LookBehindYou

If those bolts aren’t actually part of the print in that it’s a hole on the helmet originally (I know the bolt on the visor is separate), I would think you’d use only one on the visor that goes through it and into the hole on the helmet. Maybe gluing to the visor and held into the helmet hole with resistance like the original version. Or not use the printed ones at all and use the original 3m version (not sure if that’s right but you can find on these forums). Edit. The more I keep looking the more I get why he separated the bolts. Easier to paint, then put in the visor holes and glue. Then just attach through the hole on the helmet held by resistance. At least that’s what I’m thinking was the intent. But again, at that point, not knowing if it’d work, but I’d look at using the original type of bolts.

oh wow, that seems like a different design. I’ll have to download the new files to look. Here is how it originally was. You’ll have to zoom in but you can see on the left of the picture the hole, and on the right the post (bolt) that goes in it. You essentially have to spread it to light it up, then release the sides to so the posts (bolts) sit in the holes.

Is it not just three pieces anymore? The back, top and visor/front? That’s how it was for mine when I did it earlier this year and the visor with the bolt pieces just squeezed onto the helmet where the holes were. It kept in place on its own for the most part unless I lean face down quick it’ll start to open which I’m figuring out a way to keep it in place. But other than that it didn’t seem much of an issue.

I did it! Approved, just have to wait for my TKID and welcome letter! Thanks to everyone who helped along the process! Now I get to look forward to trooping with the Bluegrass Garrison and doing the good work!

Will do! Thanks!

Will do! Thanks!

Doh!!! I took them off to iron them, and didn’t even pay attention putting them back on. That’s an easy fix!!

I finished!! Think I’m ready to submit for approval!

I got boots. Bought a sewing machine just for these lol.

Just got an email from GA yesterday, hes updated the files to hopefully be closer to approval. I haven’t had a chance to look at them yet as I’m way past printing and hopefully made enough changes and swapped pieces for approval on my own kit, but just wanted to give a heads up.

Suit is in, working on the boots then it’s off to do some sewing. The cod piece is just held in place with the belt so it’s up to high, thinking I’m going to sew the Velcro part for it to the suit so it’s positioned right. Also need to do Velcro for armor pieces and some other things, and fill the pouches for shape. But it’s looking good so far!

Also did another test fit of the what I’ve done so far. A few adjustments, but not worth making til the undersuit is here. Edit: i was slightly annoyed after looking at these pics. Shortly after I took them I realized my decals I had printed for the back vents were in the mailbox (thanks @Pluggerfor the file!)

Boot tread cut, staring the vinyl tomorrow!

Belt done and attached! Down to finishing the belt, and making the boots. Then it’s the wait for the suit which will hopefully ship this week.

If those boxes are an inch lower than the belt it’s looking great to me!! Fantastic work Dom!