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Ugh... Color matching is rearing the ugly head again. So I just got my belt yesterday and just got a chance to compare it. It is a deep red, my paint is more a red red and the armor is a red/orange. So I'm trying to work out a proper color match again. So I'm sort of stuck on this. What direction to go? Color match the armor with automotive paint or a better color match of an off the shelf rattle can? Suggestions or thoughts?

Just noticed the holster section doesn't read as optional. If it will be an option then simply adding (If present) in the first line.

More strapping a mix of elastic and nylon webbing.

That phrase always gives me a chuckle and makes me think of the original Muppet Movie.

So in the immortal words of Anakin, "This is where the fun starts". Cut out and fit the shins I'll be adding to the kidney plate. There's gonna be a lot of filling with the abs paste as my split rivets didn't want to come out, That's alright though it will or should allow me to reach specialist. I've also added some reinforcement to the ab plate and incorporated my snaps into them. I'll do elastic on one side with nylon webbing on the other. Really close now, just waiting on the final bits for construction, Belt and I still need to check into paint.

So I did a quick test fitting of the chest with the bucket, still need to work out padding and mount the lenses. I've also broken down and decided to add some shins as Walt's kit is a bit snug in the middle for me. So I've cut the shins and test fit them, but I'm not sure if I should use some acetone or E-6000 for adding them. I also just ordered my belt from Rob Kittle So that should be here by the end of the week.

I saw that as well, but I think I may go with my E-11 for now and I may be getting a DLT'20a. However I may go for the SE-14R later on. Just doing my snap plates and starting the strapping now. Been in contact with SKittle about a belt. I'm also looking into getting a color match paint through a automotive place here because even though my GML is okay with the color match I have it just isn't right to me. I'm also looking into frog juice to seal it.

Looking good Chris. I still need to mount my lenses, frown mesh and fans.

Test fitting the body and getting the spacing worked out. I'm hoping that I can pull it in close enough to pass for specialist approval. Chest and ab first. Ab to kidney connection. Thigh fitting. Next up is finishing the shins.

So I got to the paint. The match is alright, but I couldn't find anything closer really. Top is the belt and base color of the kit, the bottom is the replacement thigh ammo belt and color match paint. Boots with base kit color. Base color, paint match and the paint color from my first set of boots. So this just leaves greying the shins done and strapping and belt.

Thanks @RaiderI forgot to go over and grab the link.

@badcompany71! make sure to read through the proposed CRL changes also as you are just starting and it will most likely change by the time you are finished. Even if you choose to not join the legion. Never be afraid to ask questions either and measure twice cut once.

Welcome aboard Chris!

Very possible Chris.

Yeah it is just getting the shins double checked and glued. Then painting the thigh ammo pack and boots. After that I can get the sniper knee and thigh ammo pack attached and then it is just strapping. Still need my belt and silicone hand plates,

Such a pain though. I'm pretty sure I've got a decent match, but I won't really know until I don't.

Belt and thigh ammo pack trimmed and ready to go. Here you can see the color difference in the plastics. So the reason for painting and color matching, not really an easy task.

BFG possibly being attained. My XO is possibly going to print me up one.

Thanks Ryan.

@IcyTrooper so I was a bit confused, but after looking through that link I figured it out. So thigh and forearms are off the clamps, but still have them taped for another day or so. Now it's on to boot prep for paint. I have the soles taped off and I'll do a quick sand with some either 1000 or 1200 grit sandpaper. I can't remember if the elastic should be black or red and if it matters.

Then the clean up and some painting. Boots and the thigh ammo pack (due to It being a replacement and way off color). So close. Still need my belt and to get some silicone hand plates but I'm working on that one.

So finishing up closing the thigh and forearms. I think I'm right about to the 85% Mark for main construction.

I'm considering going with a SE-14r if I can find files and someone to print it for me.

Yeah I checked with him and he sees no issue with the duck cloth. He even said it looks similar to the belts made by TKittle.

So the DLT-19 would be out? I've been working on one of those, but at least I'm good with using it for my clean TK. Happy to see the SE-14r on the board too. Now just to find one. I Will be going mostly from comic reference for my build so glad to see those elements being added or at least confirmed.