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Posted (edited)

Name = Chris Jantze

ID = TK-0393

Forum name = Jancelot

Expert Infantry Thread

 

Garrison = Golden Gate

Armor = AP

Helmet = AP

Blaster = Hyperfirm

Height = 6'

Weight = 180lb

Boots = TKBoots

Canvas belt = TKittell

Hand Plates = Sonnenschein

Holster = TK Bondservnt

Hovi Tips = Trooperbay

Rivets = seantrooper

TD Clips = TK_LEPER

 

Armor Photos

Full Front

 

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Full Back

 

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Full Right

 

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Full Left

 

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Right Side Detail

 

armor_right_close_zpsdc26a081.jpg

 

Left Side Detail

 

armor_left_close_zps39b32b95.jpg

 

Helmet

 

Front

 

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Sides

 

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Back

 

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Hovi Tip

 

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Lens Color

 

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Accessories

 

Ammo Belt

 

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Neckseal

 

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Blaster Left Side

 

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Blaster Right Side

 

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Blaster D-Ring

 

blaster_ringMedium_zpsd06b0db3.jpg

 

Thermal Detonator

 

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detail_thermal_frontMedium_zps2c9c1e3c.jpg

 

Abdomen Detail

 

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Interior Strapping

 

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Cod and Butt Attachment

 

detail_cod_butt_zps1e87379b.jpg

 

Holster Attachment

 

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Holster

 

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Hand Plates

 

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Shoulder Bridge Front

 

detail_shoulder_frontMedium_zps6ca1b911.jpg

 

Shoulder Bridge Back

 

detail_shoulder_backMedium_zpsde1e1f50.jpg

 

Shoulder Elastic

 

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Back/Chest Connection

 

detail_back_chest_connMedium_zpsf3cd368d.jpg

 

Thigh Pack Attachment

 

detail_thigh_packMedium_zpsccc047a4.jpg

 

Knee Plate

 

detail_knee_rightMedium_zpsf4c4bef6.jpg

 

detail_knee_leftMedium_zps0c9619f6.jpg

 

Drop Box Back

 

detail_drop_boxMedium_zps5dbe4f77.jpg

 

Action Shots

 

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action_1_zpsba990f1e.jpg

 

action_3_zps9e02655a.jpg

 

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Edited by Jancelot
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Posted

looks good, the only thing I can suggest is on your sniper knee plate the end should be cut straight about 1 1/8" from the original edge.

 

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Posted (edited)

looks good, the only thing I can suggest is on your sniper knee plate the end should be cut straight about 1 1/8" from the original edge.

 

sniperknee001.jpg

 

THIS PHOTO is not an ap sniper knee

 

disregard the above photo.

 

The photos below show the proper alignment

 

detail_knee_rightMedium_zpsf4c4bef6.jpg

 

detail_knee_leftMedium_zps0c9619f6.jpg

Edited by TK Bondservnt 2392
Posted

THE ARMOR in the thread is awesome!

 

wonder where the holster came from?

 

glad to be the holster maker worn by centurions~!

 

detail_holster_frontMedium_zpsa98bdb22.jpg

Posted (edited)

Looking good! Great to see another "bigger" trooper in an AP (well, bigger in the sense of, AP is small lol)

 

One thing I noticed in your pictures though, and it's simple and only for vision, is your belt.. it's just above the butt plate which makes the butt plate sit a bit ugly. It's nothing serious and the DO might not care about it but if you make sure the belt is a bit lower on the back, it will look a lot better :)

 

A few other things I am wondering about, but probably is nothing again (lol), is the tube strips on the right side (for the viewer), it seems they're pretty high up there but like said, it's probably no issue and it's probably just me nitpicking haha ;)

 

What kind of under armor are you wearing btw? It kind of looks like you have sleeveless tshirt or anything over the under armor?

 

All in all it looks very good though :duim:

Edited by svache
Posted

Looking good. One thing I cannot tell from the iPhone viewing is the shins appear to be opening towards the outside versus inside. I hope I am wrong but if not then that will likely hold up the approval.

Posted

Thanks for the compliments and critiques, all.

 

Butt plate sits funny due to a combo of genetics and a life of athletics giving me a prominent rump. Attempts to move the belt down in the past have been more problematic than helpful. Also, I believe it is supposed to sit a bit above the cut line, no?

 

I was wearing my under armor suit that day with an extended neckseal drape to cover the logo. It seems that might be what you are seeing. I can redo those if the DO wishes.

 

And the shins do open to the inside. I can take some pics in a bit for clarification as well.

Posted
Butt plate sits funny due to a combo of genetics and a life of athletics giving me a prominent rump. Attempts to move the belt down in the past have been more problematic than helpful. Also, I believe it is supposed to sit a bit above the cut line, no?

That makes it a different situation indeed, that's not something you will be able to fix easily, I agree. As far as where it has to sit, that was never my train of thought, more as to see if it was possible to get the buttplate more aligned with the back but again, that's might be a bit hard to realize :)

 

I was wearing my under armor suit that day with an extended neckseal drape to cover the logo. It seems that might be what you are seeing. I can redo those if the DO wishes.

I am not sure what the DO thinks of this, like you said, it can always be redone. But perhaps it's an idea to get a sharpie and simply color the logo black so it's invisible? Of course I have no idea what kind of under armor you use and how the logo sits on it and such so it might be that what I say is simply impossible.. just trying to think of a way so the excess fabric on the side doesn't show.

 

Is this extended neckseal drape actually going around your arms (underneath the armpits)? That's a bit where I noticed it. It seems like a lot of fabric that you shouldn't have there.

Posted

 

And the shins do open to the inside. I can take some pics in a bit for clarification as well.

 

Cool I'm glad I was seeing it wrong! Good luck with your approval.

Posted

Below is a shot of the shins opening inward. I'll have a pic with the new under suit this afternoon. One week old clone is keeping me busy. :)

 

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Posted

Thanks for the clarifying shin photo. I can now see where I was mistaking the overlap on the ouside when it was simply slightly larger ridge ( to likely accommodate calf size).

 

Congrats on the 1week old Jancelot clone ;)

 

cb

Posted

Thanks, Charles! Here's a torso shot with the undersuit issue addressed as well. The fabric is now much snugger.

 

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Posted

Looking good so far, nice build. just one little helpfull hint that will make your blaster look even more realistic, sand off all the mold lines that show such as (rear "D" ring area. this has nothing to do with you passing, it`s the little detals that make you stand out. just my two cents. Good luck.

Posted (edited)

Maybe tone down the weathering on the scope a bit?

right now the scope looks really golden ;)

 

Also the grip and t-tracks are supposed to be made of plastic, so they shouldnt be weathered with metallic.

 

Otherwise love the build :duim:

Edited by Arnie_DK
Posted

Nice build!

Dig the Helmet!

Only the allignment of the sniperplate ( wich is tricky i know) is in MY opinion not 100%.

Its a bit work but you can get it on the in and outside flush with those ridges.

Otherwise most is already said.

Good Luck

Posted

The sniper plate is an AP thing really. Pretty much impossible to get right..

 

 

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Posted

Hehe! I know its pita big time!

Its up to you and Locitus but i know it will bother you sooner or later!!

Same with your type of used buttons.

It ll get you trust me.

; )

Posted (edited)

Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. You all are definitely feeding my OCD now. :)

  • Scope - I've been searching at the local hardware stores for the correct semi-flat black spray to touch it up. Looks like I need to take a trip to the burbs to a Lowes/Home Depot to find it. It's high on my to-do list. I'll also touch up any other areas as well.
  • Blaster - I'll have a go at sanding/cutting down some of the seem edges down a bit. Nice tip.
  • Buttons - Do you mean the ab buttons? How should they differ?
  • Knee Plate - AP version is definitely designed to sit a bit different. I've already done quite a bit of work as is and am on my second plate (first one was a poor cut decision on my part). I can try more heat if necessary, but I really don't want to risk damaging the integrity or general aesthetics.

Keep it coming!

Edited by Jancelot
Posted

The AP sniper plate is a beast to align properly. It took me a lot of sanding/fitting to get close. Then I had a few passes with the heatgun and very carefully bending to get it as good as AP armor will allow.

 

Just try to make the lines of the sniper plate match and be flush with the lines of the shin ridge. Visually it should flow together. Work very slowly... Sand a little, test fit, sand a little more, test fit, etc... with the heat gun, very slow and steady.

 

Otherwise, great build!

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