TreeHuggerMatt Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Hi Folks Well after loads of research and questions and more research it's time to start a WIP. Now this wont be a long or easy journey , it never is for me however , I have a least got the semblance of a plan and please feel free to give tips , pointers and advice where needed , its all constructive and will get another trooper in the field And all being well once cleared I can get a picture taken at the dam where the eye was shot 😉. ( Im in Edinburgh ) Right then as per the CRL I'll go top to tail with items and where im getting them from. Wont list paint yet as although I believe its matte black the point I will need that is far enough down the line there will be a definite answer either way ( or failing that as per CRL lol ) To cover all bases ( thanks to extended timeframe I can gather both soft cap and helmeted builds just in case ) Helmet ( in anticipation of v3 ) and goggles etc - WTF Soft Cap - From seamstress as below Code Disk for cap - Arrived Tunic and Trousers will be made to suit by local RL costumer who's a seamstress and has made one before ) and all soft goods will recoloured to match CRL as needed Main Armour -/ Shoulders and Biceps - WTF - Ordered Gloves - Dents ( Daniel ) leather gloves - Amazon UK - Arrived Boots - Crowprops - Ordered-awaiting measurements email from them Belt - leather and grooved - Baileys Build Designs - Ordered from their Etsy Shop Belt Boxes - Pre-painted gunmetal grey - Baileys Build Designs - Ordered from their Etsy Shop Belt Hooks - Etsy - Arrived E10.5 - 3D printed either by self ( Bozzy1979 files ) - DBay94 - Ordered from Etsy Shop Mer-Sonn Power 5 pistol ( as seen on screen in episode The Eye - 3D-props - printed awaiting prep and paint Power 5 holster ( as seen on screen in episode The Eye - ( same as ISB P5 holster ) - Darman Props ( Etsy ) Sling - 1" black webbing - Amazon UK - Ordered Sling Accessories ( per CRL ) - snap hook buckle clips to rear swivel as seen on screen - Etsy (Arrived) Sling Accessories - Tri-glide slider ( as seen on screen ) - eBay UK to be painted as required. - Ebay UK - ordered If there is anything amiss or anything I need to address please let me know and we can get this over the line , whenever that will be Buckle up folks 2 Link to comment
SirCalcium[TX] Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Following since I am the ISG's armourer for Imperial Army costumes. Good to see you've got a list assembled Also remember you will need to post a finished WIP on your local forum since that's where you get approved. Good luck cadet 1 1 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 On 7/13/2024 at 9:41 PM, SirCalcium said: Following since I am the ISG's armourer for Imperial Army costumes. Good to see you've got a list assembled Also remember you will need to post a finished WIP on your local forum since that's where you get approved. Good luck cadet Cheers man , seen you over there dude. Yeah thats no issue. Ill cross post to the ISG as I need to once everything is here and ready to be worked on 1 Link to comment
Blackwatch[CMD-DCA] Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 I spoke to walt a long time ago abt his set, not sure if his kit will work but it actually is one of the larger kits. I was 370 LBS (26 stone) and never could wear armor, but now my limitiing factor seems to be my ribcage which I guess is kinda big. So I started 3d printing and started printing my own armor to fit me. It was a journey for sure, but it was made to fit. 2 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 On 7/24/2024 at 12:35 PM, Blackwatch said: I spoke to walt a long time ago abt his set, not sure if his kit will work but it actually is one of the larger kits. I was 370 LBS (26 stone) and never could wear armor, but now my limitiing factor seems to be my ribcage which I guess is kinda big. So I started 3d printing and started printing my own armor to fit me. It was a journey for sure, but it was made to fit. Spent a lot of time speaking to Walt about his stuff and hes seen pics and has measurements. We reckon it should be okay but at least can get the version 1 sorted If nothing else.. The scout was no issues with that armour and the bells are bigger on the IAT so will see , theres no rush and I am trying to lose weight so it'll be fun 2 Link to comment
Blackwatch[CMD-DCA] Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Ive lost 150 myself, down to 220, so I am totally there with you. I actually have an IAT suit I need to sell. 2 1 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 Decided to have a go at printing the armour , bells and biceps were measured and then scale checked. Rest of the armour pieces then scaled to suit. Why not try it , the absolute worst I have to do if that doesn't work is buy the WTF which after many chats I know will fit. Should be good as my scout is not an issue and that has a similar ( ish ) clamshell. Just doing the front pieces for now to see if worth pursuing Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 its been a pretty horrific time of late so plenty of things were on hold. Decided to go ahead with the V1 for now and can always sort the armour out later. Will be re printing some rifle bits and sorting the pistol out ( paint prep ) as I gotta do the rifle and pistol for extra cool Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 Progress very slow and life has been getting in the way but still working towards this 1 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 WTF has pulled the trigger on mad sale so ordering the armour tonight / tomorrow my time TBH at that price it was daft not to 1 Link to comment
IcyTrooper[CMD-DL] Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Big brown box day is not too far away then! 1 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 Added ordered goods to Initial post Soft Goods material back in stock , deposit to seamstress to be sent when paid end of month Gloves to be ordered and also sling webbing and sling tri-glider 1 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 Montana Gold Paint ordered from Fat Buddha in the UK Anthracite Shock Black Shock White Plastic Primer 2 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 On 7/13/2024 at 9:41 PM, SirCalcium said: Following since I am the ISG's armourer for Imperial Army costumes. Good to see you've got a list assembled Also remember you will need to post a finished WIP on your local forum since that's where you get approved. Good luck cadet WIP up in ISG buddy Link to comment
Blackwatch[CMD-DCA] Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 glad to know you can order that stuff semi-locally but Im sure it has to be horribly expensive. Its not cheap here. 2 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted Saturday at 11:14 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 11:14 AM 20 hours ago, Blackwatch said: glad to know you can order that stuff semi-locally but Im sure it has to be horribly expensive. Its not cheap here. It is what it is eh. All the stuff from Etsy will be here months end and the armour by year end. Boots and soft goods will be next year but with it being properly tailored jacket and trousers its worth the cost to get the test fits etc Will be worth it 2 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted Monday at 06:53 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 06:53 PM Code Disk for Cap and belt Hooks are here Hooks to be painted 2 Link to comment
TreeHuggerMatt Posted Tuesday at 07:16 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 07:16 PM Gloves arrived The Dents " Daniel " style 1 Link to comment
Dropkick[CMD-XO] Posted Tuesday at 11:09 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:09 PM Those dents gloves are so soft. I love my pair. 1 Link to comment
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