[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Marking my 20mm cover strips for my shins- my boots come in on Wednesday!!!! YAY!!

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Think I've got my ammo pack on correctly - kind of a pain in the butt getting the hammer aligned for a "straight shot" but think it's alright - <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

I was gonna ask- how to keep the webbing from sliding back and forth- should I consider a light stitch to hold it in place - or notching it keep it still?

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Belt complete!<br /><br /><br />

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Taking off just a little bit from my drop boxes to get them to the desired half inch mark- also trimmed off the excess "fat" from the top and bottom of my belt - <br />

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

So question- I'm about to fix my ab split rivet placement and am curious for the process for filling the hole with abs paste.<br /><br />1- should I glue a small piece of plastic to the backside of the he first and then fill the remaining with paste? And <br /><br />2) how do I measure how much plastic to how much acetone?<br /><br />

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

I want so badly to work on my armor

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But spending all day at the beach.. And drinking my fair share is not good for NOT MAKING MISTAKES..

 

LOL

[This is a test]

Are you doing it from a mobile device (tablet or phone) or computer ?

[My First Build Thread - AP Untrimmed Kit]

You'll want to post your photos to either photobucket or imgur (apps) then copy the URL and post the link into the thread.. Then you can post as many pics as you want

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Thanks !! Lol- how is everything else?<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Finished ! Grinded it down to where the cap fits flush. Now some e6000 and wait. In response that is just at 5-6 mm- I read somewhere that was on. Should it be taken down more?? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Have a lot of grinding to do to get my little cover plate to fit without having a lift on any of he sides. #paininthebutt. Lol<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Now that's an awesome work area lol <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Thanks- funny he second 2 worked fine. First one I had to rig- (the hole got to big and I could to get a rivet to stay). I'm gonna cut down, sand and cover the "messy" one- but all in all that shouldn't be an issue- right?? <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Think I'm gonna try a bolt and use my drimmel to sand it down. You'll never know the difference once the cover plates are on <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

In what I assumed would be the most simple part of my bud I find myself more frustrated that I've been yet to this point. I can't get the damn pop rivet gun to work correct - the back end of the rivet will not grab the belt. I'm not sure if the rivets I'm using aren't long enough? But either way- I've got to put it away before it all goes out the window <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Got my snaps- time to secure the belt together<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Maxsteele's New NE Armor Build]

How do you pull it apart ? (Haven't had to yet - but just curious in case I do)<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Maxsteele's New NE Armor Build]

I can't send a pic right now- but you might be ok- you might consider doing the bent "hook" method attaching the bicep to the bell. Then the single 2 inch black elastic strapping from the bicep to the forearm. It will not only allow you to hang the bicep correctly and keep it up- but it will keep the forearm for sliding to low. I'll send you pics of mine when I get home <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Off to Joann's. Ran out of snaps for my belt- and need to pick up some additional strapping to keep my ab- closer to the kidney. The seams don't line up <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[New NE build Tampa Fl]

So just made some measurements to my canvas belt- and am going to shorten it up a little to reduce some of the overlap before attaching the canvas belt. Good thing my wore knows how to sew lol! As she's working on that I'm gonna trim up the corners of my belt attachment so it's ready to attach when the belt is ready to go-

 

Any feedback in fitting so far?

 

 

 

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[New NE build Tampa Fl]

One of those days- that all I want to do is work on my belt and finished the "top half". But my honey do list is to long... Arghh. Tomorrow- it's on.

 

 

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[New NE build Tampa Fl]

Just ordered some thx. Gotta sand down some shins now <br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[My First Build Thread - AP Untrimmed Kit]

Nice start! Tons of patience, and one piece at a time will get you there. I've been on my build just at a year.. Kids, work family - ya know the drill. Enjoy your build and ask lots of questions.

 

 

 

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[Maxsteele's New NE Armor Build]

Looking really good!! The sides have really come together nicely! I can offer ya some tips and tricks with getting the arms to hang well, if ya need.. It took me several sizings. A few things I notice- it might be the shadows, but the button plate in the top pics looks a little crooked. (Again, it might just be shadows)..still seems like your going to want to bend (heat or otherwise) that butt plate.. And are ya gonna add the snap on the top right cod piece? Oh yeah, you--- like me-- will need to start working on armor for your puppy! Lol..

 

Looking awesome!

 

 

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