DukeOfNachos Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 Ok, spent some time with the bucket today… sanded the bucket holes open s’more. Mounted the visor and now I have a question. On the left side I have a gap between visor and faceplate… how damning is it? Will it clear basic? If I can clear basic I can pickup a new bucket down the road when going for lancer. -> My poor baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Hey Kevin. Looking at the bucket I don't think that right side is going to pass basic. It's much too short. It should align with the faceplate to the edge. Take a look at the CRL helmet picture here: Now in the words of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy DON'T PANIC!! There are some options here. Now I see that you got SC armor which is good. You can contact them and get a replacement visor that you can retrim to fit. Another option would be to try and bring that right side over more but that would require some additional trimming and you may not have enough "meat" there to trim it out. @Chopper @MrPoopie what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I would contact SC first too. They're customer support is superb. I think if you try to trim you may end up more asymmetrical and you'll probably need to fill the bolt hole(s) as well since they'll no longer be lined up properly. Start with SC and hopefully save yourself several headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 First build kit (My TIE was like 80% done) so chasing sink lines is new to me (remember the earbeans?) Anyway I'd need to shift the visor up, and possibly trim the lower part (i seriously need adult supervision for this) https://imgur.com/a/nOcE2ZJ it'd involve patching the holes drilled originally though which I need to do anyway. No trimming was done to the faceplate OR the visor prior to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 39 minutes ago, DukeOfNachos said: First build kit (My TIE was like 80% done) so chasing sink lines is new to me (remember the earbeans?) Anyway I'd need to shift the visor up, and possibly trim the lower part (i seriously need adult supervision for this) https://imgur.com/a/nOcE2ZJ it'd involve patching the holes drilled originally though which I need to do anyway. No trimming was done to the faceplate OR the visor prior to this. You might also want to think about using a thick washer shim for the bolts too. That would push the visor/face plate out a bit on the sides and would help line it up with the helmet area. I’m not sure how thick but probably something’s like 4-5mm maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I think the faceplate alignment does need some work in this case, particularly on bringing the top portion further inwards. The SC helmet can be a little tricky to get the top and bottom parts lined up properly, but it is doable. It is okay for Level 1 and 2 to have some gap on the sides of the helmet. They were not perfectly flush in the film helmets either, and those that appeared that way were the one-piece stunt helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 Ok so I’m the first to say I didn’t get the assignment. Totally didn’t think to trim the mask past the trim lines. Initial untrimmed visor -> L/R untrimmed -> L/R trimmed Filled in the holes from the initial install attempt. Next I gotta clamp it in place so I can redrill the bolt holes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 Ok so anxiety is taking over, right now I have holes in both the visor and faceplate that I’d line up when I install the visor, area is patched and I just need to reinforce with ABS before I drill into the helmet again using the center of the visor holes to bullseye my bolt holes in the actual dome. MTFBWM… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 Ok, so abs is reinforced… I’m not drilling in, I’m using a punch to make that initial hole and then sanding to the right diameter…punch won’t get here till tomorrow so it’ll be a good relaxation from Jury Duty… ->Right ->Left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Ok, so latest finagling, there's some interruption between the faceplate and the wrap... if i push it back.. it'll work but left to its own accords.. its Flakey McFlakerson. So due to the ABS shim I have right below the Elevator bolts.. they interfere with the nuts, the supplied bolt/nut from SC has no issue though so its currently in use. -> Left ->Right ->Head-on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Ok, so she’s built, just need to install padding and figure how I’m going to do the chin cup. Need to figure out how to bring in the lower cheeks abit as that’s what’s keeping the visor kicked up. Installed Velcro at the chin to keep the bucket tight. -> ISO Pre-Lens -> Front -> Right -> Left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Way to adapt and overcome Kevin! On that right image is there some cracking happening at the cap? I can't tell from the photos. You should be proud of what you accomplished! It takes a lot of courage and perseverance to get through a fiddly build and you've done it swimmingly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Hahah that was some grime that got in with the E6000 when I was assembling the bucket if we’re looking at the same spot . I spent a lot of time with members of Scout Team Six getting this bucket completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 So I know pasted seams are optional for lancer, and I *have* paste.. so what’s the SOP for it, just paste up the seam and then finely sand it off? (It’s an optional thing that I’m just curious about…) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 As you noted, it's optional for lancer, but yes, if you want to pursue this route with a "back and cap" style helmet, you'd fill the seam and then sand it smooth. Don't overdo it though, less is better because it will be far easier to sand than gobs of filler/paste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Awesome, I got my belt finished last night , 1” placement needs dialed in but that can wait till basic approval is complete (strapping is cake). Now it’s just all softgoods 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 22 hours ago, DukeOfNachos said: Hahah that was some grime that got in with the E6000 when I was assembling the bucket if we’re looking at the same spot . I spent a lot of time with members of Scout Team Six getting this bucket completed Genius getting ST6 involved. Those are some talented folks. I'm glad it's only some grime! Looking forward to seeing you complete this. Great work! Keep it up and you'll be approved before you know it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Ok, helmet is padded, picked up my flightsuit today after having its suede installed. Working on getting my vest set up next. Looking ahead to lancer I picked up the 1.5” cotton webbing for use on my belt, this is the same strapping that’s used on the chest armor on the sides right? -> heavy cotton webbing image I also picked up some 1” cotton for the shoulder bridge covers, is this the right stuff? -> 1” cotton for shoulder bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 You're correct. The drop box webbing and chest armor webbing is cotton 1.5in wide and the shoulder straps can be 0.5in to 1in. The belt is attached with 2" nylon/polypropylene webbing. The cotton you have is just fine to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 One note -- the shoulder bridge covering you've id'd appears to be herringbone twill tape. I would not use twill tape if you're interested in Level 2/Lancer, though it's fine for basic. For Level 2 you want either white elastic or webbing. "Shoulder bridge covers, covering the join between the front and back of the armor, are made of white cotton webbing or elastic." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Got it, should have the new tape for redone bridges by Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 It’s been abit haven’t had much headway… minor issues on my helmet that need fixed (stupid pin-striping tape). So I decided to tackle my flak vest (Again, not raglan this time…for now) -> initial sleeve -> Batting setup After the batting was cut I gorilla glued it to each side of the sleeve after letting each side dry the listed time on to rows… -> first row problems… First row went down like nobodies business… next row decided to have issues… -> Yay sleeves! 12am rolled around when I finished the second sleeve which gave me a lot less grief then the first one. -> main body done Got the Velcro all setup on the back, went to Joanne’s today to get thread (I ran out of black while working on the closure) and forgot to get bias tape for the collar/bottom so now I’m trying to figure out the correct way to install the sleeves and “shrink” the arm hole abit. atleast the most monotonous part of the fabric build should be mostly done right… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 Ok, so finally figured out the attaching part, still need the bias tape, but I believe the vest… is initially done. -> Done…or is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 The vest is looking good. Nice work in figuring out the sleeve attachment! Once you get your bund done I would recommend doing a soft armor fitting so you can work out if you need to add velcro to hold the bund and cod if you decide to go that route. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 I have the bund material cut, I was dead set to finish the vest prior to the bund/cod… looking forward to finish the soft parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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