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Wow that is stellar ! outstanding job Tony , looks much better on you than sprawled all out on the floor the other night . Lol...
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Heres the pics Tony .
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". Drum roll "
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Thank you guys this is what I needed some guidance on trimming in fitting this was just a first time it was binding in a few places for sure I'll post more pics as I trim and allow for more movement . Trying to get some of the straps sorted out which ones need to be webbing and which ones need to be elastic .
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Well I got a little bit done on the strapping and did a test fit . My 12-year-old daughter calls me a chubby trooper which I must agree with her , and definitely time for a diet but as you can see abs section fits fairly tight what are your thoughts on ab shims ?
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Just saw this on the news what a great video thanks for sharing and by the way made a donation !
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Also I went back and revisited the helmet as the brow line originally was just too low for me and trim the ears a little closer and also modified the markings for ESB . Also picked up some welding shield material starting to cut out for the eyes .
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OK now that the holidays are over lets get back to the build. Working on the butt and rear backpiece decided to do it in a two snap system in the pictures you can see that I made a little jig to help line everything up and use the soldering iron to make my holes. Measured from centerline to centerline and my nest about 3 mm so when I snapped everything in it was nice and tight.
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Moving to the Back piece, I noticed if I Clampett tight to measure for straps that it causes the backpiece to curve away from the center is this common or should I make my straps a little loose???
Pics below.
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Yea i did as well. I already have a FO bucket. Really!?
Tony what don't you have ? Lol !
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Very nice !!!! You are a true artist and master Tony !
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Thanks for all the help guys I've decided to pick up some new snaps . For me to have it snap and hold firmly will make me feel better in the long run at this point I have setting tools for all types of different snaps, I've been collecting them . And using the line 24 snaps on the webbing , I've had to take and grind the post down a little bit to make them work correctly , They seem to be made for a little Thcker fabric but they work fine if you grind the main post down .
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they pull apart very easy when installed , and even when not installed > i ll just get some new ones that hold more to my liking . Could I just us Tandy Line 24 s I have a large supply of those ???
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I seem to be having a problem installing the snaps on my canvas belt possibly I'm doing them wrong or they just don't hold strong enough like I would think they would review pictures and let me know what you think?
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OK so I've been busy doing some other stuff but things are starting to roll in here's what came today!
Boots purchased here in for sale section
Shipment from hyperfirm came in!
And assorted snaps and snap installation tools and rivets
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Thanks Walter for the clarification, I'm at that point now where I'm trying to finish up the helmet and this really helps me clarify what is correct and what is incorrect just trying to shoot for the stars . thank you <br>
P.s . By the way your team build is looking awesome !
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I was under the impression that ESB has 13 blue stripes not 16 ?
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Better ?
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OK guys I'm at a little bit of a standstill I got my belt ready to put pack on and found that I have two belts and they're both different sizes so I'm going for ESP century and which one do I use???? One is approximately 4 inches wide with recesses to cover rivets second one is three and three-quarter inches wide and totally flush a little confused thanks ?
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Well I'm 52 and I'm new to this hobby but I've been racing RC boats nationally for 10 years now so you tell me ? I'm a big kid ? White Side has been a dream of mine since I was a child .
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Well I'm still waiting for some stuff to come in but today was like Christmas!
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Here's a few items I picked up today still waiting on rivets
These came in the AM kit where would I use these, or should I even use them?????
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Thank you Sir !Oh and your build is looking awesome btw.
Lol ! Walter I can share my cards with you . :-)Wait a minute.... you got trading cards from Tony?????????
Where's mine??????????????
As for the lower legs, I think you're fine.
Thanks Adam , I m still working on that shopping list . I figured I can trim return edges as I get closer to fitting still waiting on boots to arrive will continue on more pieces of the puzzle. Thanks for all your help and advice .Hey Mike,<br><br>
Coming along. You are moving at a much faster pace then when I did mine. :duim:1- Webbing 1 in wide ( black) I found some at Joannes today just wanted to make sure that it doesn't have to be a specific thread count or anything ?<br><br>
- no specific thread count. Are these going for the sides of your back and Abs? 2- White elastic for shoulders not sure of the width ??<br>
- I used some 1" wide elastics I found at Walmart. Just remember to fold over the ends and sew them before attaching them.<br>
3- Ordered rivet set from Echo , do I need any more ????<br>
- The side rivet sets from Echo is enough to complete your armor.<br>
4- Returns on bicep remove on bottom leave a little on top?<br>
- I would leave some return on the bottom of the bicep to give the illusion of thickness. The top of the bicep would depend on whether or not they are visible from under the shoulder bells. Take a look at this ESB screen capture to see what I mean.<br><br>
www.starwarshelmets.com/2009/ESBtroops and lobot.jpg<br><br>
This TK has some really long arms that the biceps tops are peeking out from under the shoulder bells, so if you are like this guy, then Yes, I would leave some return edge. Otherwise, if you remove them no one would see it anyways under the shoulder bells.
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OK a couple of questions as I proceed on . <br>
1- Webbing 1 in wide ( black) ?? I found some at Joannes today just wanted to make sure that it doesn't have to be a specific threadcount or anything ? <br>
2- White elastic for shoulders not sure of the width ???<br>
3- Ordered rivet set from Echo , do I need any more ????<br>
4- Returns on bicep remove on bottom leave a little on top ?? <br>
Much appreciated for the answers thanks guys . <br><br>
Here is my checklist to date : dones . <br>
Boots on order so cannot finish shins until boots arrive . Imperial boots <br>
E 11 blaster on order . Dday <br>
Holster purchased top strapping replaced now ESB<br>
Four arms finished less final trimming<br>
Shins and thigh cover strips all glued up<br>
TD complete <br>
Two piece under suit purchased<br>
Neck seal purchased<br><br>
Things still to order : <br>
Canvas belt <br>
Flat lenses for ESB approval <br>
Proper tube striping <br>
Helmet mounting system <br>
Need to replace bridge straps as one is ripped and one is smooth manufacture packing error.<br>
Attend armor party for final fitment and securing of rear thighs shins and full adjustment on upper body .
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Just received an email with my tracking . Tracking number doesn't show anything yet so I'll give it a day or two but it looks like the wave is beginning .