gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 28 minutes ago, N0SweatBobaFett said: How tight are the closed capped rivets on the ammo belt on the thigh supposed to be? I just hammered one on and noticed that it’s definitely on there but seems a little bit loose. Thanks! Should be a snug fit, normally no gap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN1313[TK] Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Give it a few more whacks and it should get tighter.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Got the knee ammo belt on! I’ll probably tackle the sugru on the other knee soon, while I work on the belt and strapping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 14 hours ago, N0SweatBobaFett said: Got the knee ammo belt on! I’ll probably tackle the sugru on the other knee soon, while I work on the belt and strapping. Looking good, side and back photos would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 9:50 AM, TKSpartan said: Looking good, side and back photos would be great. Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Back photos of knee ammo belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Rivets look a tad big but could be as they are a little close to the corners, more a higher level issue though. Note the rivet is also set in the middle of the ridge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 As Glen pointed, rivets are closer to the corners than the references . It's too important to make a doble check with references prior to glue or affix pieces and I would recommend to check approved Eib and Centurion apllications to see the requested fixes and mods. Keep it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN1313[TK] Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 One other thing you might want to try doing is using a heat gun carefully to help the ammo belt shape itself to the bend. Right now at the bottom you see it flares out a little. This is because it’s not used to being bent around the thigh. I made this better on mine by lightly going over the belt with my heat gun, not heating to an extreme of warping or damage, but enough for it to start naturally taking the curved shape on.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 20 hours ago, TKSpartan said: As Glen pointed, rivets are closer to the corners than the references . It's too important to make a doble check with references prior to glue or affix pieces and I would recommend to check approved Eib and Centurion apllications to see the requested fixes and mods. Keep it up. Thanks! I’ll make sure to check now to see if there are any fixes. I definitely should have referenced images again! Got a little to comfortable just jumping in haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 20 hours ago, FN1313 said: One other thing you might want to try doing is using a heat gun carefully to help the ammo belt shape itself to the bend. Right now at the bottom you see it flares out a little. This is because it’s not used to being bent around the thigh. I made this better on mine by lightly going over the belt with my heat gun, not heating to an extreme of warping or damage, but enough for it to start naturally taking the curved shape on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thanks! I’ll try that right away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 22 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Rivets look a tad big but could be as they are a little close to the corners, more a higher level issue though. Note the rivet is also set in the middle of the ridge. Thanks! I definitely should have worked on the placement a little more before riveting. I’ll definitely remember to keep that in mind when working on another kit or I’ll see if there are any fixes I can work on right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN1313[TK] Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 If you do decide to adjust it, it wouldn’t be too hard of a fix, just back the hole with scrap abs and then fill with abs paste and reattach with new holes.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 I made some more straps with snaps today that are smaller to use for the kidney and butt plates. I had a quick question, how would I know the strap is too big or too small when fitting and how close should they be to each other? Just enough to show no gap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 7/16/2023 at 8:44 PM, FN1313 said: If you do decide to adjust it, it wouldn’t be too hard of a fix, just back the hole with scrap abs and then fill with abs paste and reattach with new holes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk thank you! I think that might work nicely as the old hole drilled into the bottom of the thigh should be covered once the old hole on the ammo belt is covered with abs paste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, N0SweatBobaFett said: I made some more straps with snaps today that are smaller to use for the kidney and butt plates. I had a quick question, how would I know the strap is too big or too small when fitting and how close should they be to each other? Just enough to show no gap? That's part of the build figuring out what works. A bit of trial and a bunch of errors to the end. I'm having a build day this weekend. I posted on our local forums. If interested even though you're doing great so far. Keep it up Future Trooper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 32 minutes ago, N0SweatBobaFett said: I made some more straps with snaps today that are smaller to use for the kidney and butt plates. I had a quick question, how would I know the strap is too big or too small when fitting and how close should they be to each other? Just enough to show no gap? I normally check the measurements, eye of snap to other eye of snap then deduct 5mm, usually that works for me BUT over time I ended up with a few that were just too long/loose which I've added extra snaps too and I now use these as a measuring device. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivera88 Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 So I wonder if any one spray painted the armor after maybe bondo or sanding I got a Lil of a mess on my first order kit.. doing the chest back and arms any help l 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 8:37 PM, magni said: That's part of the build figuring out what works. A bit of trial and a bunch of errors to the end. I'm having a build day this weekend. I posted on our local forums. If interested even though you're doing great so far. Keep it up Future Trooper That would be awesome! I’m pretty sure I can swing that. I’ll message you via the local garrison forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Applied the new tube stripe decals that are the hand painted looking versions. I also installed a more durable lenses for the eyes courtesy of @magni! Going to install mesh behind the frown tomorrow. I also wanted to double check the pencil mark for the cod piece as I may trim it down more for comfort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Nice work No issues trimming that off the cod for comfort. One thing I did happen to notice was the sharp corners on your black ear border, comparison below, other ear looks fine, a toothpick could be used to scrape off some of the paint to round them of a little 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 12 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Nice work No issues trimming that off the cod for comfort. One thing I did happen to notice was the sharp corners on your black ear border, comparison below, other ear looks fine, a toothpick could be used to scrape off some of the paint to round them of a little Will do! A little elbow grease should clean it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 just checking in to see if this looks like a good trim line for the inside of the bottom of the right shin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, N0SweatBobaFett said: just checking in to see if this looks like a good trim line for the inside of the bottom of the right shin. It looks good for a starting cut. Once you make a test fit you will see if you need additional trimming references 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0SweatBobaFett[TK] Posted July 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Trimmed the bottom of the shins and it looks pretty good. Since the RS kit has identical shins I tried to trim them both to have the outer part a the shin a tad longer. Hope this looks alright! The right shin Front: Back: The left shin Front: Back: Still have to do the back cover strip for the left shin as I had to trim more to make it take shape. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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