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Wonder if someone can help.

I was scrolling a couple of days back and found a build where there was a diagram of the forearm construction

The member had also added the screw to the forearm rail.

I’ve got one with a flange and wondered if theirs was the same but can’t find the thread

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32 minutes ago, funkster said:

Wonder if someone can help.

I was scrolling a couple of days back and found a build where there was a diagram of the forearm construction

The member had also added the screw to the forearm rail.

I’ve got one with a flange and wondered if theirs was the same but can’t find the thread

Excuse me mate, it may be the language barrier but are you talking about the metal holster? is where I have seen that screw type

 

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Here is a screen used asset, hope this is helpful for your holster referencing.:)

You will notice Torx security bolts are used  (have that center pin)

The bearing is also held in place with a Torx security bolt Dome head and the others are counter sunk.

 

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Also looks like you have the correct bolt for the forearm, saw the  holster post so followed up on that for some clarity as well.

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Finished the TD today with help from a buddy with a vinyl cutter.

Actually ended up using vinyl on the end cap to get a clean edge. Can’t see the join unless you get about an inch away

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Back detail


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Bolt done

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Nipples and shoulder tabs painting

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Is this not your bolt?

 

I just noticed you used the one with the flange perhaps I confused you and if so, my apologies as you had this then another image posted.

This as far as we are aware is the correct type to use.

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Did a bit of work on the lid yesterday.

It’s still not fitting together without issue, so started removing some material to try and help.

Also, the mesh did fair too well in the casting process

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So out it comes, and I’ll be replacing it with some metal mesh

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The bubbles are an issue where a vacuum pot hasn't been used to draw them out of the resin before pouring into the mold. Also because the mold may be too large to also add to the vacuum pot after its filled.

As to it not fitting, it looks like the molds may be slightly distorted so the part just doesn't align correctly at both sides.

Also the original buck was probably 3D printed and may have warped during that process hence why the alignment is out as would be the mold made from it.

Have you spoken to Walt about it yet?

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Yep.
Spoken to him a few times with little advice other than “sand more”

It’s frustrating as I’ve heated the face plate to better mold it to the inside, but it then just goes back to its original shape.

It’s going to need a LOT of adhesive to keep it in place.

He said he was going to put together a video on how to assemble the helmet.

Still waiting for the clips and vinyl which he said had come in and would be in the post. That was a month ago.

Unfortunately, he’s now been flooded out, which is not good news for anyone.

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