T/MC Build zsavk [*T/MC]

[zsavk[TK]]

Thanks Terry. Ill post up a pic or two tonight after work.

[zsavk[TK]]

Heres the disaster!

 

Its not too too bad. Probably not noticable by the average onlooker. But I know its there

 

 

Inside cover strip warped bad when I tried to reheat to fix the two bubbles.

[sixxgunn13]

Yikes.. what were you trying to do?

[zsavk[TK]]

Form the backs to fit closer at the velcro lap. (Which I did perfectly) Unfortunately I didn't notice the heat hitting other areas

[pandatrooper[TK]]

Not sure I can work a miracle on that one... Thats quite severe. Might need to get a replacement left side for the shin.

[zsavk[TK]]

Ok Ill send Tray a request. Hopefully he can get me something. Thanks for checking Terry.

[zsavk[TK]]

Alrighty replacement shin ordered! Onward!!!

 

I did some work on the biceps this weekend. Got them both done with finishing strips. Using 15mm for the arms. I had to trim off about 11mm from each half of the overlap.

I put backing strips on first. Using Zap a Gap CA+ glue.

 

I clamped them all up good and even though the glue dries in seconds I left it for a good 30 minutes while I cut some outer finishing strips. I also used plastic weld on the inside afterwards to really seal it up good. In addition to using the directions that came with the T/MC kit Im also following Stukatroopa's AP build for more tips and ideas.

 

The next day I returned and sealed up both sides with outer finishing strips. I left them clamped and magnetized until I return. Probably hit up the bracers tommorow.

[zsavk[TK]]

Ive been working on the strapping alot lately. Really taking most of my inspiration from Stukatroopers 2008 AP build. As well as doing tons of research here on the boards. Heres some photo updates.

 

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Savk/TK%20ANH/100_0839.jpg

 

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Savk/TK%20ANH/100_0840.jpg

 

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Savk/TK%20ANH/100_0841.jpg

 

The only place I used E6000 was on the shoulder straps to the chest. It really fills the gaps up well.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Savk/TK%20ANH/100_0844.jpg

 

I need to take some more pics. As Ive pretty much got the whole strapping system finished now. Just need a belt to finish things up more or less

[zsavk[TK]]

Heres some pics of the strapping system Im using.

 

Its pretty much all snaps and black elastic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the arms

 

 

 

I only have the belt and some kind of garter system left to do.

Edited April 6, 2011 by zsavk

[zsavk[TK]]

Went to town with some mad sewing skills and made up elastic loops with velcro on them to go over a belt Ill wear under neath the armor. They will hold up my thigh armor. Today I tried everything on. It all fit pretty good. Except for a couple things.

 

First of all I want to replace the elastic strapping on the sides of the Ab and kidney plate to non elastic. Even though I fitted the elastic really tight it still allows a gap of about a 1/4 to 1/4 inch. I can tighten that up by using some non stretch strapping and snaps.

 

Secondly the butt plate flares out at the ends. I need to do the same thing with it. Add some more snaps and non stretch straps to hold it tight.

 

Any thing else you guys think I can do?

 

Showing butt plate flare

 

[TrooperTim]

Your strap setup is almost exactly like mine, except I didn't need the elastic on the forearm to bicep. I have a velcro tab on the butt edge to keep it from flaring out. That flare happens naturally and I think it's just a personal preference to keep it aligned. It doesn't take away from the look. I don't notice anything to improve. You look bad@$$.

[zsavk[TK]]

I really seem to have a huge gap between my chest and the shoulder bells. Granted I could rotate them forward more but that just makes the gap in the back larger. Ive been looking at alot of pics of other members and most suits dont have a gap like mine. Im an average sized guy, not overweight and pretty much perfect TK height. But something seems off to me.

 

Maybe my bicep armor needs to be made smaller to allow the bells to come in closer? Anyone ever mod their biceps after assembly? Or have any tips for me?

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Could be that the shoulder bells are shallower on T/MC kits (don't know that for a fact, merely speculating).

 

It could also be that you simply have broad shoulders. All things considered, not the worst problem to have.

[zsavk[TK]]

Ya it might be a combo of things. I did move the snap strap that holds the Bell to the underside of my shoulders forward about an inch. I will suit up again tommorow and see if that helped. Just looking at it I think it will.

 

Thanks for looking Brian

 

Edited April 12, 2011 by zsavk

[darthyagi]

It's not just you that has issues with gaps between your chest plate and your shoulder bells. That was a really common comment that I got when I was getting mine ready, and I have AM armor. So I think it's a universal problem. What I ended up doing was putting the snaps just a little bit further forward and shortening the straps. . . a lot. I have the snaps coming off the shoulder bells with only about 1/8" of elastic tab. Elastic makes it so that it can move with your shoulders, but it does tend to let the snap slip out.

 

Don't know if that helps, as you look great already. Food for thought!

[zsavk[TK]]

Ordered up a E-11 blaster kit and some of Karin's hand gaurds. Then Ill be working on the finishing touches for EIB and Centurion badges.

 

While I wait I will chill in the kitchen.....

 

And bake a stuffed pork chop.....

Edited April 27, 2011 by zsavk

[dashrazor]

looking great! cant wait for your submissions

 

nice pics too