Bavery's Build

[Master Tej]

Nice pics! How close to completion is the pack?

 

- Master Tej -

[mr0072003[501st]]

AS you mentioned the back was a lil crocked. Once your totally done, post some more pics of the back. We want to make sure you are squared away trooper.

[Bavery]

Nice pics! How close to completion is the pack?

 

Pack is LITERALLY two pieces and some paint from being done. I was ripped off by Dirtyboy, so I don't have a radio.

 

However, I have some sweet picture from the NEG's St. Paddy's day parade

 

 

 

 

 

[mr0072003[501st]]

Are those sneakers that IO is wearing 501 approved

[toddo[TX]]

what do you mean you were ripped off by Dirtyboy?

[ACJay[501st]]

what do you mean you were ripped off by Dirtyboy?

 

Yes do tell.

[Master Tej]

Nice pics of the Troop! And that's odd, I've only ever had very positive experiences with Dirtyboy.

 

- Master Tej -

[Bavery]

I hate bad mouthing a guy that everyone loves, but here goes.

 

In October, I made an arrangement to give three $50 payments for a pack. I gave the first, and then my family started moving, and gas isn't cheap. So in December, I told him I couldn't do it, but I felt that we were beyond a refund. So I asked for just a Radio. He was understanding and agreed. However, it never shipped, and a week or so ago, a friend from the NEG who knows him asked what's up? Long story short, he's convinced I sold his son some mini figures three years ago, took the money, and never sent the figure. I didn't have a Paypal three years ago. And upon asking to show this record, he refuses.

 

TL:DR: paid, never shipped, personal vendetta.

[toddo[TX]]

That's a nasty situation Drew. I'm sorry you and Rick are having difficulties. I scored a radio from Mike at Trooperbay for a decent price. Mike will take good care of you.

[Bavery]

That's a nasty situation Drew. I'm sorry you and Rick are having difficulties. I scored a radio from Mike at Trooperbay for a decent price. Mike will take good care of you.

 

All good. I'm kind of over it. A couple of Garrison mates of mine are going to New London, and while they're there they said they'll stop in there for me. (Expectantly, of course.)

 

But, I found some more pics from the parade!

 

 

[Master Tej]

Sorry about that experience man, that can't be fun to go through during your build. Also, the way the light is in the last pic, the armor color scheme looks almost exactly like that on the WEG NovaElite.

 

- Master Tej -

[izzi[TX]]

Sorry I'm late to the party.... But that armor looks so freakin' awesome!

[THE TROOPER[501st]]

Eyes popping and a little droooling coming out. Awesome dude, now get that hair cut !!!!

[Bavery]

So, after I cranked this out in two weeks, I took a long vacation from my workshop. I've returned.

 

I've continued working on my radio, and here it is now: (PS: I know I'm missing two of those things)

 

 

 

But I have questions:

 

1: Do you think the Large circular piece is okay?

2: Is the gold thing Okay? I like the look to it.

[Bavery]

You guys took too long

 

I moved on with it:

 

 

One for depth...

 

[izzi[TX]]

Better than the radio I slapped together out of a tackle box! I would suggest getting some toggle switches from radio shack. It adds a bit of flair.

 

-iz

[Bavery]

Better than the radio I slapped together out of a tackle box! I would suggest getting some toggle switches from radio shack. It adds a bit of flair.

 

-iz

 

I plan on doing that to my aftermarket radio, this one is strictly for my approval. I told myself I'd be official (or at least have my app sent) before May. I have this weekend off, so I'm going to finish my pack this weekend, and then it's an app away.

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Great work on your build and best of luck on your approval. I'm sure you'll do fine.

[Bavery]

I appreciate the compliments guys! After a not so hard morning, I finished the pack. I scrathbuilt the exhaust port as well as the thermal det pad. Here are my app pics, as well as my pack.

 

I got excited and forgot to add the shells and the "decal" onto the pack prior to taking the pics. Do you guys think I'm good, or should I gear back up?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't know why the lighting was so bad, but o well!

 

 

 

 

[ACJay[501st]]

Looking damn good brother!!

[Bavery]

Took new pics, and my app has been sent to my GML!

 

I won't bore you with the app pics, here are some of the others:

 

 

My Cousin wasn't having it...

 

 

 

[Master Tej]

Nice pics!

 

- Master Tej -

[Bavery]

So I'm putting together a tutorial for a completely DIY SD-48 (the pack I use) pack for the mercs. Would you guy like me to post it here as well? It's a low budget and very easy build.

[toddo[TX]]

Tutorials are always welcome.

[Bavery]

Tutorials are always welcome.

 

I just got word, my GML passed me! I should be TX-11383

I wanted to make sure my pack passed the application before posting a tutorial.