d50erock Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I had started working on the boots back in August. just over a week ago I finally ordered my SC armor. YES!!!!!!!! I have also ordered and received Wampawear gloves and a racing suit. I have already trimmed the tag on the one glove that the tag was hanging out all the time, as well as the plastic clips and little leather pieces. For the racing suit I picked it up off of Ebay and have removed the 1 patch on the left arm and the shoulder straps that were on top. Next is ordering the Suede and getting that attached. I am going to rip the leg seam and machine sew the patches in place. Photos and advise will be posted as needed. Yesterday I placed my order with HFX for a new mold blaster. My ultimate goal is to build a Lancer level Armor, or at least make that my target with this build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I had started working on the boots back in August. just over a week ago I finally ordered my SC armor. YES!!!!!!!! I have also ordered and received Wampawear gloves and a racing suit. I have already trimmed the tag on the one glove that the tag was hanging out all the time, as well as the plastic clips and little leather pieces. For the racing suit I picked it up off of Ebay and have removed the 1 patch on the left arm and the shoulder straps that were on top. Next is ordering the Suede and getting that attached. I am going to rip the leg seam and machine sew the patches in place. Photos and advise will be posted as needed. Yesterday I placed my order with HFX for a new mold blaster. My ultimate goal is to build a Lancer level Armor, or at least make that my target with this build. Awesome, man! We are here for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d50erock Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 The Sc armor showed up at my door Monday, quick shipping. I have my gloves and hold out blaster. The headband and hardware kit arrived, as has the leather for the riding patches and but flap. All I need to do now is get back home from this damn business trip I am on and I can get started. I am going to call out from help at my local garrison for assistance for sure, as I would like to attempt to get this build done in 1 weekend, well 90% done in one weekend. My wife hasn't opened the box from SC to show me parts, she is torturing me........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Woot! Bummer you're on travel that's gotta be torture. I know you want to get it done but take your time and move through it methodically. Measure 100 times then cut and ask questions here or from your Garrison mates. Bikerscout007 has an adage that goes "better to ask a dumb question than make an expensive mistake". Best of luck with your build and we here for you if you needðŸ‘🻠Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d50erock Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Update. I worked on building the bucket yesterday. Got it done. This was my 1st time ever doing something like this. I am happy with how it came out. Where do I get foam for the inside? I found That the headband is not useable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Very nice build. If I was you I'd knock the black back on the snout. It should only come up the edges about a third of the way. You can get cheap yellow foam from Walmart super cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d50erock Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I started the soft armor build last night. Bund is done minus the rear Velcro. Cod is cut and sewn, just need the right filler. And started ripping the seams on the racing suit. Very happy with the progress so far. Later on this week I will fix and finish the bucket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cheesewhoopy Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Doing a great job so far Eric, keep it up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d50erock Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I was procrastinating on making the soft armor, worried I would screw it up. But after getting the Bund done and the COD shell complete I feel I was getting all worked up over nothing. I am looking forward to doing more work tonight, and the plan is to continue to work on things every evening until its done. Where can I get the stiff material for the COD that prevents deformation during use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout83 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Good job on the helmet, I've been saving that for last on my build because I'm too afraid to mess it up lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthcaedus Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 The helmet looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hi ya Eric, love the photos of the helmet build. I used Buckram inside my code piece, you can sew with it, it is quite stiff. We can get here in our local fabric shop. Though I assume you can get it on line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d50erock Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 The COD is done. The picture shows the top as being crooked but it's just the angle that I took the picture from. I was able to find buckram at Joanne's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Way to tackle the soft armor Eric! If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet look through Strider's Lancer tutorial over in the Armory. He does a great thread on the bund/cod. Keep up the great work! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d50erock Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have an update. Got a lot done yesterday. Belt Tank mounted and greeblie installed Knees, biceps, and fore arms done Flak vest built Bucket hard hat liner installed TD greeblies installed Today I will continue to work on the armor and then work on the undersuit work. I did some test fitting of stuff. Not the final thing but you get the idea. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerscout73 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 You might want to bring your back plate up more looks like it's sitting way to low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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