DudeSidious Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 img 5 img 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks Duder, for some reason when I put the link to the photos from photo bucket like mine own, it kept giving me an error about not being able to put that file type or something like that.. anywho, thanks for the assistance! Going to bed, will update the progress in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 just copy and past the IMG to your post. no need to link photos to your bucket account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I would ask for a replacement thigh power cell... that thing is cut way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Vern your position on the trim is clear. I appreciate your opinion on the trim as well But without an example of what it should be I have no basis to compare. Please provide visual guide to how it should be so if I have to go to mark and ask for replacement I can show him right vs wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Lay your painted part horizontal nd not vertical. Thanks for that tip, I used it when working on the Frown last night, I think it turned out pretty good. I also used it for the ears, except I had to go vertical to get between the bumps, but overall, happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Couple of updates: Drop boxes attached to belt and 45degree cuts to belt corners. I am going to have to add velcro as when I put it on for a test fit with ab/kidney last night, it needed velcro extended way beyond where it sits now. Should strap one getting the glue. The Frown gets a coat of paint along with the ears (not shown). So, based on that test fit I mentioned above, I will likely need to shim both sides of the ab/kidney region, as I am too thick (roughly 36" at the belly button)..man that vacation out west added some pounds! it is looking like I would need to add about 2 inches on either side to snug things up and remove the gap (I want to go for Centurion grade in the long run, so I want to do this right from the get go. Time to start side shim research. happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 when you put the armor on, with the belt there still is a gap? make sure the belt is as tight as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Couple of updates: Drop boxes attached to belt and 45degree cuts to belt corners. I am going to have to add velcro as when I put it on for a test fit with ab/kidney last night, it needed velcro extended way beyond where it sits now. I'm not sure if it matters but the elastic or webbing for the drop box's originally went inside the end rivets,the box's aren't actually held on them. by attaching them like this brings them in level with the end of the ammo belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 So, based on that test fit I mentioned above, I will likely need to shim both sides of the ab/kidney region, as I am too thick (roughly 36" at the belly button)..man that vacation out west added some pounds! it is looking like I would need to add about 2 inches on either side to snug things up and remove the gap (I want to go for Centurion grade in the long run, so I want to do this right from the get go. Time to start side shim research. happy days! Here's how I did mine I think they were a 2 inch shim as well. (you'll find it half way down the page) http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=16588&st=40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Aren't you done yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 when you put the armor on, with the belt there still is a gap? make sure the belt is as tight as possible! When I put the Ab plate and the kidney plate on (with my proper undershirt) and squeeze the belt tight, YES, there is gap. I am adding velcro to my belt so I can do further testing tomorrow to see how much actual gap there will be. I will post a pick to demonstrate my TK-porkbelly. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm not sure if it matters but the elastic or webbing for the drop box's originally went inside the end rivets,the box's aren't actually held on them. by attaching them like this brings them in level with the end of the ammo belt. yeah, I have been looking at mine, a second and third time. That change will likely go on the later list as I really need to get cracking on the armour. During a lull I will consider changing. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Aren't you done yet? NO I am still staring at the parts wondering WTF I want to tackle, which is why I am picking little things here and there. TODAY I made a beau-TK-full ab button paint job (well in my opinion anyway): mmm, round and round they go! tomorrow will be time to put some black on the helmet and by week's end the frown, chin strap and lens material will be good to go. I may not be done for Fan Expo, but I will have my bucket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Here's how I did mine I think they were a 2 inch shim as well. (you'll find it half way down the page) http://www.whitearmo...pic=16588&st=40 good thing I have your build thread in my follow list, that is a good example of what I (may) need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Vern your position on the trim is clear. I appreciate your opinion on the trim as well But without an example of what it should be I have no basis to compare. Please provide visual guide to how it should be so if I have to go to mark and ask for replacement I can show him right vs wrong. mark and I have discussed it in photos and screenshots in email. he most likely will need to send you a replacement. mark and I both agree that it's not correct and most likely a replacement is in order. you could mount it, and then when the replacement arrives you can switch it out! Edited August 16, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Vern, I will reach out to Mark tomorrow on the topic. I have been researching all day and have seen samples that for sure support that mine is rtimmed more than ideal. Please see the photo below on a peice of junk ABS I had from before the build. The X line represents the AP pre-trimmed piece. the Y-line represents what I beleve would be a more accurate trim (from what I have learned today. Would you say the Y line is the acceptable amount of curve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) actually in the whitespace between y and corner. it's really a shallow curve mark knows about this and we're working to set you up. Edited August 16, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkTrooper Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Your paint job on the ab buttons looks really nice. Did you use any masking templates or did you paint it freely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Your paint job on the ab buttons looks really nice. Did you use any masking templates or did you paint it freely? My first god awful attempt was freehand. I hated how sloppy it was, so I removed the paint and re-painted using masking template I made with a circle cutter i found buried in my wife's scrapbooking hoard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Baby steps last night. Added Velcro to my belt as it was too loose. Second shoulder belt attached. I seem to recall being told to remove the back big piece. Is that required? Frown screen hot glued Also painted black on ears. Not sure how I feel about t so I will not share just yet. Same with Vocoder. It was harder than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Minor progress before reaching my evening stopping point: 1. Dark Green lens installed. This was harder than I thought due to the someone short screws for the ears, but its in there nicely I think. 2. Chin strap installed. 3. S-Trim fought with ... I finally won out I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) How does this look in terms of relative position of the holster (height and distance from belt) and the tentative connection points for the Chicago screws? Edited August 18, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Here is the updated thigh ammo belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK- boy Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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