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  8. Building my own Scratch MiniMag PTL

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by BigBadaBoom

    Well I can't get everything I posted to come over to this side but I'll post some important pics of the construction.

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    Right now the launcher weighs in at 7lbs. I have a lot of detailing work to get done on it before I can start spray painting such as cutting vents and finishing the butt cap and shoulder rest, as well as installing the AR15 carrying handle for trooping and the split electical cable coil to the housing assembly. Later, I will add a working trigger, but right now the handle serves its purpose well.

  9. Building my own Scratch MiniMag PTL

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by BigBadaBoom

    Well I am going to begin my MiniMag launcher so that it is ready for when I get my ATA armor so I can get my HWT status ASAP. I will post progress updates on this thread and keep everyone as well-informed as I can. Heading to Menards to get my supplies. I am basing my model off of the two different threads on the FISD forums. One is a thread of a few very good-looking launchers by dashrazor, and another by ketariniii.

    http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=13885

    http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=14672

    I will use some variation to "make it mine" of course, but it'll most likely be little doo-dads here and there on the launcher tube, such as a hook mount system to attach it to the backpack so I don't have to carry it all the time, and also an AR-15 style handle for trooping. Still not 100% sure exactly which supplies I will use for what, but I will improvise per the usual. My shopping list includes:

    -36-38 inch PVC think walled drain pipe 2 4''x 2' thick gravity drain PVC pipes

    -Spare wood pieces (not construction lumber) 1/2'' thick boards

    -PVC junction pieces (preferably an octagon shape for rear end of launcher)

    -Black vacuum hose

    -Spare plastic

    -translucent red plastic for sight (might just use a red reflective circlular driveway marker)

    -Handle bar for carrying AR-15 Handle

    -Metal hooks 2 S-hooks to be applied later to link up with backpack

    -Lots of screws

    -Silver Primer

    -Flat Black spray paint

    -PVC cement

    This list is subject to A LOT of change depending on what I can find. I will update it as I go along to help anyone else who may be considering making a launcher for themselves. Electronics installation will be my very last step, if I do them at all. I never was a very good electrician.;)

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  12. How far can backpacks deviate for EIB?

    in Heavy Weapons Trooper

    Posted

    So if I were to do what I am planning on doing, which is building a video game HWT pack and adding S-hooks on the side to mount my MiniMag, while carrying my DLT-19, am I eligible for EIB status? S-Hooks are such a small detail, and I didn't read anywhere in class II or III status on the CRL about functionality. I am planning on keeping my launcher on the side of the pack, similar to a ghostbuster proton pack wand.

  15. am vs ata

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    Future readers of this thread:

    If you are considering which one of these based on how much money you will spend, then you´re looking at the wrong factor. They are different sizes of armour. If you wear a size xlarge T-shirt you´re not going to buy at size medium. Same thing with ATA and AM. AM is for large guys, ATA is for smaller guys.

     

    Yes, you can trim an AM to be smaller, and you can shim ATA to be bigger, but you get the analog I think.

     

    Exactly. When I first started out looking I was concerning myself too much with cost. After solid research and talking to a few locals, I've found that I should focus on fit and style, as well as quality of materials and detail.

  16. am vs ata

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    I, too, was torn between the two because I have been hearing great things about both sets. However, I am not a particularly big guy at 5'8'' and 185lbs, so I decided to go with the ATA armor. I am on a waiting list now and eagerly awaiting an emal about an available set.

    Hello from Indy

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Welcome to the forum. I too am working on my first set of armor, ever. Members here and the Bloodfin Garrison have been excellent in helping me "move along" on my build. Hope we'll be trooping together soon.

    Welcome to the forum. I too am working on my first set of armor, ever. Members here and the Bloodfin Garrison have been excellent in helping me "move along" on my build. Hope we'll be trooping together soon.

    Looking forward to it! The only word I can use to describe armor shopping is Overwhelming! But I am getting some help from a few people to pinpoint exactly what I need. If you have any tips, shoot em my way and vice versa. I'll begin working on my first "troopable" E-11 as soon as it and the conversion kit are delivered.

     

    Cheers

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