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Final piece of the puzzle is here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My first DIY armor, I m glad the weathering turns out well. I have never weathered anything bigger than a model kit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Chopper. I hope smooth sailing once the boots gets here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Kit line up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok after all the adjustment, re sewing and tightening Different background to check for weathering contrast Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It was so hot, everything was dried up by 2pm. Results from tea soak compared to a new kitchen towel Some pigment Some oil Some toilet accidents [emoji1787] Pouches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Taking opportunity of the full sun today Hopefully it ll dry by this evening, so I can start on weathering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Weathered Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Front Buckle corrected Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Will re sew the buckles. found a reference photo. I didn’t even noticed it. [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Should i tea bath the straps or just dry brush? Ok will sew the soft side Velcro on the knees. Thanks for the tip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Left knee guard straps need shortening. Any other advice and comments will be much appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Test fit, will need to tighten some of the elastic straps. Helmet needs a harness or tactical foam. Cummerbund needs altering and tea bath. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok I ll smooth it after soaking it in a good tea bath. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chopper is this thick enough? I think it’s kinda packed now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks dude!! I followed the CRL sample closely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Stop for the day. Letting the oil dry up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Weathering the helmet. Prep surfaces react differently from unprepared ABS. The splash and wipe off method doesn’t work well. After wiping off So I have to work in small areas of the helmet and slowly blend them together Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I get what you mean. To prevent slipping, the straps are webbing non elastic. I loop them back into the 3 rung belt loop to prevent them from slipping. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Belt assembly completed. Using belt loops, so the webbing can be adjusted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Our helmets are here !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Will take note of this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Realized I got the cummerbund on upside down. Will add Velcro for the cod piece, and a pair to “tilt” the pouches. Gonna finish mounting the hip drop boxes later today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

More weathering on the belt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is this acceptable? The pouches have yet to be set Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk