joshsurf[TK] Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 hey guys just started my new pack up just gathering parts at the moment. this is what i got so far!! wet whipes oil pan pauldron from trooperbay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 A Kiwi HWT! Awesome! Looking forward to your build, Josh, but one quick note if I may... the pauldron goes on the right, the ammo pack on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Alright, time for another HWT backpack build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 A Kiwi HWT! Awesome! Looking forward to your build, Josh, but one quick note if I may... the pauldron goes on the right, the ammo pack on the left.Haha nice catch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan1313[TK] Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Nice start! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrookKnight[TK] Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hey bought some boxes cheap if no good will just use for storage. Opinion on scale etc? Cocktail mixer may be replaced, well it all could haha! Be honest I know you guys are!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted October 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sorry to double post but can some one tell me if the scales of boxes look good? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Hey Josh, the box dimensions look pretty close however, they should have straight sides, these appeared to be bowed out. If at the end of the day they look correct, then I say yes you're good to go. keep in mind the boxes need to look squared. Not sure if you're using the smaller pvc pipe (antenna) or it's just there as a reference but it should be 2" As for the measuring container, if you plan on dressing it up to look correct then I don't see why you can't use it as a base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 For the main "radio" box, I would stick with the photo storage box that Tony has in his HWT pack build thread. Yes, it is cardboard, but to make it more sturdy I hit all the edges with electrical tape before painting it. It really is the ideal size, and it has held up great with no problems after dozens and dozens of troops, (and getting banged around a lot, LOL). You can find them at Michael's craft store, but you will have to ask where they are. For some reason, they hide them out of the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 For the main "radio" box, I would stick with the photo storage box that Tony has in his HWT pack build thread. Yes, it is cardboard, but to make it more sturdy I hit all the edges with electrical tape before painting it. It really is the ideal size, and it has held up great with no problems after dozens and dozens of troops, (and getting banged around a lot, LOL). You can find them at Michael's craft store, but you will have to ask where they are. For some reason, they hide them out of the way. lol, the reason they're hard to find is probably because they're for storing photographs. Since physical photographs have almost become extinct to most they tend to hide the boxes in the back of the store since they're not in high demand. If asking for help at a store just ask for a photo box as Joseph mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alay[TK] Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 I saw similar in Target called "Media Storage Box" Not the right sizes but that could be another name to search for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks for the help! I am going to scratch build a radio as i live in NZ and we have none of those stores here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrookKnight[TK] Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 As long as you use boxes that have straight edges and are similar in size, you will be ok. Just keep posting as you go along and everyone will pitch in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Got the harness sorted! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I thought seriously about padding out the 1 inch wide nylon straps as you did, Josh, but I was afraid they would sit on top of the shoulder bridges and/or shoulder bell and cause them to crack from the weight of the pack. I ended up not doing it, so the straps sit between the connections and there is no possibility of this happening. However, it does get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours. Do they seem to work for you? If so, I might consider this, especially for long troops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan1313[TK] Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I had the issue of the chest and back plates digging into my skin from the weight of my pack. I actually just put some foam between my shoulders and the under suit. This made a huge difference for me. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) I have the nice padded straps that are curved inward from a L.L. Bean backpack. They curve right under my chest plate and came with a strap with quick clip. I never feel the weight of the pack. You need this Joseph! Edited October 31, 2016 by magni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I thought seriously about padding out the 1 inch wide nylon straps as you did, Josh, but I was afraid they would sit on top of the shoulder bridges and/or shoulder bell and cause them to crack from the weight of the pack. I ended up not doing it, so the straps sit between the connections and there is no possibility of this happening. However, it does get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours. Do they seem to work for you? If so, I might consider this, especially for long troops. Yeah they need a bit of adjustment. But I put them under the armour. I put on the chest and back and then put the shoulders on over the top of the straps. It needs some refining but I seem to have a good range of movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hopefully on the right track? I'm having to build some boxes as I can't find the right size here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrookKnight[TK] Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I thought seriously about padding out the 1 inch wide nylon straps as you did, Josh, but I was afraid they would sit on top of the shoulder bridges and/or shoulder bell and cause them to crack from the weight of the pack. I ended up not doing it, so the straps sit between the connections and there is no possibility of this happening. However, it does get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours. Do they seem to work for you? If so, I might consider this, especially for long troops. I had the same issue. One time I placed the straps on the shoulder bells and it popped the snaps off my shoulder bells. I did just received some shoulder strap pads that have velcro on them, so I can easily take them off and put them on. Going to try them out by putting the pack on before my shoulder bells, so the pack straps stay under the shoulder bell straps. Hopefully this works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Progress Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 8, 2016 by joshsurf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 More progress! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caligari[TK] Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Looking good! Where did you get your new 'cone' piece? I'm really liking that idea instead of rolling up a for sale sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsurf[TK] Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Looking good! Where did you get your new 'cone' piece? I'm really liking that idea instead of rolling up a for sale sign. the inside of a broken travel mug! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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