Haso[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Great to hear you're almost there. Sent from my SM-J100Y using Tapatalk 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Posted June 7, 2016 Ok So... Garter system. very nice fit. Started on the belt. Very afraid for the snap bit... Right side enclosure with tab system for a glove like fit the 2 sides have literally 0 gap! Having a really hard time placing the shoulder main strap snaps and the Chest piece in general. I have 2 snaps in the front of the ab and 2 in the chest should I connect those first and then find the correct fit for the shoulders? Right now I have them only connected to the back... 4 Quote
TD42115[501st] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Great idea on the ab & kidney joints.. Innovation 2 Quote
TK 2759[501st] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 All is looking good... Not sure what you're having problems with re shoulders... Placing of shoulder bells? You may need another set of hands and eyes... 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Posted June 7, 2016 not the bells Dan, I mean connecting the white elastic shoulder straps from the back to the chest plate. I was standing in most of my armour and undersuit for a good 2 hours last night in around 23 -6 degree (75-80ish Fahrenheit), I now know the heat. lol All is looking good... Not sure what you're having problems with re shoulders... Placing of shoulder bells? You may need another set of hands and eyes... 1 Quote
TK 2759[501st] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 not the bells Dan, I mean connecting the white elastic shoulder straps from the back to the chest plate. I was standing in most of my armour and undersuit for a good 2 hours last night in around 23 -6 degree (75-80ish Fahrenheit), I now know the heat. lol I'm trying to do the same... Need extra set of hands and eyes... Can't see back plate position 2 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Get the spouses to take some photos mates! Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Geez I wish you guys were closer to Calgary lol Edited June 7, 2016 by Pyrates Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Posted June 7, 2016 Totally man. I actually broke down asked the old lady to help me can't see what I'm doing lol Get the spouses to take some photos mates! Geez I wish you guys were closer to Calgary lol 3 Quote
TD42115[501st] Posted June 8, 2016 Report Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) I ended up using painters tape to to hold it all together and get the bells in the right place then measured.. Just did this same process as im required to change out the AP chest, back and shoulders for swat. New parts almost ready Edited June 8, 2016 by TD42115 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Posted June 9, 2016 Very nice holders! I like it! Walter I borrowed your idea! Sent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Posted June 9, 2016 I ended up using painters tape to to hold it all together and get the bells in the right place then measured.. Just did this same process as im required to change out the AP chest, back and shoulders for swat. New parts almost ready Do you have pics somewhere bro? Sent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Managed to get the chest on it's a little tight I already loosened it once butstill kinda tight around the neck might need to extend a bit more. Won't be long now. This weekend is going to be another slow down though. My fiancee's bridal show is Sunday. Edited June 10, 2016 by ComradeDave 3 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 10, 2016 Report Posted June 10, 2016 It's a marathon not a sprint. You are doing awesome! Great job on the kidney/ab tabs. Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk 2 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 10, 2016 Report Posted June 10, 2016 Aaaaaahhhhh another post. Another post that last one was post #666 2 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted June 11, 2016 Report Posted June 11, 2016 One last break before the finish line brother - have a stellar weekend! 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Posted June 13, 2016 Thanks boys, I'll be back at it this week. I'm really trying to cut down my drinking and I know this will be a nice distraction. Everyone has their own vices I want to better myself, being in a group as supportive and understanding as this has really helped me to strive to live happier and healthier. I hope you guys had a great weekend too Despite the terrible events yesterday. All of my American comrades my heart and thoughts are with you. I wish the world was more like the 501st, we need more brotherhood and love today. Best Regards friends, you can count on more progress soon! One last break before the finish line brother - have a stellar weekend! Aaaaaahhhhh another post. Another post that last one was post #666 3 Quote
TD42115[501st] Posted June 13, 2016 Report Posted June 13, 2016 Do you have pics somewhere bro? Sent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk Nothing i can find.. i did the measuring wile i was taped together then removed to get out of armor. 1 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 Sorry about the long delay, and less than real time progress reporting guys. Here is some pics of my progress My torso, thighs and belt are complete! 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 Absolutely deadly work my friend - so we should be hearing your new TK ID soon? 2 Quote
ComradeDave[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 couple of things left, arm armour needs to be strapped to fit, need a bit of velrco on the ab and belt as well as the tops of my boots and I think I'm going to cut down the back tops of the shins and back bottoms of the thighs for comfort. Other than that I need to do some work on my E-11, some paint on the ejection port, a reticule and I need to get a spring in there. 1 Quote
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