Glory530 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Name: Gloria Northup TKID: TB-50191 Garrison: Great Lakes Garrison Build Thread: Parts Helmet: Studio Creations Lens: Hobart 770580 Face Shield Replacement Lens Bolts: Fibre-Metal by Honeywell FM4001 Quick-Lok Helmet Adapter Kit Balaclava: Under Armor Unisex Adult HeatGear Tactical Balaclava Flight Suit: Modified Red Kap Suede: Tandy Pigskin Soft Suede Armor: Studio Creations Gloves: Wampa Wear Vest: Self-Made Fabric: Classic Sportswear Cotton Twill Fabric from Joann's Cummerbund: Self-Made Fabric: Sateen Solid from Joann's Codpiece: Self-Made Fabric: Sateen Solid from Joann's Pouches: Self-Made Fabric: Duck Canvas Fabric - Utility Fabric from Joann's Boots: Self-Made Base Boot: Timberland Women's Original Boots Vinyl: Marine Vinyl from Joann's Blaster: BlasterWorks Full Body Photos Action Photo Helmet Photos Balaclava Photo Flight Suit Photos Shoulder Armor Photos Bicep Armor Photos Forearm Armor Photos Glove Photos Vest Photos Chest & Back Armor Photos Cummerbund Photos Codpiece Photos Pouch Photos Belt Photos Thermal Detonator Photos Knee Armor Photos Boot & Holster Photos Blaster Photos That's everything! Please let me know if there are any additional photos or information that you need, and I will post it ASAP. Thank you so much! -Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Thank you for your application. The team will review and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Hi Gloria, the team would like to commend you on your excellent build and your attention to detail. We have a few notes for you: Vest: Bicep armor is hidden by the sleeve length. Bring the sleeves up another 1/2". Also, bring the shoulder bells in by 1/4". Belt: Take a file or emory board and do some minor rounding on the corners on the back of the belt. Doesn't need much, just a little so they're not a hard 90 degrees. Same with the forearm armor, near where the elastic loops through. See photos below, if you need some references: Pouches: Bring both pouches inward 1/4" -1/2", so that they are not under the arm as much. Issues that don't require any corrections for the application, but we wanted to note: Buttflap: We were curious what this was on your butt flap? Is that a velcro tab? It's not viewable in your photos, so it's not an issue, but we were just wondering? Boots: If you end up making a new set of boots in the future, you might want to check the stitching on the top back, where the velcro attaches. Note that, on the screen boots, the stitch marks on the boot velcro doesn't cross the folded portion stitch marks on the screen boots. Again, great work on your application. Please let us know if you have any questions or need any clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory530 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Thank you so much for your feedback! These changes sound fairly easy, so I should be able to get this turned around within the week. To answer your question, yes the thing on my butt flap is a Velcro tab. Belts love to slide up in the back on me, so I added this (and the corresponding piece on the inside of the belt) to make it stay put. For the shoulder bell comment (bring in the shoulder bells by 1/4"), can you please confirm whether you mean trim 1/4" from each vertical edge of each shoulder or bring them in by 1/4" total (1/8" trimmed off each vertical edge of each shoulder)? Thanks again, Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 No trimming needed, so please don't do any cutting. We're talking about bringing the shoulder bells in closer to the shoulder bridges by 1/4" -- just a small amount. All you should need to do is adjust your zip ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory530 Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Thanks for the clarification! Glad I asked 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory530 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Changes complete! Per the team's findings, I have done the following: Sleeves shortened by 1/2 in. Both pouches moved inward towards center of cummerbund by 3/8 in. each (I split the difference between the suggested 1/4 and 1/2 in.) Shoulder bell zip ties adjusted to bring the shoulder bells 1/4 in. closer to the shoulder bridges. 90 degree corners on belt rounded off. 90 degree corners on forearm armor rounded off. Photos of the changes are below. Please let me know if you need anything else! Thanks, Gloria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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