Jreeveo Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 My first build is almost done, a few little bits to sort out here and there. What I was wondering is, for centurion status you need the split rivets, now, these split rivets were used to attach the strapping that holds the armour together correct me if I am mistaken. To achieve Centurion do these rivets need to perform the same function or can they be just for show, can I use poppers to hold it all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 They can be just for show. But they do do a great job at holding the strapping together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) the split rivets are only used in some sections not all locations! only the left side of the torso has 6 split rivets! also one in the cod and 2 on the thigh! the rest can be poppers! Edited November 11, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 As Mathias said, the split rivets on the left side are great when setup functional. The only problem is that the suit can't come apart there any more, so if you need to pack it up really really tightly in a limited space, you won't be able to separate the ab and kidney pieces. Weigh the options, functional or not, but regardless, you can get your centurion, they just need to be there and be split! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreeveo Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thats super guys thanks, My set up (Not my fingers tho) My initial fitting so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femtrooper Julie[501st] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks very clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Nice Mo Bro, @Jreeveo! @Dday, I loved your summary about the functional split rivets and hence not being able to flat pack the Armour after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 nice! is that a hero neckseal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreeveo Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 @ FunkyTrigger cheers, I'm quite proud of it, and yes that was a brilliant point about storage hence the poppers. @ TKBondservnt I'm honestly not sure, the neck seal and boots are borrowed untill I can afford my own, how do they differ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 The Hero seal will be taller in the back with more ribs, as well as having a longer bib in the front and back but not covering the sides. Check the CRL for the specifics, but you will need to get a hero seal to really do the setup right and get centurion. There are some photo references around (I don't have a link sadly) of the hero seal and bib. The seal you are wearing is a stunt seal, has the same number of ribs all around and probably only has a very small ring of fabric under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 You haven't mentioned your Armour brand there, but it looks like TM to me. Am I right? Tell tale bells, AB plate, crotch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 I agree with you Funky. The only other possibility is a RS, since they are very similar in their accuracy if I've actually paid attention, and have it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreeveo Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 You are of course correct, it's TM, I figured if I'm gonna do this thing I gots to do it properly. Anyone know where is best to get a Hero seal from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Riveting used to make a fantastic neck seal, but he's no longer very active. This one seems to be the most popular current hero neck seal: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/13511-for-sale-anh-hero-neckseal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 The linked seal seems to be the best and super accurate bib attached. The price is pretty high, but from the people who have bought it, they rave about it. Darman also makes them. You can PM him here on FISD, and his are half the price. I have a Darman and it works just like it should. Just make sure you tell him you want a Hero with a big bib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Before anyone thinks otherwise I'll just say that I'm not endorsing anyone in particular. I just picked the first link I saw that had several happy customers. There are of course others that make them, and you should pick the one you feel is right for you and your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy320 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 That's looking great and with the mustache, you look right out to the 70s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreeveo Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 With helmet For the male snaps in the butt and top right of the ab plate, do they have to be a specific colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Don't don't have to be, but use silver if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Look's good mate the armour that is not to sure about the tash . IMHO , Might want to slim down the bisceps a tad looks like you have room to and will look so much better , but remember still to have anouth room dont make them really tight Paul TM make's the best Hero out there iam in ore of my TM Replica Luke suite And i got my Hero neckseal made by RebelScum and it is the Dog's Cant wait till this bad boy is done and see you fully kitted up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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