Chewbacca Sequel Trilogy Bandolier

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

Reference Media

A gallery of reference photos, illustrations, videos, and other reference media of the original prop.

Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens

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The Force Awakens Behind the Scenes

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Visual Dictionary

Page 49

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Visual Dictionary

Page 52

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People Magazine 2017 Ultimate Guide to Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi

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Princes William and Harry visit Star Wars set at Pinewood

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Reference Information

A set of detailed notes researching the original prop.

Ammo Boxes

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

Bandolier Strap

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

Pouch

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

Tutorials & Resources

Information about how to make or otherwise acquire your own replica prop. Tutorials, instructions, 3D files, patterns, links to forum posts, etc .

DIY Bandoliers

Bandolier Strap

Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Chewbacca's Bandolier!

Patterns

1. How To Use The Leather Strap Cutter
2. Basic Hand Stitching Set For Leather
3. Installing Eyelets And Grommets On Leather
4. Setting Snap Fasteners On Leather
5. Setting up a Leather Workshop
6. Leather Preparation For Tooling
7. Antique Stain And Finish On Leather
8. Edge Creasing On Leather Tutorial
9. How To Finish Exposed Edges On Leather
10. How To Punch Round Holes Using Drive and Rotary Punches
11. How To Set A Rivet In Leather
12. How To Cut Leather
13. How To Set a Copper Rivet
14. How To Overall And Inlay Dye

Tools You Will Need

1. Scratch Awl
2. Head Knife
3. Straight Knife
4. Strap Cutter

Pouch

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

Community Resources

Clubs, forums, and user groups focused on the bandolier.