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July 25, 2018

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February 27, 2017

Chris Bell TK83115 EIB A4 Andrew

http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/83115-eib.png

November 10, 2016

Silk handliners help a lot with sweaty rubber gloves!

August 15, 2016

I use this belt; it's hard and won't collapse when you wrap thigh straps around it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KKC860O/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_cUFRxbM5H0EXV

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That looks good, shall see if i can get something similar in the UK. The RS Props is just a thin nylon belt. Something padded like this should mean i can really tighten it and it not dig into and hurt my beer belly............

August 2, 2016

Chaps

Anyone else use braces for their thigh armour belt?

Had my UK 501st induction at the weekend. All went great, no real snags - mainly due to me having an RS commission suit.

One thing i did notice though was that my thighs were sitting a little low. Think this is due to the belt that holds them up dropping a little. Guessing attaching the belt to a set of braces should stop this??

Me on the right:

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August 1, 2016

Ended up with 2 x 2amp packs in my helmet for the 2 fans. Small in size, but still pretty heavy. Helmet has a nice weight to it now!

Had my induction troop with the UK Garrison on Saturday - they worked an absolute treat!!! Kept me from overheating and fog free. Amazed i was the only TK out of 5 using fans!

July 29, 2016

Andy Rogers / DA Props [shed of Glittering Delights on facebook]

RWA Props [Ross Walmsley on facebook and UK Armourer for TK's]

July 27, 2016

Quote - "2.Every product that arrives from the UK or the USA is submitted to VAT tax, wich is exactly 19% from the original price"

Maninthesuitcase is correct, Romania is part of the EU for free trade of goods [ie no import duty and you pay the vat of the Country selling the goods].

You shouldn't pay anymore VAT, you pay what the UK price is with our UK rate of 20% included in the price they have on their website.

July 19, 2016

Thanks so much Andrew, really appreciated.

Do you think bringing up the forearms will leave an odd looking gap to the gloves? I actually had them lowered a tad as the gap to hand looked too big.

Cheers, here's to a little adjustments and centurian!

July 17, 2016

Hi guys, back!!

Desperate to get the new shots sorted this weekend. Unfortunately my 2 boys and their friend wanted to get dressed up as soon as they saw me. Wifey was trying to keep them under control whilst take pics of me.

Right side is better, but think i need to work more on it for Centurian and get the bottom in tighter, same with the shoulders. Still a bit more to come in?

Hope these are clear enough, need to ask someone else to help if i go for centurian as need a clearer background and someone who can help me suit up a little better:

The cheeky monkeys!! [and a moody iron man / Yoda because he couldn't find his lighsaber!!!]

July 16, 2016

How's everyone getting on with these out in the wild?

Have my induction troop in 2 weeks so need to get my aker speaker attached into my armour. Hoping i can use this instead of wires, but heard they feedback badly?

July 15, 2016

Thanks mate. The fans already have USB sockets on them which is pretty cool and why I got them over a normal black/red socket. Just read through the other thread on using power banks. Such an easier method long term than using 9v or aa's.

July 15, 2016

So a usb splitter to connect both fans usb male ends into the single 2.1a socket? Cheap enough!

July 15, 2016

Cheers chaps!

July 15, 2016

At work, shall try tonight. I was more worried that the anker would send out too much power to the fans and fry them. Maybe they were spinning at the same speed. Either way, pretty chuffed they work, just don't want to damage anything :-D

July 15, 2016

Hi Tony

I have 1 plugged into the 1a output, the other into the 2.1a output,

Wasn't sure if that would do any damage? They both spin great, but pretty sure the 1 in the 2.1a socket is going quicker. Am i being a bit dim in that the 1.0 and 2.1 a sockets don't means anything for powering a 5v fan??

July 15, 2016

Fans and pack:

July 15, 2016

Hey all

Complete dunce when it comes to electronics and power ratings [i'm a bean counter!!]

So, got 2 5v fans with usb connectors from ebay.

Already had a usb powerbank. It has 2 usb out sockets. Rated at 5v 1.0a and 2.1a.

Quickly tested and they both spin fine [didn't blow up in my hand!!]. Can tell the 2.1a side is spinning faster though.

Any possible issues? Looks a cheap way to have 2 fans blowing off 1 usb battery.

July 13, 2016

Hey Chris

Any chance you can kit back up and get another side photo so the gap on the non rivet side is closed up a bit more, The allowance for EIB is approx 12 mm and yours is quite wide. I do think it is a dressing issue but give it a crack. Also check the Bells as your fellow troopers have mentioned and see if you cant bring them in at the tops (not a deal breaker for EIB) but you are close.

Cheers

Will do buddy, thanks!

July 7, 2016

Think i've missed some of my pictures, hence the missing cod shot, i've put them up top with the other pics, but here they are also:

July 7, 2016

Nice job bells, i see you are on your way to getting everything to centurion standards.

The feedback i can give you are 3 things:

1. Shorten the shoulder bells straps to bring them closer to your body. (shorten the gap)

Also, bicep hooks may help the shoulders from moving around.

2. You may need about a 2 inch shim on your right ab/kidney connection to close the gap created.

3. For EIB approval you will need a picture of your cod/butt plate snaps and rivet.

Not sure if anyone sees anything else, you are well on your way, your armor looks great. Nice Job!

Cheers mate. Think maybe i need to redress and ask the Mrs for more help. She could have pulled the belt in a lot tighter, which should bring in the right side more. Will take a look at getting the shoulder bells in a little tighter.

Thanks for the advice!

July 6, 2016

Thanks for looking, any feedback appreciated!

I have a feeling my shoulders aren't in enough at the top, think this may be a dressing issue as i had to get kitted up pretty much solo. My Wife just took the pictures..............and laughed at me! :-(