Editing Chewbacca Original Trilogy Bandoliers

[[Category:Costumes]]
[[Category:Chewbacca]]
[[Category:Star Wars: Episode IV: A  New Hope]]
[[Category:Star Wars Holiday Special]]
[[Category:Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]]
[[Category:Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]
Chewbacca wears an ammo belt and satchel during all of his appearances.

== Reference Images ==

=== 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>

=== 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>

=== 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>

=== 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] ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier wsmi 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 002.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 003.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 004.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 005.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 006.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 007.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 008.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 009.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 010.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 011.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 012.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 013.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 014.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 015.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 016.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
File:Bandolier wsmi 017.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.
</gallery>

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

==== Unknown Sources ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier pr 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from an unknown source.
</gallery>

==== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJDAmBQ1u2g The Star Wars Holiday Special] ====
<gallery>
File:Bandolier swhs 001.jpg|alt=A photo of the bandolier from the filming of the Holiday Special.
</gallery>

== General Information ==

=== Ammo Boxes ===

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

=== 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.

=== 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.

== 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 ====

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