Editing Chewbacca Original Trilogy Bandoliers

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Chewbacca wears an ammo belt and satchel during all of his appearances.

== Reference Images ==

=== Original Trilogy Bandolier "ANH" ===
This bandolier first appeared in the original Star Wars. It is simpler than later designs, has a medium-length concave taper at each end of the belt, and has the Solo gunbelt discs at both ends.

==== Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier anh 001.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
File:Bandolier anh 002.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
File:Bandolier anh 003.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
File:Bandolier anh 004.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
File:Bandolier anh 005.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
File:Bandolier anh 006.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
File:Bandolier anh 007.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
File:Bandolier anh 008.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Star Wars.
</gallery>

==== ''Star Wars'' Behind the Scenes ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier anhbts 001.jpg|alt=A behind the scenes photo of the bandolier from Star Wars.
</gallery>

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Chronicles-Deborah-Fine/dp/081181498X Star Wars Chronicles] ====

===== Page 90 =====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier swchron 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from page 90 of the Star Wars Chronicles.
</gallery>

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Behind-Magic-Insiders-pc/dp/B0009K3D9Q Star Wars: Behind the Magic] ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier swchron 002.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Star Wars: Behind the Magic CD-ROM.
</gallery>

=== Original Trilogy Bandolier "Stitches" ===
This bandolier first appeared in the Empire Strikes Back. It has stitching along the sides, has a short straight taper at each end, and has the metal speaker disc that that also appears on Han Solo's gunbelt.

==== Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier tesb 001.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from The Empire Strikes Back.
File:Bandolier tesb 002.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from The Empire Strikes Back.
File:Bandolier tesb 003.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from The Empire Strikes Back.
File:Bandolier tesb 004.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from The Empire Strikes Back.
</gallery>

==== ''Empire'' Behind the Scenes ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier tesbbts 001.jpg|alt=A behind the scenes photo of the bandolier taken during the filming of Empire Strikes Back.
File:Bandolier tesbbts 002.jpg|alt=A behind the scenes photo of the bandolier taken during the filming of Empire Strikes Back.
File:Bandolier tesbbts 003.jpg|alt=A behind the scenes photo of the bandolier taken during the filming of Empire Strikes Back.
File:Bandolier tesbbts 004.jpg|alt=A behind the scenes photo of the bandolier taken during the filming of Empire Strikes Back.
File:Bandolier tesbbts 005.jpg|alt=A behind the scenes photo of the bandolier taken during the filming of Empire Strikes Back.
</gallery>

==== Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier rotj 001.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 002.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 003.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 004.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 005.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 006.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 007.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 008.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
File:Bandolier rotj 009.jpg|alt=A screenshot of the bandolier from Return of the Jedi.
</gallery>

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Galaxy-Costumes-Star-Wars/dp/0810965674/ Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars] ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier dag 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Dressing a Galaxy book.
File:Bandolier dag 002.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Dressing a Galaxy book.
File:Bandolier dag 003.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Dressing a Galaxy book.
File:Bandolier dag 004.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Dressing a Galaxy book.
File:Bandolier dag 005.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Dressing a Galaxy book.
File:Bandolier dag 006.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Dressing a Galaxy book.
File:Bandolier dag 007.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Dressing a Galaxy book.
</gallery>

=== Original Trilogy Bandolier "Cavalry" ===
This bandolier appears only in the Magic of Myth exhibit. It appears to be the "Stitches" bandolier, but with a British cavalry coat button in place of the Solo disc.

==== [https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/star-wars/online/ "The Magic of Myth" exhibit] ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier mom 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier taken at the Magic of Myth exhibit.
File:Bandolier mom 002.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier taken at the Magic of Myth exhibit.
File:Bandolier mom 003.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier taken at the Magic of Myth exhibit.
File:Bandolier mom 004.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier taken at the Magic of Myth exhibit.
File:Bandolier mom 005.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier taken at the Magic of Myth exhibit.
</gallery>

=== Original Trilogy Bandolier "Spotlight" ===
This bandolier looks similar to the "ANH" bandolier, but has a longer, more curved taper, and no buttons or discs at either end. It's not clear if it ever appeared on screen or was just for publicity shots.

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Dictionary-Characters-Creatures/dp/0756622387 Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary] ====

===== Pages 210 - 211 =====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier vd 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Visual Dictionary.
File:Bandolier otvd 002.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Visual Dictionary.
</gallery>

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Costumes-Brandon-Alinger/dp/1452138052/ Star Wars Costumes] ====

===== Pages 45 - 47 =====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier swc 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Star Wars: Costumes book.
</gallery>

==== [https://www.mos.org/star-wars "Where Science Meets Imagination" exhibit] ====

=== Unknown Original Trilogy Bandoliers ===
Several photos bandoliers that aren't clear enough to identify which one they are.

==== Unknown Sources ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJDAmBQ1u2g The Star Wars Holiday Special] ====

=== Revenge of the Sith Bandolier ===

==== Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith ====

==== [http://www.starwarscelebration.com/ Star Wars Celebration III] ====

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4caMgNFQBy0 Blu-Ray Chewbacca Costume Featurette] ====

==== Episode III Blu-Ray Bonus Features ====

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Dictionary-Characters-Creatures/dp/0756622387 Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary] ====

===== Pages 176 - 181 =====

=== Sequel Trilogy Bandolier ===

==== Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens ====

==== ''The Force Awakens'' Behind the Scenes ====

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Awakens-Visual-Dictionary/dp/1465438165/ Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Visual Dictionary] ====

===== Page 49 =====

==== Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi ====

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Last-Visual-Dictionary/dp/1465455515/ Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Visual Dictionary] ====

===== Page 52 =====

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Magazine-Ultimate-Star-Episode-AFAMNCG/dp/B077X2PQ4T/ People Magazine 2017 Ultimate Guide to Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi] ====

===== Pages 10, 76 =====

==== Princes William and Harry visit Star Wars set at Pinewood ====

==== Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker ====

==== [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Skywalker-Visual-Dictionary/dp/1465479031/ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Visual Dictionary] ====

== General Information ==

=== Ammo Boxes ===

# There are 10 large boxes on the bandolier, and 9 small boxes.

==== Original Trilogy boxes ====

# According to GuntahKela, the small boxes are the Hammond Manufacturing 1590A Die-Cast Aluminum Project Box. [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Hammond-Manufacturing/1590A/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsrGrAVj6eTva4YHrNVXaiPbM%252bgyQ79%2f%252bE%3d It is still available from Mouser Electronics]. It's dimensions are:
#* Width: 92mm
#* Height: 38mm
#* Depth: 27mm
# From the photos, it appears that the small boxes have the lid attached on the A New Hope bandolier, and are mounted with the lid attached to the leather strap. The bandoliers for Empire and Jedi do not have the lid attached.
# The larger boxes have not been identified. They appear to be wider and taller than the small boxes but not as thick. They also have a lid that is larger than the box. The lid has a pop rivet in the center on each side. It is mounted with the face of the lid against the leather bandolier.
# According to scaling work done by kurtyboy of the RPF, the large box dimensions are:
#* Box:
#** Width: 82mm
#** Height: 54mm
#** Depth: 26mm
#* Lid:
#** Width: 85mm
#** Height: 56mm
#** Depth: 5mm
# The ammo boxes on the Star Wars In Concert bandolier are not accurate, and the bandolier is probably not screen used.

==== Revenge of the Sith boxes ====

# Both small and large boxes in the Ep3 bandolier appear to be as wide as the strap. They look like they are assembled from cut panels designed to fit together like a puzzle.
# [http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1344 WookieeGunner] and Dougie Fett did some [http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=284251#284251 scaling work] on the Ep3 blocks.
## Large Box
### Face: 98mm x 52mm
### Top Edge: 98mm x 6.5mm
### Cutout: 12.5mm x 10mm x .5mm
### L Shape: 12mm x 12mm x 2mm
### Gap Between Edge and L: 2mm
### Front Edge Cutout: 10mm x 3mm x. 5mm
### Lip Width: 2mm
### Lip Depth: 3mm
### Depth: 17mm
## Small Box
### Face: 108mm x 34.75mm
### Top Edge: 108mm x 5mm
### Top Cutout: 10.5mm x 6mm
### Side Cutout: 3mm x 3mm
### Gap Between Edge and Cutout: 2mm
### Front Edge Cutout: 6mm x 3mm x .5mm
### Depth: 17mm
## Spacing between Boxes: 60.5mm

==== Sequel Trilogy boxes ====

# There are three different types of boxes on the sequel trilogy bandolier.
# A few of the boxes are physically damaged (bent).

=== Bandolier Strap ===

# The bandolier is always worn on the left shoulder, with the pouch resting on the upper right thigh.
# The bandolier can be worn with the concho/discs in either front or back.

==== "ANH" bandolier ====

# This bandolier has never been displayed as part of a traveling exhibit (as far as I know).
# Using the small ammo boxes as a point of reference, GotWookiee has determined the dimensions:
#* Main strap:
#** Width: 82mm
#** Length: 1866mm
#** Distance from last ammo box to end: 140mm
#** Distance between ammo boxes: 38mm
#** Tapered ends:
#*** Width at end: 39mm
#*** Distance taper starts from end of bandolier: 52mm
#*** Curve radius of taper: 5.85mm
#** End loop: 
#*** Length: 52mm
#*** Width: 39mm
#** Silver snaps: (2)
#*** Diameter: 16mm
#*** Center distance from end of bandolier: 36mm
#** Silver discs (2):
#*** Diameter: 32mm
#*** Thickness: 
#*** Diameter of hole: 5mm
#*** Center distance from end of bandolier: 76mm
#* Center strap:
#** Width:  19mm
#** Length: approx. 2760mm
#** Silver rivets (20):
#*** Diameter: 6.5mm
#** Distance from end of strap to end of bandolier: 114mm
# The discs are the same from Han Solo's ANH gunbelt. There is one on each of the bandolier.
# It is a medium brown color; darker than the pouch.
# The ends are capped by a long, concave taper.
# There is a leather strap that secures the top of the bandolier to Peter’s neck to prevent it from slipping.
# The ends of the bandolier are fastened with visible metal snaps or silver buttons.
# A simple 1.5 inch metal ring attaches the pouch to the bandolier at each end.

==== "Stitches" bandolier ====

# This bandolier was built for Empire, and was used during the Tatooine scenes in Return of the Jedi.
# This has a silver disc on only one end of the bandolier. Is sometimes worn with the silver disc in back and sometimes in front.
# Using the small ammo boxes as a point of reference, GotWookiee has determined the bandolier dimensions:
#* Main strap:
#** Width: 72mm
#** Length: 1862mm
#** Width of seam: 7mm
#** Distance from last ammo box to end: 138mm
#** Distance between ammo boxes: 38mm
#** Tapered ends:
#*** Width at end: 26mm
#*** Distance taper starts from end of the bandolier: 48mm
#*** Angle of taper: 25 degrees
#** End loop:
#*** Length: 48mm
#*** Width: 26mm
#** Silver snaps (2)
#*** Diameter: 16mm
#*** Center distance from end of bandolier: 33mm
#** Silver concho:
#*** Diameter: 28mm
#*** Center distance from end of bandolier: 84mm
#* Center strap:
#** Width: 18mm
#** Length: approx. 2770mm
#** Silver rivets (20):
#*** Diameter: 6.5mm
#** Distance from end of strap to end of bandolier: 113mm
# It is a dark brown color; darker than the pouch.
# A simple 1.5 inch metal ring attaches the pouch to the bandolier at each end.
# There is a leather strap that secures the top of the bandolier to Peter’s neck to prevent it from slipping.

==== Revenge of the Sith bandolier ====

# In some early publicity photos for Revenge of the Sith, Peter Mayhew wore his new Revenge of the Sith costume with the Return of the Jedi bandolier, presumably because the new bandolier wasn't finished. GotWookiee used the RotJ bandolier as a point of reference in determining the dimensions of the RotS bandolier:
#* Main strap:
#** Width: 3"
#** Length: 1864mm
#** Thickness:
#** Width of seam: 1/3"
#** Distance from last ammo box to end: 112mm
#** Distance between ammo boxes: 42mm
#** Tapered ends:
#*** Width at end: 35mm
#*** Distance taper starts from end of bandolier: 42mm
#*** Radius of curve: 4mm
#** End loop:
#*** Length: 42mm
#*** Width: 35mm
#** Dark brown snaps: (2)
#*** Diameter: 14mm
#*** Distance from end of bandolier: 14.5mm
#* Center strap:
#** Width:  1" 
#** Length: approx. 
#** Thickness: 
#** Width of seam: 1/3"
#** Loops (38)
#*** Width: 5mm
#*** Diameter: approx. 30mm
#*** Thickness: 
#** Distance from end of strap to end of bandolier: 88mm
#** Taper starts: 9.5
#** Copper rivets: (2)
#*** Diameter: 1/3"
#*** Center distance from end of center strap: 9.5mm
# It is a dark brown color; darker than the pouch.
# There is no leather concho or disc, as on the original trilogy bandoliers.
# The center strap is held in place with leather loops, not rivets. These loops are placed at the base of every box, so there are two for each box.
# There is a rivet at the each end of the center strap.

==== Sequel Trilogy bandolier ====

=== Pouch ===

# The pouch is large, approximately 1’ wide by perhaps 8’ long. The flap covers almost the entire front of the pouch.
# The flap is secured with a pair of belt-like fasteners.
# The original trilogy pouch is made of heavily worn leather. There are several visible dark spot on the lower right hand corner.

==== Revenge of the Sith ====

# The Episode III pouch looks brand new and appears to be made of suede.

==== The Force Awakens ====

== Materials & Construction Techniques ==

=== DIY Bandoliers ===

==== Ammo Boxes ====

===== Patterns =====

==== Bandolier Strap ====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gJ4_Hc17cM Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Chewbacca's Bandolier!]

===== Patterns =====

# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu1IjffiLME How To Use The Leather Strap Cutter]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFaDhQ4tCk0 Basic Hand Stitching Set For Leather]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uslIa0Ddtc Installing Eyelets And Grommets On Leather]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwBNL6lluLM Setting Snap Fasteners On Leather]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXmioEq-uP4 Setting up a Leather Workshop]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlfcprqfUpk Leather Preparation For Tooling]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8MV5oXKak4 Antique Stain And Finish On Leather]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK6nv66DHiM Edge Creasing On Leather Tutorial]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTzT8PynuKk How To Finish Exposed Edges On Leather]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei1wqcTX3BQ How To Punch Round Holes Using Drive and Rotary Punches]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQz11_LNcmw How To Set A Rivet In Leather]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWrDvlyhoF4 How To Cut Leather]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Y1k5HKX0o How To Set a Copper Rivet]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvuE4nOtTxU How To Overall And Inlay Dye]

===== Tools You Will Need =====

# Scratch Awl
# Head Knife
# Straight Knife
# Strap Cutter

==== Pouch ====

# You want 4 - 6 oz. leather for the strap, and 3 - 5 oz. for the pouch.

===== Patterns =====

=== Licensed Bandoliers ===

==== Chewbacca Messenger Bag ====

==== Chewbacca Supreme Edition Chewbacca Costume ====

==== Anovos Bandolier ====
[https://www.etsy.com/listing/493789396/chewbacca-bandolier-large-aluminum-boxes Chewbacca Bandolier Large Aluminum Boxes (set of 10)]