Balders Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hi folks, well, I'm a complete newb at this, so hold on tight, strap yourselves in and here we go! (admins, if this is in the wrong place or I've said stuff I shouldn't please set me on the right course). Got my big brown box delivered from CfO Monday, wow, there's so many more parts than I realised to a whole suit/bucket! Also ordered (and have mostly received) jodhpur boots (to be dyed), neckseal from jedi-robe, undersuit direct from manufacturer, black rubber gloves, aker talkie box and have a hasbro here with a doopydoos and arduino sound kit on the way. I have been asking Mark loads of questions via email and he always responds super quick, great service like that, thanks Mark. I'm sure there's been loads of CfO posts/photos, but as it's my first time, here goes some of mine. You'll see I've started trimming (I'm using a router bit on a dremel...works a bit like a knife through butter...not too much pressure and just keep a nice steady pace) and have fitted some edge liner to the abdomen part to see how I got on with it (think it's not too bad). Anyway, on to the photos: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Good to see you getting stuck in. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) You can cut a fair bit more out the eyes. Edited August 19, 2015 by sskunky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I'm trying to post pics but for some reason the link I post is not the link that's displayed when I submit the post? Edited August 19, 2015 by sskunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K@nne[TK] Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hi steve, good decision to start with a CfO suit. Good luck with the build mate. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK3645 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) hi steve, welcome to the club i'm also in the process of building a cfo suit/helmet... good luck with your build Edited August 19, 2015 by TK3645 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK3645 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) . Edited August 19, 2015 by TK3645 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm trying to post pics but for some reason the link I post is not the link that's displayed when I submit the post?Could you elaborate on that with links (not for display as images, but straight up links)? We moved hosting company the other day and are encountering all kinds of stuff. But hopefully once the kinks are sorted we'll be glad we moved as it has much more power than our previous host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balders Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Re The Eyes, Yeah I Thought As Much. Just Didn't Want To Get Carried Away With The Dremel And End Up Regretting It. I'm Trying To Figure Out Calf Pieces In The Shed As I Type This LOL. Are Inner Left And Outter Right Identical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balders Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Why The Heck Did Each Word CAPitaluse? Is It Because I'm Posting On Mobile Using Fast Reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) This Is A Link To A Pic In My Photobucket. ----------- Edited May 19, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 But It Does Not Display The Picture Nor Does The Post Display The Link I Posted? It Just Displays A Link Back To This Thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Generally you can't copy the URL from the browser window and have it work. You need the direct link, like this: ------------- Edited May 19, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm Only Doing What I've Done For The Last 8 Years Or So? Photobucket Generates A Link To The Image Which I Copy And Paste. It's NEver Not Worked Before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 lol, there are a few bugs. mine capitalises too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 oh, not this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm Only Doing What I've Done For The Last 8 Years Or So? Photobucket Generates A Link To The Image Which I Copy And Paste. It's NEver Not Worked Before?I think I know what's going on now. The "stop shouting" mod I just installed is disagreeing with things. Needs more tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) bollox! just thought i'd try again. lol Edited August 19, 2015 by sskunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 try using (img) link (/img) instead but with [ ] instead of parenthesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balders Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) On 8/20/2015 at 4:27 AM, sskunky said: this is a link to a pic in my photobucket. ----------------- maybe it's because that image/album is marked as private when you follow the link mate? Edited May 19, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balders Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Tonights update...had a visit from a long established (some might say leader) local trooper, who brought along his armour as a reference for how some pieces fit together, and also a novel answer to suiting up, which means he can suit up solo in a couple of minutes Anyway, lots of chat, quite a few photos and notes taken, and I can progress with my build Edit: Been working on the shins a little tonight...no glue holding this (the right leg) together, just a decent match/fit. Edited August 20, 2015 by Balders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balders Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Boots came back from being dyed/painted today, I'm thrilled with them, they look great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balders Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Been working on my helmet over the weekend. Had a bit of a time cutting the ears out of the moulding sheet, but I guess anyone who's done that knows exactly what I mean. S shape neck seal now fitted, over all I'm pretty pleased and have taken my time over it. Bubble lenses, internal strapping, decals and paint to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 looking good so far. Keep it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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