Pledford Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hello folks! I have been am approved TK since 2016 and now I am ready to start a new build. Looking forward to being able to sit, have some mobility, take a knee when taking photos with kids. I have been working on soft parts and a 3D printed blaster. Went with the white canvas bun and pouches since I already had some material on hand. May make new bun and cod later if going for Lancer later.My SC armor should arrive in the next few days. More to come later!!! Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeputt Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hello folks! I have been am approved TK since 2016 and now I am ready to start a new build. Looking forward to being able to sit, have some mobility, take a knee when taking photos with kids. I have been working on soft parts and a 3D printed blaster. Went with the white canvas bun and pouches since I already had some material on hand. May make new bun and cod later if going for Lancer later.My SC armor should arrive in the next few days. More to come later!!! Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Looking good, where did you get your scout gloves from?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 I actually bought them from a fellow Garrison member who bought new gloves and wanted to get rid of these. They have a little wear to them but that's totally fine with me since I plan to weather my TB anyway.Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 BBB day today!!!I will post pics !Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 BBB is here!!!!Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hi ya Phil, Your lucky...lovin the Brown box...looks like you've got your days worked out for the next few weeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hi ya Phil, Your lucky...lovin the Brown box...looks like you've got your days worked out for the next few weeksI do! However I'm having trouble finding a good build thread for the helmet. It's a SC and all I see is pandas which doesn't have a helmet buildSent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 For the most part, you can use the Kropserkel helmet build video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iIJxZhyfak The assembly process is essentially identical between the two helmets. The only caveats I would add is to actually glue the parts of the helmet together avoid the 3M tape. Also, I would use actual rotator bolts on the visor hinge, instead of rivets as well. Otherwise, mostly the same. Take a look and let us know if you have further questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Well, I have spent some time letting everything sinkn in, looking over parts. I am doing my helmet last. Thinking back on.mt TK build I decided to start small, and build confidence first. So I though I would find one easy task and start with it. So, I set brushed the greeblies for the biceps and tank topper, then glued them in with e6000. I'm choosing to do pretty much everything and e6000 just due to the fact that I have learned from my TK that any mistake can be fixed when it is glued with that stuff.Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Good idea using the glue that wont let you down. Though keep an eye on that spillage with the glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Good idea using the glue that wont let you down. Though keep an eye on that spillage with the glue. Yep. E6000 is very messy!!! But the good thing is that even after it dries, you can peel off any spillage.Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I usually go over any seepage with a toothpick when it starts to tack up, cleans it right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Making progress. I know there are a lot of issues with this so far, and I will fix them. Today was really just a test fit in some parts to see how it feels. Legs in the 3rd photo were way too baggy. I turned them inside out and took them up. This pic is for the boots. Thoughts????Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Test fit tonight. Yes I know I have lots and lots of adjustments to make. Still need to complete my TD and holster. But so far???? Getting closer. Thoughts??Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 The armor is a great fit! The pouches are to long and a little wide and it's kinda throwing the rest off. Mostly the belt position. Also the cod piece is a little wide on you. Other than that it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 The armor is a great fit! The pouches are to long and a little wide and it's kinda throwing the rest off. Mostly the belt position. Also the cod piece is a little wide on you. Other than that it looks great. Thanks man! I will make adjustments and repost photos!! Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pledford Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Ok so made a few adjustments, but....will need more of course. Working on making the pouches smaller. Trying to get 6x5x2. Right this they are 6x6x2. Still working. Still need to attach my holster and finish my TD. Question: Do my boots look too tall? Should I take them down about an inch? No padding for my helmet yet but they should arrive soon. Anything else you see that needs attention?Going for basic approval for now.Sent from my LM-V450 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Looking good! Can your knees come up anymore? If not you dont need a inch half. A half would work. The pouches. Pouches sit approximately 1 inch from the outermost cummerbund rib on each side. Drop boxes need to centered and leveled out. Left shoulder bell needs to come in closer to the bridge and match the right bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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