TB-6539 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 Oh ok, well send me the link once you start a build thread And I'll try to update this one as often as I get something done hehe
TB-6539 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Posted April 5, 2012 Oh my, I'm so bad at updating threads.... But I do have a little question now, what's the best way to keep the shoulders of the chest and back plates together? Straps and snaps? Then of course cover it with the required webbing.
Fool Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 I used snaps. I made a hole in spare white abs plastic, then put the snap in that (I also heated up the plastic to form into the shape of the armor for a better glue area). then glued it to the shoulder. It holds together great. I did use velcro for the rest though.
TB-6539 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks, Gary! Yeah I'll definitely use velcro for everything else, I was just unsure about the shoulders. So you only have the snaps and the plastic? I was thinking more in the lines of snaps on spare abs, glue that to the underside of the shoulders. Then sew the other part of the snap to each end of a strap and connect. ??
Fool Posted April 5, 2012 Posted April 5, 2012 I was thinking more in the lines of snaps on spare abs, glue that to the underside of the shoulders. Exactly what I did. one side of the snap is on extra abs that is then glued to the shoulder. the other side of the snap is through the elastic. I have one snap on each shoulder, and one elastic strap with a snap at both ends. If that is not clear, let me know and I'll take some pictures.
TB-6539 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Posted April 5, 2012 Yes, exactly! We're on the same page Haha, sometimes it's so difficult to explain these things
TB-6539 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Posted April 19, 2012 Photoupdate on softparts!! http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=9467
TB-6539 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Posted April 25, 2012 HELP! Going to paint the black stripe-details on the tank soon. I've marked it up with masking tape but I'm unsure about the thickness of the line.... I'm on 3mm now for the large detail, does that sound OK? Same for the rank indicator stripes?
Griffin-X Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 HELP! Going to paint the black stripe-details on the tank soon. I've marked it up with masking tape but I'm unsure about the thickness of the line.... I'm on 3mm now for the large detail, does that sound OK? Same for the rank indicator stripes? I think it's between 2mm and 4mm and is usually done with decals, black tape, or pinstriping. It may be easier to pickup the tank decals from Trooperbay IMHO.
TB-6539 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Posted April 25, 2012 I think it's between 2mm and 4mm and is usually done with decals, black tape, or pinstriping. It may be easier to pickup the tank decals from Trooperbay IMHO. Didn't think about that... Might be a good idea. At least the line will be straight! Thank you!
TB-6539 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 QUESTION! The "screws" on the T-bits for the upper arm armour.... Are they supposed to "point" forward or back? I've seen pictures of armour sporting both options, but would be nice to know if there actually is a right answer here... There's obviously a left-arm/right-arm thingy going on here, since the screws on each T-bit are on opposite sides.
Griffin-X Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 I believe that for Lancer approval, they need to both point forward.
lonewolf Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Yes I think this is the common idea, both to point forward, I doubt that the original guys had this worry. Also there is a slight gap between the top and square bottom parts on the original suits, if you are really fussy.
TB-6539 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 Yes I think this is the common idea, both to point forward, I doubt that the original guys had this worry. Also there is a slight gap between the top and square bottom parts on the original suits, if you are really fussy. Seriously?? Wow... ok, but that's not necessary for Lancer though is it?
Griffin-X Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Neither are required for general clearance...just need to have the T-bits present.
TB-6539 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 Neither are required for general clearance...just need to have the T-bits present. Ok, thanks! I'll just glue them on as they are then, with the screws pointing forward.
TB-6539 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Posted May 2, 2012 Ok am I completely blind or is there no 2012 Lancer requirement overview here on BSN? Wanted to double-check that I wrote down the various widths of the elastic-straps right.... Or maybe that hasn't changed from the 2011 updates..?
Griffin-X Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 Ok am I completely blind or is there no 2012 Lancer requirement overview here on BSN? Wanted to double-check that I wrote down the various widths of the elastic-straps right.... Or maybe that hasn't changed from the 2011 updates..? Ok am I completely blind or is there no 2012 Lancer requirement overview here on BSN? Wanted to double-check that I wrote down the various widths of the elastic-straps right.... Or maybe that hasn't changed from the 2011 updates..? I believe the 2011 specs are still valid and the Lancers are working on updates. You might check w/Marcel, Chex, or Cyberscout to be sure.
TB-6539 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Posted May 2, 2012 I believe the 2011 specs are still valid and the Lancers are working on updates. You might check w/Marcel, Chex, or Cyberscout to be sure. Ok, will do! Thank you!
TB-6539 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 So far, so.....good? Still waiting for the helmet... But other than that I'm pretty much done. Just think I need to raise the knees a bit. Want the flightsuit to be visible between the kneepads and the boots. And I need to fill the pouches with something. Aaand sew some velcro in to keep the vest and bund together so the vest doesn't slide up. By the way: Don't mind the bits of strap sticking out from the top og the detonator, and the black safety pins (just something I had there to keep things in place before I put the belt together).
Griffin-X Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 So far, so.....good? http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream Still waiting for the helmet... But other than that I'm pretty much done. Just think I need to raise the knees a bit. Want the flightsuit to be visible between the kneepads and the boots. And I need to fill the pouches with something. Aaand sew some velcro in to keep the vest and bund together so the vest doesn't slide up. By the way: Don't mind the bits of strap sticking out from the top og the detonator, and the black safety pins (just something I had there to keep things in place before I put the belt together). Looking really good Sara! Nice job!
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