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  1. Chopper
    Blasters are somewhat tricky to get right now, if you can't go the 3D route, or don't know anyone who is willing to print for you. Our primary blaster seller, DVH, sold his molds a few years ago and the buyer hasn't started producing anything yet. Etsy is a big of a mixed bag, like any marketplace. Some models are decent, some...less so. What one's were you looking at on Etsy?
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    For Level 1, polyester strapping is fine. For Level 2, the CRL says you have the option of: 1) 1.5" white cotton webbing 2) 1.5" white elastic 3) 1.5" off-white cotton webbing, if you also use off white webbing on the drop box straps and have off-white pouches https://www.etsy.com/listing/1208398829/white-cotton-1-inch-25mm-or-15-inch-38mm
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    For Level 1 they don't even need to be 1.5", the CRL just says "The sides of the chest armor attach to the back armor with white webbing." You could use 1.25" if you wanted. For Level 2 Lancer, it would need to appear as straight 1.5" webbing. The trimmed areas would need to be positioned so that the tapered part does not show.
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    Yes, that's correct about the tank topper washer. You can do either for the rectangle. If you already have a scrap of gray adhesive vinyl in hand, then that's generally the easier way to go.
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    I actually have that color in my paint bin and here's a comparison with the RS built helmet. Yes, I think it would work well.
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    What color do you mean? The matching color of the sludge? Yes that looks just fine.
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    Scot, the CRL says "Thermal Detonator face must have a short side and a long side; symmetrical TDs are not permitted." The CRL is describing the shape of the detonator box itself, not the placement of the greeblies. The Studio Creations detonator box has a long and a short side, which corresponds with what is required in the CRL. The placement of your greeblies on your original detonator box were fine, as is your placement of the greeblies in your first photos of the Studio Creations detonator box. The various acceptable placements of the detonator greeblies are listed in the CRL, here: https://databank.501st.com/mw501/images/d/db/Td_configs.jpg Also please note that, if you are doing a full armor rebuild using your newly purchased Studio Creations kit, then you will need to re-take and re-submit photos while wearing the Studio Creations armor. The Lancer application must reflect the current state of your armor.
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    @jennyruth found a good match with RAL 9010.
  9. Chopper
    Good news. Good plan!
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    Hmm yeah I can see why that might cause some concern with 3D printed parts. In this instance, as long as we can't tell the difference from the outside, and as long you're using a real rivet head, then it should be ok. Of your two options, I think #2 is the better one. Metal to plastic adhesion isn't terrific, so having the hole will definitely help. The strapping will need to look like it's riveted at those two points on the knee, so you'll likely need to glue it in place along with the rivet head as well. Measure twice...
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    Spray paint adheres to ABS just fine. You'll need to make sure that the plastic surface is clean, then prep the surface by wet sanding with some 600-800 grit sandpaper. Once that's done, you can spray the armor using semi-gloss white, or gloss white paint. I'm not sure what spray paint brands are common in France, so you'd need to check with your local garrison to see what's recommended on that aspect.
  12. Chopper
    Do you have any more flap material left over? I'm thinking you might be able to make a very narrow flap that goes over the zipper/zipper teeth, which is at least long enough to go under the front of your flak vest or chest armor.
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    Here you go:
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    @Dart can weigh in on what brands of paint are most readily available in Canada, but generally, we recommend Rustoleum Painter's Touch 2x gloss white or semi-gloss white.
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    Correct
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    Question for you @TK-Roamer, specifically looking at zipper concealment strategies -- are you looking to build for basic approval only, or Level 2/Lancer?
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    I'm going to guess that the bell on your left/photo right doesn't have any elastic? What I do with my elastic is keep it sorta loose, so it doesn't constrict the arm of my vest. It's just enough to keep the bell in place, but it's not tight by any means. You can also try positioning the elastic further up on the bell, so it's closer to looping under your armpit, as opposed to your bicep.
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    Correct!
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    Yeah the shape of the button you have is different from the one that was used on the screen kits. Yours is more flat, while the real one has a "rim" and "bump". See photos below. The real one came from a Revell Flakpanzer Gepard. I see what you mean about the white on the rim of that greeb from the magic of the myth photo. That's just unpainted resin, most likely. There's no requirement to have a white rim or anything like that on the sides of the button greeb. Yeah, since you're only going for basic approval, you should be fine to glue it as is. We're happy to advise on anything beyond that, but for basic -- yeah, that's all you'd need to do.
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    You shouldn't cut out that smaller circle, but it should be painted white. Is the issue with the button piece that it won't make contact with the tank surface below? If so, I'd just cut a piece of scrap abs and paste it under the button, so you can get good adhesion. You shouldn't be able to see the scrap part, but it should be glued on securely that way.
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    One side, stitched to the vinyl behind the holster.
  22. Chopper
    Yeah, that mud flap looks about dead on. Nice work.
  23. Chopper
    Scot, yes Studio Creations is a trusted vendor for scout armor and parts. Also please note that, as our DL mentioned during the team review, the damaged bicep armor you mentioned outside of this application will also need to be fully repaired or replaced in order to proceed with the application. If you are already getting parts from SC, you might want to look at their bicep armor as well.
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    Oh a custom color! Very nice!
  25. Chopper
    Nice. What color did you end up using?
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