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Ghillie suit build (finally finished)

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TimothyR:
Here is what it looks like so far. Just playing around with color now. I have to do the arms back and bottoms. Also when dying the burlap to the colors of your environment I would suggest you dye the burlap before you separate the strands. It's a pain untangling your bundles.

Oakenshield:
That's looking really good Timothy! I had to make a ghillie suit for sniper school when i was in the army a few years ago, so i know how time consuming the process is. Not to steal the spot light or anything, but ill try and grab some pics of mine in storage this weekend. I really like the burlap idea, seems much more durable than sphagnum moss and natural material. Awesome thread, ill be following this one.  :)

TimothyR:

--- Quote from: Oakenshield on July 27, 2015, 05:48:38 pm ---That's looking really good Timothy! I had to make a ghillie suit for sniper school when i was in the army a few years ago, so i know how time consuming the process is. Not to steal the spot light or anything, but ill try and grab some pics of mine in storage this weekend. I really like the burlap idea, seems much more durable than sphagnum moss and natural material. Awesome thread, ill be following this one.  :)

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Thank you!  I wasn't a sniper but I was in the army. I tried to learn everything the army was willing to teach me. I believe my time in the service was very rewarding.  It was tough but I believe I'm better for it.  I'd like to see pics of your work. This one will be for bow hunting.

Tracker0721:
I have to do this one day! I went elcheapo and bought one, instantly regretted it as the material pulls right out.

TimothyR:
My wife was really allergic to the burlap so I had to redo this in synthetic jute strings. I think it turned out pretty good.  We also had our 4th baby a few weeks ago so it took me a long time to get this done. So sorry for the delay.  I made this for Cipriano's son. I used enough Netting to cover my head and shoulders. Just cover the netting for the head or rifle just like the rest of it.  The last pic is Cip's hiding in the bushes and him mom and sister walked right by him no more than two feet and couldn't see him.  I hop ya'll like it thanks and again sorry for the delay.  And sorry for the quality of my photos!

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