thisiskevin Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi all! I've finally managed to finish up the soft parts and because i've gained quite some weight they're a bit too tight now... (especially the flightsuit) but after i wear the armor, i think it looks ok Really looking forward to feedbacks and advices from everyone! Please let me know if there is anything that needs to be fixed! Sorry about the sofa on the background, its 11.47pm and i just can't wait until tomorrow morning to get photographed p.s. I have already ordered a replacement dropboxes from MLC, i've noticed that the current one is a bit big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Looks pretty good. A few things I noticed: - you need the greeblies for the thermal detonator. - you could consider adding the second strap to the knee - you need the stripes on the tank - can't tell from the photos, but did you paint in the grey line on the chest plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiskevin Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks for the feedback Dart! Will do all the things you mentioned ASAP! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I highly recommend the top knee strap. It made a huge difference with keeping my knees in place. Also, though it's not required, rounding the bottom corners on the shoulder bells really looks sharp. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasman06 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I would even up those pouches. Take some display board (foam board) type material - hard thin corrugated - and make some boxes to slide in the pouches. This way you can make them identical outside of the pouch and once you insert them, both pouches will be exactly the same and clean and crisp. Leave the top open so you can slide your wallet and cell in. I know you are ordering new drop boxes, make sure they are even and about 1 1/2 to 2 inches below your belt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiskevin Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks a lot stasz & rasman06! I'll work on the knee strap, shoulder bell and the pouch tonight as well! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Check out Panda Trooper's build thread for great instructions on those shoulders http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=9781 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammonites Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Almost there, just a couple more things and you'll be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiskevin Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hi Guys! Just want to share the updates on the armor, finally managed to finish everything (except the 2nd knee strap, still trying to get some elastic straps) and managed to force my wife to take the photos Major thanks to John, Ronnie and Andry for all the feedbacks (and of course Panda Trooper for the excellent guide!). Here are the things that i've done since the first post: 1. Thermal detonator greeblie 2. Stripes on tank 3. Gray paint on chest plate 4. Cardboard inside the pouches 5. Rounded the edges of the shoulder bells And here are the photos! (last pose is a bit awkward, need to get used to the armor ) edit: retook the photo from the back as per Keith's instruction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammonites Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I can see some skin under the helmet. Do you have a balaclava? And your detonator is on upside down. Easy fixes. Do you have any pics of the top of the backpack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiskevin Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hi Keith, yes i do have a balaclava, noticed the TD was upside down after i took off the armor. I do have a pic of the top of the backpack. and here is the details of the TD greeblies (homemade): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khazara Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Looking good! A few items: Tank topper needs the white circle and should have a backing washer behind the rivet http://www.501st.com/databank/File:TB_scout_back.jpeg Try adjusting the bend and/or the length of the shoulder joins to reduce/eliminate the gap between the armor and your back. Do you have the flak vest on? Sometimes the black material details dont show up on pics well due to the light reflecting off the bright white armor. Same with the suede riding patches; can't really see them. The material that joins the shoulders - can you rotate that around so we don't see the edges? Have the join of the material against the body instead. Almost there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiskevin Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi Todd, thanks for the feedback! I'm ordering a new tank topper from MLC, which "should arrive in 14-16 weeks" according to them... and i'm also ordering the tbits, TD greeblies and snout. As for the chest armor, i'm seriously considering about cutting them a bit because they are slightly too big on me. I also need to modify the biceps and shoulder bells. I have never ever work with a heat gun before and i'm a bit scared of wrecking them so i've spoken to my GML and we're trying to set up a time for a short workshop/tutorial on how to use the heat gun Will post updates again as soon as i've done the fixes! (as for the tanktopper, it'll take a while until i have them though) Looking good! A few items: Tank topper needs the white circle and should have a backing washer behind the rivet http://www.501st.com...scout_back.jpeg Try adjusting the bend and/or the length of the shoulder joins to reduce/eliminate the gap between the armor and your back. Do you have the flak vest on? Sometimes the black material details dont show up on pics well due to the light reflecting off the bright white armor. Same with the suede riding patches; can't really see them. The material that joins the shoulders - can you rotate that around so we don't see the edges? Have the join of the material against the body instead. Almost there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisiskevin Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hi Guys! Here is the revised tank topper with the silver washer and white circle Havent had the chance to revise the others, but will try to work on them next week after i get home from work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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