Sgt.Bilko Posted January 20 Author Posted January 20 Boot holster, blouser and rivets (with ABS supports) installed.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sgt.Bilko Posted January 20 Author Posted January 20 Redid the tank support following @Chopper ’s How to make Armor wearable guide. The tank is extremely secure, but easily removable.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sgt.Bilko Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 On 1/19/2025 at 2:20 PM, Chopper said: While Imperial Boots/Keep Trooping has other issues with their boots, particularly for ROTJ L2, I believe this is the first time the velcro strip has been raised as a problem. Measure the stitching strip on the outside. Is that 1"? Hi @Chopper, any feedback on this? Or should I reach out to my local GML?
Chopper Posted January 21 Posted January 21 I can tell you is that on my own ROTJ scout boots, the velcro is 1", but the stitching that shows on the outside is about 20mm. I don't know how many GMLs are going to ask you to put a ruler on the boot velcro for basic clearance, but I'd check with them if you're unsure. 1
Sgt.Bilko Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 Strapping done for now, a new box came today!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sgt.Bilko Posted January 26 Author Posted January 26 Helmet Build. Followed the mold and pencil marks. Ear check. More? Too much?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Sgt.Bilko Posted January 27 Author Posted January 27 Finding putting the helmet halves together a bit difficult. The brim of the RS helmet left side is a bit wider than the right (measurement confirms). Has anyone encountered this? What am I not doing here?Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sgt.Bilko Posted February 1 Author Posted February 1 Ok, with some guidance from Rob at RS, I was able to complete the helmet together and complete the mask construction. Will be applying Bondo, sanding and paint prep this weekend. For me the toughest part was trimming the helmet halves and final alignment before gluing. Rob’s guidance (for those stuck in this similar position) was:“Looking good. OK, best way to put this is, force it! The plastic will flex and needs a little manipulation to meet correctly. Not much, but you may find you need to trim a touch out of the “flat” area on the top. That’s fine, it’s not as perfect a half and half as you would assume. Try to line up your points at the back and the front then assess what the top wants to do. You should find you can get it to do what you want this way.” 2
Sgt.Bilko Posted February 3 Author Posted February 3 Helmet bondo applied, sanded and painted primer on. Finishing touches with bondo glaze.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sgt.Bilko Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 Sanded down the helmet and painted the inside flat black to get started. Will move to the exterior and paint with Rustoleum appliance white.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Chopper Posted February 9 Posted February 9 I can't totally see from the photos, but did you add the reinforcement strips on the inside of the helmet?
Sgt.Bilko Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 Yes sir. All along the inside. Then I applied plastic weld for a bit of belt and suspenders add-on. Afterwards, I applied bondo filler. Sanded all that down and finished off with glazing spot putty (inside too). So inside the helmet, I covered the strips with Bondo for aesthetics. Helmet is solid.WIP pic. Paint still drying. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
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