Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Just ordered the gloves from Wampa wear. Won’t have the soft goods in time tomorrow to do test fitting as I’ll be heading out of town. After thanksgiving everything should be squared away to take pics and submit for approval!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 11/18/2021 at 5:03 PM, Michael_Davis26019 said: Just ordered the gloves from Wampa wear. Won’t have the soft goods in time tomorrow to do test fitting as I’ll be heading out of town. After thanksgiving everything should be squared away to take pics and submit for approval!! That's great to hear MIke. Did you order a size up on the Wampa's? They run a little small so we recommend you go a size up to be comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 That's great to hear MIke. Did you order a size up on the Wampa's? They run a little small so we recommend you go a size up to be comfortable.I did not… oops hopefully they’ll be good enough Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Don’t sweat it Mike. If they feel too snug or uncomfortable you can always remove the inner lining and you should be fine. Some who buy WW gloves do that anyway for comfort because the lining makes the gloves a bit hot to wear during warmer and hot weather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Don’t sweat it Mike. If they feel too snug or uncomfortable you can always remove the inner lining and you should be fine. Some who buy WW gloves do that anyway for comfort because the lining makes the gloves a bit hot to wear during warmer and hot weather. Thank you for the heads up! I’ve seen others do the same so hopefully it’ll help a tad bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 It’s all good Mike and Dennis is right that if it is a bit tight you can always modify them to be a bit more comfy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 It’s all good Mike and Dennis is right that if it is a bit tight you can always modify them to be a bit more comfy.Awesome, y’all are the bomb!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Got all the soft parts in, going to start rigging the strapping and fine tuning everything this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Awesome! Be sure to post pics and ask any questions. You’re in good hands with our armorers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Michael_Davis26019 said: Got all the soft parts in, going to start rigging the strapping and fine tuning everything this week. So great to see this moving along! Make sure you leave yourself some slack in the strapping for fitment once you get your armor. You’re going to have multiple layers to contend with so don’t short yourself. Keep up the great work and give us a shout of your need anything we’re here to help you be successful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Thank you both for your encouragement and support! I’ll definitely be adding pictures and asking questions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 What is the best method to attach the lense in the bucket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Hot glue on the sides and some on the top. Leave the bottom unglued with a very small gap between the lens and the front of the faceplate. This helps prevent fogging. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 Hot glue on the sides and some on the top. Leave the bottom unglued with a very small gap between the lens and the front of the faceplate. This helps prevent fogging.Cool, thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 I’m wanting to achieve the most amount of accuracy possible with this build. In that mindset my attention is on the eye hole/lense area.Would it be beneficial to replace the face to get the round edges or leave it as is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 From what I can see, the biggest issue with the eyehole is the upper right and left corners, which I've marked in green. It looks like you've cut into the the ramped area along to top edge of the brow, which should be generally even along the top of the eyeslot. I don't know if there's enough material left to try and even that area out. You might also want to even up the top edge of the visor, which I've marked in red. Now, for basic clearance, it's probably fine, though your GML gets the final word. If you intend to apply for Level 2, then you would need to address those issues. If you want to go that route, then I would look at replacing the faceplate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 From what I can see, the biggest issue with the eyehole is the upper right and left corners, which I've marked in green. It looks like you've cut into the the ramped area along to top edge of the brow, which should be generally even along the top of the eyeslot. I don't know if there's enough material left to try and even that area out. You might also want to even up the top edge of the visor, which I've marked in red. Now, for basic clearance, it's probably fine, though your GML gets the final word. If you intend to apply for Level 2, then you would need to address those issues. If you want to go that route, then I would look at replacing the faceplate.Thank you for your feedback and advice. Those are definitely the issue, I just cut way too far up and back. I’ll most likely replace it now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Made a good leap of progress on my kit yesterday!! Down to the last pieces of rigging. I’m looking forward to wearing it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Anyone know of a good tailor in your garrison? Preferably in the US. My jumpsuit legs need to be brought in and I’d like someone experienced to do so. Hit me up if you know of anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Have you called around and asked any of your local alteration shops? Bringing the legs in shouldn't be too tough a task for a shop to take care of, plus they'd be able to size it while you're there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Anyone know of a good tailor in your garrison? Preferably in the US. My jumpsuit legs need to be brought in and I’d like someone experienced to do so. Hit me up if you know of anyone! Mike if you’ve got access to a sewing machine tapering the legs is pretty easy to tackle yourself. I just recently talked about in my JFO build thread below. Look for the post from 12/28/21.http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22829-dennis-jfo-scout-build/If you have any questions just hit me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, AradunFF said: Mike if you’ve got access to a sewing machine tapering the legs is pretty easy to tackle yourself. I just recently talked about in my JFO build thread below. Look for the post from 12/28/21. http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22829-dennis-jfo-scout-build/ If you have any questions just hit me up. I tried what I thought was your instructions and I wasn’t successful. Not much experience on the sewing machine, along with needing a bigger one. For some reason the legs are just bigger than my original coverall flightsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 48 minutes ago, Chopper said: Have you called around and asked any of your local alteration shops? Bringing the legs in shouldn't be too tough a task for a shop to take care of, plus they'd be able to size it while you're there. I’ll definitely put some feelers out to reach anyone local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Michael_Davis26019 said: Anyone know of a good tailor in your garrison? Preferably in the US. My jumpsuit legs need to be brought in and I’d like someone experienced to do so. Hit me up if you know of anyone! You try @Chrisx909x? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 You try [mention=78307]Chrisx909x[/mention]?He commissioned all my soft goods, good quality…legs are just baggy when I put it all on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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