As a place-holder, and probably for the competition, I'm using Kashyyyk Trooper belts. I expect I will not repaint them, but allow their Has-pat camo to stand. ("Has-pat" = Hasbro Pattern, a play on Marpat - Marines Pattern and Cadpat - Canadian Pattern, currently in use) This also allows me to return the belts to the proper figures later.
This means I'll be fabricating belts. I'm open to suggestions, here. I'd considered simply casting the Kashy belt, but it doesn't lay flat. Then there's the issue of finding a product to use in casting it so that it is flexible and still durable. Smooth-On's product is the front-runner, but it'll take time before I'm ready to drop some money on that.
What I'm thinking is to use cable-ties, trimmed thin to eliminate bulk, with a variety of pouches added, such as Wraith's fantastic W40k bitz and my piles of 1/35-scale military stuff. With cloaks on, you won't be able to see most of it, anyway, but I like the idea of making a unique belt pattern. Then I can cast it and sell it. Naturally.
Any suggestions?