SpiceCredits Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yeah I think I will eventually get a Pencap belt too. I just have a nylon belt and it pulls down a bit uncomfortably since I have to wear it so tight. However, that costs money that I don't currently have. I hear ya! lol As much as I've enjoyed the whole thing, it is a money pit! lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoSc0ut[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I use an old nylon law enforcement duty belt and the thighs have 3" elastic with loops sewn at the top that slide over the belt. The belt itself is very rigid and doesn't sag and it's nice and wide so it's comfortable even when wearing for long periods of time. You might be able to find these at a surplus store or possibly second hand if you have a law enforcement supply type store in your area. Homemade garters! Jim - TK50899 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Incase I didn't mention before... I'll be posting more this weekend once I get to Tandy to pick up the setter for my rivets to install the ammo pack on the right thigh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) At last, the final piece to the build is complete! Mwah ha ha ha haaaaaa…I'm letting the paint dry over night and then trying it on and double checking the fit tomorrow. I should have submission pics to show you guys early next week, I believe. Until then, I'll snap some shots tomorrow of me with it all on. These are double cap rivets purchased from justjoseph63.I also put a dab of E-6000 where the ammo pack touches the bottom of the ridge of the thigh to keep it in place more. And with paint… Edited June 18, 2016 by SpiceCredits 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 At last, the final piece to the build is complete! Mwah ha ha ha haaaaaa…I'm letting the paint dry over night and then trying it on and double checking the fit tomorrow. I should have submission pics to show you guys early next week, I believe. Until then, I'll snap some shots tomorrow of me with it all on. These are double cap rivets purchased from justjoseph63. I also put a dab of E-6000 where the ammo pack touches the bottom of the ridge of the thigh to keep it in place more. And with paint… Mwah hahahahahaaa! Can't wait! Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Coming along nicely 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Coming along nicely Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Looking good. Any issues fitting the rivets? I've heard they can be a bit of a pain at times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Looking good. Any issues fitting the rivets? I've heard they can be a bit of a pain at times. Thanks! Actually, I didn't have any issues with them at all. I had more issues with snap than these. lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Ok, so here is my first full try-on of everything. I had to put it all on and use the timer on my phone's camera to get these. lolThe shins aren't staying super aligned even with the stirrups added. So I added a bit of velcro to the fronts and backs of the boots and the respective places inside the shins to keep them center more. However, I haven't tried them back on with those fixes yet. I had to do some glue fixing to one of the tabs on my left shin. I think that should hold it well though. Thoughts????Other than that, I feel like it looks pretty good. I think it's just getting the thighs and shins sitting well. I think some foam would help too.What do you guys think?? Feedback would be greatly appreciated!Also I just noticed from the left profile view, it looks like my shoulder bell could have been aligned better to the bicep. I think that's why I show a little more gap between the bell and chest plate on the front-facing photo. I should have adjusted before taking the photo. I'll fix that next time. I feel like maybe the right thigh is a little lower set and that's why there is more gap at the rear than the left shows. Thoughts? Also the back part of my helmet trim came off in my rush to get set up for the shots. lol Here is what I did with the velcro to keep the shins in place better. Back of boot: Inside back of shin: Front of boot: Inside front of shin: P.S. Man there is a lot of sounds of plastic knocking around when I walk in it. lol Edited June 19, 2016 by SpiceCredits 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I just ordered my foam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I went the same way with my boots, putting velcro only on the front of the boot and inside shin. How does it work with both front and back with velcro? Any odd movement on your leg? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I went the same way with my boots, putting velcro only on the front of the boot and inside shin. How does it work with both front and back with velcro? Any odd movement on your leg? I'll have to get back to you tomorrow on that one. I haven't put them on since I added the Velcro to the boots. I was waiting for a piece of my shin to glue over night before trying again. I may put one on later just to see though. I'm only gluing on shin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I went the same way with my boots, putting velcro only on the front of the boot and inside shin. How does it work with both front and back with velcro? Any odd movement on your leg? I just put on my compression pants, boots and right shin. It stays straight even after jogging around the apartment. It stayed secure and upright. I couldn't tell any awkward movement either. Once my left shin dries over night I think the shins will be solved and I'll retake photos tomorrow. I still think the foam will help a little, but that (Velcro on boots) seemed to fix a lot of the problem. Edited June 20, 2016 by SpiceCredits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 The foam should keep the sniper plate from getting under the thigh - that's the only place I needed it. The ammo pack over the thigh was plenty forward. For the thigh gap on the rear... I think you may have the butt plate/torso slightly rotated, since it looked even in front. You can play with that for your next photos, and see if it makes a difference. Looking forward to the updated pics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely give the rear a look as well! The foam shipped already, so I should have that soon. New pics to follow! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Foam came in today! New pics coming this weekend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Word of advice, check to see if the thigh pushes on the sniper knee when you straighten your leg. That would put stress on the plate and crack it, as it did for me. I glued in some ABS to reinforce the cracked area and will eventually fill it with ABS paste. Also, I keep checking in to your thread expecting to see your approval photos or something like that! You're so close! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Thanks Luc! I went ahead and attached foam to the left shin to push out the plate a little more. <br><br> I should be having submission photos early this week. I planned on getting them this weekend, but everyone was out of town that could take photos. I promise they're coming! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Come on already, let's do this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Come on already, let's do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SpiceCredits Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Come on already, let's do this! I'm promise it'll be soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiceCredits Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 So, I brought my armor to work today to get some shots for my submission. I'll post them this evening once I get home. That is of course that it doesn't rain later...Fingers crossed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 I just put on my compression pants, boots and right shin. It stays straight even after jogging around the apartment. It stayed secure and upright. I couldn't tell any awkward movement either. Once my left shin dries over night I think the shins will be solved and I'll retake photos tomorrow. I still think the foam will help a little, but that (Velcro on boots) seemed to fix a lot of the problem. Are you doing stir ups as well? Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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