TK 71627[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 4 hours ago, TK 71627 said: I place 3 snaps on the sides & 6 on the longer sides= 18 total snaps (36 total counting male and females) I was going to use Velcro to attach the sides.... but snaps are more secure. You must have a detachable lined on your bin, for EASY ACCESS to snap off and WASH FELT , you don’t want to store your armor and FORGET to unload and ending up smelling like gym shorts & sweat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good work! I like the interior job and the snaps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Wow that's beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 @TK 71627 you beat me to lining mine! I was thinking of using snaps as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Fixed the ammo boxes on the belt for my centurion approval. I cut the old straps to allow me to move the boxes to align with the ends and glue in place Cutting the old straps: Moved the box to the end and aligned with the end of the belt. Repeated for other side than added E6000 and allowed to dry: and here is the view from the front Now all to clean some excess E6000 from the belt buttons next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shashachu[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Nice job! I'm jealous of the bin - I used Velcro but it came off the bin so I need to redo it. I like the snaps... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 71627[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 @TK 71627 you beat me to lining mine! I was thinking of using snaps as well. You MUST ‘85.... skip the Velcro.... more snaps=nicer look ...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 71627[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Nice job! I'm jealous of the bin - I used Velcro but it came off the bin so I need to redo it. I like the snaps... TY, for the kind words Shashachu.... it’s usually me admiring EVERYONE ELSE’s armor. It feels good !!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TK 71627[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Wow that's beautiful Wow, ty Tony !!! (Happy Dance)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 71627[TK] Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Wow that's beautiful Wow, ty Tony !!! (Happy Dance)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, TK 71627 said: Frown/Teeth AFTER... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good job cleaning those teeth up. Just a curious question do you mean to post in this build thread or do you mean to add to yours? It doesn't bother me one bit if you want to add to mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 hours ago, TK 71627 said: Omg !!!!!!! I am so SORRY, ‘85 !!!! I NEVER REALIZED this was your build thread .... I NEVER meant to INVADE your thread ... Idk how to apologize, this is SO EMBARRASSING !!!! Please FORGIVE ME Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Your fine trooper! Your a true TK as in we always miss I thought we had almost similar titles so I thought I'd double check. No harm no foul. Still jealous over that liner in your tote....I just have my kit go in with blankets covering the sides 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Painted my flexible hand guards that were yellowing. Used this in white gloss Applied several light coats Looks smooth as glass My question involves submitting the centeruion picture of when I show they are flexible. When I flex the guards the paint breaks But once done flexing it goes back to almost perfect. Obviously I want to hit this with another pass of spray paint before attaching them back to my gloves but what would be the best method for submitting this to avoid cracking my paint? I know our handsguards don't flex that much while wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Actually, the crackling effect is 100% screen accurate, as that is what they did in the films. The reason they are bent in Centurion submissions is to show that they are indeed the flexible type. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said: The reason they are bent in Centurion submissions is to show that they are indeed the flexible type. You mean if lay them flat you can't tell well cool if cracking is screen accurate then where good to roll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 And here is the final result of the painted hand guards next to the ab armor. Cant beat that comparison and shine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 71627[TK] Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 And here is the final result of the painted hand guards next to the ab armor. Cant beat that comparison and shine Those look SWEET !!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Working on fixing my left ab gap added a tandy snap as my elastic snap was not going to work at making it tighter and hold as well as it could. Moved to a nylon strap so it will hold the ab and kidney together better than elastic strap. I'm not 100% sure how well this will fly for centurion. I can reset the nylon back a bit further and reglue. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket[TK] Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 8/19/2018 at 8:47 AM, StrmTRPR85 said: Painted my flexible hand guards that were yellowing.... My question involves submitting the centeruion picture of when I show they are flexible. When I flex the guards the paint breaks But once done flexing it goes back to almost perfect. Obviously I want to hit this with another pass of spray paint before attaching them back to my gloves but what would be the best method for submitting this to avoid cracking my paint? I know our handsguards don't flex that much while wearing them. Some cracking and flaking of the paint on the flexible handguards is completely normal and accurate. I think your handguards would be fine for Centurion. But I'm concerned about (what looks to me) as how brittle the paint is. The paint you used isn't designed to be all that flexible, and I imagine that it's going to give you some grief sooner rather than later. If you decide to strip that paint off at some point, I highly recommend using a screen printing ink for your handguards. I found Speedball screen printing ink over on Amazon works really well. Here's what my flexible handguards look like after a year and a half of trooping... There is some flaking/peeling at the wrists, but that's common. I don't have any cracking or peeling anywhere else on the handguards. Application is super easy. Clean the handguards with alcohol and let dry. Apply a light coat of paint to the handguards. Bake your painted handguards in a 250 degree oven for about 8 minutes. Let cool. Apply another thin coat of paint and repeat the baking process. Do this process until you have the coverage you like. I applied three coats to mine. Hope this helps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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