TMC Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 I do most of the work and then post at the end of the work day so these posts will come one after the other.....So her goes: I will start with the belt as I see this as the most time consuming part of the build. Starting with my trusty Dremel tool and the diamond cut off wheel i will cut the slots for the belt webbing. This cut off wheel is great as it does not fill up with plastic as you work. I drill holes to start then cut the slot with the dremel: The rough cuts: TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 The SC belt comes in three parts so I used rivets to assm it. I always use backing washers so the rivets wont pull out: Slots cleaned up and belt riveted together: TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 E6000 to glue the caps on the detonator: The straps are cut for the belt....Now bring it all home so the girlfriend can sew it all together: Man this is easy At this rate Ill be doing the test fitting next week Using my laptop and looking at all the Lancer requests on BikerScout I find unlimited resources. Thanks for the help!! Well shop is closing and have a party to get to at the local pub....until tomorrow.... TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 OK...on to the chest and back plate/tank...I chose to glue the front and back together with ABS strips from the underside to keep it more solid: Strap slots were to small so a little work with the dremel...wala perfect fit. TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I was not happy with the fit on the tank so I sanded a curve into it for a tight fit. Before: after: When I was happy with the fit I used pop rivets to attach it top and bottom and used 5 min epoxy to attach the detail parts: And here is the finished chest and back with elastic and Velcro straps: TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks to my Girlfriend and her sewing machine the belt is finished except for a few detail parts: The details on the arms: TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Starting to get anxious....Boot will be on the way soon.....cummerbund and flak vest in about a week... Gotta try it out...the look so far: TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch27 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Looking great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 The MC snout detail came in late yesterday so I finished it and put it on the helmet...Finished the tank details also: Polished the rest of the parts now the wait for boots and the rest of the soft parts... TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Girlfriend finished the rest of the sewing on the straps......test fit What do you guys think? Please, Please, Please let my soft parts and boots get here soon!!! TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Boots will arrive early next week. Lookin good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Looking good Tom, it appears you could shape the eye section a bit more on your helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Looking good Tom, it appears you could shape the eye section a bit more on your helmet. Give me more details of what should be done... Thanks, TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Boots will arrive early next week. Lookin good so far. Puts a smile on my face...Thanks Dave!! TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good job so far, and moving a long nice and quickly. Just remember that if you plan on going Lancer, you will have to replace the nylon webbing for cotton webbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Give me more details of what should be done... Thanks, TMC The eyes were all cut slightly differently on the originals, your eye area is too triangular and more could be cut out, My older lid with the Star Wars in Concert lid, the eye area is cut out very large as seen here, My new lid beside a KS like yours, see how there is a slight bulge around the eye area, Another on my faceplates, cut out slightly less but still a more rounded shape, You can see here from an angle just how far down to the base of the eye area that has been cut out, poor picture I know. Refer to the excellent gallery pictures of the helmet for a better understanding or have a look at Star Wars Helmets, Jez's site, it has a few great pictures also, hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good job so far, and moving a long nice and quickly. Just remember that if you plan on going Lancer, you will have to replace the nylon webbing for cotton webbing. The straps only or the belt also? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Both, as far as I know. I just played it safe and replaced both. The back, you can get a yard of cotton webbing for less then $3. I think I used Jontay.com for my webbing. Cheap, and ships quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Both, as far as I know. I just played it safe and replaced both. The back, you can get a yard of cotton webbing for less then $3. I think I used Jontay.com for my webbing. Cheap, and ships quick. This it what it says: 7. Belt straps used for drop boxes should be made with an off-white or natural white cotton webbing. Nylon webbing is not acceptable. Cant find the specs for it but Belt seems to be nylon in all the lancer apps that I see. TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 My diaper came in!! Well here is the first fitting with all of it on....Its COLD out here...12 degrees!! TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 OK here are the finished ones taken at home...Yes...No? TMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lonestar Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 About the straps. Don't know what to tell ya. Only thing is I guess they are assuming that if you're submitting for Lancer, then you should have followed rule 7 about the fabric for the straps. I just wanted piece of mind knowing that I at least had that right. Your build looks good though. Your GML should approve that easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosetoon Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Looks great! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Good job, I think you may need a better lens for your helmet, flash photos will show your eyes to the public, apart from that you should be a Pathfinder soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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