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  4. Plastic to fabric. Whats the best glue to use?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    I am gluing a piece of ABS to the inner part of the belt so I can rivet the holster to it directly. I was going to try and stay away from snaps for this particular application. I am constantly putting my E-11 into my holster at events and I want the holster to still have its load bearing capabilities. I think snaps might not work as well and might come undone with my E-11 constantly being taken and put back in.

     

    Sorry misunderstood. Thought you meant attaching the canvas belt to the front ammo box ABS belt.

  8. Hollowing Out the Ears

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    I was actually thinking about the same thing a few days ago. To have some type of mic system setup to pickup outside noise. But then I thought that it would be picked up by my mic I use for speaking. Anyway, good idea to ponder.

     

    As for the frown. That's cool. Did you put screening in it, or just left the slots? I'm always thinking about what the technology was meant for and how to make it more technologically accurate (more so than movie accurate). Good job!

     

    DD.

  11. Shoulder Strap Placement - FX Armour

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    I got the snap & nylon straps on the underside of my chest and back plates done last night watching hockey (good game!). Anyway. I was about to attach the shoulder straps, but decided I should ask and see where they should go exactly. I'm thinking that the front shouldn't be push to far forward, but want to be certain. I will be welding the front on and using velco on the back, so I want to make sure I get this right the first time around.

     

    If anyone can post a picture of their's so I can have a look...??

     

    thanks!

     

    DD.

  12. dumb question

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    OK, I actually have a dumb question as well...why does eveyone seem to paint the inside of their helmet black ? :blink:

     

    Style man...style. No, from what I understand its because some lens will still show the eyes when photos are taken. So with a darken inside it should prevent some of that. Personally, I have darker lens and a black interior.

  14. Which voice amp???

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

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    I've got the Trik Toys static burst module. You'll need a separate amp for it and a powered mic. PM me and I'll send you links to what I used. I'm at work and I don't have the brands. Played with it last night and works like a charm. There are three settings, and all work as advertised. Nice compact board and runs off a 9v. I'm going to post pics once I have my sound system setup, still working on my helmet (paint).

     

    I would have prefered a click sound, but the static burst sounds good as well.

     

    My 2 cents.

     

    DD.

  15. Yet Another MR CE Mod

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    I'm just in the process of painting the inside of my bucket and then on to priming the outside. However, after looking at some pics of TKs going for their ELITE status with MRCE lids, I'm wondering about colour matching.

     

    I'm obviously going to be painting mine. Originally I was going to go with a Krylon Gloss White, however now I'm thinking that maybe I should go with the Satin White. If the cap is any indication of the dried colour, I think the Satin may be a more accurrate match with my FX. The Satin seems more of a cream colour, similar to how my armour looks (in my opinion). Because it sure isn't a pure white as the Gloss seems to be.

     

    So I have a question for everyone. Has anyone used the Krylon Satin White and how does it match with your current armour? Any other paint products out there which might serve better?

     

    I'll ultimately find out this weekend when I paint it. And if it doesn't match I'll try something else.

     

    Thanks..

     

    DD.

  16. Hand Plate Placement?

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    What's the placement? Just below the middle knuckle? Can someone post a picture to give me an idea? This is how I have it. The gloves I've got has an inch and a half band, I've placed the plate just at that point.

     

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    Does it really matter so long as its comfortable for me???

     

    Thanks..

     

    DD.

  19. Gluing and clamping

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted

    Murray1134 said:

    Update.

     

    I asked around and a friend recommended magnets. We picked up some small button-sized magnets in the craft section of Wal-Mart. I've done the left thigh, and I think that the longer front seam came out really good.

     

     

     

    Used this method..BRILLANT! Used three and it kept the creases down and tight!

     

    DD.

  20. Started my MRCE

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    Was thinking about changing out the ears as well. Just finished using bondo on them (ear cap seams). Letting it dry now, so tomorrow I'll sand and see how it turns out. I'll post some pics in my thread when I've done that. Damn, bondo really stinks!

     

    yours is looking god man. i have been lazy and haven't worked on it since the last update. I am waiting till some of my parts arrive

     

    right now i am waiting for the decals, the rubber brow trim, rubber neck trim, and the accurate ears. these all should be here hopefully sometime next week.

     

    I have yet to pay for the aerators from Stomper, just waiting for him to pm me with the payment info.

     

    i may work on it some today.. i am not sure yet. i hate sanding and that is all that needs to be done as of right now. lol

    blah

     

    sand and fill sand and fill sand sand and sand some more, then prime then sand and fill again

     

    it is monotonous.

  23. Yet Another MR CE Mod

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Okay. Did the brow trim mod. I did it with the lid still attached, wasn't too difficult, just need a nice sharp blade and a steel ruler to fit under the lid so as to not score the plastic beneath.

     

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    I taped it off with painters tape. I thought it would be easier to apply and reapply to get the line how I liked it. Then scored it and then applied more pressure (with ruler underneath) until the blade went clean through. Sanded the edges and put the brow back on to test fit. Looks good I think.

     

    A nice sand of the whole bucket and I think I'll be ready for primer.

     

    Question. What colour of white is everyone using? I know that Krylon Fusion has two whites - gloss white and satin. Which would match the FX armour more? Mine seems to be a bit dull..that's my only dilemma.

     

    Don't know if you can tell, but I have drilled out and filed the fourth tooth. Just need to widen it a bit and I'm done that. Look pretty good I think...

     

    DD.

  24. Started my MRCE

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    I keep thinking I'll trim the brow, but I don't know now. I think it looks meaner and I was watching ESB yesterday with the kids and I saw a couple TKs with the Hero brow (I think I did anyway). So I may just leave it.

     

    EDIT: Okay, I lied. I cut it. Wasn't that hard, just took my time and used a metal ruler underneathe so that I wouldn't score the plastic behind. I might have to cut a little more in the middle section, but otherwise looks okay.

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