Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Armor = RS Props Helmet = RS Props Blaster = RS Props Holster = Supplied by RS Probs Height = 5 feet 7.8 inches Weight 74 kilograms I have contacted RS regarding who made the holster and they have yet to get back to me. Armor Photos Full Body Front Full Body Back Full Right Full Left Right Side Detail Left Side Detail Helmet Detail Photos Front Side Back Hovi tip detail Lenses (backlit) Accessory Photos Ammo belt Neckseal Blaster left side Blaster right side Thermal detonator back Action Shot Interior Strapping Abdomen Detail Edited October 8, 2013 by evan_loh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Nice suit, but a few things I noticed. The cover strips on your thigs are way too long. They should stop at the top of the thigh, not over it. Your ab/kidney connection looks weird. They should align at the seam and it looks like you placed your rivets un-aligned. Is this correct? It shouldnt overlap on the right side where you only have the one visible snap. Lastly it seems the Kidney plate could use a bit more trimming on the right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Thanks for the feedback Morten The cover strips on my thigh look long as it covers the top edge of the outer half of the right thigh. I can trim a little on the left thigh though And also my rivet are a little unaligned. Hope it doesn't affect my entry too much I will get on to trimming the right side of my kidney plate then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I love RS armor!!! These little fixes will take your to the next level. The brow line on your helmet is way too wide. The brow trim should fit tight against the face. Anything you could do about that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I love RS armor!!! These little fixes will take your to the next level. The brow line on your helmet is way too wide. The brow trim should fit tight against the face. Anything you could do about that?? Hey, Yeah I don't think can make the faceplate any closer to the brow unless i disassemble the whole helmet, break the rivets and attach new ones. But I don't want to risk widening the punched holes by accident or punching a new one real close to the old rivet holes. Is this a big issue for getting into EIB? :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Good luck on the fixes Dont know if the rivet alignement will be a show stopper, but they really should be evenly spaced on both sides... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) Good luck on the fixes Dont know if the rivet alignement will be a show stopper, but they really should be evenly spaced on both sides... I couldn't get them evenly spaced as when the armour came to me the ab plate already had holes drilled in them by RS. Not on the kidney plate though. Which is why I replicated the rivet spacing. Actualy since you mentioned that they were unaligned it's been bugging me ever since! Wish I had taken a closer look when I drilled the holes on the kidney plate. Too bad I can't do anything about it, other than buying a new set D: Edited September 26, 2013 by evan_loh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I couldn't get them evenly spaced as when the armour came to me the ab plate already had holes drilled in them by RS. Not on the kidney plate though. Which is why I replicated the rivet spacing. Actualy since you mentioned that they were unaligned it's been bugging me ever since! Wish I had taken a closer look when I drilled the holes on the kidney plate. Too bad I can't do anything about it, other than buying a new set D: Please do not take offence but I find it incredible that you would drill your armour without checking where you need to drill. And it is not just you. I see most of the rivet placements are just placed anywhere and it baffles me why you (or anyone) would go to the trouble of adding the rivets without putting them in the correct place. Again, this is not a jab at you but I struggle to comprehend what people are thinking when building armour to Centurion level. Like "I must have this" so I will put it on my armour, but without checking where it realy should go. Strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Please do not take offence but I find it incredible that you would drill your armour without checking where you need to drill. And it is not just you. I see most of the rivet placements are just placed anywhere and it baffles me why you (or anyone) would go to the trouble of adding the rivets without putting them in the correct place. Again, this is not a jab at you but I struggle to comprehend what people are thinking when building armour to Centurion level. Like "I must have this" so I will put it on my armour, but without checking where it realy should go. Strange No offense taken. Always happy to take feedback and learn from it. You may have realized by now that I'm not really good at DIY and measurements and you probably won't be surprised to hear that this is in fact my first DIY project. (I know I should've tried on something less expensive right?) Nonetheless I do remember trying to match and align them but I do regret not taking greater effort to make sure they are really aligned. I will have to be a lot more careful the next time I build a new set and learn that not taking proper and accurate measurements can lead to drastic effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Maybe you can fill the holes with ABS paste and sand/polish it so it wont be that noticeable, and place the rivets correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Maybe you can fill the holes with ABS paste and sand/polish it so it wont be that noticeable, and place the rivets correctly? That can be something I can look into. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll try and find some ABS paste in the local store or Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Normally you make it yourself, with leftover scraps from the armour build. Put the ABS scraps in a glas jar and cover them in Acetone and leave the brew for a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Hi Evan, Can I have your height and weight please to consider your application. As this stands, the armour doesn't fit you well. It doesn't look form fitted. It's not ready for an EIB award. I think it needs adjustment, strapping and trimming to look right. Who made the holster? What's it made of? Where are your shoulder strap rear tie down straps? Why have you over trimmed the top of your left shin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I refer to the rear of the top, of your left shin. If shins are too long, most people cut from the bottom of the shin to drop them down. The comfort cuts, should never exceed beyond the ridge area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hi Evan, Can I have your height and weight please to consider your application. As this stands, the armour doesn't fit you well. It doesn't look form fitted. It's not ready for an EIB award. I think it needs adjustment, strapping and trimming to look right. Who made the holster? What's it made of? Where are your shoulder strap rear tie down straps? Why have you over trimmed the top of your left shin? Hello, I am 5 feet 8 inches I weigh 75 kg Holster is made out of leather and ordered from RS. The shoulder straps are present. Are you referring to these? I was told to trim behind the knees both on the shin and the thighs so it'd be more comfortable when walking/trooping. I never knew that it was not advised to trim past the ridge area. Do you have any advice on how to rectify the problem? At the moment I'm working on trimming the kidney plate so it won't overlap too much. Problem is that the belt I received was too short and to wrap it round my waist it needed to be quite tight thus causing the kidney plate to overlap the ab plate. But I can rectify that by trimming it slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) I have trimmed the cover strips on the thighs and trimmed the kidney and ab plate so they don't overlap as badly as it did before. I have not yet worked on the rivet alignments and do plan to soon as I haven't had the time to make my own PVC/ABS paste yet. (Would it work if I got white plaster or a similar sort?) I hope my changes have made a positive difference Edited September 27, 2013 by evan_loh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Plaster would look a different color, you would be best making the abs paste, it's only scraps of abs cut fine then mixed with an acetone, put masking tape behind the hole first. you will still have to sand and polish the hole once filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks Glen. I don't have any ABS scraps with me but I have some PVC scraps at the moment. I assume they would have the same effect under acetone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagedzi[TK] Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 PVC will not work with acetone. Not that I'm an expert or anything, but to my eye many of your return edges seem a tad wide. Perhaps you can trim them and use them in acetone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 PVC will not work with acetone. Not that I'm an expert or anything, but to my eye many of your return edges seem a tad wide. Perhaps you can trim them and use them in acetone? My armour is made out of PVC and not ABS though I'll just have to look for ABS. Will have to check if hardware/DIY shops sell any ABS scraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi Evan, To proceed with your application I would like to see fully kitted up pictures again when you are ready. Your armour needs trimming and adjusting to fit you better. I understand that you are a UKG trooper and should come into an armour party for help with the modifications. I would suggest that you accurately measure your height and check again who supplied your holster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) I have updated my post with new pictures after trimming the kidney/ab plates. Edited October 7, 2013 by evan_loh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 My acetone arrived today and I'll start making the ABS paste to address the rivet alignment. Do I need to sort that to pass the EIB standards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I would start with the other mods and leave the kidney repair till last. You can present your EIB pics without the kidney repair for review. If you live near North London, uk, you should contact Gary Hailes about getting to an armour party if you need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) I will get myself into an armour party then Mods I made here are the trimmed ab/kidney plates, trimmed thigh cover strips. Front Back Right Left Right Detail Left Detail Edited October 8, 2013 by evan_loh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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