Mosi Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I had my sticky paws on it for ten minutes then my wife took it all away to be wrapped up for Christmas ( bah Humbug...!) That's the funniest thing I've heard all day! And also the saddest! Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 Update 12th December. My mum has been an absolute angel again and made the thigh pockets for my KST pants. and in more detail.... Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 They look great. Maybe a little on the large size but I think you can pull it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 i think they look pretty good. maybe a hair to big but very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonescout Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Overall looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LENOX61 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Overall looking good! Lookin' good.............X-MAS is right around the corner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB4952 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hey Daz one thing that has just occured to me is the positioning of the pouches i think they are gonna be a little high up mate?? If you imagine they sit in between the knee armour and the drop boxes and the drop boxes come down from the belt your pic shows them almost level to where the cod armour will go i know your shorter than me so this might account for why there on there like this ??? personaly mine never went on untill i was wearing the the Cod/Knee and drop boxes so i could gauge the distance ;-) just a thought bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Yep Dan, you may have apoint there mate. They could foul on the side pouches. No worries. It they do I'll either have them moved down a little, or take an inch off the total hieght of the pockets. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 Another question folks ( yep, I'm a pain I know ). How does the position and size of the riding patch look in the following pics. These are just fabric templates pinned into place at the moment, so nothing is sewn yet. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 LOOKS GOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LENOX61 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yep..............looks like its coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 It's Christmas........ Look what Santa brought.......... Cheers to my lovely wife for buying it for me and to Tom for making it ( very cool kit mate ) The lid as it arrived........... and after an hour in the workshop ( with a temporary visor in ) ........ Best wishes everyone. Have a great holiday. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 LOL!! very nice. i need to make a new helmt mold that one is getting worn in spots. glad you like the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimah Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I'm even keener to scrape together the funds for my Mr Bungle box o' joy now I have seen what is written on the helmet - most excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 Boxing Day update.....! Opened up the back vent slots by chain drilling and filing. A quick question....... The large 'ear' openings. Does anyone have a closeup pic they could post so I know how far to file them open. Cheers. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbungle Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 i just take a pencil and trace out the section and trim it out. try to let the side of the helmt go into the vent as much as possible. does that make sense?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 Yeah, that makes sense Tom, thanks. Been doing a bit of bondoing and sanding this afternoon Filled the main surface marks..... and gave it all a coat of filler/primer, then rubbed down again to smooth some of the minor marks. ( kinda looks like it's been left outside in Tatooine ). Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Update 27th December I've cut out the ear holes and done several more stages of bondo, fillerprimer and wet sanding. I think that the surface is pretty much ready for the proper primer coat. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettski Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I love the updates, I'm waiting for my armor to make its way to me then I will have to catch up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LENOX61 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Looking good Darren. I like the way you cut out the back vents and your ear slots look appear to be right on the money!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Fun, isn't it? The helmet was my favorite part to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Cheers guys. Great to have feedback from people who've made these in the past. Another update 28th Dec. Another stage of rubbing down and a coat of primer. Looking a little better, but the primer has shown up some more surface blemishes, so another lot of filling, rubbing and primer to go Next job will be the slot in the top of the visor. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Whilst out shopping I came across a company I'd never heard of who do aerosol acrylic paints. One of em' I thought was a possible contender as a match for the base coat. I've given the lid a few coats to see what you guys think. Is it close enough? It looks a little 'yellow' in my kitchen lights. I've taken one with a flash, one without. Obviously it'll look a bit different once the green and brown are painted on, had a green wash and a dusting of black. Interested in your thoughts folks. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skupilkinson Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I think you're right mate. Perhaps a tad on the yellow side?? If you go for the current UK colour match though mate, speak to Heatshock/Nate. I had tons left over and sent it up to him. There'll be plenty for you to use too I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1970 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Cheers Andrew, but I may not need it In a hardware store searching for somthing completely non-related when I came across a colour of Rustoleum that I hadn't seen before ( Fossill ). I've learn't my lesson now and allways carry Tom's colour sample sheet around with me. Guess what........I think we have a winner. See what you guys think. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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