bluebantha Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Hi everyone, I'm really sorry for my lack of posts over the past week or so, life has been so hectic, but I'm getting back into the swing of things! I have a few verbal updates for you all, and I will hopefully be able to provide some photos to support that this evening! - I received my 2 sets of replacement ears from Trooper Bay, which I will use to practice fitment on my helmet - I have fixed the paint on my vocoder and mic tips to hopefully increase the accuracy of the helmet - Both of my biceps have been completed - I cut out both thighs, and have glued one. It seems to fit nicely! I'm very happy and grateful that this armor kit seems to be bigger than Walt's, which helps me a lot. The abdomen and kidney meet without shims, the chest is wider, and the thighs are bigger. With all that said however, I do still need length in the shins and forearms, so I'm just waiting to hear back from Walt on when hes able to ship the extended ones! Thank you all for you help and support thus far, and I cant wait to continue this build! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Looking forward to seeing your updates Very helpful ear tutorial, it's all about the top step to help the ears come in more at the base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebantha Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Here’s some photos of my progress! Tips would be appreciated!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebantha Posted November 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Spent a little bit making these quick snaps to attach to the inside of my armor today:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Just a couple of tips, try seal the ends of the elastic with some heat. Another good tip is to recess the snaps so the plates sit flush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebantha Posted November 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Just a couple of tips, try seal the ends of the elastic with some heat. Another good tip is to recess the snaps so the plates sit flush [/url] Thank you for this! I did use a lighter to seal the elastic, but haven’t thought about recesses. Nothing seems to be getting in the way at this point Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebantha Posted November 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Little update, I’ve began to glue the snaps into the armor, and I’ve put the split rivers into the left side:Also, I’d love some input on my helmet. I know I need to paint the ears, and screws, as well as add the frown mesh, but I’d like to hear your opinions otherwise! I’m pretty happy with it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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