Pencap510 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) So I've been quiet lately, but been VERY BUSY getting ready for premier! Glad to report that the only thing remaining for me to do is attach the metal holster (shouldn't take long at all) and finish up my last gasket (being done as we speak. Oh yea- and as soon as my envelop arrives from Tony- put my black backing in with the gaffers tape and fabric. If anyone wants to see a specific picture let me know. My goal is to be completely suited and ready for trial run Saturday evening/ Sunday Here are some recent snaps: This beauty came in yesterday: Finished Ab: Belt assembled: Chest: As ugly as it is- I didn't want to put to much stress on the insert piece..all though IT AINT GOING ANYWHERE. So I build a bridge with spare abs to connect to my yoke strap. As much as I hated working on this piece- my patience paid off. Not to bad: Gauntlet: And last gasket almost done Edited December 10, 2015 by Pencap510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 SWEET! You're making your own neck seal? Did you not get one with your kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 SWEET! You're making your own neck seal? Did you not get one with your kit? Nope- that's the beginning of a knee gasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Nope- that's the beginning of a knee gasket Either way that's beautiful... excellent job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 So the past few days have been fast and furious finishing this build. I haven't documented near as well as I would have liked, but there comes a time when you are DONE. There are so many to throw thanks to I know ill forget some, but you know who you are. What out further, here are some pics Me wishing I had a blaster It's beginning to look a lot like a STAR WARS CHRISTMAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Armor looks good. What is your method to prevent the chest piece from popping out off the Back/neck yoke? From your pictures the right side is clearly up. I resorted tonight to using magnets. I know others have inserted snaps or velcro to keep it secure there. 2nd look at your thread . . . you say you have a yolk strap. Did it pop loose? Edited December 13, 2015 by DarkTrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Yep- I have snaps on the inside- and the right one popped. Not quite sure how, but I've got to fiddle with it a bit. This thing is SOLID on- but as I'm sure many have worn it know, mobility is next to 0. Even with the cloth gaskets, I can BARELY get my helmet off- and can't life my arms out to the sides much at all. Definitely a different costume to wear. Getting dressed by yourself. - LOL. YEAH RIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody42[TK] Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Looks great! You might want to fiddle a bit with the position of the shins and forearms, small adjustments make big difference in mobility on this one. I wear the shins a few inches higher and most importantly I rotated my forearms so that the cutout on the coverpiece (the one with the rail greeble) lines up with the elbow crease. I managed to reach my helmet that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Excellent call out - I found I could get my helmet on and off if the forearms were slid all the way down (toward my wrist) and that cut out lined up. Your sooo right. It's all about positioning. Legs were ok, I was able to make a light "jog" happens . Anyone else notice that you squeak a lot in this suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 APPROVED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 YESSSS!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody42[TK] Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Congratulations! Great to hear that you got approved and can reach your helmet now. And yeah, this suit squeaks, the classic ones rattle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 And yeah, this suit squeaks, the classic ones rattle. Very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Well, had my first troop in the gear- and I'm happy to say everything went flawless, and what a BIG troop it was. We were invited by a certain "mouse" to greet guest on the red carpet as they entered for the premier last night. Other than some pinch marks on my wrists from adjusting my helmet.. I was able to put on and take of my helmet - and had no stress cracks at all in the suit. My cloth gaskets worked wonderful- and my wife has agreed to do a small run after the new year, so be on the look out for that thread with specifics. Either way- here are a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 You guys looked amazing! Was cool to get pics with all of you! Looking forward to finishing my suit and joining the Florida First Order! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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