PaulM DT Build

[PaulM[TX]]

Hi All,

It's been awhile sense I introduced myself I have started my DT build and this is where I'm at. I've gone over this forum quite a bit and been looking at everyone's builds.

So this is my list.

 

Helmet - Originally I purchased one from Plastic Arms but could not get it to fit right. Big Head so I'm going with

Jim Tripon - Received

 

Armor - Jim Tripon - Received

 

Undersuit - Made myself

 

Gloves - Endorfinders - Received

 

Boots - Dr Martens - Received

 

Se14r - Roman Bela - Received

 

E11d - Roman Bela - Received

 

Belt and Pouches - Armory Shop - Received

 

I have some misc items still to get but the journey has begun.

 

Any comments are more than welcome.

[PaulM[TX]]

Hi All,

It's been awhile sense I introduced myself I have started my DT build and this is where I'm at. I've gone over this forum quite a bit and been looking at everyone's builds.

So this is my list.

 

Helmet - Originally I purchased one from Plastic Arms but could not get it to fit right. Big Head so I'm going with

Jim Tripon - Received

 

Armor - Jim Tripon - Received

 

Undersuit - The DarkSide Closet - Ordering Soon

 

Gloves - Endorfinders - Received

 

Boots - Dr Martens - Received

 

Se14r - Roman Bela - Received

 

E11d - Roman Bela - Received

 

Belt and Pouches - Armory Shop - Ordered should be shipping soon

 

I have some misc items still to get but the journey has begun.

 

Any comments are more than welcome.

Jim's Kit

 

 

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[PaulM[TX]]

Here are a few more with Plastic Arms and Jim's helmets

 

 

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[PaulM[TX]]

Another piece to the puzzle. Just need to do a little more weathering.


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[PaulM[TX]]

Finally getting some paint on my helmet armor is next.


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[PaulM[TX]]

Started to put clear coat on and this happened. Waited about four days for black to cure but apparently it wasn't long enough. I'll be sanding this one out just glad it's another helmet I had and not the one I'll be using.


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[PaulM[TX]]

Thinking of using this fabric for my undersuit. Couldn't get a good picture of it but it's has a little more shine to it. It's very flexible and will breathe well.


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[PaulM[TX]]

Also got started on my E-11 going to replace some of the 3D printed stuff with aluminum pieces to give it a little more strength.


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[nanotek[CMD-DWM]]

You’re doing a great job. Keep it up

[PaulM[TX]]

Thanks going to try and get the armor all fitted this weekend.


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[PaulM[TX]]

A little more progress today glueing up forearms and calves.


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[PaulM[TX]]

Big score came in the mail today. Never thought I would find a pair of Jered's in my size.


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[PaulM[TX]]

One piece of the puzzle done


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[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

Sweet!

[Spliedt729]

Looks amazing, what did you use for lights in your helmet?


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[PaulM[TX]]

Looks amazing, what did you use for lights in your helmet?


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Thanks I used green LED's that I defused so it wouldn't have bright spot in the middle.


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[PaulM[TX]]

Finally back at it. Changed out the 3D printed light with a real one. Also changed the range finder with one that I machined myself.

[PaulM[TX]]

Worked on the collar had to reinforce it seemed to flimsy.

[PaulM[TX]]

Started to work on the strapping. I decided to go with snaps to hold the front and back plates together. Then I'll just use velcro to hold the shoulder straps on. I think I'm going to be attaching everything to the front and back so I just wanted a little more strength to hold all this together.

[PaulM[TX]]

Some more strapping on the front and back.

[Blackwatch[CMD-DCA]]

the rifle looks fantastsic

 

[PaulM[TX]]

1 hour ago, Blackwatch said:

the rifle looks fantastsic

 

Thanks I appreciate that. ?

[PaulM[TX]]

Got some work done on my belt. I went with a  1 1/2" nylon belt on the back side of the rubber belt to help hold everything together. I used chicago scews to hold the 

pouches and holster to the nylon belt. This way nothing is really hanging on the rubber belt. I also wanted to use the nylon belt with parachute buckles on the ends

so that I can get the belt tight on me. Then I'll just use some velco in certain places to hold the rubber belt in place. Hopefully I can get the rest of this thing fitted this 

weekend and finally get some paint on it.

[PaulM[TX]]

So I'm finally back at it and decided to make my own undersuit. I used a pair of pajama bottoms for the basic patterns and just kept tweaking them

until I got the right fit. I'll use a pair of suspenders to help with holding them up as the fabric I'm using is a little slippery. Overall they fit good.  

[PaulM[TX]]

This is the top I put together kind of did the same thing I did with the pants. I found a T-shirt pattern and modified it for all the different patterns. It took some time to get it so I 

wouldn't sew myself into a corner. It defiantly had to be sewn a certain way. The only thing I have to do to it is sew the hems which I will do when I get all the armor in place.