CanAmChris Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Greetings all, Here is a cut and paste of the original parts list I posted in the wrong place: List of parts ordered so far: SC Armor KS Helmet KS Pistol (After I bought it, I found one that looks better but if that is the only mistake I make, I will be happy.) Red Kap men's black twill action black coverall (It's to big, going to exchange it.) Correct gloves Lugz Men's Drifter Fashion Boot (Should be easy to modify the heel) Next to order (I already have a nice lady lined up who will make them): Flak vest Cumber bund and Codpiece Need: White vinyl Glue Rivet gun and rivets Dremel and new x-acto knives Lots of other stuff An abundance of patience. I plan on getting as close to level two certification (Lancer) as I can on this first build. I'll post as I make progress! Here is a copy and paste of the update on my local Garrison's Imperial Academy forum: No joy on the boots. The sole is actually two-tone despite what the Amazon picture lead me to believe. Turns out I can get a pair at k-mart for 20 bucks that match the movie originals better and they are in stock locally. I'll get them in a day or two when work slows down. On the upside, I didn't have a nice pair of brown boots...I do now, and I got them at half price! I looked through all of my balaclavas and they were fleece or some other winter material so I just received this: http://www.amazon.co...i_detailpages00 and it is awesome. very thin and all season rated. I also found a place a few miles away that stocks the Red Kap men's black twill action black coverall. I think I will go try one on before I exchange the one that is to big. It's progress and that is all that matters. As soon as more stuff starts rolling in, I will start posting pics. CAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexous Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Looks like you're off to a solid start, looking forward to updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 On your way! Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAmChris Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Sorry I have been so quiet. Work has been killing me. Really bad virus outbreak and users that kept re-infecting the network by doing exactly what we told them not to do. Oh well. Can't buy the toys without the job. I have the started on my boots but I have a question. The vinyl kind of bunches up where the laces start. Do I need to keep stretching it, or will the glue hold it down, and will the dog bone piece cover that spot anyway? As it stands, I have the following pieces: SC armor (Still in the box. Don't want to be distracted till boots are done - I did open it and it looks awesome) Gloves, Flight suit Balaclava Boots (Not finished as you can see) Waiting on: Bucket Pistol Still to get (I will be ordering them soon): Flak vest Cumber bund and Codpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Hawk Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I started my laces up 2 holes and switched to flat ones .. Stretched 3 times and glued them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAmChris Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 I started my laces up 2 holes and switched to flat ones .. Stretched 3 times and glued them up That is a very innovative idea. I always hated round laces. I'll give it a go, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Hawk Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 No prob! I think some people even switch to elastic as well for the laces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I wish I would've put flat laces in. You can kind of see the laces beneath the vinyl on my boots below the dog bone, but a few troops and things crease and break in. You couldn't tell unless you were looking for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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