Wow Steve! nice build! Keep it up!
I juuust finished my SDS build (i had the kit) but now i wish i had waited a little longer and checked this build out first...*sigh*
Anyhow, i also like to go EI, but although mine came in a kit, the belt was already made (as was the o2 canister) I'm now figuring out a way to separate the ammo pack from the belt..the canister will be replaced or i'll try to get the white clip off..
I like the shims you made ...I used the velcro at the back but thats no good...I now want to glue them, but i dont have extra abs until i get the belt done..
Btw...are shims mandatory(on the back) or can i just glue the pieces together (without adding shims)??
Could you please show me how u did the side rivets ( i don't have a shed or tools either..only a kitchen table.. LOL)
In short..great build so far and it shows again what a noob i am...