Eyeslave Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 So I had some suggestions on updates which I am working through. Pics to follow. So quick question. I have been wondering about the slots detail on the holster. Are these cut out? References pics that made me wonder http://www.bikerscout.net/forum/uploads/1144441146/gallery_1_4_25256.jpg http://www.bikerscout.net/forum/uploads/1144441146/gallery_1_4_24864.jpg
Eyeslave Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks Joe. I thought not, but seeing the attached pics and others I have seen I thought it worth checking. Shadows, grit & all sorts sometimes make it hard to judge an image. 1
Griffin-X Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Yeah, I believe it's just weathering in the notches.
Eyeslave Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 Ok, updates. As suggested, I have used the zip tie method to attach shoulder bells. Currently I have used Velcro which give me adjustment. No issues so far at troops. Chest to back strap have also been resized as suggested Shoulder bells have been shortened & reshaped as suggested My hump was pretty well attached, so I added the strap for visual look only. I may look at doing the complete strap system later down the line 1
Eyeslave Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 On 6/1/2017 at 2:19 PM, Griffin-X said: Yeah, I believe it's just weathering in the notches. Makes sense Jim, and the pull on the detail looks pretty sharp which would catch dirt well 1
Eyeslave Posted June 6, 2017 Author Posted June 6, 2017 So, after careful thought, I decided to redo my weathering the spray can method. I did the scratches etc. Before the paint dried. In person it's a bit more weathered looking, but in natural light it looks more subtle. I took pics in direct sunlight and you would barely notice the weathering. I think I need to see how it looks in pics in various lights at a few events before I settle on it. Excuse the dressing mistakes. I quickly put it on & forget my vest & cumb is badly done up . 2
cheesewhoopy Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 Looks dope dude! I think I'm gonna pull the trigger and rattle an weather mine too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Eyeslave Posted June 6, 2017 Author Posted June 6, 2017 I think like me, you'll be glad you did I used barbecue paint . Scratches were done with a zip tie ran in random directions before the paint dried, so while creating the white wear it also created the black scratches. Anything too heavy I rubbed back with some cleaner & a light scrubber. I didn't want to scratch the armor too hard.
Eyeslave Posted June 10, 2017 Author Posted June 10, 2017 Started work on the cummerbund. Separated & shortened. I am going to make my pouches smaller so I think I need to make the bund slightly shorter again. Going to have to make a new cod piece next. 2
ShaunPug Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Weathering is on point! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
ShaunPug Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Quick point, you can clearly see on the blu ray costume reference and the one from the costumes book (which I think are actually the same suit pictured at different times) that the slots on the holster are cut out. It's tough to tell from screen grabs, but I'd say there's precedence for either. Mine are cut out. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 1
Eyeslave Posted June 13, 2017 Author Posted June 13, 2017 Interesting guys. It certainly opens up the question a bit more. I don't have a Blu-ray, but it would definitely be worth getting some decent screen grabs . That's a great pic that Corey posted, but it may be viewed as cut outs​ or shadows.
Griffin-X Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 From the blu-ray (keep in mind the holster is on the wrong boot):
cheesewhoopy Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 That's a tough call, but to me they look like they were cut out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Chopper Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 Yeah that def looks like it was hit with a dremel cut out tool.
Eyeslave Posted June 13, 2017 Author Posted June 13, 2017 Corey's screen grab does look like they were cut out. The bluray shot is definitely cut out. The Motm looks cut, or an extremely sharp pull. It's definitely worth discussing yah or nah I think.
Eyeslave Posted June 21, 2017 Author Posted June 21, 2017 Resized my Bund for the 2nd time and I think it's the perfect size now. Cut my pouches apart & redrew the pattern to a smaller size. A quick test fit & I am pretty happy. The bund sagged in the middle when I took the picture so I will be adding velco/ clip to attach it in the centre of my undersuit so it stays lined up perfectly. Next I need to scratch build a new cod piece. 1
cheesewhoopy Posted June 21, 2017 Posted June 21, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 1:44 PM, Eyeslave said: Resized my Bund for the 2nd time and I think it's the perfect size now. Cut my pouches apart & redrew the pattern to a smaller size. A quick test fit & I am pretty happy. The bund sagged in the middle when I took the picture so I will be adding velco/ clip to attach it in the centre of my undersuit so it stays lined up perfectly. Next I need to scratch build a new cod piece. Bund looks perfect dude! Nice work
Bubonos Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Looking good trooper Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J120A using Tapatalk
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