Parts for X-wing chest box hose and suit connector
Parts in the kit
1/2" street elbow, 1/2" threaded insert, 18" grey hose, and 2 metal
washers
Hose
I use a washing machine drain hose, Which is what I beleive was used on
the film used version as well. I've seen at least 3 different versions
used on the film used costumes, but they all look good. These can be found
at ACE hardware, as well as Lowes and Home Depot. I've also seen it at
Walmart at times. Package price varies from $7 to $15, but you get enough
for 2 to 3 costumes, depending on the manufacturer.This is usually connected
to the orange flight suit with a black elbow fitting and a black disk.
Although other time the end of the hose is just stuffed into a pocket or
under the white bib.
Suit connector
The black connectors can be found in the plumbing or garden area. They
are used in sprinkler systems. The threaded insert is cut from a "cut off
riser". The other part is a 1/2" street elbow, that means it has
female threads on one end, as well as the male threaded end. I have no
idea what "street" this refers to! The metal washers are reduction washers
used in elctrical work. For attaching a smaller conduit to a larger hole
in a box.
I glue the male threaded section of the riser to one of the washers. First
with some CA glue, and then some GOOP as well. Be sure not to foul the
treads with glue! I then paint the other washer satin black to match the
elbow. When treaded togather the two washer well clam the material of the
flight suit between them. My flight suit is of sufficiently light weight
that I didn't need to cut a hole for the treaded section to feed through,
but yours may vary. The elbow is then threaded into the hose. On some brands
of hose the fit is a bit loose, so you may need to wrap the male threads
of the elbow in black tape, or permanently glue the elbow in place with
GOOP.
Other details
Image of completed kits along with two film used chest
boxes
Cut a hole for the hose before painting. I used a quater, drawing a
circle around the outside. Test fit and adjust so that the hose is a tight
fit. I use a flat tool grey for my box and middle switch. All of the detail
parts shown are from the chest box detail kit.
Page and parts images created by Mathew Clayson
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