Matt's IAT Aldhani Build WIP

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Bit of progress 

Rear of back armour the box greeblies were a bit soft so printed very very thin ones and iterated till got right size and thickness. 
 

Collar prongs weren’t the best so drilled out receptacle in chest and sanded them with dremel wheel so now fit really well.  
 

Will see if need to do anything at first proper fit when have soft goods. 
 

Opened up slots for the shoulder straps so now waiting for the MPSB straps and we can take a look at that.  Buckles had the slot pre cut so that is one less job. 
 

Have pics and will upload later 

 

Still need to square the two holes

 

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Shoulder strap cut outs made and cut and "j" hooks made in the biceps.

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need to sort out paints etc for the very slimey shoulder straps...

 

Pretty sure I can remember what @Dropkick said I needed lol

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Started to paint shoulder bell.  Scuffed and tack clothed 

why’s it goin on funny notices i

Let it dry then brought it inside. Sees humidity of 77%

 

That’ll do it

 

Bugger 

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Been very slow progress although im now nearly 2 stone lighter than I was with much more to go.

 

Finally got a new job which while part time is better than nothing and can get full time if I really need to.

Been working in parts on the armour to fit me as the prongs were now way too long , will sort sides later , so have cut them down and reshaping.

 

Saw on an ICAT post that someone had used picture hooks to use to secure the prongs into the chest so ill be stealing that idea.

 

I've rough cut the vents out and they will be filed down properly.

 

My issue is with the hose connectors.  I cant see anywhere and certainly not on the crl to see if they are just fitted on or if the holes inside them when looking down vertically are drilled out or just left solid. 

Not fussed with way and I assume if its not mentioned then the GML wont be looking for it but id like to be sure

 

 

[John]

On 10/14/2024 at 2:53 PM, TreeHuggerMatt said:

Code Disk for Cap and belt Hooks are here 

 

Hooks to be painted

 

Where did you get the tunic hooks? 

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1 minute ago, John said:

Where did you get the tunic hooks? 

eBay