SCTrooper[TK] Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I have seen some approved using this method on the back of the thighs. The DO will chime in on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 As long as it's carefully done and looks good then it's no issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'll try that here in a bit and post a pic. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 How bout this for the back strip. I like it much better this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have seen some large back strips but not of that size, prob wouldn't hurt to get the DO's advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Wow mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Sadly it's going to have to be that or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have built thighs with strips as wide as yours and I think they look fine. You have to do whatever is needed to make your armour fit you and that is all that matters. I think you have done the right thing by putting the wide strip on the back and keeping the front as close to how they should be. I have put strips as wide as 40mm on the front to add a bit of extra girth too and they looked just fine since the wearer was a big guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks Pau!l Of all my build this was my biggest worry. After the thighs are done I just have to install knee ammo belt and finish painting the bucket. Already talked to my GML he lives close and has been giving me pointers I'm getting super excited that its almost done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Here are the backs finished what do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwood[TK] Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I think they look fine. You have to do what you have to do to make the armor fit, and I think you did the right thing by making it look accurate from the front. Keep up the good work trooper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Nice work they seem to match fine, the front remaining standard looks better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Looks nice and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeonmainframe[TK] Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Am liking this thread as I am starting on my ata build soon and the wedge strips look kinda cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Split rivets installed on ammo pack. Does this look alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyTrooper[TK] Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Having a problem with the shoulder strap it keeps popping out from underneath the plastic strap. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Just check what elastic you are using, there are two types, as I found out lol, one does not allow very much side stretching the other is not as tight and easily stretched. You may also find that your bell elastic is just too tight, also check your arm elastic it may be too short and pulling the bells down too much. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 My biceps are a little tight so it might be that. I'll also check the fabric store for some different elastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 My vent stencils bleed everywhere plus I think the lines look a little on the large size. Did I ever say I hate painting because I really do haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyTrooper[TK] Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Painting was one of the most frustrating parts on my helmet as well. My girlfriend did most of it. Without looking at my helmet (out of town so I can't) I can't say for sure on the thickness of the stripes. The ones on the back look great, but the ones on the tears do look a little thick, I think it will be up to your personal preference though. If you do decide to redo the ones on the tears it might be worth trying to freehand it or have a friend with a steady hand freehand it after showing them an example of exactly what you want. I had her free hand the ones on my bucket. I think we only messed up on one of them and had to recolor it with grey and give it a second try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Ya that seems like what I'm going to have to do. Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixotic5891 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Well here is a small up date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwood[TK] Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 looks great, one thing that was told to me when I was applying for EIB was to shorten my shoulder bell straps to bring the bells in tighter to the shoulder straps, and I see yours look the same as mine did. Just a recommendation, other wise excellent work looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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