Jackal Ghillie material

[Lozart]

I've decided I want a ghillie hood kind of like the cobra style that covers just the head, shoulders and upper arms. Material wise though I'm looking to recreate the Camosystems Jackal-style suits with a mix of synthetic strips and camo net. Thing is, while I can find a cheap source of the base Cobra Hood, I can't seem to find anywhere that sells the strips of camo material.

Anyone got any ideas?

http://camosystems.com/products/ghillies (the Killer Kamo is what I'm looking to do).

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Paper shredder?

 

[Lozart]

Paper shredder?

Won't the paper go all soggy when it rains?

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Won't the paper go all soggy when it rains?

I meant put material through a paper shredder?
And you knew it?

 

[Lozart]

I meant put material through a paper shredder

And you knew it

I'm cheeky, me.

Except my decent shredder is cross cut and my old shredder would either jam up or not cut material properly. I know where you're coming from though.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

I'm cheeky, me.

Except my decent shredder is cross cut and my old shredder would either jam up or not cut material properly. I know where you're coming from though.

Office shredder at work?

 

[Lozart]

Office shredder at work?

Is in fact my old shredder (small company see).

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Guillotine?

Will try it out at work and let you know.

 

[Samurai]

You knew there would be someone suggesting scissors.

Scissors.

Apart from that I don't believe anymore in bulky ghillie. I had one similar, just the hat and shoulders but it always got caught in the branches. Leaf suit with some added extra bits is much better IMO.

 

[karl_liverpool]

Craft knife and cut 89-90% of the width of the fabric in straps. Will leave u with a Base strip for attaching. Sort of the way women's hair extensions are done. And u can layer them to create a bush like effect.

 

[Lozart]

OK, so we all have an idea on making strips of material......but where can I get the material? Remember - we're not talking about standard ghillie thread and raffia/jute here.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

http://www.cortman.co.uk/military.html

Maybe try someone like this other than its game of google lucky dip.

 

[Roundel91]

For cammo strips try and find some cheap surplus clothing with the pattern you desire, then just cut it up into strips

 

[Lozart]

OK, I'm thinking you've not quite grasped what a jackal suit looks like.....

The strands are of various colours, but one colour each, not a camo pattern. Nor are they a woven material but a synthetic that won't rot or smell like a bush wookie, intervowen with chunks of camo netting.

from here: http://camosystems.com/products/ghillies

 

[Roundel91]

I think i have some old olive drab bivvy liners and new in the packet large sweat rags your welcome to if thats suitable? Pretty sure theyre nylon. Will have a look when im home

 

[Lozart]

I think i have some old olive drab bivvy liners and new in the packet large sweat rags your welcome to if thats suitable? Pretty sure theyre nylon. Will have a look when im home

Cool, cheers!