ComradeDave

Yeah I also added a bit of velcro to my garter system to keep from shifting thighs, I painted my rivets and fixed up the ab buttons as well as some repainting on the boots. I'm pretty much done now. If I can get the old lady to bring me my camera today I'll post the pics.

Thanks man. I'm hoping to get more finished tonight. It's all freaking me out a bit because it's not perfect at all. I know I will have to redo straps sooner than later

Here's some more pics I obviously have to fix the left thigh position lol

yeah definitely it twists a bit. Maybe pull it up a tad and put some velcro on the the garter. Good point Jorge.

Any constructive criticism is welcome.I'm noticing things I don't like. like the right should bell turning inward too much. thighs hanging too low etc....

I fixed it I just velcro'd the middle to the ab here's some pics of the progress I have more on my camera at home. I can't post on whitearmor at home on any of my browsers. the text field just gets small and you can't click to type in it. Ridiculous... I've tried posting this issue in the tech support thread and no one has helped me... A few kinks like the logos to take care of still.

I'm having a hard time closing my belt all the way... Theres still velcro showing when I strap it down...

Freakin Gnarly brother!

Ok I am pretty much done assembly, I took some pictures of the mods that I used from Jorge's re-post from Wingnut's ATA build it worked pretty well but I left my camera at hoem I think I need to work some of the kinks out still though...

We're getting very close I can taste it!

I apologize to everyone here and should have known better. It won't happen again and hopefully doesn't affect my approvals.

Let's just pretend that didn't slip in there. Bad form on my part.

Great thread Jeff this is really going to help me finish my tweaks!

JORGE!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!! THis is exactly what I was looking for brother!! Oh man I can't wait to go home and finish this!

Well here's a sneak peek. lol ok I'm having a real issue with my boots. The tops are too wide and I'm having some serious problems fitting them under my shins... Suggestions? I also think I need to make my bell connections shorter, attach elastic to my handplates to keep them in place. The last steps will be cleaning and buffing the armour, painting rivets and boots again and attaching the elastic strapping to the forearms to keep them in place.

Believe me I know how annoying this is for everyone lol I apologize I want it to be over too

Damn thing has taken long enough. I'm the Master of self sabotage, once I get close to finishing something I peter out and get scared it won't look great. I hope this is not the case here. I will finish the beast.

Updates: The only thing left is some painting, touching up problem areas, cutting the tabs off of the back of the shoulder straps and to strap the biceps and forearms. Having some trouble with the biceps as I glued in the snaps too low and where I want them to sit is directly in front of the male snap in the shoulder bells I'm going to have to resit them higher in the bell, needless to say just that part is going to take 24 hours . Maybe some CA glue to make it go faster and I can keep working?

Alright I will cut em off. and Jorge I will ad the elastics soon.

Should I cut the back big tabs off of my shoulder straps?

couple of things left, arm armour needs to be strapped to fit, need a bit of velrco on the ab and belt as well as the tops of my boots and I think I'm going to cut down the back tops of the shins and back bottoms of the thighs for comfort. Other than that I need to do some work on my E-11, some paint on the ejection port, a reticule and I need to get a spring in there.

I think yes bud!

Sorry about the long delay, and less than real time progress reporting guys. Here is some pics of my progress My torso, thighs and belt are complete!

Lookin good man! Everyone is passing me by lol

Thanks boys, I'll be back at it this week. I'm really trying to cut down my drinking and I know this will be a nice distraction. Everyone has their own vices I want to better myself, being in a group as supportive and understanding as this has really helped me to strive to live happier and healthier. I hope you guys had a great weekend too Despite the terrible events yesterday. All of my American comrades my heart and thoughts are with you. I wish the world was more like the 501st, we need more brotherhood and love today. Best Regards friends, you can count on more progress soon!