CWard Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Wanted to try something here... I filled the space with an ABS paste, let it harden, then sanded. I wanted to see if I could get more of a glueing surface. I think it worked pretty good... Edited November 9, 2015 by CWard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) My Helmets... My boy... Edited November 9, 2015 by CWard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 My boots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Wrapping up the strapping and fitting... Almost Done!!! Pay no attention to the socks... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Still have a few more things to complete with strapping and final fitting. I am waiting for my neck seal and blaster to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Gotta say, Chris, that this is coming along great! Also, outstanding paint job on the bucket and ab plate buttons. Looks like you are shooting for Centurion right out of the box, and I say kudos to you, sir! If it's not too late, you might want to think about raising the front of your belt just a hair. I believe it should touch the bottom of the ab button plate or even overlap just a bit. Edited November 9, 2015 by justjoseph63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Looking awesome. Raise the belt a tad and you're there. Those socks are totally Empire issued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Side note: I am envious as hell of that work-shop. And the socks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) My hyperfirm just arrived. I like it a lot. A friend suggested taking some flat black paint to cover some of the gold on the scope. I will be taking care of that soon... Cheers, and thanks for all the positive comments and constructive suggestions. Edited November 15, 2015 by CWard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looking awesome. Raise the belt a tad and you're there. Those socks are totally Empire issued Thank you for the suggestion. I brought it up and is sitting correct now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Wow, my hyperfirm scope didn't come that gold at the top. Definitely tone that down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Wrapping up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CWard Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Finally done!!! I will be submitting my application tonight. It has been a long journey and can't wait to get out trooping. I want to thank gazmosis for everything your help and knowledge. Thank you to all who have submitted comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Awesome! Only thing I can suggest is attaching the forearm to the bicep and get those front cover strips touching or as close as possible. You'll make higher levels easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I did it! I am in! I am very very happy and excited. Thanks to all that have helped me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Congrats, TK 81477!! Now, time to move up the ladder to EIB and Centurion, Chris. Jason was right about the cover strips lining up. I had the same problem, but fixed it with a couple of strips of foam, (1 inch square by 8 inches long) velcroed inside the calf to keep it from shifting. Works like a charm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWard Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Went to the Home Depot to day to pick up a Stanley Mobile Chest put they were out. So I picked up this guy. It seems to work just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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