Rocketeer Rocket Pack from Trash

Step 8: I think you're gonna need a helmet

You're done!

Pair the rocket pack with some khaki pants, big boots and a leather jacket and hit the town.

The finished rocket pack it about half the size of the movie version, so while it might not satisfy purists, it would be perfect for children or people who have a habit of bumping big backpacks into strangers.

Comments

[suboxygen]

oh yeah the bubble gum haha. man that was such a great movie. I remember watching it in theatre. very nice costume! super creative :)

[lairdkeffer]

That is amazing it just needs one touch ...A chewdpeice of bubble gum :)

[bennelson]

I am SO jealous of that hip belt. Love the jacket style too!

I went to Halloween for a couple years as the Rocketeer.
My helmet was made from an old hard-hat. I made the fin from foamcore. The face part of the helmet was tagboard, with black screen for the eye lenses. Then the whole thing was painted with Rustoleum Hammer Finish Bronze colored spray paint.

(And I can't find a photo of it right now!)

[Tinworm]

I really liked the Rocketeer, less for the fairly crummy story-line than for the terrific outfit...and yours really does it credit. Well done!

Have you made a helmet? I nearly did....out of a fibreglass aeroplane wheel-spat salvaged after a plane crash (nobody hurt). The spat had a nice aerodynamic fairing look....so it was half-way there in terms of design. The guy I bought my plane from has a Rocketeer helmet a friend made him...not sure what for!

I also like the movie guy's leather jacket and your suggestions about khaki etc are spot on.