husky68

Rivets can be troublesome, when one failed on my belt I switched it to Chicago screw. I also used them in my helmet for mounting lenses.

I might be a bit late to offer some advice, but I also had issues with wide calves. You can see in my build log that I joined my shins and forearms in a V so the openings were sized right. Also with an inner/outer strip and gap filler to make as much room as possible. Also for shins I created a lock to hold them in correct place as I need to hold them exactly the right spot with a lot of tension. One of my last posts trying a new lock pin system, it worked well for troop but the pin needs improvement for removal.

I’ve been considering how to add hearing assist without additional helmet work. ( My helmet is tight already. ). I’d been thinking to just use AirPods and found Live Listen feature build into iOS. So you could have your iPhone carried externally or by handler and hear more sounds around you. If anyone has any other app suggestions I’d love to ‘hear’ them.

Great job, congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks good. I can see your TD might need to be rotated to show the circle like I did with mine. Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats fellow AP wearer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Amazing work and effort. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome Trooper

This is why I used Chicago screws instead of pop rivets. Down the road I can remove the plastic and give the belt a wash. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After over a year of storage and pandemic I pulled the TK armor out and put it back on for some video message recording. I was happy that it all still fit but taking it off the left shin lock snapped. This sliding lock worked well, only coming undone once but the 1cm didn't hold up and snapped. So I designed a new lock which works on a pin instead of sliding it up which gives more size for the plastic and should still hold strongly. I added some space to get a hold and pull the pin up. Also an elastic above it which makes it engage as soon as it is inserted so only taking it off takes a bit of work.

I managed with a coat hanger, taking the plastic cover off and had a nice grease metal look under it. Found a broom handle with reasonable diameter. Most important to make careful even spaced wraps around the broom. You don’t want to try and adjust them by hand afterward, never evens out right. After I cut to the right length and it is static but jiggles around making a reasonable sound I like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sadly my bucket doesn’t have the room for so much goodness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome to FISD. Sounds like you are already on your way and many here will offer their help. Research and questions will get your armor ready for service to the Empire. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congratulations trooper, welcome to the service of the Empire. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your attention to detail and efforts will pay off in the end. Keep up the good work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk