M.J Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Cen Looking good...I too made my pouches at tad smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 I have switched focus to the soft parts now that i have most of my armour complete. I want to have the jump suit and cummerbund done before i strap up the main body armour. I made a pattern for the Cummerbund from paper using patterns found on the forums. I made several modifications to fit me correctly. the final size for the main part is 35 inches wide (plus 2 inch overlap) and 11 inches high, with the cod piece being 9 inches high and 9 inches wide at the top. hers the test fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nicely done and really coming along. I like your techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks Jim - appreciate the comments. i have 5 weeks to getthis done - always helps to have a deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Great way to prototype! I see you use 7 stitch lines on the bund, you can also use 6 if you want to, makes it a bit slimmer and it will probably be easier for you to get the pouches to hang in line with the stitch lines. CRL: [cummerbund] Has 6 or 7 vertical stitch lines producing 5 or 6 raised ribs (troopers choice) of equal width stitched into the front between where two fabric pouches are connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Oh crap ...your coming in 5 weeks ......Cen do the 5 panels, I did logans with 5 and his pockets look (what Patrick said) better, and if you look closely that is what it is in the photos. not to worry if you dont mine is 6 panels never got around to redoing mine. I have to chase you up too if you guys are coming to the mixer as well. I'm handling that one. BTW god I love your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 thanks for the feedback team. will go with 5 ribs/6 stitch lines. MJ - wil get back t oyou soon with numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 while waiting on my flightsuit and cummberbund to get made, I have a few more things to sort out. heres my TD connection. I made a bracket out of ABS sheet which will fit right around the belt and connects to the inside of the TD box with 4 magnet housings. Very secure yet simple to take on and off. I'd be interested in others feedback on this, and also if there are any issues with this passing Lancer approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hm, that's a clever idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks patrik after a test fit, I found the magents - even with 4 of them - weren't safe enough to hold the TD. it was still prone to being pulled off or caught on something and yanked free. My solution was to replace the top 2 magnets with snaps, and this makes a much more secure connection. here is the final butt-bracket - it has become arather complex piece! the top 2 snaps connect to the inside of the TD. the centre snap secures it to the belt, and the 2 snaps on the sides are for the drop box webbing connections. heres the bracket connected to the inside velcro closure with a single snap dome, simply to hold it in place. the bracket then fits into the TD. the webbing forthe belt boxes snap in to the back of the bracket and hidden from view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 now to connect the webbing to the plastic belt. I didn't want to just use a rivet - however I will end up adding one for Lancer approval. I used the same method as my other strapping, with 2 loops made from ABS sheet and a 50mm Tri-glide. I sewed some 50mm elastic onto the end of the webbing. this will be hidden from view inside the belt, and mean that the belt will give a little when I am wearing it. because the centre back of the belt is essentially fixed due to the snap connecting the belt and the TD, its good to have and alternative adjustment at each side. heres the complete rear belt assembly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Cummerbund and pouches finished today. thats all my soft parts done except for the vest. heres my test fit. some tweaks needed but overall pretty happy with everything so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Looking good Cen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southscout Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 ..some tweaks needed but overall pretty happy with everything so far. You should be happy. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Looking great! Not long now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 I think i'll take a cm off the bottom of each shoulder bell. what does everyone else think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maseone Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 gday mate.. nice meeting you at armageddon today...looked thru your build thread and looks like it will get me inspired to finish up...!!! cheers again.. mase.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 nice one. good to meet up just let me know if you have any questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centuri Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 approved!! Thanks once again to everyone here for their advice and comments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Congratz !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Congrats and well deserved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Awesome work, congrats on approval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Sniper 23 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Great build and congrats! I am in the middle of my SC build and the suit surprisingly fits me perfect but for my first build I am taking the noobish route by using instructions from SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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