Jancelot[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Name = Chris Jantze ID = TK-0393 Forum name = Jancelot Expert Infantry Thread Garrison = Golden Gate Armor = AP Helmet = AP Blaster = Hyperfirm Height = 6' Weight = 180lb Boots = TKBoots Canvas belt = TKittell Hand Plates = Sonnenschein Holster = TK Bondservnt Hovi Tips = Trooperbay Rivets = seantrooper TD Clips = TK_LEPER Armor Photos Full Front Full Back Full Right Full Left Right Side Detail Left Side Detail Helmet Front Sides Back Hovi Tip Lens Color Accessories Ammo Belt Neckseal Blaster Left Side Blaster Right Side Blaster D-Ring Thermal Detonator Abdomen Detail Interior Strapping Cod and Butt Attachment Holster Attachment Holster Hand Plates Shoulder Bridge Front Shoulder Bridge Back Shoulder Elastic Back/Chest Connection Thigh Pack Attachment Knee Plate Drop Box Back Action Shots Edited February 1, 2013 by Jancelot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Very nice indeed! good luck sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Lookin good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8BitBry Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Good job Chris. I had to do the same cuts around the snaps on my drop box loops too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashpoint0214[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 looks good, the only thing I can suggest is on your sniper knee plate the end should be cut straight about 1 1/8" from the original edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) looks good, the only thing I can suggest is on your sniper knee plate the end should be cut straight about 1 1/8" from the original edge. THIS PHOTO is not an ap sniper knee disregard the above photo. The photos below show the proper alignment Edited February 1, 2013 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 THE ARMOR in the thread is awesome! wonder where the holster came from? glad to be the holster maker worn by centurions~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 The armor does look great!! Good luck Trooper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDISTAR[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sweet job bro! It fits you well, very clean build! Good luck man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svache[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Looking good! Great to see another "bigger" trooper in an AP (well, bigger in the sense of, AP is small lol) One thing I noticed in your pictures though, and it's simple and only for vision, is your belt.. it's just above the butt plate which makes the butt plate sit a bit ugly. It's nothing serious and the DO might not care about it but if you make sure the belt is a bit lower on the back, it will look a lot better A few other things I am wondering about, but probably is nothing again (lol), is the tube strips on the right side (for the viewer), it seems they're pretty high up there but like said, it's probably no issue and it's probably just me nitpicking haha What kind of under armor are you wearing btw? It kind of looks like you have sleeveless tshirt or anything over the under armor? All in all it looks very good though Edited February 1, 2013 by svache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Looking good. One thing I cannot tell from the iPhone viewing is the shins appear to be opening towards the outside versus inside. I hope I am wrong but if not then that will likely hold up the approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Thanks for the compliments and critiques, all. Butt plate sits funny due to a combo of genetics and a life of athletics giving me a prominent rump. Attempts to move the belt down in the past have been more problematic than helpful. Also, I believe it is supposed to sit a bit above the cut line, no? I was wearing my under armor suit that day with an extended neckseal drape to cover the logo. It seems that might be what you are seeing. I can redo those if the DO wishes. And the shins do open to the inside. I can take some pics in a bit for clarification as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svache[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Butt plate sits funny due to a combo of genetics and a life of athletics giving me a prominent rump. Attempts to move the belt down in the past have been more problematic than helpful. Also, I believe it is supposed to sit a bit above the cut line, no? That makes it a different situation indeed, that's not something you will be able to fix easily, I agree. As far as where it has to sit, that was never my train of thought, more as to see if it was possible to get the buttplate more aligned with the back but again, that's might be a bit hard to realize I was wearing my under armor suit that day with an extended neckseal drape to cover the logo. It seems that might be what you are seeing. I can redo those if the DO wishes. I am not sure what the DO thinks of this, like you said, it can always be redone. But perhaps it's an idea to get a sharpie and simply color the logo black so it's invisible? Of course I have no idea what kind of under armor you use and how the logo sits on it and such so it might be that what I say is simply impossible.. just trying to think of a way so the excess fabric on the side doesn't show. Is this extended neckseal drape actually going around your arms (underneath the armpits)? That's a bit where I noticed it. It seems like a lot of fabric that you shouldn't have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 And the shins do open to the inside. I can take some pics in a bit for clarification as well. Cool I'm glad I was seeing it wrong! Good luck with your approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot[TK] Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Below is a shot of the shins opening inward. I'll have a pic with the new under suit this afternoon. One week old clone is keeping me busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks for the clarifying shin photo. I can now see where I was mistaking the overlap on the ouside when it was simply slightly larger ridge ( to likely accommodate calf size). Congrats on the 1week old Jancelot clone cb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot[TK] Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks, Charles! Here's a torso shot with the undersuit issue addressed as well. The fabric is now much snugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmemories2[TK] Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Looking good so far, nice build. just one little helpfull hint that will make your blaster look even more realistic, sand off all the mold lines that show such as (rear "D" ring area. this has nothing to do with you passing, it`s the little detals that make you stand out. just my two cents. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Maybe tone down the weathering on the scope a bit? right now the scope looks really golden Also the grip and t-tracks are supposed to be made of plastic, so they shouldnt be weathered with metallic. Otherwise love the build Edited February 4, 2013 by Arnie_DK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Senf Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Nice build! Dig the Helmet! Only the allignment of the sniperplate ( wich is tricky i know) is in MY opinion not 100%. Its a bit work but you can get it on the in and outside flush with those ridges. Otherwise most is already said. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svache[TK] Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 The sniper plate is an AP thing really. Pretty much impossible to get right.. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Senf Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hehe! I know its pita big time! Its up to you and Locitus but i know it will bother you sooner or later!! Same with your type of used buttons. It ll get you trust me. ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot[TK] Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. You all are definitely feeding my OCD now. Scope - I've been searching at the local hardware stores for the correct semi-flat black spray to touch it up. Looks like I need to take a trip to the burbs to a Lowes/Home Depot to find it. It's high on my to-do list. I'll also touch up any other areas as well. Blaster - I'll have a go at sanding/cutting down some of the seem edges down a bit. Nice tip. Buttons - Do you mean the ab buttons? How should they differ? Knee Plate - AP version is definitely designed to sit a bit different. I've already done quite a bit of work as is and am on my second plate (first one was a poor cut decision on my part). I can try more heat if necessary, but I really don't want to risk damaging the integrity or general aesthetics. Keep it coming! Edited February 4, 2013 by Jancelot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashpoint0214[TK] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 A man that sets his goals for perfection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niugnep[TK] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 The AP sniper plate is a beast to align properly. It took me a lot of sanding/fitting to get close. Then I had a few passes with the heatgun and very carefully bending to get it as good as AP armor will allow. Just try to make the lines of the sniper plate match and be flush with the lines of the shin ridge. Visually it should flow together. Work very slowly... Sand a little, test fit, sand a little more, test fit, etc... with the heat gun, very slow and steady. Otherwise, great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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