lucnak[TK] Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) I decided to create a tab system to keep by ab and kidney lined up. I was going to use straps as well (as you can see by the snap plate in my ab), but turns out that just my belt holds this together quite nicely! Edit: Forgot to shout out Senty71 for the inspiration...I was thinking of a tab system already, but his changed the size I was thinking about! Edited April 10, 2016 by lucnak 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 My helmet is sitting off to one side. Not sure how exactly to fix that. I played around with some foam to move it but I guess that wasn't enough! Anyway, sent off my application just now! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder918 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I decided to create a tab system to keep by ab and kidney lined up. I was going to use straps as well (as you can see by the snap plate in my ab), but turns out that just my belt holds this together quite nicely! Edit: Forgot to shout out Senty71 for the inspiration...I was thinking of a tab system already, but his changed the size I was thinking about! I like that tab system! Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Use the rubber gloves for Centurion pictures, and pick up some nomex gloves for trooping. Its a pain to have a set of gloves (rubber) that will not get used much, but the nomex is breathable and cool. I still haven't figured out how I am going to attach the latex hand guards to the nomex yet, though. I used CA glue. Make sure you put some wax paper on the inside of the glove first so the glue doesn't seep through to the other side. Good luck with submission! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Looks awesome, Luc!!! Great work, and good luck with your submission! Can't wait to see that TK number for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted April 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I'm approved, just awaiting my ID now! And I need to glue my brow trim (currently just sits there with pressure). It's sitting funny in my photos. Will have to take another photo sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiro Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Woooooooooooooo! Great work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I'm approved, just awaiting my ID now! And I need to glue my brow trim (currently just sits there with pressure). It's sitting funny in my photos. Will have to take another photo sometime soon. Almost has a "raised eyebrow" look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Almost has a "raised eyebrow" look. "You talkin' ta me?!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 TK-28401 ready for duty! Will apply for EIB once I receive my Hyperfirm E-11. Gives me some time to also fix up little things here and there. Will also write up a lessons learned type thing and add to my initial post. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Congrats, Luc, er, TK-28401!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 So I still have a few things to do on my build. I have to add the D-ring to my Hyperfirm E-11, fix a snap panel in my ab, reinforce my sniper knee (cracked during a troop), use some ABS paste to fix some scratches/knife slips, switch my right tab to a double tab and properly attach my fans in my helmet. I was really set on getting Centurion, but now I'm not in a rush. I will probably only submit my apps for EIB and Centurion next winter when I'm trooping less. I have done 6 troops so far and I'm having a really great time! I will continue to post in this thread as I work here and there, but none of these issues are priorities for now. The main things I've gotten since my last posts are my Aker amp (from eBay) and my fans. The fans are definitely a must now that the summer heat is on and the mic and amp are just a bit more fun. Worth the 35 bucks for sure. iComm can wait for now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I went ahead and applied for EIB immediately, since the armor was built to that standard before my first troop. I am waiting, like you, to get to Centurion eventually. For now, the journey is more about trooping and enjoying the results of the hard work that was put into it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ah, I didn't have a blaster upon completing my build and I still need to add the D-ring to it. Also with the change to the Centurion requirements, I now need to trim my butt plate to line up with my kidney notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I went ahead and applied for EIB immediately, since the armor was built to that standard before my first troop. I am waiting, like you, to get to Centurion eventually. For now, the journey is more about trooping and enjoying the results of the hard work that was put into it Same here... I built the armor to Centurion standards, its just a matter of taking the pictures and going through the motions. Ive had a couple troops on my belt already, this weekend i'll try to take the EIB submission pics when i troop on friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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