csquared373 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Well, here we go! Box arrived today and everything has been organized and workstation set up. This is my first build...of anything! I am challenged by two piece puzzles. I must say Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with. Armor was packaged professionally and little notes placed on some items to help in the build. Also arms/legs noted for R/L which I appreciate. I will post some pics later (that will be a whole other challenge), but for now am starting on shoulder bells. Wish me luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novak Dimon[TK] Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Congratulations for the triple B day. :) Have fun with the build and if there are any questions: let us know!<br> Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared373 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Like a little kid on Christmas when I saw this Seems that everyone else does this so I will as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared373 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 So today I got all the arms separated. Shoulders are cut and sanded. I have both biceps cut, fit, and glued. They are sitting for the 24 hour E6000 wait. Forearms are cut and taped. Bicep Forearm how do you know how long the forearm should be? Just end at wrist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared373 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 So I am starting to work on strapping. I will be doing the "troop" friendly snaps and strap that I have seen on here. I have noticed in the pics on build/centurion there are snaps on the butt and ab. Do you just drill through the armor and place the snap? Also on the internal strapping (chest to ab, kidney to ab) do you use nylon or elastic? I am sure there are instructions. It seems the more I look for one way to do it the more I get confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared373 Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 So looking for a little help finishing up. Any constructive feedback welcome. Overall for my first time doing anything like this I have been very pleased. Look forward to hearing what you all have to say. Front: Back: Left Side: Right: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kacrut[501st] Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Hi, Good job... I'm not an expert, i look at your left n right side pict I noticed that your shoulder straps are far too forward, did you glued your shoulder strap on the front(at chest plate)?... the back end of the shoulder straps should not be glued.<br><br> *sorry for my english if you confuse with what i'm trying to say. LOL!.<br> Best regards, Louis. Edited October 24, 2016 by Kacrut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared373 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 The straps popped off while I was putting it on for the pics. Apparently I didn't give enough time for the glue to cure. They are in clamps now being reattached. They are glued on the chest with 5 bars on front. I think it appears that they are attached on the back because the elastic was all that was holding them on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kacrut[501st] Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Ooh i see.. sorry for jumping in like that. LOL!....<br> (again) great job, solid build. <br> Best regards, Loui. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Right drop box looks like it didn't hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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