TreeHuggerMatt Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Found this on Amazon for the neck covering ( already have balaclava) this should do eh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 That’ll do fine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Mail from chef confirming some sizes as today was a momentous occasion. Today marked the start of my soft goods production Never thought id see the day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 soft goods made , well flight suit anyway from what he said. One step closer to the Michelin man scout trooper lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 One step closer to having the dream fulfilled! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Just had email from chef. Everything all sorted and made and ready to ship. Details passed on . As to who the amazing indvidual that is helping with this dream I wish I knew who you were as I wish I could thank you and give you a massive hug,. Just know you have madre a huge difference in my life and I will never be able to repay you enough for your wonderful gesture. Thank you 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hask Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Great news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Awesome brother! Now the real fun begins! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Yeah. Can’t wait to put it in take pics and then massive anxiety when post em here lol EDIT Chef has booked the courier and still will be here on Friday stand by for unboxing lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Sundries now ordered from Amazon including 1” elastic strapping for helmet chin cup Black Fake turtleneck ( dickie for you americam chums ) heave duty stick on Velcro ( knees , elbow arms etc boots etc ) gorilla CA/frantic glue ( e6000 banned in uk ) 1/2” elastic strapping to make take strapping complete ) Adhesive felt sheet to line inside of helmet around ear holes to create appearance of blackness 19pc helmet pads for errr helmet comfort Long handled shoe horn 1mm rare earth magnets for blaster / holster security ekkk seems real now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 BB Day is right around the corner my friend! Exciting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 BBB day today , getting giddy and really nervous . Yes im gonna try the bucket on first lol. Then the sundries will turn up today so extra velcro / elastic for helmet chin etc. Just need to get rattle can of matte black paint for the weather and then sort a long blaster out and thats me lol awesome 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Shoe Horn , Turtleneck ( dickie ) gloves , balaclava , CA glue , 1" elastic , helmet pads , chin cup ( somewhere in there ) magnets for holster etc This is really happening . Stunned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Woot! Someone got a BBB! Congrats and looking forward to seeing you approved! One of us, One of us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Now let’s get er done! Yeah! Baby, Yeah! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Couple quick things.. Helmet Lined and padded to fit better and be more comfortable. Lined to show black when looking in ear holes. Not going for lancer but it's not hard to do and saves time in future. In that same vein fitted the 1/2" elastic strap as to create illusion tank is held on via this and connects to rivets cos it looks cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Like the little touches Matt and it'll set you up for success if you decide to go for Lancer in the future and I hope you do. It looks like the black padding will meet the CRL and if your GML has an issue you can always add black gaffers tape or paint. Keep it up and we're here for any of your questions should you need us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Earholes are cut out -- mesh or paint is not acceptable: Area behind earholes inside the helmet is blacked out, either with paint or tape. No interior white should show from the outside of the helmet when worn. Going off that section of the crl text I will be fine as when you look through the earholes , even really up close , you cant see ANY white sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Apologies for the photo dump ( praise the emperor for dropbox ) and the duvet ( thats her choice btw ) but here's the bits and bobs. Chefs pulled a blinder. The pouches already have hollowed out foam inserts so thats a job I wont need to do. Just need there rattle can for the weathering 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hask Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, TreeHuggerMatt said: Apologies for the photo dump ( praise the emperor for dropbox ) and the duvet ( thats her choice btw ) but here's the bits and bobs. Chefs pulled a blinder. The pouches already have hollowed out foam inserts so thats a job I wont need to do. Just need there rattle can for the weathering I may be biased but he and his team do good work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 its the little touches. Cant wait to get it all on and cleared 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Thinking this for armour transpo and storage , its 123 L or roughly 34 of your funny sized colonial gallons in volume. Bucket will be in a separate helmet bag. https://www.diy.com/departments/erbauer-connecx-2-wheel-storage-polypropylene-toolbox-set-h-460mm-w-560mm-d-480mm/5059340164441_BQ.prd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Its Chef's kit , we know how good it is but here , as requested , are more detailed pics of items . It's all basically manufactured to pass basic and then some assuming all fits correctly and that will be sorted when I catch up with my ISG armour for a brew and fitting. It will be getting weathered so we will discuss if that will be done post fitting and pre clearance pics as can get that done myself.. Anyway. the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 turtle neck / dickie / neck covering balaclava The collar pic didn't work but its a flight suit open collar as per crl now with no mandarin section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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