AdamS

My number is officially TB-7558! Woo, official member! Now I just need my pistol and I can apply for pathfinder.

Yeah, I do need to do that. I'm probably going to use a bit of the same material I used for the boots, it's a white vinyl fabric. Also, I got approved! Now I'm just waiting for my number. By the way what mold of armor is that, Jim?

As usual, skipping ahead without posting anything- I'm DONE! http://imgur.com/a/JgRk2 The snout modification worked out ok, it looks a lot better than it would have without the extra 'grills'. We chopped up a credit card and glued them in there, then dremeled out the vertical grooves present in the film. I'd recommend doing that with the SC snout piece if you don't want to order a better one. Awaiting my approval now and after that, my number, and after THAT, my Pathfinder status.

That looks awesome. I'm planning on making a sniper from an E-11 toy and pvc piping. I'd love to do something to a nerf gun sometime though.

I really have to make one of these. I never thought of them asking what's in the pouches! Great idea. Edit: Two of these, that is. hehe.

Well, I'll let you know how I do it and how well it goes. I've been pretty behind on the armor stuff lately, but when I modify the pieces, I'll post pictures and such Hope your helmet arrives soon!

I've got the KS ones, and I'm going to be modifying them to be more screen accurate. The KS covers had black outlines, which I've shaved off, but they're still way too big, so I might just use a washer or something the right size with grey vinyl on it. As for the snout, I didn't want to order anything else just yet so I've made my own raised piece and I'm going to try and add/subtract some things from the KS snout piece to make it as much like the screen used ones as I can.

WELL, I fell off the radar for a bit there. Must have gone too deep into the woods :V I've made a bit of progress on my suit and I'd like some approval/critiquing. http://imgur.com/a/axujA#0 The helmet is still in need of padding, it sits really low and painfully on my head at the moment, (And of course it's missing it's snout and hinge-caps) the boots are just about done, and the tank topper still needs to be attached. I'm nearing completion!

Did I hear someone say TD greeblies? (Asking for info PM)

Looking good! What type is the helmet you'll be using for the application? I just got word that my helmet shipped. Boy am I excited.

Just got word that my helmet shipped out! Should be here in a day or two. Excited to start on it. Pictures of what I have so far tomorrow.

Lucky! I'm waiting for my email. Looking forward to pics, good luck on the helmet!

Well he hasn't replied to mine yet. I can only hope he's hard at work on these things, heh. I'm not even finished setting the suit up, but at this rate I will be by the time the helmet shows up.

Looks awesome so far. I can't wait to get to work on mine. How fast did the Trooperbay decals take to arrive? I'm probably going to order them as well. Also, What kind of padding are you going to do?

Good to see you found it Terry! Armor is moving along smoothly. If the helmet were to arrive faster I might even make it to that mysterious event on the 25th, But I doubt that will happen. Now, an issue I'm having is that I don't want to order a TD greeblie, and since I'm not going to be shooting for lancer right off the bat, what can I do to make one? The boundaries are two small pieces, one rectangular and the other circular, right?

I'll try emailing him today, I'm curious if I'll get a response. I'll let you know what he says.

Oh wow, they really had wonky tanks. I should be fine in that case. Just needs the slightest bit more trimming to make me satisfied, heh. It's too bad you can't seem to make it to Vancouver. I'm really looking forward to the fanexpo and the more scouts we have there, the better. :/

That doesn't bode well. I'm waiting for mine at the moment as well... I was on the verge of emailing Scott to ask what the status was on the kit but I decided not to. I hope yours finds it's way to you soon. Waiting is painful.

So, I began trimming the Tank/Hump a bit the other day and had to stop myself because I realized I'm terrified of mucking it up, so here are some images of the hump on the backplate. How much do you think I should trim- if at all- and where? If I can rivet it like this, I'll be plenty happy.. http://imgur.com/a/fsyYa#0 As I recall, they did have a fairly visible gap in the movies.

Yeah, the heat gun I have is freaking me out anyways. I had to electric-tape it up just to feel safe using it. Progress for today postponed until later, but it looks like the pouches may be done today. Mike- I'm in beautiful British Columbia, my friend! and I know what you mean about those temperatures. It's been acceptable around here, but I took a trip to Edmonton recently and had another taste of those -35ish colds.

Yeah, I see what you mean. Righto! It will be 2-3 inches then. On an unrelated note, is there any way to make it so the forum logs me in automatically?.. Every time I come here I have to re-log by means of this annoying flash system. Could it be signing me out because I use a Hotmail address? I remember reading something about the servers rejecting them.

If you say so, Chef. I'll try out the forearms without any heating for a while- the elastic may be enough after all. Thanks for the drop box info. That strikes me as really high, but I aim to follow advice here. We'll see how it looks. The suede patches I think I'll end up sewing on top one way or another. The suit I have feels like it's the perfect amount of baggyness for me, (That suit was a real score.) but that's a good idea regardless.

So, time for my first real question. What's a good way to mold the forearm pieces to the size of my arms? I either have really small forearms or SC forearm pieces are really big. I've got a heat gun and I can see something like a vice would be great in this situation to hold the form. For reference shots of the suede, Juan, I used the thread here http://forum.bikersc...?showtopic=8744 (though the butt flap is simply a square) and for the thigh patches I used pictures like this: http://www.madphisto...t/softparts.gif https://www.keepio.c...rge/SW10008.JPG http://i283.photobuc...ut/DSC_0089.jpg As for HOW to sew it, it might be trouble for someone like me who has an older sewing machine. The jumpsuit and the suede might not fit in there, but it can always be hand-sewn if needed. This is why sewing on the boots terrifies me and I'm not looking forward to it.

Here's a couple pictures of the progress so far. The soft parts are all homemade and I'm waiting on getting the right tools for the armor work. Tomorrow or the next day I should have the Tank attached to the back and the belt made. I'll post images as I make the belt because I'll need opinions on how high the boxes should be etc. Give me tips but.. Be gentle. http://i.imgur.com/WIUHt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/4mjJy.jpg -Also the vest and the suede patches/flap are going to be sewn on tomorrow.

Working on getting some pictures of my prototype cummerbund, pouches and now due to the new CRL, the vest as well. Making them at home in order to save money, heheh... Armor is going good but I don't have access to a dremel yet for some adjustments so it's just sanding for now.