gerald Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 velcros was too weak for me i've sewn corners to cumberbund just 2 spine pouches are from one side on velcro ,naps could do work though if strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 2m of A Tacs camo ordered from the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 The best part now.. boots! It seems that Fila Tripterra are no longer available so I am looking at two options. These boots are in Poland and none of the sellers offers international shipping so I would have to ask friends or family to get them for me. The total cost would be probably $70. I marker required mods with red. ANother option which is easily available in the UK... $46 Option one has better shape of the sole but it's a bit dark. It's also more expensive. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 First ones look fantastic. Honestly I picked up a 20 dollar pair of work boots. Had to carve out a bit more but those two are both very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 The kit has arrived: However with one large crack. Suzi offered to make a new pull for the back piece but I would have to send this cracked piece back and tbh, it will create more problems than solutions so I just requested a refund for this piece and I am going to fix it myself. I have found a company which fills aerosols with Dulux paint so I am waiting for Dulux to send me the colour code for the paint which Nate (heatshock) used and I will buy that. Oh and another update, we have agreed a deal with Gio so I will get his replica boots! very excited I am not home for another two weeks so the armor has to wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Sounds like you are on your way! A good solution to fix the crack is to make a HIPPS paste from the shavings that you will accumulate from trimming of your other parts. Mix some shavings with acetone to make a paste. Apply to the crack and then sand if needed. Will make a good patch that will adhere well. Once paint is added, you'll never know the crack was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerald Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 i would rather reinforce it by glueing strap of HIPS on underside,paste would work as bondo but i doubt it will keep this crack edges together :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I was away for 3 weeks so I didn't get too much done. Over the weekend I did a basic trim and sanding of the kit and test fit of the bicep and shins. Today I am going to make nice and straight lines with a mouse sander and then work further on my shins with a heat gun because the back side is a bit wider than the front. Then standard gluing and bondo work.. And here's the custom paint that I ordered! As mentioned, I found a company which fills aerosols with matching Dulux paint. http://customfilledaerosols.co.uk/ They ask you for Dulux colour code which is 70YY 57/098 for Gooseberry Fool 4. Paid 28quid for 2 cans but I guess it's worth it. I will post more photos as I progress with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Some updates... Glued the biceps and shins: and sanded: Visor cut out (still have to do the ears and roof top): Now the back piece fix. FIrst of all I glued the back with zap a gap, then taped it with a fibre glass tape and covered with E6000. On the outside it's covered with milliput: Some bondo work: I also did my gloves: And a question - is this belt placement good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Looks great! Good job on everything this far. As for the belt, that should be fine. You will really get a feel when the pouches are on but that looks around where mine is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Did the side vents ''Roof window'' Tank Some pouches And found perfect knee pads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Pouches look fantastic! I have yet to find a good way to attach the knee pads. I've CA glued them and used hot glue but they will continually start to pull away after a troop or too. Not too much of an issue but still annoying. I also attached a strap at the bottom of the should that connects my biceps to the shoulder so they don't drop down in my arms as much which leads to armor pinch with the forearm piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Don't want to crash the thread... Brent, I have used sticky-back Velcro. (Industrial strength) One part on the inside of the knee (cut to fit) and the other part on the back side of the knee pad. I used the pads that have the elastic strap, as well. That way you have the elastic around the back of your leg (knee) and the rubber strap on the knee armor itself. That might help. I did the same thing for the shoulder bells. Plus, if you didn't want to add a strap between the bicep and shoulder bell, put a piece of foam on the inside of the bicep, to hold it in place. I've done the straps and foam options on different builds. Either way works. Cheers! Pouches looks good, Roman. Love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sorry, I meant the knee pads put into the shoulders that I have an issue with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Didnt have much time because of expo but I did some progress. The tank is finally attached: And some final bondo on the visor.. More to come.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Slowly getting there.. That's the helmet and back ready for priming. and riding patch Pouches nearly ready. I decided to use strong magnets for flaps to be able to open them. Will get them next week. Also need to assemble the gun which I got from a friend from Poland. I checked all the parts that I have from BC and the biceps greeb makes me wonder how to attach it correctly. Should I cut the little part in half and then use one part on the right side of the greeb and the other on the left just under the large bolt? Also checking the alignment. I am going to attach the belt with snaps to the cummerbund and I would like to place those snaps hidden under pouches. Is it okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 You are on the right track. I did the same with the greeb. I also went the same route with the belt. I used snaps that had a black top to it which was easily found at a fabric store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 For the left bicep greeb, the small piece goes under the under the top bolt. It does not get cut in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 More progress over the last week. Primed: first coat: Pouches attached That's how the belt is attached: Shoes arrived today. Will have to repaint the sole. DC15s painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Are those Crow62 boots? Why on Earth did he make the soles of the Kashyyyk boots black??? He has made them with the proper tan soles before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yup, these are Gios. I will have to paint the soles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Cummerbund is looking nice but you may want to reinforce the belt a bit. If you are using sticky back Velcro, it may slip off from the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 It shouldn't slip off, it's glued with zap-a-gap. The adhesive backing didn't stick at all but zap-a-gap did the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bselphfsu282 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Ah, yes my kit is put together pretty much solely with zap a gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imrageth Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 I had some problems with paint because the 2nd order came too green. The company sent me some replacement paint.. it came in semi gloss not matt but I am going to paint it with matt crystal clear so it should be good. You can see the difference. Anyway, I was happy with the final colour. It looks just like grumpy's sample. painted shoes: added chrome scratches.. and then started with camo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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