DocDan

Just did this mod and it worked flawlessly. My first time soldering too!

Great news all…I got approved by my NEG GML team! I want to thank everyone here especially @gmrhodes13 for the detailed guidance along the way. I plan to go for EI next. Here a few shots of my first 4 troops, with the very first being a performer with Weird Al! I am still pinching myself! Yup, that’s me!

Did a full suit up!

Ok thanks @gmrhodes13 for the tips. We did notice the butt was flaring out. Is there any specs on how to make the “v” tabs? I don’t quite understand without seeing them on the armor.

Did a test fit of the the abdomen piece and thighs.

Added some snaps to the thigh straps.

Started working on the shoulder bell strapping. Used a white paint maker to find the snaps. Also got the spacing for the screen accurate snaps and sewed them on.

Got a neighbor to stitch my thigh elastic! I may try to install snaps on these instead of glueing them to the thighs. I also bought a pair of suspenders to try that method for extra support.

I got some time on this rainy day so I sewed the buttons on to the shoulder straps. I placed them inwards towards my neck a bit more as @JBar suggested.

@gmrhodes13 I like the snap idea! About where do you place the snaps on the thigh? Up high or a bit lower? I have plenty of foam so will try a piece in the back. Again, this was the very first time I have worn it. I’ll make sure the belt is down in the back as well and think it will help to have the TD and the holster on.

I was able to try something on for the first time. I’m trying to get the sizing and gap correct for the black elastic thigh straps. How does fitment look before I go ahead and glue the straps to the inner front thighs and then stich the top parts to make a sleeve for the under belt to slide through?

Worked on adjusting the shoulder straps and getting them to the proper length for my build/torso. Then moved on to the elastic to hold down the top ribbed shoulder straps…tied them in a knot then applied some e6000 to hold them in place…

Ok-great @gmrhodes13! Knowing that, I will place the snaps in the shoulder strapping for the placement and add the retainment strap elastic x2. Felt good to actually wear something... I can finally start to put this thing together now!

I’m trying to get the length for the shoulder straps. How does this look for spacing and placement?

Got some work done on the shoulder straps. Used the marker method from @Cricket to get my cut points for the holes.