TIE Fighter Pilot costume

Tutorial to make a Star Wars prop TIE Fighter Pilot costume.

[@onethousandrays]

Man you look ripped as hell. I am so surprised I don't see a bong in the background. :)

[@lovecollison122]

I am a 501st member, and I gotta say, thank you for uploading this. I sincerely mean it! The techniques you provide here have carried on with me for many years in other projects outside of star wars, before and after I joined the Legion. I just recently searched for this again, so that I can build my 7 year old his favorite costume on a nice budget! ~DZ-7357

[@emilacosta6219]

Dang

[@AdHall97]

We can all pretty much agree that god sent Iflank in our time of need by showing us how easy it is to make this stuff! Thanks Iflank!!

[@Thor7036]

even if your costumes aren't screen accurate they are pretty damn cool, your homemade costumes looks more like the real thing then some of the costumes you buy online!

[@bradydoesstuff5150]

I smiled the whole way though

[@cirespeedreviews]

It's 2022 and I am checking out your video to do a quick DIY Tie Pilot costume for Comicpalooza here in Houston this weekend.. Thanks so much, be well 🙌

[@joshuairizarry4201]

You are really creative

[@lflank]

Yes, painting a cheap stormtrooper helmet black will work in a pinch, but it does look different than the TIE helmet. The TIE helmet has the "mohawk' ridge along the top, and the ear plates look different. But for a fan film, probably no one would notice. :)

[@BlueCloneTrooper521]

Very good HerrGeneral. Very cost efficient. The cardboard , and sale sign ideas, well iv never thought of that. Good job

[@tfrost2696]

im a 501st, and it took me years of redoes and mistakes because i used paper and bondo, and i have to say, it may not be screen accurate, but it sure is close enough. nice work

[@mikegallant811]

So what if it ain't screen accurate? As long as it looks right,and is fun to wear,who gives a turkey?

[@lflank]

Back in my younger days, I did medieval re-enactment. I still have all my stuff.

[@ACEPILOT221]

Iflank you sir are the definition of a badass boss

[@rawrrr2009]

I Love TIE fighters and YOU HAVE THE BEST IDEAS EVER!!!!!!!!

[@FabulouzGamer]

Very creative with the switches!!

[@emrod38]

you're the man. i have a storm trooper costume i built from a kit. a bit more expensive. but i think i'm gona try this next halloween. great tutorial. keep up the good work!

[@animalgang13]

Hey I am also in a costume club and worked with the 501st. And the problem of this organisation ist, that for some it is not about Star Wars or making a child laugh. No! It is just about discriminate other people, because they don´t want to spend thousands of dollars for costumes or just haven´t the money. And that´s what this video is all about! Iflank´s TIE Fighter Pilot costume is a great way to get an fine looking AND cheap costume!

[@wolfboyhilololololololol9021]

Thank you for teaching me how to make the armor and telling me what to buy

[@MoneMtwoAbrams]

I am always impressed at each of your costumes, you manage to get a decent looking costume with such little to work from.

[@misterballistics]

sweet! I think that this one turned out looking a bit better than the stormtrooper costume, but they are both very good looking. Keep em coming!

[@platoon167]

Really awesome costume. I plan on making my own soon, depending on money. One question about the helmet though, is that the so called 'Tie Fighter Collectors Helmet' that I see around? Thats the helmet I plan on using. Great Video! Great Costume! Keep 'em coming!

[@gomcse]

What a fun build! Thanks!

[@robar1138]

Thank you for the great ideas on how to get a decently made costume that is impressive but doesn't cist an arm and a leg. My friends and family was most impressed when I showed for the Halloween party.

[@ObiWanShinobi12]

Maybe I'll say it again but I love your films!!!

[@lflank]

Yes, balsa wood would work well--it's also light enough to be glued on without falling off all the time. In a pinch, you could also carve switches from styrofoam, but the finish wouldn't be as good.

[@ferryboatfilm]

Bonafide Genius. Thanks, man.

[@xXmorante2Xx]

OMG! you are the best making costume...

[@wretchedpandemonium]

This is an old video I understand but I don't care what anyone says, I absolutely love how it looks and how you did it. You help a lot with the confusion of how to make one, Keep up the good work~

[@jnwood97]

Not too bad for a fan made costume. Only thing I'd say, the squares you have on the front could be a little smaller. As you say, this isn't a 501st standard costume, but not everyone needs that.

[@mauriciorodriguez6869]

Where exactly did you get that helmet? I’ve been trying to find one that’s available while being on a tight budget. But overall, that looks amazing

[@mexicancandy207]

www.opentip.com/search.php?cPath=37860&products_id=10219595&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuPz7zuX44AIVFIezCh3j2A2PEAQYAyABEgKZSvD_BwE

[@AdHall97]

WTF! Plastic for sale sign! its that easy??!!!!! THX! YOU SAVED ME MONEY :)

[@CrispyBarOfSoap]

cool stuff I would like to see you make a clone trooper costume.

[@ddominguez989]

Thanks for posting this video. I found it very helpful for my attempt on a Tie Fighter gear keep up the good work.

[@SegaFan98]

Awsome I'm a giant STARWARS geek

[@AngelLuvcheto]

nice job.awesome

[@TOMTRAPSATROUT]

nice work!

[@Norge_Fett]

U re best boss ever!!! Awesome

[@twinkiethumbman]

That's awsome, and afortable thanks.

[@dude97x]

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!

[@DwayneHicks426]

Everyone needs to start somewhere.

[@Cybermat47]

Awesome!

[@joginator]

great! just great!

[@nom102]

Thanks for this

[@chenmbar]

Hi im just proposing an alternative to ur rocker switches on the chest plate. Instead of using the microwave dinner box another cheap alternative would be to use bulsar wood, it cheaap and soft enough to be cut with sisors and would look a bit more solid than the card board but brilliant work nonetheless

[@squiddie96]

that is cool!

[@Lou4130]

@lflank Nazis is a bit harsh bro. I am a member of the 501st and we do alot of events where accuracy is a must, like promotional events for Lucasfilm, or any of their licensees. We have alot of talented people making our stuff, 99% of it is fan made. None the less, your work is pretty awesome. I love seeing how people can use their mind to create the proper shapes to pull off a costume. Ive been making costumes sincve i was a kid. Well done my freind.

[@brendanwhite962]

Keep up the good work and please make more content.

[@kan249]

Nice

[@DroidFlicks]

Great video good ideas 👍

[@OverwatchSniper]

Aww that sucks. I was hoping to run around places in a tie pilot costume and look at everyone's reactions

[@lflank]

Yes. You can also cut the vest part out from a sheet of black vinyl instead of plastic signs--that will work too..

[@jrmagic43]

Beautiful it looks awesome! merry christmas!

[@OverwatchSniper]

I always wondered, can you see perfectly out the helmet?

[@scubamax222]

why do you have all those swords and spears on the wall? btw they look pretty sweet

[@ShadierZeus]

could you direct me to where I could get a helmet?

[@zerozeroone4424]

hi iflank remember when you bought a stormtrooper helmet well buy another one atach things to it spray paint it black and take a silver marker and draw signs and stuff on their that way you can save your money about 30-40 dollars worth

[@Spectacular_Insanity]

It might not be perfectly "screen-accurate", but you'd do George Lucas proud.

[@lflank]

The vinyl fits more snugly---but it costs a LOT more.

[@sulacomarine]

Which method would you prefer using, in your personal opinion?

[@platoon167]

Hey, Is that a Rubies or a Don Post helmet? It should say the company/maker somewhere on the back of the helmet. Thanks!

[@sulacomarine]

lflank, Thanks for posting this video! I will be getting a TIE pilot helmet for my birthday (which is tomorrow) and I plan to make a full suit for Halloween this year. I will be heavily relying on your video for tips. One question I have for you though: In order to properly size the chest/back armor, would you recommend cutting pieces from cardboard to try and properly fit them before making the final cuts in the "for sale" signs?

[@Woggyflush]

@lflank don't mind. as a TIE fighter pilot, you just blast any obstacles away!

[@jgantner1]

in the beginnning it's usually pretty funny

[@krewp4813]

Cool😉

[@ThorOdinson14]

Dude. You don't need a mask for this: Make John Lennon's costume from Sgt. Pepper. It's you, bro!.

[@lflank]

The pure black makes them really really hard to film, too. All the detail gets lost. I suppose that's why Lucas added the silver details on the helmet in ROTJ.

[@richieiannuzzo9881]

For the 501st to high the boots

[@lflank]

It's thin sheet plastic. Styrene, I think.

[@yuhboi9242]

This guy seems like he has a lot of time on his hands

[@NewBlood9000]

I had a question : If I actually buy ABS plastic sheets will that work for the Tie Fighter Armor?

[@lflank]

You will not get in the 501st with it -- they are Nazis about costume accuracy. This costume is intended for use in fan films. It's not intended for trooping.

[@legionfanatic61]

Iflank is awesome

[@RealRaynedance]

I wish I had all the stuff to make these costumes :(

[@31guyman]

kool

[@darthamazing1138]

Is that the rubies helmet or the supreme don post helmet?

[@aniro5204]

it really looks good too

[@Fatbeard87]

Where can I find a helmet? I've been searching relentlessly and can't find anything!

[@lflank]

Nope, any calf-high black boot will do, but leather looks the best.

[@lflank]

I prefer to make stuff too rather than buy it. Any doofus with a checkbook can BUY a sooper-dooper thousand-dollar 100%-screen-accurate Lucas-licensed replica. But MAKING something for a fan film from scrap parts, that looks good on camera, is easy to make, and doesn't cost a month's pay, takes talent, imagination and creativity -- things that the "write a big check and buy one" folks, don't have.

[@pass135]

Dude you must be a wanted man by now for nicking all of the "For Sale" signs in your naeighbourhod:P

[@ODST4553]

Is that the "Suprime" Tie Pilot Helmet? o:

[@iq12212]

can you see though the helmet?

[@aniro5204]

great vid its helping me out

[@Battledroidlover]

How do you attactch the tubes to the helmet?

[@mikegallant811]

I think you stick the ends of the hoses into the front end of the helmet but you might have to drill the holes for them first unless the TIE fighter pilot helmet already has holes!

[@yaey10]

could i wear really baggy sweat pants and get away with it?

[@Gustavflyer]

Great imagination in your part but I rather save done $ and buy items slowly.

[@lflank]

I got both the helmet and the boots at Amazon Com.

[@gamerchris53]

you should submit your star wars work to George Lucas

[@phantomtrucks56]

how much is a green screen

[@lflank]

But it looks really crappy on film without the silver highlights. Adding the details helps to define it more on camera.

[@superlink51]

you can make one with indy mogul for about 40 bucks

[@lflank]

No one is "slamming" anybody. All of you guys from the 501st are utterly missing the point. These costumes don't meet 501st standards because **that's not what they are for**. They are intended as prop costume for fan film makers (especially young ones) who want stormtroopers or TIE pilots in their films but can't afford to spend $200-$800 for a costume. If that isn't what you want, then these aren't the costumes you're looking for. You can go about your business. Move along.

[@lflank]

Tee hee hee. . . No, I don't work for George Lucas. But if he's watching and wants to make an offer . . . ;)

[@Davy.J.Y]

good work..but its not screen acurate:P..{ sorry i could not help myself matey..}

[@hbrika]

If you buy the kits you practically have to learn a new skill set to make it fit you. Its taken me months and a lot of creativity to build my suit. While I admire what you are doing slamming people who do it the other way is just wrong. Easy and Storm trooper kit are not 2 phrases I would put together.

[@lflank]

I got mine at Amazon for twenty bucks.

[@Battledroidlover]

@POD97 make that 3.

[@lflank]

No. You can hardly see a damn thing. :)

[@lflank]

Tee hee hee. Of course, unless it was made by Lucasfilm, neither is anyone else's. :)

[@lflank]

@TD4418 You miss the entire point, utterly. My costumes are intended for use in fan films by people who don't have big bank account. They are not intended to be screen-accurate stuff for the 501st. If the 501sters would simply accept that, all would be well. But alas they all have to be arrogant dickheads about it. It's pointless and annoying, and doesn't win you any friends.

[@lflank]

Yes, but not very well.