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[1mpulseS0D]

I got both arms done now! Onto the thighs, i think. Do i need to get TK-boots before i do the shins or can i do it without them?

 

[Locitus[Admin]]

I think you can do them before you get the boots. Just keep them in mind.

[1mpulseS0D]

So i should leave some room by the ankles for the shoe to fit in? Seems like a good idea Anyways, going to work on the thighs first.

[1mpulseS0D]

I'm in a quite tricky situation. Is it possible to complete the thighs without magnets? Else would these magnets do the trick since i can't get any rare earth magnets here.

 

http://www.clasohlso...px?id=164541316

 

They have a force of 0.9 kg, of course i will use clamps at the ends of the thigh but at the middle section?

Edited August 30, 2011 by 1mpulseS0D

[Locitus[Admin]]

No, they are far too weak. Search E-bay.

[1mpulseS0D]

How much force is recomended for clamping together armor?

[Locitus[Admin]]

I suggest you get those graded N48.

[1mpulseS0D]

Ok, I'll look for them! Would 12mmX1.5mm do?

 

Link to the bay for them

Edited August 30, 2011 by 1mpulseS0D

[Locitus[Admin]]

Those could do, but I also know many using these http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120357100337&category=119112&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_1670wt_1398

[MartinSivertsen[501st]]

Those Mathias linked to are awesome. I have 20 of them myself, and I still could need a few more!

 

I'm stacking them two on top of each other, feeling it has a little more pull, so I use four magnets each including clamps on the ends when gluing on finishing strips on arms and legs, just to keep the strip laying flush and nice against the seam.

[1mpulseS0D]

Even though i can't continue gluing until i got some magnets, i got my helmet done. My mictips from Keith finally arrived and they are awesome!

 

 

[1mpulseS0D]

So... There hasn't been too much work on the kit for a while now. Im in the painful progress of making snaps and snapplates :/ Hard work, I've also ordered some magnets so i can get my legs finished! Updates might come this week or next depending on when i get my magnets!

[1mpulseS0D]

Back with some updates, my upper body is next to finished with strapping and all. All i need is to paint the buttons and attach them. The belt is still untouched. My current work is being done on the leg pieces. Hopefully they will be done in a couple of weeks, school takes up much time :/ One question i have about the shoulder straps though is if i still can get approved for EIB or Centurion if i use snaps to hold down the shoulderstraps, i have a hard time bending them and i don't want to ruin them. Since AP shoulderstraps comes unbent I'm clueless. Pictures of torso will come up soon

[Locitus[Admin]]

Boil them in water for a few minutes. That should help to ease the bending. Or get a hot air gun. Do not use snaps.

[1mpulseS0D]

Ok, do i put the whole piece in boiling water or just the part where i want the bend?

[Locitus[Admin]]

i would put all it in. But I didn't have to do this with mine. But don't worry, they aren't going to melt or anything, just get a little soft. I put my TD end caps in boiling water when I needed to fit them onto the pipe.

[1mpulseS0D]

Some pictures as promised

 

 

 

Does my shoulders fit good, or should they come up more? Also does the back and front hang nicely or should they come together more?

[Locitus[Admin]]

Chest and shoulder bells could come up a bit.

[1mpulseS0D]

 

 

Back and front are closer together and the shoulder bells are higher up. Looks good?

[Locitus[Admin]]

Yeah, that looks better. Of course, it's hard to tell until you're completely finished, but it's better than before.

[1mpulseS0D]

I bent the shoulder straps with some cooking water, everything went smoothly, glued them onto the chest and also added some snapplates to it for holding up the stomach/holding the back together. Pictures tomorrow when the E-6000 have dried and everything is in place

[LadyInWhite[TK]]

Just joining in... looking good...

 

I hadn't thought or heard of the boiling water, but that's smart. I have a heat gun, but my hair dryer would have worked. See, you never stop learning new things!

[1mpulseS0D]

I bet i placed the shoulder straps too far back :/

 

 

(If you compare my helmet to my older pictures, you will notice that i lowered the brow )

 

 

Is it acceptable or do i have to redo it? Really hoping that it is acceptable

 

 

EDIT:

I think i can spot some high sitting shoulderstraps in here somewhere

Specially on the one to the left in front. I hope it still is acceptable, atleast it is movie accurate

 

Edited April 11, 2012 by 1mpulseS0D

[Locitus[Admin]]

While they do seems to be a bit too far back, it's not something that matter too much.

[1mpulseS0D]

Thats comforting to hear! Now i don't have to worry about the shoulderstraps not passing inspection