# Fighting Fifth Steel Brigade **URL:** \ **Category:** Costume Building\ **Tags:** costume-wip, costume-build\ **Created:** [February 20, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964 "2022-02-20T14:23:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/1 "2022-02-20T14:23:40Z")
Current progress. Printed helmet, visor, Garrison Patch, spare Stanley Steemer trousers. This will hopefully be my entry costume. ![0220220913](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7c015f3fe9e08badcb69717dafabc789f7a17357.jpeg) ![0220220920](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7ad610f99faec4f8a988739e0867a8e1cc551951.jpeg) As you can see, the trousers are ‘pre-weathered’ from a couple years of carpet and airduct cleaning. Anyone looking to replicate my exact build will have difficulties finding those pants. I can’t find any on Dickies’ website. Might be a Steemer exclusive. ---
**Author:** ![sees1971](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@sees1971](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/sees1971)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/2 "2022-02-21T22:30:30Z")
I know there is another member of the fighting fifth that did a steal brigade also. Will try to find the pictures. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/3 "2022-02-22T15:10:08Z")
I did find a sufficiently green OD shirt in my closet at my parents’ house. I think that could work if I took the sleeves off. Then again, I’d like to also scare up some second hand and militaria shops for boots, maybe I can find something better as a vest. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/4 "2022-02-24T23:00:27Z")
Started sanding the helmet. Did the lowest ridge around the back, the jaw, ear(?) pieces, and highest ridge. All 120 grit. ![0224221456](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c782681f92ef928b3c437fc5000e44c8530fdee7.jpeg) Saw boots at the local firearms emporium. They SHOULD fit, I didn’t try them on though. I’ll go back in a few days with my buddy Andy Jackson and see if they fit. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/5 "2022-03-05T02:50:26Z")
I’m switching to a v1b/c/d version, it’ll be a little less expensive, at the cost of no longer doing the v1a, which I haven’t seen anyone do. (I’ll probably get around to it eventually) Bought an appropriate bandolier/shoulder strap. At Menards no less. ![0302221837](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c29c14a428223c4b11244381d481ad25e9516d4c.jpeg) And I just placed an order on a sweater, gloves, and pouches. ---
**Author:** ![RyanB](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/ryanb/32/1252_2.png) [@RyanB](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/RyanB)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/6 "2022-03-05T14:54:11Z")
Wow, that’s a pretty nice looking belt. How much was it? Looks like something a Storm Shadow could use too. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/7 "2022-03-05T15:03:32Z")
5 clams. Menards Store Brand. (Yes, I know it’s a regional store) I dont know if they’d ship it out to anyone, otherwise I’m sure someone here in the Midwest can supply the Finest. That said, it baaaaarely fits me, and I’m a slender guy. Might need a little augmentation. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/8 "2022-03-08T15:35:08Z")
Sweater and pouches were delivered yesterday. Might attempt a fitting today after work. Just to see how everything fits. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/9 "2022-03-09T02:56:17Z")
![0308222148a](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/5294c4bc71e6584c99b9ae904959bc63eccb9fc5.jpeg) ![0308222147](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a8bc1e0ac7dd62aec971077ff7860e6f940f4837.jpeg) Tried it on, did not cu the sleeves off this shirt, because I wanted to make sure it would all fit. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/10 "2022-03-10T21:13:12Z")
Gloves arrived today, and they fit. Will try them on with the rest of the garb later. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/11 "2022-03-11T01:07:35Z")
![0310222004](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f8e0a31faf3a9f4ae0bf40d7da9fa0b7f3fe20ae.jpeg) Gloves look good. Feel good too. Might buy a second set for my personal use. ---
**Author:** ![Ultra\_Kaiju](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/ultra_kaiju/32/2055_2.png) [@Ultra\_Kaiju](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Ultra_Kaiju)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/12 "2022-03-11T13:29:04Z")
Wanted to look up the belt for sizing, listed as 29in to 46in. Here’s the link: [https://www.menards.com/main/tools/tool-storage/tool-belts/masterforce-trade-oil-tanned-leather-3-work-belt/mf-lot-42/p-1536560882026-c-1526586197107.htm?tid=3169162389064544925&ipos=16](https://www.menards.com/main/tools/tool-storage/tool-belts/masterforce-trade-oil-tanned-leather-3-work-belt/mf-lot-42/p-1536560882026-c-1526586197107.htm?tid=3169162389064544925&ipos=16) ---
**Author:** ![RyanB](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/ryanb/32/1252_2.png) [@RyanB](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/RyanB)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/13 "2022-03-12T02:45:52Z")
Looking great so far! ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/14 "2022-06-20T00:37:17Z")
My wife informs me the belt I picked up at Menards is brown. Will probably just buy some webbing from a craft store and make my own v1a harness. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/15 "2022-06-21T17:55:32Z")
Another idea, get some grey webbing from the craft store, and make my own belt. Using the same material, I can make a scabbard for the knife (that way they’re the same color). And I can match some paint to the webbing color to make the grenade and handgun. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/16 "2022-06-25T12:45:43Z")
Since subsequent costumes don’t need finest approval, would I be allowed to take liberties with Steel Brigade so long as it still reads as SB? For example, arranging the webbing differently, or attempting to change the vest style so it’s similar to Beachhead or Roadblock V2, while still maintaining the color palate. (This would be done without destroying the original costume) ---
**Author:** ![RyanB](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/ryanb/32/1252_2.png) [@RyanB](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/RyanB)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/17 "2022-06-25T13:32:15Z")
Generally, you’re allowed to do with your costumes as you wish. We certainly can’t stop you. I personally would recommend staying close to the reference, as that’s what makes our costumes special and really shows the attention to detail, but people have definitely taken some liberties before. It’s your costume, after all and if you put it back to it’s approved state there’s not really any harm. It might be that some events we get invited to want accurate costumes, so just keep that in mind. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/18 "2022-07-22T02:05:40Z")
[![](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/53f982701d561b2a33a3cc0235f3ec7b4c2f55ce.png)](https://postimg.cc/5YMhdJmJ) [![](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/19e2a74f3ce4306070c49e4df642df46f62998dc.png)](https://postimg.cc/cgMVdzDn) Made some progress. ---
**Author:** ![SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/steelbrigadier/32/2247_2.png) [@SteelBrigadier](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/SteelBrigadier)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/19 "2022-07-28T11:38:12Z")
Everything look good so far? My wife is concerned the sweater is too extreme a shade of blue. ---
**Author:** ![Raynstroyk\_Czar](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/user_avatar/forum.thefinestcc.com/raynstroyk_czar/32/2294_2.png) [@Raynstroyk\_Czar](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/u/Raynstroyk_Czar)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.thefinestcc.com/t/fighting-fifth-steel-brigade/964/20 "2022-07-28T13:33:55Z")
I think it looks pretty good. I know many others use a shade lighter.