TB_trix Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Unfortunately when I build I tend to go dark and silent until I pop up near the end of a specific project. I have been posting some images here and there when I had questions but I figured I might as well make one thread with it all. BUCKET So far I have my helmet complete: SUIT UP This was my first suit up: I have to make some adjustments to the cod for sure. I am going to raise it up about 3 inches. However doing so made the arch double stitch only about 1 or 2 inches from the bottom of the belt. I think i'm going to have to pull the arch stitching and move it about 3 or 4 inches lower. Then I think everything will look much more.. normal... BOOTS I also said that I would post a picture of the boots, which I worked on today. Here is what i have so far. Now i just have to rivet the holster in. Stay tuned more to come tomorrow once this glue dries... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 This is looking really great Ethan! Nice work on the kit so far. The only advice I have regarding the cod you seem to be already addressing. Please feel free to reach out if you need any additional help or guidance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB_trix Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 Okay, here we go. I think were good. I ended up pulling out all the stitching, added a 2mm foam inside, and then remade the arch. We were at this And now were at this... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 The cod is looking much better. Well done Ethan! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htofstead Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I have the same kit. Struggling with helmet alignment. Any hints of tips and tricks with sun visor and face shield would be great. Did you have any issues with yours? heath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB_trix Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Htofstead said: I have the same kit. Struggling with helmet alignment. Any hints of tips and tricks with sun visor and face shield would be great. Did you have any issues with yours? heath There is a video that helped me a bit. But in short, I cut and trimmed all the pieces first (and painted the black part of the face, and the snout greeb). I then glued the cap to the back along the small zone that is in contact with each other. I then shaped the visor to allow proper space around the front of the crown area while meeting at the sides in an appropriate place and aligned the visor to the face shield. After measuring and sanding for another couple hours, I finally drove a very small drill through where i thought the hinge would eventually go and used paperclips to mock up the alignment. I did notice the small manufacturer mark/artifact that "looks" like a drill zone/alignment zone is pretty inaccurate and I'm starting to think its not a mark at all. After the alignment was done, I actually glued the visor to the faceplate, starting with the brow area. The last step was just bolding down the face shield, to the other portion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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