Porrie73 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Starting a thread to chart my progress, I'll update with photo's as I go. So far: Gloves: received Armour: requested Soft parts: flight suit received, rest to follow Boots: received Helmet: requested Am starting with the extremities hands and feet and working in. Starting on my boot build this weekend, will let you know how I get on. I'm sure I will have a million and one questions for you before I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 First cuts to my boot soles - feel like I've started to build now Have ordered my vinyl, should come next week, have nabbed Simon's E6000 for the gluing after the heating and stretching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miqt Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwattsup Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Very nice start and I like your organizational list...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglie Scout Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Hi Victoria, good luck with your build. Great start, the boots can be the toughest bit!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 I apologise for the poor quality of the images. First boot sole cut, just needs a Dremel running over to smooth the rough bits. Side view Toe view Can you let me know if I need to use anything to seal the sole after cutting? Feedback/comments gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ordered some thinsulate leather gloves, these were the closest I could find to the original. Before starting to modify Top view with zip and strap removed Have also removed padding from fifth knuckle rib, just need to sew back flush to the glove. I have tiny hands and even a small is massive so have unpicked gloves, removed thinsulate padding. Now need to resize cut and sew back together. Two halves of glove ready for cutting down. May end up a dogs dinner but will keep you updated on progress. I know these gloves aren't great for accuracy, I just want something to tide me over til a better alternative comes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Got my vinyl for modifying my boots. That'll teach me to pay attention, ordered a metre of vinyl, didn't realise it was 1.37m wide. Got plenty if I make a mistake....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Started adding vinyl to my boots today. Below is image before heating. Below is after the first bout of heating and stretching the vinyl. I'm happy with results so far, will do another couple of heating and stretching sessions. Also below is current progress on my glove modification. Comments will be welcome as I am not sure they will pass muster. So far I have resized them, removed the fifth rib and attached the finger suede, now trying to sew them back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Still working on the gloves, nearly finished one. Will post pics at weekend when fully sewn together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Finished sewing together first glove. I've removed the fifth rib over the knuckles, added suede and made the gloves a little smaller as they were huge. Over Easter weekend will be starting work on my flight suit and if my fabric arrives in time my cummerbund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I think they look really good! The only difference I see is in the wedge where the zipper was. SA doesn't have that extra wedge, but I don't know how strict that is. Here's a comparison: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 After delays due to holidays illness and work commitments, I am now getting my behind in gear and starting this build in earnest Making a start with my helmet. Marking up the cut lines Starting to cut and sanding down Two halves taped together Not a bad four hours work with lots of advice from TK69069. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 That's one hell of a neat join line there Vic. Looking real smooth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Work so far: Was busy cutting and sanding the visor shroud and face plate on Sunday then test fitting everything to check the it goes together. Results so far: Learning of the day, don 't try your helmet on without getting the abs dust out first, really hurts when it gets in your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingtrooper Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 maker of helmet looks big fom rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Nice job so far! Keep the progress pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Update: Today have finished t-cutting the front and back chest plate and filed the tank to fit. Have also trimmed and filed the knees and shoulder bells. Blaster arrived ready for filling and assembling. Belated 40th gift from Simon. Thank you to Simon 'SIMpixels' for all his help. Have also had under suit shortened and have modified the collar, need to tighten the legs then will post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Update on my build: Have shortened the boiler suit, tightened the legs and added the elastic, just have the suede to add now, already done this once but wasn't happy so am re-doing. Please can you advise on position of thigh elastics, not sure if they need to be higher. Have made cummerbund and one pouch, need to redo the flap as it is slightly too short. Any advice as to whether I am on the right track would be great. Trial fit of chest piece with suit, flak jacket and cummerbund. Simon has been working on my blaster, the scope has been attached, and the trigger guard has been recessed into the handle, waiting for the glue to dry before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hey! Don't point a gun at us! You're looking great! Well, as great as you can in half a suit. I've come to realize that you look like a total dork until you put your helmet on, but that's something we have to live with... Your elastics could go an inch or so up. They sit higher than you think, so look at some reference shots and try to get them as high as there. Mine are up to crotch level actually. I love the pouch fabric, just remember to try and get the same colour on your straps. Not a requirement for basic approval, but for Lancer it is, and it does look a bit better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Finally got it all together Here are my pre-clearance photos. Hope I'll be hugging trees soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddeth Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 nice build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hel0wrench Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Nice build! Everything looks real good and put together nicely. The only thing that looks off is the helmet. It seems to sit real low and doesn't look like you have a neck. It could just be the angles or my mental image of the canon scouts. Maybe a little padding to raise it up a little, but other than that I think it'll pass no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porrie73 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Just realised I haven't updated this thread. My scout cleared in November ready for my induction troop on November 23rd. It was everything I hoped and more. Thank you for all the comments and advice. TB26475 out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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