Converting ANOVOS kit to ESB Centurion

[shaunpug[TK]]

Been making alot of (slow) progress lately.  I have all of the front cover strips down, and will be doing everything I can to have the whole thing done by May 4th!  The armor build day I have coming up on April 24th will certainly help with that!  I'll be sure to post tons of pictures from that.

[shaunpug[TK]]

Ready for the build day tomorrow!

 

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[shaunpug[TK]]

Had an awesome day and made alot of progress at the build party. Our main focus was to work on the core armor pieces. I'm using the screen accurate MrNostripes bracket system coupled with a few wearability modifications suggested by Haribon72. Thanks Walter for hosting!

Working on the split rivets. We added some extra abs as support and some elastic that will ensure these pieces stay exactly where they need to be.

We also finished up the belt.

Also made some snap straps for under the shoulder bridges. They'll be snapped in front and glued on the backside to the back plate.

Last but not least, we sized up the Hanguards to my fists. We didn't get to sewing them on the gloves yet, but everything is ready to go when I'm able to using Walter's template.

 

 

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[Haribon72[TK]]

I wish we had more time to work on your armor yesterday.   I hope you make it to your deadline!  =)   Keep it up Shaun!

Edited April 26, 2016 by Haribon72

[shaunpug[TK]]

Test fit! I'm aware of the problems here as most are because I haven't completed alot of the strapping. Thighs fell a bit because they have no support and the shoulder bells were literally hanging on by a thread, but everything is looking pretty good so far.

 

I'm plucking away at the strapping now

I'll be done with the sewing today for the shoulders, and then I'll move on to the handplates and the remaining snaps I need to install.

 

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[ukswrath[Staff]]

Looking spiffy. During your build travels remember to think minimal to no gap between the shoulder bells and shoulder straps.

[shaunpug[TK]]

Shoulder connection sewing is now finished!

 

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[ukswrath[Staff]]

muy bueno! 

[shaunpug[TK]]

And here is the final to-do list with my line 24 snaps that just came in. Getting close!


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Edited April 27, 2016 by shaunpug

[shaunpug[TK]]

 

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[Haribon72[TK]]

Shaun, please be sure to ask Tony how to install the Mr.NoStripes tall brackets for the chest and abs.    I'm not sure how the return edge angle on the chest are going to connect together.

Waiting for Tony to advise.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Shaun, please be sure to ask Tony how to install the Mr.NoStripes tall brackets for the chest and abs.    I'm not sure how the return edge angle on the chest are going to connect together.

Waiting for Tony to advise.

 

Uhhhhh! 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Did I miss a step here? There shouldn't be an issue with the angle

[shaunpug[TK]]

Did I miss a step here? There shouldn't be an issue with the angle

I got it figured out. I'll take a pic later to show it. Everything seems fine though

 

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[shaunpug[TK]]

Strapping ready to be installed.

 

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[shaunpug[TK]]

Arm strapping done!

 

I've read some debate on the bicep strap for ESB...is there a consensus on this?

 

I've got a ton more pics to post as I near completion. I'll try to get them up quicker!

 

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[shaunpug[TK]]

Arm selfie!

 

Here is the clamshell. I'll post more detailed pics soon of the inside and details. I still have to connect the white elastic shoulder straps to complete it.

 

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[shaunpug[TK]]

Alright! I'm taking submission photos a bit later today. I have a "test troop" tonight and will post plenty of photos.

Before that, here is how the infamous ESB sewed handguards turned out.

Originally I had drilled holes far too big and far apart. Thankfully my hands are very small so I was able to trim away the holes and start over. Here is the second try:

And after sewing...:

Gloves are snug as a bug and pretty comfy! I'm also able to use my phone while wearing them haha

My E-11 is also coming along, but that has been so intensive that I decided to start a seperate thread for it over in the ESB E-11 forum.

 

 

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[Haribon72[TK]]

Nice work!   Can't wait to see your submission photos.  =)

[shaunpug[TK]]

Put everything on and noticed a problem....it seems like the right side of my chest is pulling up making me look a bit crooked.

 

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[shaunpug[TK]]

I managed to figure it out myself and the fit was good!

It seems like I might need to trim the backs of my thighs... thoughts?

 

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[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey Shaun, I would suggest either dropping the shins and thighs or trim the top of the thighs so that the thighs and posterior are not overlapping each other.

 

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[ukswrath[Staff]]

BTW your armor looks spectacular

 

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[ukswrath[Staff]]

And your left bicep and forearm can stand to come up about 1/2", it's sitting lower than the right.

 

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[ukswrath[Staff]]

I think that's it lol

 

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