JEDISTAR[TK] Posted June 4, 2015 Report Posted June 4, 2015 Ok guys! I actually got my pack done a couple weeks ago but didn't have time to get the pics done. So here is my version, I am quite pleased with the way it came out and its lighter than my TD Captains pack lol. The radio knobs and the knob on the cone assembly are functional, and the strap attachment on the sides can rotate for easy use. Let me know what y'all think...enjoy! Quote
JEDISTAR[TK] Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Posted June 4, 2015 There are a couple pics that wouldn't load but aren't that big of a deal lol just shows the inside of the Radio (padded storage) and the hardware for the bottom of the straps ( bolts w/nylon lock nuts just tight enough for the strap to move up and down). Quote
Manutex[TK] Posted June 4, 2015 Report Posted June 4, 2015 Hey, nice pack there. Love the weathering ;-) 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted June 6, 2015 Report Posted June 6, 2015 Hey Charlie AWESOME backpack build my friend, great job on the weathering also. 1 Quote
JEDISTAR[TK] Posted June 6, 2015 Author Report Posted June 6, 2015 Thanks guys! Between ukswrath,Templar726, and Quartermaster recent pack builds, I got so inspired to build one for myself and had a blast doing it! Glad to see the HWT's numbers on the rise! Quote
Templar726[TK] Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 I love it! Great pack and like Tony and Manu said it looks battle worn and weathered. Very good job. The HWT ranks are growing!! 1 Quote
JEDISTAR[TK] Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks Charles! Or Chuck?! Charlie?! I get called so many lol! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 Looking good Charlie. Are you going to troop with this soon? 1 Quote
aliens8us Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 After my initial acceptance after submitting my photos for HWT, I had my first troop last week as a Heavy Weapons Trooper. Had to update the HWT Pack because my first troop as HWT, the straps kept slipping sideways and was just hanging on barely. I've added a pack frame from my Alice combat pack (I served in Marines from 1998 to 2007), and added my leather Holster (industrial strength velcro) to the side so I wouldn't carry my E-11 Blaster in the school, but still have it with me. The pack is abit heavier, but looks badass! And it's so much easier to wear, move around, and take off! 2 Quote
JEDISTAR[TK] Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Posted June 10, 2015 Yes Paul I have trooped with it already, the Costco troop was the debut...it rocked! Was comfy to wear the entire time (4+hrs) Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted June 10, 2015 Report Posted June 10, 2015 Definitely a GREAT job, Charlie! I am impressed with the weathering, and after seeing yours, I am going to amp mine up a bit more. Brilliant idea about using the radio box for storage!! 1 Quote
JEDISTAR[TK] Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks y'all for the positive comments! I saw that Quartermaster used a locking storage box for the radio so I borrowed the same idea but mine doesn't lock (couldn't find one, grrr, lol) so he gets all the credit on that one. I think the weathering adds a bit of realism to the pack, they are a lil too pretty w/o it Quote
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