Airborne Trooper

While waiting for a definitive answer to the knee battery pack, I started on my belt. For anyone following ukswrath's build and has an MTK like me, do not repeat his measurements for the s-snaps on the ab plate. The ammo block will not cover the left side. Nothing a little ABS paste wont fix. I believe using the right side s-snap location on both sides for ukswrath's build will work for MTK. Currently have a baby in my lap and I'll report back when I get to it! Still need the knee advice!

Question on my knee battery pack. I was trying to follow ukswrath's build. I know that the center batter should be centered on the knee but if I do that I can only go to the edge on the outer side and have quite a bit of difference with the other. Suggestions: Right outer side: Right inner thigh with the center battery pack centered on the knee leaves this much gap from the edge: I am pulling it as tight as possible without loosing the centering.

The pinstripes are for the ears. I used decals on my tube stripes but found out I put them on incorrectly so I ended up painting them on.

I still watch it and enjoy some but it's not the same since they got rid of everyone on the show. Pretty much every myth has been done so now they just so movies or tv shows

Gap looks perfectly normal. You'll pull your hair out trying to get a 100% flush fit. I finally said good enough on mine. I have a gap pretty much identical

Google or go on Yelp and lookup for local foam suppliers. I'll probably go to Lowes or something

Ha yeah I started cutting with my exacting knife and my wife asked if I was going to work all night too. I realized I've been working all day and Mythbusters was on. Back on it tomorrow asking for more advice. One thing is sure, it sucks being short and having manly sized thighs. Wish I could be a skinny British man so I didn't have to make so many adjustments

I need the covers for the belt and the 3 circle one. I'm spent for the day. Will do more tomorrow!!! Enjoying a Sam Adam's Octoberfest in August

What's the recommendation for cutting out the panels. Reminder, I'm making a TD so I don't need them all. This is the inside look of the sheet they came on. There is a distinct line so do I follow that?

I've been following your build you did and need advice on the belt. All belts seem to be different so I need to know if 45 degree cuts should be made on my MTK belt or should I do differently. There won't be 3" between the cuts if I do so

Now for the velcro enclosure, do I cut the ridge equally on both sides but just glue the finishing strip on the outer side?

Josh!!! I'm really glad I asked because I think it fits great now after I cut the return edge. Finally, one piece that I don't have to shim or make larger. I think I'm going to completely sand the return at the bottom so it doesn't destroy my boots and put some felt in for extra measure once it's all said and done. Quick dremel sanding drum and some sandpaper: At this height, I believe the TD sniper knee plate will look pretty good. That's going on today hopefully.

Yeah, I need to cut the returns on the top still. Looking at Tony's (UKSWRATH)'s build for reference. Maybe get rid of the front and back and just leave the sides like you suggest. I still feel like they are too tall with boots on though. If you think I should leave them be, I will. I've had these boots for several years in anticipation of buying armor one day lol. Tkboots

Looking awesome as usual! Should be an easy approval!

Deal, now make some recommendations on my build thread so I can get these legs done today!

YES!

I faintly remember a tumblr page that had exactly what you just said on it

Mind the bare dirt backyard. Landlord had the whole backyard leveled and cleaned up and is suppose to put sod down.

Ok, today is build day Saturday so I need some help. I need recommendations big and small so I can knock out these legs. Here's my thighs after I've completed the shim work. It's not great but gets the job done. There are still pockets and imperfections but a little weathering will cover it up. Right thigh: Left thigh: Left & Right rear thighs: I plan on refining the left bottom to have the cutout and definitely need to do the cutout for the bottom right. Just happened to work like this from the way I shimmed. Here's my left shin for example. Should the height fall right below the knee cap? If so, I have drawn about a 1" cut line that I need the A-Okay from you guys before I make any cuts. The MTK kit gives a very generous ridge line for the rear of the calves. Since the rear of my thigh cover strips are 1" I need to do a 1" cover strip for the rear of my calves as well for a nice uniform look. Do I leave 1/2" ridge line on each side? I intend to enclose the calves with velcro. I would like to knock this all out today while the wife and kids are away and I actually can devote most of the day to building!

Oh wow! Those are super nice! If I wasn't going with Tony's speaker hovi's I would upgrade to those from my "Mike" tips

If you decide to take it apart, be careful because CA glue is not forgiving and will more than likely take some chunks when you're tearing it apart or cause cracking. I would just use foam and avoid the risk. That's why everyone recommends E6000 on first builds. I've used CA glue but only on parts I am 100% happy with and even then I did it on one side of a coverstrip/innerstrip and the other half E6000.

I'm almost 30 and I get the reference. Good thing you don't have a rip in your under-suit .

Flip that cover strip over so that little gouge isn't showing. There's still a lot of ridge line showing though.

I thought that was normal attire for Europeans

Well this is a trial run so maybe once the kit goes into production it won't be so bad. Who knows. I just want a TFA Tie Pilot to be different