Buddygus Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Thanks. I will try adjusting and post another photo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just remember that less is more in this case. You can always remove extra material but adding it back is really difficult😉 Take your time and be patient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 Ok. I am thinking of getting the vest and cummerbund/cod/pouch set from KriptonTop on Etsy. Anyone have any experience with them? Does their stuff meet approval specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Buddygus said: Ok. I am thinking of getting the vest and cummerbund/cod/pouch set from KriptonTop on Etsy. Anyone have any experience with them? Does their stuff meet approval specs? Yes Cristian is one of our approved vendors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Broke down and ordered from Kriptontop. Just not enough time to build this stuff out. Those should be the last pieces I need. I am currently in the process of moving from Japan back to the states and hope to get everything in and submitted for approval by the end of summer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Sounds like you're moving along fine. As you're heading back to the states this might be a good time to reach out to the local Garrison in the state where you're landing in. If it's Carolina it would be the Carolina Garrison here: http://www.carolinagarrison.net/ If somewhere else in the US you can find them on the map here and go directly to their site: https://www.501st.com/maps/imagemap-northamerica.php I wish you the safest of journey's as you move and please let us know if we can be of service to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Thanks for the suggestion, Retrofire. I will be in Virginia, just outside of DC. I will get in touch with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 Soft goods from Kriptontop have finally shipped. I am settled in now in VA and in contact with the garrison here. I still need to but the suede flap on the butt of my flightsuit, and then start assembling for corrective suggestions. Getting excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Glad to hear you're home and settled! You can check out some threads on the soft armor here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/145-biker-scout-soft-parts/ Also don't forget the Scoutopedia which is an excellent reference and that's pinned to the bar at the top of site. We're here to help so don't hesitate to reach out should you need anything or have questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 Long time, no update. After a move from Japan to Virginia, I am back in the game. Got my vest/ cummerbund, codpiece in from a vendor. Now to tackle upgrading this helmet. Finally gonna cut out those ear holes. One phot shows the sticker that come on the helmet, the other my proposed cut out. Suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Proposed cut looks okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted October 17 Author Share Posted October 17 Here is the progress. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Looks good. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted October 17 Author Share Posted October 17 Thinking this side might be done. This is nerve wracking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Yep, you're done. Leave it and move to the other ear. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 I think the right (facing it) ear is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 Opposite side for comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 I feel like my helmet has widened or flared out a bit. Is that a thing? Can I just heat it up and reshape it? next thing is to assemble the soft goods. I have all the parts just need to get Velcro on and get the cod piece attached. Hopefully full kit photos coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 Since you have an ABS helmet, that would be pretty unusual unless you're storing it inside a hot car all day in 100 deg temperatures. I would not start messing with the heat gun at this point. Where do you think it's widened or flared out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 It could just be in my head. I did just return from living in Japan, where it was very hot during the summer. But, never left it in the car or anything. If the ear holes look good to the "pros" here, I am gonna reassemble it. I will post a picture once i get it back together. I was going to line the inside with black duck tape. It that acceptable instead of painting the ear hole areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 The softening temperature of ABS is around 221 to 239 deg F, so it's really unlikely that it got hot enough to warp. Your ear hole cuts look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 I was going to line the inside with black duck tape. It that acceptable instead of painting the ear hole areas?Yep. That’ll work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddygus Posted November 1 Author Share Posted November 1 Got my helmet back together. Set up my sewing machine to sew on the butt flap, and now can find the but flap that i measured and cut a few weeks ago...ugh. None of the other pieces I have left are big enough. I think I got it from Tandy, but can't remember. It has been a while. Tandy's page has so many choices...does anyone have a recommendation. Hopefully I find my piece, but I might have to order more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 Here what you want, but try to find your piece otherwise you have to by a whole new skin. I don’t think Tandy sells anything smaller.https://tandyleather.com/products/soft-suede-pigskin-split?_pos=1&_sid=bea47dafd&_ss=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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