Pyrates AP Build and Journey to The 501st

[Pyrates[TK]]

One bicep corrected and hook re-secured.

 

 

Edited March 15, 2016 by Pyrates

[TK 2759[501st]]

Looking good mate! Don't see the hook...

[Sentry71[TK]]

Damn, you Canadiens (Canadians?) can be picky. 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Looking good mate! Don't see the hook...

Sorry about the hook pic - my bad - I'll get one up later good sir

[Pyrates[TK]]

Damn, you Canadiens (Canadians?) can be picky.

[TK 2759[501st]]

Damn, you Canadiens (Canadians?) can be picky.

Canadians, Canadiens are from Quebe, and don't think we are the only ones lol

[Haso[TK]]

One bicep corrected and hook re-secured.

 

 

Didn't realise that much of the inner bicep lip was taken out. Mine's assembled but will revisit it. Simple enough to bust out the dremel and sand paper. Great heads up!

 

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[Pyrates[TK]]

Didn't realise that much of the inner bicep lip was taken out. Mine's assembled but will revisit it. Simple enough to bust out the dremel and sand paper. Great heads up!

 

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It was a really quick fix and no worries mate! Edited March 16, 2016 by Pyrates

[Pyrates[TK]]

A quick maintenance on the sewing machine and I'm ready to start making connections

[Pyrates[TK]]

Belt work: Drop boxes secured and squared to the ends of the ammo belt - next to attach the holster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glued the drop boxes to the canvas belt double checking the whole way

 

 

And after 24 hours

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Dem b some serious drop box contraptions you have der Aaron  . Btdub (btw) what holds the belt to the ab?  

[Pyrates[TK]]

Dem b some serious drop box contraptions you have der Aaron . Btdub (btw) what holds the belt to the ab?

I have to put those snaps on next before the holster thanks for the reminder good sir

[TK 2759[501st]]

I have to put those snaps on next before the holster thanks for the reminder good sir

I've used Velcro, if you don't wish to drill holes in the ab for snaps... The only thing weighing the belt down is the blaster when holstered. Just another option for you.

[spyder918]

Some crazy drop box configuration...awesome!  Do you leave any space between the boxes and the belt?  Or is it right up against the edge?

[Pyrates[TK]]

Some crazy drop box configuration...awesome! Do you leave any space between the boxes and the belt? Or is it right up against the edge?

They are about 2mm below the belt just so they move a little.

 

CRL for Centurion: little to no gap

[Brattie[TK]]

how does the velcro around the outside edge hold.. is it strong?

 

I was thinking when I do mine that I would use the sock idea for the pocket and then seal it like that with the velcro.. how strong is it?

Edited March 16, 2016 by Brattie

[Pyrates[TK]]

how does the velcro around the outside edge hold.. is it strong?

 

I was thinking when I do mine that I would use the sock idea for the pocket and then seal it like that with the velcro.. how strong is it?

Velcro is very strong and holds everything intact (in the picture I'm prying it open with a fair bit of force)

 

I've made them so that they can be opened apart as trying to squeeze my gloved fingers in there would be a problem.

 

These storage compartments are meant to just store keys and extra batteries as you won't be able to access them. Nor be able to see them with your bucket and armor on as I have learned. For the stuff I need to access I will have a neck wallet.

Edited March 16, 2016 by Pyrates

[TK 2759[501st]]

Velcro is very strong and holds everything intact (in the picture I'm prying it open with a fair bit of force)

I've made them so that they can be opened apart as trying to squeeze my gloved fingers in there would be a problem.

These storage compartments are meant to just store keys and extra batteries as you won't be able to access them. Nor be able to see them with your bucket and armor on as I have learned. For the stuff I need to access I will have a neck wallet.

Anything kept behind chest plate won't be accessible unless you remove glove and forearm from the arm you're using to try to access that gap...

[Pyrates[TK]]

If there are any recruits that need to know how to post pictures through Tapatalk I've made a "How to" thread.

 

How to: Upload and Post Photos using Tapatalk

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/36254-How-to%3A-Upload-and-Post-Photos-using-Tapatalk

 

Cheers mates, now back to work with me.

[Pyrates[TK]]

This sniper plate is going to be the end of me - E-6000 hasn't held, E-6000 with Fix-it Stik hasn't held, next is silicone and if that don't work I'm gonna screw the thing on and paste over the screw heads - 5 days I've been trying to anchor this thing. Sheesh, I'm putting it aside before I break out a HG in spite.

[Pyrates[TK]]

[Pyrates[TK]]

New plan - if it doesn't hold I'm going to remove the cover strip behind the plate so it sits more flush to the shin - don't get mad, get even

[Pyrates[TK]]

Does anyone have measurements on where the rivet placement goes for the thigh ammo belt?

[Sentry71[TK]]

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31920-ukswraths-am-10-ata-bucket-build/page-3#entry415347

 

I used this post from Tony's ATA build to do mine. Worked beautifully.

[Pyrates[TK]]

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31920-ukswraths-am-10-ata-bucket-build/page-3#entry415347

 

I used this post from Tony's ATA build to do mine. Worked beautifully.

Oooober thanks!