PatLFree Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 Thank you, Chopper. Will post pics once installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 The holster's up: https://imgur.com/a/Xkilk6g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Position looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Chopper said: Position looks good. Thanks, Chopper. On to the next task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 I've worked on the Pouches. What are your thoughts? https://imgur.com/a/9hzCHEw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 The pouches look a-ok. You might want to mount them a little lower, depending on where you armor and belt sit, but you can hold off on that until you do another try on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Chopper said: The pouches look a-ok. You might want to mount them a little lower, depending on where you armor and belt sit, but you can hold off on that until you do another try on. Hey Chopper, thank you for the feedback. Another step closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 I have received all parts for the thermal detonator, but I am thinking the hose is too short, compared to pics of approved items. How long should the tubes extend out the side for the housing. The one I have is just about 2”. The pics look to be about 4” on each side. Can any provide guidance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woobiee Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 2" may be too short per side but I'll measure mine when I get home to give you a ballpark. It seem the CRL doesn't really specify a length though. Hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 There is no specific defined length for the tubing in the CRL -- it should be generally proportional to your body. If you look at the rear CRL photo, the length of the tubing should be just a bit inside where the webbing meets the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woobiee Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Here’s mine. It’s about 2 3/4” on each side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 1 hour ago, woobiee said: Here’s mine. It’s about 2 3/4” on each side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 hours ago, Chopper said: There is no specific defined length for the tubing in the CRL -- it should be generally proportional to your body. If you look at the rear CRL photo, the length of the tubing should be just a bit inside where the webbing meets the belt. Thank you Woobie and Chopper. I appreciate the pics and measurements. Based on the description, it seems as if the TD is really used to cover/hide the majority of the soft strap on the belt. I’ll use that as a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 Good Evening. It's been awhile since my last update and I have been hard at work on the Pouches, Belt, Detonator, and stiffening the cod. I think I am closing in on being ready (these parts at least). I humbly ask for your opinions on the current results: https://imgur.com/a/bY2sOIo As always, your guidance and critiques are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Hi Pat. I don't really see much that might cause any major blips for basic clearance in your photos. Maybe pull the front of your belt up a little bit more. If it has a tendency to droop, which is common, you can put some velcro on your cod and belt to help hold it in place while you're trooping. Just a suggestion, and this is really only in the CRL for Level 2, so it's your call, but your rank stripes look fairly thick. If you're going to use the thick ones with the trapezoid shape in the middle of the tank striping, then you might want to go with the 4 bar version, as opposed to 6. The double thick stripes were only used with the 4 rank stripe/trapezoid scout that catches Leia on Endor. Again, this is a Level 2 thing, so it has no bearing on your basic clearance. Up to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 45 minutes ago, Chopper said: Hi Pat. I don't really see much that might cause any major blips for basic clearance in your photos. Maybe pull the front of your belt up a little bit more. If it has a tendency to droop, which is common, you can put some velcro on your cod and belt to help hold it in place while you're trooping. Just a suggestion, and this is really only in the CRL for Level 2, so it's your call, but your rank stripes look fairly thick. If you're going to use the thick ones with the trapezoid shape in the middle of the tank striping, then you might want to go with the 4 bar version, as opposed to 6. The double thick stripes were only used with the 4 rank stripe/trapezoid scout that catches Leia on Endor. Again, this is a Level 2 thing, so it has no bearing on your basic clearance. Up to you! Hey Chopper, Thank you for clarifying the stripes and the overall progress on the build. At this point, my goal is Level 1, but will definitely keep the tip in mind when (if) I attempt Level 2. I will work on the velcro for the belt. I will put it all on and take my pics for submission. Keeping my fingers crossed. I really thank you all for the assistance and guidance. Hope to see you on the other side as an "official" brother. Patrick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Good afternoon. I am very pleased to announce I have been accepted as a member of the 501st Legion. TB-94003 Reporting for Duty. Thank you all for your guidance and assistance through this process, you made it a really enjoyable experience. I look forward to trooping with those in the Florida Garrison and hopefully our paths may cross in other areas. Chopper, Retro, Jake I can't thank you enough for your construction tips. They were gold. Talk to you folks soon when I eventually go for Lancer. Patrick. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, PatLFree said: Good afternoon. I am very pleased to announce I have been accepted as a member of the 501st Legion. TB-94003 Reporting for Duty. Thank you all for your guidance and assistance through this process, you made it a really enjoyable experience. I look forward to trooping with those in the Florida Garrison and hopefully our paths may cross in other areas. Chopper, Retro, Jake I can't thank you enough for your construction tips. They were gold. Talk to you folks soon when I eventually go for Lancer. Patrick. Well done! Full Pathfinder access granted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Congrats on your approval Patrick. A job well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said: Well done! Full Pathfinder access granted 11 minutes ago, Chopper said: Congrats on your approval Patrick. A job well done! Thank you for all of your assistance. I really appreciate it. My dream is now a reality thanks to dedicated folks such as yourself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Awesome news Pat! Congrats Pathfinder! Welcome to the ranks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Nice one Pat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 On 3/16/2022 at 11:05 AM, AradunFF said: Awesome news Pat! Congrats Pathfinder! Welcome to the ranks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thank you, Matt. I really appreciate the welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Just now, PatLFree said: Thank you, Matt. I really appreciate the welcome. Thank you also Dennis. Too excited and typing too fast. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLFree Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 On 2/27/2022 at 2:29 PM, Chopper said: Both placement and size look good. I think you can go ahead and rivet it in where you've got it clamped. The ends of the holster are a high stress area on the plastic. Don't forget to use aluminum back up plates on the inside. Hey Chopper, good evening. I noted your concerns about the high stresses on the plastic of the holster around the rivets. Do you have any repair suggestions if cracks have developed? Seems they occurred around the upper rivet where it attaches near the velcro closure. Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, PatLFree said: Hey Chopper, good evening. I noted your concerns about the high stresses on the plastic of the holster around the rivets. Do you have any repair suggestions if cracks have developed? Seems they occurred around the upper rivet where it attaches near the velcro closure. Thanks, Patrick Hi Pat, can you show me a photo of the outside stress area as well as the inside part of the boot as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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