Griffin-X Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 It should be about 1/2" to 3/4" past the bell. You need to leave room for your bicep parts.
Oblivian Posted February 13, 2016 Author Posted February 13, 2016 It should be about 1/2" to 3/4" past the bell. You need to leave room for your bicep parts. Yes, sorry worded wrong. Aware of the sleeve length total. I mean the ribbing, where the neck to shoulder area is. I can see in screencaps it starts under shoulder by armour bridge and down. Just checking the sleeve area isnt too exposed with this type of cut I have here around that area. Like if the whole sleeve you see was ribbed, its not too much frontally exposed up to the neck
stasz Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Did you sort out your side underarm elastic yet? I think I had the same issue (shoulder bridge behind shoulder bell center) but with the elastic snugging things up a bit, and the layers of flightsuit, vest, bund under the armor, things seemed to line up better. I wouldn't do anything permanent to your chest/back hard parts until you try it on with everything else. Looking great though, man! You're cruising along on this
Oblivian Posted February 13, 2016 Author Posted February 13, 2016 Did you sort out your side underarm elastic yet? I think I had the same issue (shoulder bridge behind shoulder bell center) but with the elastic snugging things up a bit, and the layers of flightsuit, vest, bund under the armor, things seemed to line up better. I wouldn't do anything permanent to your chest/back hard parts until you try it on with everything else. Looking great though, man! You're cruising along on this Slowly but surely. Too fussy to whip it out fast and go for it lol Just checking that vest would be fine with ribbing added as is on the mock. And no, not done bridges (cutting the material for covers now) but have velcrod rear strapping to back plate. And front is still lose till I work out bund and vest layering Not even got to boots or cutting to mount pack on. Too scared 1
stasz Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Though, for me I think my T straps are a little farther back, and I put the shoulder bells a little more forward to compensate overall. It does make a difference if I wear the vest or not. (Don't tell. Sometimes, in July at a library, I might not wear it).
stasz Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Craig, you're doing a really nice job I think the boots were my favorite part. Don't fear the boot!
Oblivian Posted February 13, 2016 Author Posted February 13, 2016 The vest was a bugbear until today. It was going to be left out for my target event coming up in march pending completion if CO allowed
stasz Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 I almost always wear it. It's barely a crop-top. If it's a Canon event, then there's no question. But if it's 92 degrees and there's 30 kids making foam light sabers with me, I might leave it off Honestly, it feels weird without it. It's definitely (and factually) part of the costume.
Oblivian Posted February 18, 2016 Author Posted February 18, 2016 Ja, nein? 11.5 mid with half turn in/seam. Tucked about 1.5-2 under the armour here Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
lexbomb Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Looks great. Would you recommend going two sizes up on the gloves or do you think over time they'll stretch Sent from my HTC_0P6B using Tapatalk
Oblivian Posted February 19, 2016 Author Posted February 19, 2016 Yeah go larger. I was 9", that was a L on their sizing, but went XL and theyre snug. Hopefully give as they soften Now, I read it right that theres 6 stitch lines producing 5 Ribs on bund to make it more accurate rather than the 'trooper choice' 7?
Oblivian Posted March 4, 2016 Author Posted March 4, 2016 Errr So the tank topper rivet. Doing panda method, It's not clear if its resting on the platform and riveted through it, or just for show and stuck down on the square moulding beneath. Any input? Mine appears to be too close to the back of the armour to be able to go through the L bracket! The hole appears to smack into the edge of the square on the back panel
Oblivian Posted March 4, 2016 Author Posted March 4, 2016 And how far back does one need to stretch. Pins keep popping out from sides so I have to resort to the sole So running out of time with a week to go till largest event of the year Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
Oblivian Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 So I'm running out of time. Fast. This weekend is our largest Calendar event where I hoped to premiere I had to bite the bullet and just get it done, so bund was seen last night. Finished tonight. I need to work out where to sneak the elastic from the cod in to the flaps as I forgot to double side the flap with Velcro for the elastic end to attach to So close. Need to start bonding the boots (toe stretching issues) Complete belt. Complete webbing to boxes. Attach arm greeblies (finding screws to help with this) Attach tank (panda method has the rivet hole a bit close to the L bracket exiting the armour) patches and finish vest With luck gml may let me test run without vest if I complete rest of list :/ Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
Oblivian Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 Yeah.. Baggy.. But can hide that till I take em in And of course pouches! I was going to shrink my 7x6 per template. but fitting them in now I dont think I need to. The gap seen is 7.5"
Oblivian Posted March 10, 2016 Author Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks to bwattsup guide.. Ta-da! Next stop. Boots. 2 days to make and dry. Little worried now... And of course finish the belt boxing/straps. Any tips on good sitting level Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk 1
Griffin-X Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 Looking good brother, just put it on the other side!
Oblivian Posted March 10, 2016 Author Posted March 10, 2016 Oh for sure, just a shame I've run out of time to complete boots :/ Mock pattern from the build thread looked good on paper but didnt quite fit. And held me up completing belt last night *sniff* Have bought it all to work in the hope of downtime to do some more bits today. But struggling. Drop box are also holding me up, I see they often sit about level with the cod/just below the belt by about 2-3". But to date I've been sizing below my hips. Hate to cut into the webbing to find me chomp too short! Not worked out if I want to velcro to plastics or top of the bund yet. They have slight overhand on the edges of the armour parts so may end up bund attached. Can't quite work out what I'm going to do with the webbing onto the belt, be it glue + rivet, or sew some elastic on and attach by that so has some movement. Knowing my luck spending all this extra fussy-ness I've got something too long or too wide with the cod and will get told to adjust. Fingers crossed it wont!
Oblivian Posted March 10, 2016 Author Posted March 10, 2016 Issues handling the floppy around the bridge Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
Oblivian Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 Too tight for calves? Sit funny here as no arch cut and leaning over. But only about a finger width gap around. Legs dont bag over top At least Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk 1
Shada Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 As another Kiwi aiming for TB I've been interested in your build. Did you buy the boots from an NZ shop or off the net? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Oblivian Posted March 12, 2016 Author Posted March 12, 2016 I'm building em But if you mean the core boots, faux leather from the warehouse for about $40 (25-30 when on special) Kmart also have a pair of actual leather for around the same price. its mostly the sole were interested in
Shada Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks - yes, it's the base boot I'm looking for. I've never been shoe shopping where the main criterion was the sole colour! Will check out Warehouse and Kmart today. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Griffin-X Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Too tight for calves? Sit funny here as no arch cut and leaning over. But only about a finger width gap around. Legs dont bag over top At least Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk Looks good on this end!
Oblivian Posted May 5, 2016 Author Posted May 5, 2016 Not at that pre approval stage yet. Still no boots or belt completed. Or worked on in 2 months really Riding patch mock for leather.yes/no? Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk 1
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