Clamps[TK] Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 WHOO HOO!!! We have Hand Guard adhesion!!!! 1. Courtesy of Bigironvault's suggestion, I went with Loctite Super Glue and it worked amazing, damn near instant! Got the Kidney side split rivets in place: Thigh Ammo belt has been locked in with Cap rivets 2. did a little glue fixing on the rear thigh coverstrip where things moved after clamping. 3. Painted Helmet screws white 4. Velcro added to shot and inside front of Shins to hold them facing the right way 5/6. Painted a couple of minor chips in the ear rank bar area and touched up a minor issue in the frown. 7. Minor Vocoder paint fix To do list: Thigh front cover strips Test fit for final tweaks before submission Make some mobility trims to rear of thighs reduce sharpness of a couple areas that have potential to scratch and cut Polishing (i doubt I can wait to do this before submitting) EIB/Centurion To Do list Finish Resin Blaster (Centurion) Add slightly larger shim on my right side to close the gape by another 1/4", strapping is just not pulling it in like I'd hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Getting there man! Getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Loving this build, good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Tad more work tonight. Did some right shoulder shaping on the back plate to try to get a flatter fit. Thigh front cover strips curing on the bench. I'm basically ready to go for approval. All EIB requirements build in. Centurion requirements are all that is left: Boot scuffing Hand painted helmet traps/tears (or Dave M stickers) Finish resin blaster Should be a fun week. Look out 501st. "Clamps" is coming! CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Counting the days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) I wanted to submit tonight, but, my photos won;t be up to snuff so I don't want to waste the GML's time. hopefully tomorrow I can get something captured in the daytime and I find a clean background. We'll call this a "dress" rehearsal. YES I know I have some issues to resolve, but nothing I can see here prevents me from 501st approval. something wonky going on with the left shoulder, my strapping on the right forearm is off and my left bicep is a bit loose, so it slips down and rotates too much.My backplate is attached with the wrong snap (have a troop level snap and a photo level snap. Will need to find a way to keep sniper plate out of my thigh, not much room in there to do the padding behind the thigh trick....may have to trim the thigh a bit. Will need to trim the bottom of the shins too, a little too much ankle ouchie. I am sure the fine tooth combers will certainly find much more than that. anywho have a look at the blurry cam: Edited September 11, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Looking good, don't look that blury to me, well done Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) spot on to me? now it's official! you're a number in the legion! Edited September 12, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 spot on to me? So Vern, is that quesiton mark (?) meaning you see something that is off (beyond what I have mentioned above)? Looking good, don't look that blury to me, well done Charles Thanks Glen, I have more work to do to tidy up, but I am feeling pretty good about where I am. and with my tidy ups, I should be on track for EIB and Centurion (once my resin blaster is finished. First things first, I need to get all official like and approved. Will be making a setup for that tonight if all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 For fine tooth comb's sake I would say your drop boxes need to come in a little and your thighs up a tad. I suggest trooping a few times before trimming anything Really? Your GML wouldn't accept these photos? Don't forget an action shot for EIB Looks like all your hard work has paid off. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) For fine tooth comb's sake I would say your drop boxes need to come in a little and your thighs up a tad. I suggest trooping a few times before trimming anything Really? Your GML wouldn't accept these photos? Don't forget an action shot for EIB Looks like all your hard work has paid off. -E Thanks Eric Our GML did not see these photos, so no issue there. After talking with him via PM, he gave me some guidelines and suggestions and I wanted to go back and do a better job so as to make it an EASY acceptance (better lighting (natural lighting, solid background,good focus). Thighs won;t come up any further without a bunch of trimming in the butt area as it is already pinching the cheeks a bit. Drop boxes are centered under the end square tabs (its where I have them connected)... should they be justified with end of plastic part of belt then? I have seen enough variance in the screen shots, so I went with the screw that already existed for the belt. its an easy fix for sure for EIB/Centurion applications. it has been extremely FUN, hard yes that too, hardest part is when I made mistakes and had to try to find a way to compensate. Man, its amazing how many snaps I have used and then had to toss. good thing I got that big pack o Tandy's! Edited September 11, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) Looks fantastic Mr. Clamps! You trooping with us next weekend? Edited September 11, 2012 by Andrea11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Looks fantastic Mr. Clamps! You trooping with us next weekend? won;t be able to troop until October, as I have family obligations this weekend and then out of town for a week for work. Will meet up with you guys at Keith's amour party on the 29th for an informal troop around the block. Where/when is next weekend's troop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 For 501st, I think you're good to go. I mean there's always tweaks you can do for EIB and Centurion but I think for the most of it you're easy pass for 501st. You might want to do up the chin strap though (1st picture)... hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 ]You might want to do up the chin strap though (1st picture)... hehe new photos submitted, chin strap issue was dealt with, thanks eagle eye, so you see the end of my belt peaking out the right thigh too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 TK-25267 reporting for duty! Photos to come in a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcosmo1[TK] Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Congrats to a fellow 5 digit TK. I like your Avatar photo with the kid in the mask. I have a similar one with my daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yes! Soon T4BP will have its second Centurion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Congrats, well done on getting approved, so do I have to call you Sir now lol, now hurry up with that blaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Congrats, well done on getting approved, so do I have to call you Sir now lol, now hurry up with that blaster thank you and of course, no, no need for sir, but i'll take it Blaster focus will be regained in short order and getting my bucket up to Centurion standards to boot, perhaps a little boot scuffing is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 as promised, here are the photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I got the best thing for boot scuffing. Trooping at a park with rocks.... done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have a nice park across the street with a "rocky" softball diamond.. I may have hunt for some droids over there. Keith, have a look at the photos galleries I sent you and let's discuss EiB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) TK-25267 reporting for duty! Photos to come in a little bit Looking great! And Congrats Mr. Clamps! Edited September 13, 2012 by Andrea11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 OMG I love that picture. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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