TerribleBen

My question to the group is flat or semi gloss, starting to think about finish paint scheme...... I will go all black....maybe the silver ring ahead of the butt stock.....haven't decided yet.

Very very nice!!!! My brother Mike is printing Nico's bucket for me as we speak. I will hope it turns out this great. Thanks for sharing your work, helps tremendously!

The front section mocked up. Now paint and sand...

This is what I started with...

This is what I'm after, breakdown wise.

First mock up of the back end. This thing is huge! LOL

Look at the build threads, I used the boxes on the front belt and velcro replaced by snaps on the back. I did not have any seems to fill, the sides of the abdomen I covered with black plastic for the angled stripe on the side. Your tdet will be fine, I used a piece of plastic for mine so no seems. Mine is just bolted to the back belt. I will have to make a mount to go up in class though! Have fun, stay with it and you can get a great set of armor! Ben

Good luck! Have fun! All questions will be answered to the best abilities !

Nice! Thanks that is the pic I was talking about above. My DLT won't be CRL anyway, just for trooping!

The only pic I have seen is a Scout Trooper DLT-19 that has both X type scope and a bipod. Not finding a TK with both. Thanks always for the help!

Hello, my questions is......DLT 19 with bipod and X scope at the same time? Being an R1 I will have a lite and sling also!

The fun stuff....cleaning out the holes before....primer,sand,repeat....

Mike sent me this!!

Just ordered my lenses from Totalgrunt. Brother Mike is printing Nico's bucket for me!!!! Excited....maybe EIB or Centurion in the future? Anyway back to the DLT....

I'm finally going to get this going!!

Went with Velcro before my last troop. Worked great! Sewed it on the outside of my undersuit just below my elbow front and back, then stuck it to the corresponding location on the inside my forearm.....

My solution to the thigh straps was too attach then to the ab section. That way they are supported by the ab suspenders. Then an adjustable snap clip....simple! Just my thought.

This is an awesome build! Way better than my attempt! Very nice! I'm working with my brother to get a Nicko print done. Then a might get advanced or Centurion

I used a modified BS helmet to get my L1 approved. I think my armor can get approved for higher levels with a better bucket! I'll be watching this to see how you progress. Jimmy or Nico that is the question!

Good luck and have fun!!!! I went with Darkside for the under shirt. It did take awhile to get it but I like the fit and the neck seal is attached. I didn't use the belt or boxes that came with the 850 kit. The belt material in the kit wasn't tall enough to get the belt teeth right. I used the old heat and bend over a pot technique. It worked great. Jason is correct about the measurement. Bend the belt then mark your teeth against the abdomen. For me it was the only say to get it right!

Look at my build tread here in the the R1TK area. I have a few pics. If you don’t see how I did the mount let me know ok

I mounted my front belt to the abdomen with machine screws JB welded into the back of the boxes then thru the belt, finally washers and nuts to secure. The back belt with T Det I originally held on with Velcro. That was not strong enough, so I used snaps and it works great! Hope this helps. Remember to have fun!

Good luck on your build. Nothing like trooping a TK!!!! I built an 850 kit so I'm not much help to you. I will support you in spirit! Just to add, I was challenged by the vents also. Had to fill and redremel. Looking back I should have practiced on some junk plastic first. Check out my thread if you want. Again good luck! Have fun!!

I use a neck pouch/wallet for my keys and stuff.

That’s funny!!!!!