Chef[501st] Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 The bund thing is fine. The movie trilogy original scout bund has 5 vertical ribs, this is a fairly recent discovery in the grand scheme of things. It was originally thought it had six. The Specs for that, which the specialist ones mirror, stated originally that either 5 or 6 would be acceptable. That has since been reviewed down to simply just 5. So the vertical lines on your bund are correct. However, the chevron on the cod section does ideally need to be more curved than pointed. And remember when placing your pouches, the diagonal edge to the flaps goes on the outside. 2 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 The bund thing is fine. The movie trilogy original scout bund has 5 vertical ribs, this is a fairly recent discovery in the grand scheme of things. It was originally thought it had six. The Specs for that, which the specialist ones mirror, stated originally that either 5 or 6 would be acceptable. That has since been reviewed down to simply just 5. So the vertical lines on your bund are correct. However, the chevron on the cod section does ideally need to be more curved than pointed. And remember when placing your pouches, the diagonal edge to the flaps goes on the outside. Thank you for the feedback sir! I will make the necessary adjustments to the cummerbund. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well while I redo the chevron on the cummerbund this is the gray paint I found that matches the cummerbund the closest for the knee armor. The green strip is the color that closest matches the vinyl with the boots that will be the rest of the armor. Thoughts on the color? Thanks! Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Colours should be fine buddy. The armour and bund colours are slightly different anyway, so that should tie in nicely. 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ya, I think the colors all look pretty good 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Cummerbund update: -Fixed the stitching. Looks much better. Flight suit mailed out today and boots are ongoing. Will post pictures soon. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Looking really nice! 👠1 Link to comment
furiosa[TX] Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 The cummerbund stitching is much better now. Looks good 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Finally the armor is set to arrive momentarily. The sanding and painting is set to begin. Still no word on the flight suit that was mailed 14 days ago from Bolivia. Who knows the ETA for that. But patience is a virtue! Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 All but 4 pieces to be sanded and primed. Started out with 800 grit sandpaper to get the primer to stick. Next we will move to 1000 for the green followed by 2000 for the clear gloss. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Ok so here we go! The primer dries almost instantly. I put some green on. Sinse it is dark here I took a few with the flash but the the darker green without the flash is really the color of the paint that I had tested in the beginning. Having an armor party in 2 weeks so hopefully I can get some extra hands on the assembly! Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Very nice. Coming along very nicely. 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Here we are. Primed, painted, and protected. Any input? Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Test fit #1. Coming along. Still waiting for flight suit to arrive. Boots are close to completion as well. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Coming along nicely... although you forgot your biceps! 2 Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looking good man. And...round those shoulder bell corners! 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Biceps and the shoulders take those 35mm black elastic which nobody has(for level 2)! I had to order from online. Didnt want to have to redo straps lol Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 I do have a question about the CRL though. For the helmet (level 2) it says the snout is supposed to be black? All pictures ive seen the whole thing is grey with a black backing. If anybody could clarify that would be awesome! Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Biceps and the shoulders take those 35mm black elastic which nobody has(for level 2)! I had to order from online. Didnt want to have to redo straps lol Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk One word...suspenders. You can get black elastic suspenders just about anywhere in 35mm. Interesting fact. Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 One word...suspenders. You can get black elastic suspenders just about anywhere in 35mm. Interesting fact. Lol seriously? Well geeze. Thats good to know for the future at least. I just got done putting those dang 35mm straps in too for the biceps and the shoulders haha Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Went ahead with the helmet assembly. Hoping it turns out right! Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Helmet is put together (roughly). Making some adjustments as I type. But here are the most recent pics. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 While I wait for the finishing touches of the helmet, here are some pics of the boot build. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Burns1214[501st] Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just have to secure the lens Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
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