StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 45 minutes ago, ukswrath said: Basic approval you're fine This build is anything but basic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 49 minutes ago, StrmTRPR85 said: This build is anything but basic I have to state that in case anyone else is following this thread that's not shooting for the higher levels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 And done! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket[TK] Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 Looks much better! WTG! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Cricket said: Looks much better! WTG! I had great coaches and a support staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Nice work. :-)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Belt rivet covers! I trimmed the 3 "buttons" and sanded down to remover the return edge Repeated this for all sides and the remaining "buttons" Slapped some E6000 to the back, centered them over the rivets on the belt and clamped in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 So drop boxes...what's the thickness dimensions? I've seen both 10mm and 15mm in my searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Did a trial fit to see how everything looks up front. I think the left bell needs to come in a hair. I think the gapping between biceps and forearms are good since I have these long arms. I haven't done the sniper knee just yet as the shins need a bit more hot water bath shaping. I'll be getting some velcro on the belt to ensure it stays in place. Edited April 23, 2018 by StrmTRPR85 Adding info 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTM[TK] Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said: So drop boxes...what's the thickness dimensions? I've seen both 10mm and 15mm in my searching Edited April 23, 2018 by LTM Added general link 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 After some hot water bath and a heat gun I think this is about as close as I can get my left calf Thoughts? Do more or for enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I'd leave it there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Alright looking at fixing my spacing between my biceps and forearms. I believe I have too much of the bicep covered by the bell Here is how it is sitting currently Here is where I propose it to go. Granted this will need a longer hook. Not planning on making the hook that long but maybe an 1/2 to an 1 inch longer. Thoughts? Or was my spacing ok before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Wow brother you have some long arms. My suggestion, ditch using the hook. Drop the bicep down until the tops of the biceps can be seen in the front and back of the bell. Install a single connecting strap between the bicep and bell, dead center on the inner rib. Later if you feel they're moving around too much you can install front and rear strapping to help keep them centered. There should roughly be 1/2" gap between the bicep and forearm but not sure you'll be able to pull that off without creating too much gap between the forearms and hand guards. Find the sweet spot, balance between elbow and wrist then post more photos. Keep up the good work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, ukswrath said: Wow brother you have some long arms. Right? If I could afford it would make a great lanky wookiee Sweet I'll ditch that hook than. Would you think elastic or nylon for keep them in place? Not sure if I need then to stretch as much as I need them held in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Good to know that the hooks aren't a requirement. I'm having issues with my bicep hook placement on this kit. Off they go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Hooks are not a requirement. When I need to control and area of movement I use nylon webbing, elastic is like using velcro, never know what's going to happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Ok so my thought is line 24 snaps inside the bell and bicep with nylon webbing to secure it with the front of the biceps showing. This should drop it down a good 2 inches which will give me close to the 1/2 inch gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Sounds like a plan. Make sure the snaps are very strong in this area, I would glue them directly, but that's me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ukswrath said: glue them directly Great minds think alike. I was even going to do two to ensure it had strength and will not pivot on a single snap Edited April 24, 2018 by StrmTRPR85 typographical 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTM[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 12 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said: After some hot water bath and a heat gun I think this is about as close as I can get my left calf Thoughts? Do more or for enough? Looks good, if you want to tighten it up a bit maybe a couple of plastic tabs on the cover side to "lock in" and pull it closer? I also see more experienced troopers talking about "comfort" while trooping and some cut a moon shape out of the back of the shin to allow a little more movement. Maybe after you get approval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 minute ago, LTM said: I also see more experienced troopers talking about "comfort" while trooping and some cut a moon shape out of the back of the shin to allow a little more movement. Maybe after you get approval? It didn't feel too bad with the compression paints, but we will see after more extensive wear. I did find a small crack on the top under the return edge from my heating. I'll be cutting perpendicular to the crack and hitting it with some epoxy from the inside to keep that sucker in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Alright how does that arm gap look now? I got the spacing between the bicep and forearm down to an inch Only did the left side to make sure it would work first 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Yep looks good, just try and keep the bicep tucked under the bell, doesn't have to be by much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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