Bonded Hawk

Truthful not sure yet

thanks for the reply. The kit seems fairly straightforward til the boot armor. Walt posted that he plans to release build videos.

After looking around for other builds I'm discovering that they are mostly printed or fiberglass. Is there any other vacuum forming builds? I'm always afraid that I will cut off a return edge (like I did on my sandy) that I may need.

Hi. My wife recently picked up a Walts kit from a friend that we (me) will be working on for her.There is not much to show at this time, mainly just a box of plastic and a resin helmet kit (I think he said from a Russian vendor). I will be digging around for build threads for a bit. that's it for now Steve Hoke Bonded Hawk 77340

Just picked up the clear coat. Thanks guys

Thanks I will give it a try

I have followed several build threads and did a quick search. I have painted the two tone soles of the boots. 24 hrs later the top layer is still tacky. I used the fusion satin khaki and a pair of payless boots. What can I do, or will it further dry over time.

Is the patch, elastic strap and boot height correct? Looking at shots of black on black the details wash out.

Chef that pic needs to be pinned

I will try and get more pics tomorrow. Thanks

Before I go any further do I need to make the boot tops taller? http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww232/bondedhawk/20140416_174515.jpg Steve

I'm back to working on my wife's scout. I picked up a small set of SA gloves a while back, but they are too big. Is there a smaller one out there, or should I try to mod the gloves like others have done?

Small town. I'll have to go to the lumberyard, bailbond, and taco house.

Had to go out of town but I brought the faceplate to work on. Of course I left all files, sandpaper, and dremmel at home.

I didnt mean visor. Sorry, working graveyards and was woke up 4 hrs early. I know better . I mean the eye opening in the face piece, not the visor. BH

Before I go further do I need to remove more from the visor area? I'm not real good at comparing photos to the face piece in hand. Thanks BH

From what I have read KS armor is a little better suited than SC for smaller people. I plan to get a set of KS for my wife. I have followed a few threads about how to down size the armor. My question is, is there any reason to get the trimmed out armor since I will be trimming about every piece smaller anyway? I should say my wife is 5'7" and 115 lbs. Also I have some experience working with plastic and a heatgun, but I have never tackled something like rough cut armor before. Does this sound like the right approach or is there armor closer to her size that I have missed? thanks BH