JollyRajR Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hello all, thank you for your consideration for Lancer status for this kit. Helmet: MLC, fiberglass Helmet snout: Darth Voorhees, I believe. It's the only piece I can't remember who I ordered it from. Chest, back, tank, shoulder bells, belt, forearms, biceps, knees, thermal detonator - MLC, fiberglass Bicep T-Bits - Studio Creations Thermal Detonator Greeblies - Studio Creations Tank topper - Darth Voorhees, rubber Blaster - Darth Voorhees, rubber Flakvest, cummerbund, and flight suit - Max's Sci-Fi Creation Shop (now defunct, sadly) Boots - Chris Ruiz, Chrisx909x Gloves - WampaWear I have 102 photos for submission (with a few duplicates in there possibly because of lighting.. sorry!), but posting them here would probably be a problem size-wise. They're in a flickr album located here-- https://flic.kr/s/aHskT2KRZ1 Each photo should be able to be zoomed in on (sorry for the poor lighting, I have as many lights as I can on and it still needed flash often times) with ruler for measurements where necessary. The description for each photo appears when you click on the first photo and scroll down a bit, in case it isn't evident what piece you're looking at. If you click on the first photo in the series, scrolling through them in detail mode should be as easy as clicking the right-arrow or using the arrow key on the keyboard). I'm happy to reshoot the entire submission during daylight, or arrange them using a better medium (imgur, perhaps?).. Thank you! Raj R. - TB-92688 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thanks for the app the level 2 team and I will have look at it and get back with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hi Raj, and thank you for your application. First off, I ask that you please post your images directly in the thread. This helps make the reviews and feedback progress much more efficiently. Consider using dropbox or imgur for image hosting. We have some feedback, which is as follows: Helmet Due to lighting, we can't tell if rotator bolts are concave 3M style. Please take photos where the concave part of the bolt is more visible. Flight Suit Butt patch is too wide and too long. Take in approximately 1' from Left/Right and approximately 1.5" from the bottom. Gloves Holes in suede on left glove. Will need to be professionally repaired or replace with new gloves. Back Armor White dot on tank topper is large and out of proportion Optional elastic tank strap appears to be 1", should be 1/2". Cummerbund Pouches measure approx 7.5" L x 6" W Cod shape is extremely narrow, the overall shape should round out more. Bund velcro at back appears to be 1.5", it should be 2". Belt and Detonator Detonator tubing appears silver, color should be medium gray. There is considerable glue residue on end cap attachment, will need to clean out, or consider getting new end caps when updating detonator tubing. Boots Dog bones on outside of boots run onto boot soles. Please keep in mind, you can contact any of the Pathfinders Detachment staff for assistance. We're here to help you through the Level 2 process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thank you for the feedback, I will get to work on correcting the issues that I can, and replacing the ones which I can't 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 3 hours ago, JollyRajR said: Thank you for the feedback, I will get to work on correcting the issues that I can, and replacing the ones which I can't 😊 Also remember we're here help and just a click away if you need any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thank you, I appreciate it. May I ask questions via this thread, and post updated photos to fix the problem areas? Or will I need to shoot new photos for all the fixes? (occurs to me that yeah, I used 3/4" elastic for the tank.. Duh!! That's an easy fix..).. And, my apologies for the picture situation.. I've got dropbox, so I'll figure out how to properly sync pics here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hi Raj, you can absolutely ask questions and post updated photos in this thread. Looking forward to seeing your updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, JollyRajR said: Thank you, I appreciate it. May I ask questions via this thread, and post updated photos to fix the problem areas? Or will I need to shoot new photos for all the fixes? (occurs to me that yeah, I used 3/4" elastic for the tank.. Duh!! That's an easy fix..).. And, my apologies for the picture situation.. I've got dropbox, so I'll figure out how to properly sync pics here.. Yes whatever questions or updates you have please post it up in this thread. The pictures being posted here works the best for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Okay.. Question time Helmet-- The bolts I have are elevator bolts from lowes. They're metal and flat, but I'm not able to use the plastic bolts because I need a longer threaded piece due to the way the MLC is put together.. If I'm thinking correctly, the center of the bolt is sunken in a bit (concave).. I'm thinking what I can do is spin the bolt up on my power drill and use my dremel tool to relieve some material from the center, moving outwards, to give the appearance of concave. Looking at a screen used helmet, it looks like there's just a little bit of a dip in the center.. I'll grab some extra bolts and post pictures of my progress until I get the right concave.. White dot on back-- The dot is too large, it sounds like.. Can I get a percentage change for how it should be reduced? I'm not a visualizer (I have aphantasia, the inability to see with a "mind's eye"), so I go based on reduction by percentage.. That's the logical side of my brain and it makes sense. Hehe.. Flight Suit-- When you say reduce the left/right by 1", is that 1" off each side, or 1 inch total from center (1/2" off each side).. I'll break out a sharp razor blade and a straight edge and see if I can make it happen without having to unstitch.. Boots-- Should not have the dog bone cross the sole at all, then, correct? Thanks again for your detailed input.. I think I'll be having Chris Ruiz make me a new cummerbund and pouches, and a new cod, if he's up to it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 What I did with my mlc v3 was just use bolts to hold the it together and the I took the actual 3m bolts and cut the thread off and used them more less as covers. The "white dot" I said about 50% smaller. Flight suit 1" from each side making a total of 2" and 1.5" from removed the bottom. Dog bone you want it to touch both sides of the soles. We're looking forward to your updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Just like one would expect, the drill's power pack runs out of juice in the middle of concaving the bolt.. But, it's looking really favorable right now.. I'll post a shot to show off the bevel when I get the pack charged up in the next 20 minutes.. I'll also take down the white dot to more like 1/2 inch diameter.. Ah!! I had just redone my boot adhesive and moved the dog bone off the sole.. Heh! I'll fix that asap as well.. Back in about an hour with pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 If this meets the standard for lancer, I'll prime and paint.. if it doesn't, I can smooth the transition from the center on outward.. It really looks deep in the first photo because of the light, but I tried to show multiple angles there for contrast.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Here are two birds with one stone hopefully.. The 1/2" elastic instead of 3/4" for the tank, and the reduced size white dot.. I can go down further in size as needed.. I'll be repainting it white since I used an orange sharpie as a guide for shape.. Thanks again for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Let me rephrase the dog bones. You want them to rest on the top edges of the sole not come down pass them or lay on the sides of the soles. Keep the updates coming and we'll get back to you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Hi Raj, your enthusiasm is truly impressive! Just some feedback on your initial adjustments -- I think you can go a little bit deeper on the indent. You might also hit it with some primer to get a better sense of how it looks once painted. As a minor point -- with the dot, you should ideally aim to replicate the approximate proportions of the Magic of the Myth photos -- notice how the dot is a bit smaller than the circular greeblie? If you reduce the size of your dot by about 10%, that should just about do it. Again, your motivation to attack the issues is indeed impressive. With this attitude, you'll get to Level 2 soon, so keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Oh, the enthusiasm is all with you guys being willing to be a sounding board for these updates.. I appreciate it.. I thought the white circle might be a bit large.. I'll knock it down 10% more.. Easy enough.. I'll dish the helmet bolts a bit more, and smooth out the transition from center.. I'll have more photos tonight or this weekend. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Here's a little before/after on the bolts.. My bolts have been painted, I'm just waiting for them to dry.. Same with the white circle for the tank topper-- I brought it down to smaller than the circular greeblie and it should be good to go.. That appliance white paint takes daaaaaaaaays to dry, but when it does it should be rock solid.. After looking at pics of the 3M bolts, I took the size down from 1".. I think it'll better fit the helmet, as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Here's some before/after on the bolts.. (or vice-versa based on the photo order.. heh..) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Ok, pretty sure I have the white dot and helmet bolts lancer'd out.. I believe I also showed the 1/2" tank strap elastic in earlier photos.. Here are pics for your consideration I'll get on ordering another pair of Wampa Wear gloves and perhaps talk with Chris about some soft goods.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Hi Raj, just as a point of clarification -- we may be silent as you post your progress, but please say the word when you've completed all your adjustments and the level 2 team will re-convene for our second review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 No worries, I'm just posting updates so I can check them off the list.. If needed I can reshoot the photos to show the changes all in one thread, or reshoot the application all together if that's helpful. This is sort of my change log. Also, new gloves arrived. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyRajR Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Visited Chris Ruiz for some tune-ups to my soft goods.. Here are some updated pictures-- New cod piece.. He attached it at the same height as my old one, so there shouldn't be any issues with being pulled too tight. I test-fitted it with jeans and it was just like the previous in terms of where it hangs (so to speak..) 2019-05-27 14.50.58 by JollyRajR, on Flickr New pouches, as well.. 2019-05-27 14.53.14 by JollyRajR, on Flickr 2019-05-27 14.57.18 by JollyRajR, on Flickr And, a shot of the velcro on the bund to show that it's actually 2-inch.. (Sorry for the awful photography. My bedroom gets terrible lighting in the afternoon).. 2019-05-27 14.57.56 by JollyRajR, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts