CCBacara Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Great work . Thanks guys! Is there a standard for how long the webbing is for the female end of the belt buckles? Basically how far down from the belt are the buckles that connect the drop boxes. And while I am at it I might as well ask, how far down your leg are the drop boxes suppose to be? Seems like every trooper is different and I need a ruff idea before I start cutting the webbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The length of the drop box strapping varies depending on the size of your hips. As a rule, you don't want the drop boxes hanging too low. Here is a good example of how they should sit. And apologies to the person in this picture, but this is NOT how it is done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Here is wear test number 3. I received a new size (medium) flight suit and it fits 100x better. I have also trimmed the shoulder bells 1 inch at the bottom per the recommendations. And of course I got my tank attached to the back and I got my balaclava. Feedback needed/welcome! Specifically I am looking for: 1) How does it look? (obviously) 2) Is everything in the right position? I know you said the forearms go over the gloves but it still doesn't feel/look right for some reason. 3) Does the size of everything look correct? 4) Anything incorrect in any way? I am almost done with the belt so I will post those photos soon. Also will be working on the chest/back details in the next few days when I get a few minutes. I need to figure out how to keep the biceps in place and how to tighten around the neck/collar area...suggestions welcome there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Looks good so far. Suit is still baggyish. My biceps stay in place because the velcro is very tight, and I have massive pipes! ...ok, the velcro is tight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Here is wear test number 3. I received a new size (medium) flight suit and it fits 100x better. I have also trimmed the shoulder bells 1 inch at the bottom per the recommendations. And of course I got my tank attached to the back and I got my balaclava. Feedback needed/welcome! Specifically I am looking for: 1) How does it look? (obviously) 2) Is everything in the right position? I know you said the forearms go over the gloves but it still doesn't feel/look right for some reason. 3) Does the size of everything look correct? 4) Anything incorrect in any way? I am almost done with the belt so I will post those photos soon. Also will be working on the chest/back details in the next few days when I get a few minutes. I need to figure out how to keep the biceps in place and how to tighten around the neck/collar area...suggestions welcome there too. Looking good! I'm new and in the same boat as you...although you are further in the race than me! The new flight suit looks much better and not so baggy. I like what you did to the shoulder parts and the back tank. It looks clean and the tank does not look separate, or dis-joined. I have seen that with different armor kits out there. I can't really offer much more since I'm totally new too. Kudos to you though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Suit looks a bit baggy still, I have just sent a racing suit back last week, it sis very difficult buying without trying! Use a wee rectanglular grey sticker for the chest detail, it will always be neater than trying to spray it on, there will maybe be a bit on the helmet sticker set you can use. Regarding size of chest detail,the SC chest has too big an indent so just make the rectangle a bit smaller so it appears more accurate. If you are really fussy then change the forearm black elastic to a thinner size, the originals were thinner than the biceps, the knees actually had two equally thin elastic strips to secure them to the legs, top strap connected via rivets on the return edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Looks good so far. Suit is still baggyish. My biceps stay in place because the velcro is very tight, and I have massive pipes! ...ok, the velcro is tight... I wish there was more I could do to make the flight suit not so baggy, but this is the smallest size I can go and my sewing skills suck. I will have to hope for now that the cummerbund tucks most of that in. But everything is placed where it should be? The armor size is nice and in the correct places? That is a big concern for me right now... OH and what do you do to tighten your collar around your neck...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Suit looks a bit baggy still, I have just sent a racing suit back last week, it sis very difficult buying without trying! Use a wee rectanglular grey sticker for the chest detail, it will always be neater than trying to spray it on, there will maybe be a bit on the helmet sticker set you can use. Regarding size of chest detail,the SC chest has too big an indent so just make the rectangle a bit smaller so it appears more accurate. If you are really fussy then change the forearm black elastic to a thinner size, the originals were thinner than the biceps, the knees actually had two equally thin elastic strips to secure them to the legs, top strap connected via rivets on the return edge. Yep, I really hope that the cummerbund pulls the extra in, or I will need to go to a tailor to have the flight suit tailored. A small size simply wont fit beyond a medium (which is what I got). Thanks for the advice on the sticker, I was going to use model paint for the chest but I will definitely try the sticker idea instead first. I am not going to be fussy about the elastic right now, but when I shoot for lancer I will definitely change it out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Alright so I got the belt done to as much as I can do until the rest of my stuff is here and I can size it around my waist properly. I also want to make sure that the length of the boxes are correct before I trim the excess webbing and sew everything down. So please as always continue feedback. Is the length acceptable? Other than painting the rivets and using cotton off-white webbing, am I missing anything for Lancer? Does it look good? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Alright so I got the belt done to as much as I can do until the rest of my stuff is here and I can size it around my waist properly. I also want to make sure that the length of the boxes are correct before I trim the excess webbing and sew everything down. So please as always continue feedback. Is the length acceptable? Other than painting the rivets and using cotton off-white webbing, am I missing anything for Lancer? Does it look good? Thanks guys! Awesome. You are kick'n butt on the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Awesome. You are kick'n butt on the build. Thanks man! Hopefully Witness and the other Lancer boys like it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks man! Hopefully Witness and the other Lancer boys like it too I actually don't get a vote unless Marcel and Mike disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 I actually don't get a vote unless Marcel and Mike disagree. Well your opinion still means a lot to me. How does the belt look? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 looking good! nice ABU's! tuck that shirt in airman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Boxes could still stand to come up a tad, but seeing as how it's the nylon webbing, I wouldn't worry about adjusting it until you change out to cotton webbing. Looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Boxes could still stand to come up a tad, but seeing as how it's the nylon webbing, I wouldn't worry about adjusting it until you change out to cotton webbing. Looking good so far. I did end up bringing them up after the photos about another 3/4 of an inch, but like you said there isn't much difference and I will eventually change out to cotton anyway. Right now focus is 501st approval and I think it fits the bill perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I did end up bringing them up after the photos about another 3/4 of an inch, but like you said there isn't much difference and I will eventually change out to cotton anyway. Right now focus is 501st approval and I think it fits the bill perfectly Rock and roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Small status update here. I got an awesome MC snout greeble from a fellow BSN member (thanks Grantd1) so photo number 1 shows the before and after since I painted it. Photo 2 and 3 show the before and after of my chest/back and thermal detonator. Below is what I did: Chest Square - Dark Grey decal Tank Topper - White Circle Decal Tank Topper - Painted Red Stripe with Acrylic Paint Tank Stripes/Rank - Decals from TrooperBay Thermal Det Greebles - Also got these from a fellow BSN member (thanks WickedFluxx) and I think they are cucblack. However the SC TD space was two small so I had to cut these down a little bit before E6000ning it As always please give feedback, especially if something seems incorrect for 501st/Lancer? PS - the TD is just upside down in the photo, I do have the greebles on the correct side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Small status update here. I got an awesome MC snout greeble from a fellow BSN member (thanks Grantd1) so photo number 1 shows the before and after since I painted it. Photo 2 and 3 show the before and after of my chest/back and thermal detonator. Below is what I did: Chest Square - Dark Grey decal Tank Topper - White Circle Decal Tank Topper - Painted Red Stripe with Acrylic Paint Tank Stripes/Rank - Decals from TrooperBay Thermal Det Greebles - Also got these from a fellow BSN member (thanks WickedFluxx) and I think they are cucblack. However the SC TD space was two small so I had to cut these down a little bit before E6000ning it As always please give feedback, especially if something seems incorrect for 501st/Lancer? PS - the TD is just upside down in the photo, I do have the greebles on the correct side! I am so jealous! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here is an update. I got my cummerbund and pouches from Debbie and finished my belt. I took photos last night of my 4th fit test. I got my boots today, but since I am so short the holster is not going to fit...so I am going to have to seriously cut it down. Anyway...let me know what you think. Corrections and criticism are very welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-8719 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Great job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here is an update. I got my cummerbund and pouches from Debbie and finished my belt. I took photos last night of my 4th fit test. I got my boots today, but since I am so short the holster is not going to fit...so I am going to have to seriously cut it down. Anyway...let me know what you think. Corrections and criticism are very welcome!!! Looking really good Luis! Your bund looks great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCBacara Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have today off and have been working hard to finish my costume since I got up. I have riveted the holster to the boot, which was a lot harder and took a lot more time than I thought it would since I had to trim it down drastically and round the corners. Now all I need to do is finish my flight suit and then I should be 501st ready! I will post the photos of the finished product in another thread. Once I am 501st ready I will start looking towards upgrades, addons, and Lancer! More to come later I hope... PS - I am getting super excited!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have today off and have been working hard to finish my costume since I got up. I have riveted the holster to the boot, which was a lot harder and took a lot more time than I thought it would since I had to trim it down drastically and round the corners. Now all I need to do is finish my flight suit and then I should be 501st ready! I will post the photos of the finished product in another thread. Once I am 501st ready I will start looking towards upgrades, addons, and Lancer! More to come later I hope... PS - I am getting super excited!!! As always, nice work Luis! I should have my armor parts in the next week. The holster has been bugging the crap outta me since I have NEVER done a rivet. What was the hardest part of it? Seriously man, I've followed your progress since the beginning. AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Nice job so far. Paint those rivets on the boot though, and also...your forearm armor goes outside the glove, not tucked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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