napalmseth

Another 5 hours. Vents are done for now. Want to add some putty to the edges to sharpen them up a bit. But that’s about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sometimes I wonder why I torture myself. Should have left this alone. But here I am. Too late now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The other factor that drew me to this kit was the size. Jimm built it for 5’7”-5’10”. I’m short. Only 5’6”. 850 builds specifically for taller builds. I’m just going to have to bite the bullet and do an auto shop for paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This thread was incredibly informative! It has also made me regret purchasing a fiberglass kit....

Does anyone have photos of their strapping for Jimm's fiberglass kit? I want to mask the areas for the snaps so I can do the flexseal on the inside.

NapalmSeth Started 8/13/19 Jimm's kit location: Florida

https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=30486 TI-13821 requesting access ANH TIE Pilot Bridge Crew Reserve Pilot Florida Garrison Everglades Squad

Thanks! The tubes need a decent amount of putty to even them out on the bottom for the blue. But the actual filing went pretty well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bath time for the rest of the armor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just used a dremel with a small bit and opened all the holes. Then I used diamond files and needle files and just files away. It’s going to need a lot of spot putty to fill air bubbles. But that should be easy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 hours later... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It has begun!!!! My first cut today! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok. I just got mine a few weeks ago. You’ve put this off long enough. Let’s finish our kits! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update! New bucket arrived from Jimm yesterday! I’ll post pictures later. But it’s perfect. Jimm is a man of his word! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This actually sounds like a good idea. Similar to using the lexan scissors on the abs. Do you use the coated scissor wiss or the utility shears? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk