Oblivian Posted July 13, 2016 Author Posted July 13, 2016 So after a severe upset and frustration emotional roadblock, I've moved forward some more. My bridge is a bit thin I'm guessing? Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
Oblivian Posted July 13, 2016 Author Posted July 13, 2016 45mm at the middle. Guessing 55-60 would be better Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
Shada Posted July 13, 2016 Posted July 13, 2016 I'm 50mm at narrowest point, 80 at widest. I think that's width enough but wish I'd had more overlap between base and upright - dogbone covers a gap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Oblivian Posted July 15, 2016 Author Posted July 15, 2016 Then all of a sudden.. 2300hrs local. So Forgot the balaclava and vest. But are done. Belt is held at the edges by tape, rest is in place. Boots drying while I ponder doing the holster corners as Celebration live stream is distracting me
Griffin-X Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 Nice work Craig! The pouches are reversed, too (right to left).
Oblivian Posted July 18, 2016 Author Posted July 18, 2016 So from shifting my reference materials as to what is right/wrong from the Lancer deployment thread, moving to the 'pre approval' is even more daunting! How is that lol! Individual parts as follows. I *Hope* i've made i to near lancer spec minus the sole notching. Everything else should be in check (bar some minor visible flaws to me).. I think. I may need a bodyguard while I try smooth things over with the closely related assisting taylor and helping hands if I tell them I need to change too much :/ Now watch me noob out and make these not visible.. (wearing ones to follow when I get some help and head to that scary pre thread) Tape is marking guide where I need to work something to suspend the Bund near as my shapely gut and less so top, lets it compress down slightly May goto some strapping under the vest that poke out a buttonhole. Looking at others solutions... Went novel attachment here. Sewn under V, velcro double side and slots between the bund flaps well held and adjustable Of course the famous out of the box.. No lancer clips as yet. And some hidden ties while I decide the best mount
Shada Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 Looking good Craig Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Shada Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 Looking good Craig Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Retrofire Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 That's looking awesome Craig! I used a magnetic attachment for my TD with the clips if that might be an idea for you. Here's the location if you are interested. http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=14946&st=80 Looking forward to seeing you in this rig with a "Pathfinder" tag under your name
Oblivian Posted July 21, 2016 Author Posted July 21, 2016 Why is it AFTER you get undressed to check the photos you realise that your arm plates rolled back when putting the helmet on for the last in the series.. 1
Retrofire Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 I hear you brother but let me say that other than that little nit you are looking awesome! It's great to see you in armor. Just roll your bicepts and forearms over and overlap the forearm slightly over your gauntlet. You should clear easily.
Griffin-X Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Agreed, well done on your build and a great looking scout!
Oblivian Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Ta. Is in GMLs hands now. Have you heard of anyone adding slight darting to bund/vests Due to my odd shape I'm having issies with the upper half of the bund. I either need to instate some strapping through the vest to hold it up add some darts under the arms to make it a little more shape fitting Take the total width in and hope it can be tightened and not change the shape of the rear closure
Griffin-X Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 We call that "slippage". A good method used by many, is to add Velcro to the vest and underside of the bund. That way you can keep the dreaded slippage from occurring. Other have used suspenders on the bund, but that can cause unwanted straps to appear. I personally use the Velcro method and it works quite well.
Oblivian Posted July 24, 2016 Author Posted July 24, 2016 Was hoping to avoid that in fear of my vest material being stretched to high heaven. But I guess it needs to happen :/ Now I'm also suffering a bit of belt webbing stretch where the rivet holds. My brace across it not doing what I intended. Does everyone lay glue under the exiting point of the webbing to take the strain, or a point behind the rivet ala hidden by the belt boxing
Retrofire Posted July 24, 2016 Posted July 24, 2016 I did a two part method there. I added hook to the inside of the box and sewed loop to the end of the belt. I then cut an oversized washer out of ABS for the connection and finally set down a layer of E6000 under the belt at the rivet connection and clamped it until it cured. It may be a little overkill but I haven't had any problems yet. 2
Oblivian Posted July 25, 2016 Author Posted July 25, 2016 I *really* should have sorted that method BEFORE riveting it A smearing of glue and hope for the best it is
Retrofire Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 I *really* should have sorted that method BEFORE riveting it A smearing of glue and hope for the best it is That should work. Give a schmear, clamp it good and tight, let it cure overnight, and your belt will hold good and tight. (hey that rhymes!) I"m a funny guy
Oblivian Posted August 3, 2016 Author Posted August 3, 2016 What do we have here.. (Yep, a ghost) http://501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=16551&costumeID=6 2
Shada Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Great to see you flying speeders now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Griffin-X Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 What do we have here.. (Yep, a ghost) http://501st.com/mem...551&costumeID=6 Welcome to the Pathfinders brother, well deserved!
Retrofire Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 What do we have here.. (Yep, a ghost) http://501st.com/mem...551&costumeID=6 Congrats Pathfinder!!! Great to see you in uniform!
Oblivian Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 Well that's not what I wanted to discover before shipping off on a plane for a weekend event! Looks like even after only a few events the strain the rivets put on the ABS has taken its toll on 3 of them
Digger Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Ouch.. Are all cracks on the pistolholder? if so there might be something to fight it. The legpiece may have to do too much heavy lifting from a heavy pistol and/or alot of jumping. extra stability in the boot's inner structure could fix it. i think i saw somewhere a thread about strengthening the structure... -edit- this might release pressure from the holsterpiece http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=18003&hl=%2Bkeep+%2Bboot+%2Bfrom&fromsearch=1
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