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DarthSarcasm

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  1. Hello to all the Brothers in arms. I'm technically not a "New" person on here, I guess you could say I'm a "Re-New" user. I received my Big Browns from RS Props about three years ago and started right in. As a lot of you know, life can have other plans for you and thing get put on the back burner for a while. So after two moves, a new job, buying a new house, and two ill family members I'm back again with encouragement from Ukswrath. I have a build thread that I will be updating because I've done nothing since my last post. So, good building to all and I'll see you around!

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  2. Let me make a quick suggestion to anyone who is starting their first build. BEFORE you put the two halves of your bucket together permanently, decide the method you are going to use on the lens and frown screen. If you are going to be using Chicago screws as posts so you can change out the lens it is very tough going if the bucket is already together. Get the lens figured out while you have easy access to the inside. I didn't and it was a real pain to figure out the dimensions and to set and glue the posts. Learn from my mistake.

     

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  3. Hey Everybody,

     

    Been offline for quite a while due to a serious family illness.

    But, back now and starting up my build again. Please take a look at these pics of my bucket and let me know if anything needs to be fixed or changed entirely. I don't want to go any further with it till I get some feedback.

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  4. Dave,<br>

    I'm just getting off the ground with an RS abs build. I'm hoping to get a build thread going here soon, but watching this space with keen interest. So far, the wonkiness of this armor = a whole of "what the...?" for me. Keep up the good work.<br>

    Andrew

    Wait till you get to the bucket and have to deal with the right and left sides where the two pieces connect. Make sure you are "ABSOLUTLY SURE" that you have it where you want it "BEFORE" you drill anything. Once you get it aligned the way you want, clamp it really well.

     

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  5. Hi Dave how's the build coming? I've just got the same kit from RS and was looking to start on the thighs but I hit a problem. Looking at your pics may have helped. It's how much return edge leave all round the thigh.I saw that you marked it with a pencil but did you measure it? Or was it a rough guess? Cheers.

    That was a rough guess. Once I do the actual fitting I will shave it down if I need to.

     

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  6. So, I'm working on the shins and I have everything all lined up.

    there is a flair at the top. Is this ok? I have gone through tons of reference and can't quite get

    a good view of this. Will take any suggestions.

     

    Also cut the cover strip to 7/8th's is this ok?

     

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  7. Time for some thighs.

     

    Starting with the left

     

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    Below: Setting up to cut front seam. Cut is 7/16ths from edge of ridge.

     

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    bottom edge marked and trimmed off

     

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    Time to test fit the seam

     

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    Seam is nice and clean. Gonna trim the right thigh now

    Will be glad for any tips or advice!!!

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