TK 2759[501st] Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Look's like this party turned into just a hang out Aaron my man. I wish I could get the kind of following you have on your thread lol. I need to start posting more progress, I'm not being entertaining enough. You've got my following, just quiet at times. All is looking well, and doing a great job! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Look's like this party turned into just a hang out Aaron my man. I wish I could get the kind of following you have on your thread lol. I need to start posting more progress, I'm not being entertaining enough. Dave my comrade - while I'm humbled and honored from the response from my thread (and thank-you for thinking such - too kind) it's all about supporting and helping one another in this stellar community to achieve our goal to troop and our own gratification that we did it. It's not about the size of the party but who's in it. A lot of times if you don't see posts on your thread it generally means your headed in the right direction or that people don't know how to help with your dilemma. When you don't get a response from a thread question then PM our vetted troopers out there regardless if you haven't spoken to them prior. For weeks I avoided asking questions as I don't like to impose on people's time out of respect and even more so when they part of the administration (as you know they are working hard at providing and maintaining a great environment to learn) but doing that didn't get me answers and gave me more frustration. After a good virtual punch in the shoulder (metaphorically speaking) from Dan and Tony I've learned to "Just do it" - ask any and all questions regardless of their stature here, meet anyone and everyone, and help carry the FISD torch so that the fresh recruits have a light to follow. Let's keep climbing brother -we can and will do it - (virtual punch in the shoulder with a big ol' brotherly hug) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Aaron it's stuff like this that gives me the feels . you're the best and you made my day for sure. Big ole hug right back man. And Danny Boy, get on in here. lol Dave my comrade - while I'm humbled and honored from the response from my thread (and thank-you for thinking such - too kind) it's all about supporting and helping one another in this stellar community to achieve our goal to troop and our own gratification that we did it.It's not about the size of the party but who's in it.A lot of times if you don't see posts on your thread it generally means your headed in the right direction or that people don't know how to help with your dilemma. When you don't get a response from a thread question then PM our vetted troopers out there regardless if you haven't spoken to them prior.For weeks I avoided asking questions as I don't like to impose on people's time out of respect and even more so when they part of the administration (as you know they are working hard at providing and maintaining a great environment to learn) but doing that didn't get me answers and gave me more frustration.After a good virtual punch in the shoulder (metaphorically speaking) from Dan and Tony I've learned to "Just do it" - ask any and all questions regardless of their stature here, meet anyone and everyone, and help carry the FISD torch so that the fresh recruits have a light to follow.Let's keep climbing brother -we can and will do it - (virtual punch in the shoulder with a big ol' brotherly hug) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 2759[501st] Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Aaron it's stuff like this that gives me the feels . you're the best and you made my day for sure. Big ole hug right back man. And Danny Boy, get on in here. lol Lol umm... If you require that virtual punch in the arm, you'll get it. Now get back to work recruit, we don't have all day lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinsei[TK] Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 I've also been lurking. It's looking good, your trimming looks good too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'm still here. I'm always here for you guys, just life has been insane so I'm not on much and my build is stalled.<br><br> I'll always be here for you Mesh. Post more cat selfies and I'll comment more 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haso[TK] Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 ...and I'm keeping a close eye on this one too... Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 You guys are the best! I did a bit of trimming over the weekend. the 13mm cover strip looks like it's going to fit nicely. For the forearms I may give them a bath for fitting. All of the arm strips are the same width right? thought I'd throw it out there before I move on to getting the biceps ready. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haso[TK] Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Yeah that's how I understand it. I've done 16mm for all arms, front and back. Its never really been officially settled what the actual widths should be, just a range. I've done what is generally considered approximate (16mm arms and 20mm legs). This varies though and should be proportionate to your size, which if i have been paying attention on your thread is what you're doing anyway with your 13mm Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Exactly Kris! Yeah its not a huge difference but it looks better and more form fitting. I've been following closely and I'm just taking liberties where I need to. I'm going to be using Tony's thready more closely now. That in edition to Haribon's (Walter for his ESB) I hope I can do more tonight! Yeah that's how I understand it. I've done 16mm for all arms, front and back. Its never really been officially settled what the actual widths should be, just a range. I've done what is generally considered approximate (16mm arms and 20mm legs). This varies though and should be proportionate to your size, which if i have been paying attention on your thread is what you're doing anyway with your 13mmSent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk Edited March 21, 2016 by ComradeDave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Getting concerned... I have my arm parts cut but the parts are still looking a little bit when I dry fitted. Probably need some padding I don't know if I need to dry fit before adding my strips. What did you guys do before adding the strips? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brattie[TK] Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 - peeks in and waves - Keep on going! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 A bit of progress was made last night and the night before. Low and Slow as always... Anyway. I managed to get the arm parts trimmed and sanded. Below will show how I measured approximately 6.5mm for my 13mm cover strip. I measured from the outside ridge where the joint area starts all along end to end and clamped a meter stick for accuracy. I then used an exacto blade and razor blade to score and snap the excess. I did this for both sides of all of the arm amour. Now here are all of the pieces trimmed and sanded. Back: Front: Front Closeup (because I only had the back last time: Next wasw fitting. Tape 'er up with your painters tape and see where you need to make sanding adjustments. I had to go at it again in the one of the forearms and biceps but all in all they fit great! Middle Finger not intended lol Next I had some "fun" with E6000 and cover strips... I found the best way (and I did strips on the inside and outside of the armour for strength) was to do one strip on the outside on one side of the piece and one on the inside on the parallel side of the armour piece. Repeat the process but opposite on the other clamshell of the armour so when joining them they will fit together easier and the glueing will go easier. I glued the strips to the individual pieces first left overnight and then will affix each side to it's opposite at a time after 24hours Because let me tell you trying to glue and join both sides of the clamshell at once with 2 sets of in and out C-strips is a nightmare, needless to say I got glue everywhere before I took this approach see below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Please someone tell me I'm doing this right :L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Please someone tell me I'm doing this right :L Give me a few minutes brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pyrates[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 We've got an under fed Trooper here I need some Big Mac's stat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 From what I can see everything looks good mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 You had me scared there for a second lol Yeah yeah like I said I am a rail. I cannot put on weight for the life of me. In all seriousness opinions on the strips and trimming? We've got an under fed Trooper here I need some Big Mac's stat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 The only comment I can make is that you should be wearing your under suit shirt when trying on your upper armor parts so you can see more accurately how things fit and look. Other than that mate I can't see anything with my evil eye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Posted Today, 12:44 PM The only comment I can make is that you should be wearing your under suit shirt when trying on your upper armor parts so you can see more accurately how things fit and look.Other than that mate I can't see anything with my evil eye. _________________________________________________ Posting is all weird for me now it's not letting me quote or post in the regular text editor field... But you're right I definitely should have had my undersuit on... I did a fit with it the day before seemed fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Try resetting your phone or it might be a Tapatalk glitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 working on PC. it seems to be good now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeDave[TK] Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 also... received my big bag o'snaps from Narc (Mike Brace) Yesterday thanks big guy! I'm good to start my snappin now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 2759[501st] Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 All is looking well, biceps are sitting up a little too high when you test fit, but when they're brought down, it shouldn't be a problem. The bottom of bicep sits just above the elbow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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