chaos_geek Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Finally got some work done on the armor this weekend. I'll post of pictures tonight. I did have a question though. So the hose for the thermal detonator is supposed to be black according to the CRL. I couldn't find black hose to replace the silver, but I did the next best thing and got the spray on plastidip and it looks awesome. I know some of you all have painted your armor and I've been considering it as well and wanted to know if there was any reason I should or could not use plastidip for this purpose. It's generally more durable than spray paint and it feels off easily if I have to reapply for some reason, it also looks amazing IMO. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I primed and painted mine with no issues. Plastidip sounds interesting tho... Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 I don't know if paint was a problem, but one of the local guys helping me mentioned that it could chip the hose because it's so flexible. So I figured Plastidip was flexible and would be less of a problem if there was one. It looks pretty much like yours does in the photo, just a little....different. I like the look though and I think I'm gonna do the whole thing in it, would look similar to the satin finish, just maybe a little more flat. Not sure if it shows well in this image. Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 There's no reason you can't use plastidip. As long as it's black, it conforms to the CRL so you can't go wrong. If you get a slightly satin look, then alls the better. Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Plastidip is some fun stuff, but I always have a heck of time getting the coats even. Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I know it's been quite awhile but I've submitted the photos for approval as of last night. Just waiting to hear back now! 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 You live! Awesome to hear on the submission. Post up the pics if you'd like. I would love to see it. 1 Link to comment
RAIDER[COTG] Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 GOOD LUCK! And you're in Florida! Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 You live! Awesome to hear on the submission. Post up the pics if you'd like. I would love to see it. Sure here are what I submitted And Yep down in the Everglades Squad! Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Good luck... Things that they might pick up on. The chest plate looks as though it's throttling you. I would pull it down at the front. This will then address all the following issues. Back plate sagging down, the gap between your pouches and top of your belt, and your bund poking out from under the chest plate a bit. Always happens... The weight of the back/tank just drags it all down over your shoulders. I whack some velcro on the top edge of the bund and some on the bottom of the inside of the chest plate. Sorts it out a treat. Knock your pouches out a little, so you can see all the ribbing on the cummerbund. And shorten the drop straps to pull the boxes up a bit. They only want to be 2-3 inches below the belt line. Paint your rivets black (or colour them in with a sharpie marker!). Tank Topper needs to be all black, the white and red details are for the regular scout. (sharpie marker again!) Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Looming good from what i can see on the phone Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 This is why I dont make real assessments from a cell phone. All good points, Chef. Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hey guys, thanks to you both. I meant to color the rivet and forgot. I'll get on all this! Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Looks pretty good on this end. Besides what Chef mentioned, you should add the matte black tank stripes. I'd also pull your belt up a bit. Just little tweaks but nothing too serious. Nicely done trooper. 1 Link to comment
RAIDER[COTG] Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Approved Clay? I saw ur pics on the Florida GMLs photobucket so knew u were in the pipeline. Any word? 1 Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Approved Clay? I saw ur pics on the Florida GMLs photobucket so knew u were in the pipeline. Any word? Have't heard anything as of yet. Though I'm hoping soon, I'd like to get out and start troopin'! 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Let me know once it comes through and we'll get your access updated. 1 Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Will do! Thank you guys for all the support, I really appreciate it. Spec Ops is best detachment! 1 Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Got notice from the GML that I have been approved (as of the 1st)! Haven't gotten the official email with the TX number yet, but should be coming through soon! Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Congrats, Clay. Once you get that number, let me know and we can get your profile updated...repeating myself 1 Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! TX-66606!!!!!!! Link to comment
RAIDER[COTG] Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gratz man! 1 Link to comment
chaos_geek Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gratz man! Thanks! Link to comment
DeathMOS30[501st] Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Congrats I sent you a message 1 Link to comment
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