Pyrates[TK] Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Right then, moving on - the sniper knee plate. These are the back corners that I received which had me concerned earlier. They had to be squared edges so I drew lines to square them up taking off a little as I had to. After 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Well up till 1am trimming last night lol - first forearm guard. I left a small amount of return edge at the wrist to help cover the dimple in behind as I thought it would look funny if exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pyrates[TK] Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Again after a quick review of the CRL - there is NO return edge on the forearms so I will have to remove the areas that cover the dimples. Edited January 31, 2016 by Pyrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Couldn't you just trim the dimple down a slight bit more without completely removing it? Edited February 1, 2016 by Sentry71 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 No removal of the dimple is necessary there is about 1/8" of mold in front of the dimple. I've got one done that I will show in a bit. Need a quick break- good news too - it doesn't look that bad! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Here are the corrections made to meet CRL Edited February 1, 2016 by Pyrates 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I apologize all - there's about 1/16" just before the wrist dimple 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty33[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Looking good mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 2759[501st] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Looking good, almost time to start putting it all together? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Cheers mates and AYE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I just have one pair of thighs, ammo belts, buttons, biceps, and inner forearms left - then comes the CRL Review/Finishing Touches - then Assembly. Completed my second paste application last night to remove any trace of teeth as I could still see slight indentations. Going to pickup finer grit sand paper and Novus polish today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 HURRY UP! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcoder[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Excellent progress so far buddy!!!! Lookin' good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 600 grit acquired and picking up 2500 grit later - now to find that Harley Davidson shop (can't just go for the polish and not dream a little while I'm there lol) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 People ride Harleys and other motorcycles in Canada?! Isn't it snowing 10 months out of the year up there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I know some who ride 12 months lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 People ride Harleys and other motorcycles in Canada?! Isn't it snowing 10 months out of the year up there? Lol - not in Calgary mate we are gifted with Chinooks- our snow is almost gone again. Both my brother and my uncle ride - I have a standing arrangement with the Mrs "No more dangerous stuff anymore". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Harley - closed on Mondays - bumski's however found another shop that sells it - Score! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 2759[501st] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 10 months of the year lmao... Reminds me of a story where 2 people are heading to Canadafrom Michigan. They lose the radio station they're listening too, and change it to a candian station... A news weather caster chimes in with, "Today it's going to be sunny with a high of 20". One person looks to the other, and the driver says, "forget this, we'll be warmer at home." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hey, I grew up and spent most of my life in the south east and just recently moved to upstate NY. Last winter in my opinion was horrible and this year it's barely snowed. No complains about that. If it snows more than 2 or 3 times in one Winter that's just too much. I never owned a real Winter coat until I moved up here. I just wore a long sleeve shirt + hoodie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 The friends that ride 12 months a year are in southern Ontario lol. Insane people. Was it the novus you got Pyrates? I'm getting it from a store in Toronto that repairs pinball machines. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Got mine from a place called Carzilla 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Here's what I grabbed today - additionally I picked up a plastic buffing wheel and some white plastic buffing compound and finally got things to where I'm happy. Time to get back to cutting out the rest of the helmet and get it ready for assembly. Here's the second round of paste Edited February 2, 2016 by Pyrates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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