? ...and so forth.
And finally, I'd really appreciate some fresh large photos of an original belt. Especially any extreme closeup shots of the control box, preferably from different angles. One or two shots of the entire belt laid out straight (front and back) with a yard stick or measuring tape would also be extremely helpful.
Thank you!
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
I've got a not-so-accurate 6 cell G & M battery belt but if it's of any help to you I could take a few photos of it as well.
I know that Jenne (also a member here) owns a screen-accurate 7 cell belt so he might be able to take some photos too.
I know that Jenne (also a member here) owns a screen-accurate 7 cell belt so he might be able to take some photos too.
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
Thank you. I'm not sure how close the 6 cell is? I would be interested to see, but it's probably not worth going to the trouble to take a bunch unless at least the control box is the same.
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
I can take some pictures for you with some measuring tape
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Oh, would you… please?
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
These are really great pictures! Thank you so much!
Being as you offered a few more, would it be possible to get a big, direct top view of the plug-in box without measuring tape? A closeup of the little white switch-thing on the side, and if you're not too tired of it yet, a shot of the plug box INSIDE of the leather wrap-thing?
I'm already greatful, but these extras would be fantastic!
Being as you offered a few more, would it be possible to get a big, direct top view of the plug-in box without measuring tape? A closeup of the little white switch-thing on the side, and if you're not too tired of it yet, a shot of the plug box INSIDE of the leather wrap-thing?
I'm already greatful, but these extras would be fantastic!
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
Beautiful. Thank you...
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
Ok, so now I have a couple questions. Is the "wrap" leather or vinyl? I see woven mesh inner-lining there similar to backing seen on vinyl.
And also, what is the plug box made of inside the wrap? Looks like maybe plastic or fiberglass? Metal? Bakelite?
And also, what is the plug box made of inside the wrap? Looks like maybe plastic or fiberglass? Metal? Bakelite?
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Re: G & M "style" battery belt HELP
I think the what I thought was leather skin is a Vac formed like infused heavy material plastic. I saw the material at Skull Beast house. I am sure what it is but it worked. He made 2 or 3 belts before he canned the project.
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