ROTJ reinforcement for Austria & the Empire

[troopermaster]

Ammo strap is riveted on in the wrong place. What reference material did you use?

 

E6000 inside the edging trim. Tape in place and leave to dry. Job done

[Maxl[TK]]

Sorry, what do you mean with reference material? Why wrong place? :-/

 

Ok, thx for the tip (E6000)

 

sent from Deathstar

[troopermaster]

The straps should be attached like this:

 

Not like this:

[Maxl[TK]]

damn!

on both sides of the ammo? how can I do it right now?

[Maxl[TK]]

I used many builds for reference. And everybody riveted it different ...

[troopermaster]

Only use the original LFL costumes for reference and you cannot go wrong

[humperdingle]

damn!

on both sides of the ammo? how can I do it right now?

Rivets are easy enough to drill-out. You can glue a small piece of ABS behind the holes and fill / sand smooth.

[troopermaster]

I am sending him a replacement

[humperdingle]

I am sending him a replacement

That'd be a much neater option

[Maxl[TK]]

Sorry, what means LFL?

Thanks, Paul again for sending a new one

 

sent from Deathstar

[troopermaster]

Lucas Film Limited aka the original props

[Maxl[TK]]

Have now cut the elastic for the abdomen:

 

http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/mar_v85/library/abdomen%20finish%20cutting%20elastic

and on the back the elastic is already glued
 

http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/mar_v85/library/chest%20gluing%20elastic

today (I mean 04/06/2016) I do nothing more ... * yawn *

good night!

[Maxl[TK]]

the back is ready now

 

 

I have a question about the kidney/posterior armor:

The CRL requires that the edges of the hip areas should be rounded/curved. Now I drawed a line with a pencil to show you, how I would cut. Is that right, or have I misunderstood that?

 

greets, Markus

[troopermaster]

Do not cut it. Put the trim on as is and you are building it properly regardless of any CRL's.

[Maxl[TK]]

Ok, thx Paul!!! ;-)

 

sent from Deathstar

[Maxl[TK]]

Abdomen and chest are finished except two points. I had to glue them again, but I'm shure now I FIXED it

http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/mar_v85/library/Chest%20and%20Abdomen%20finished

 

I also glued the kidney/posterior. Once I measured incorrectly, so I had to add a little piece ... I hope it will looks good ...

http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/mar_v85/library/Kidney%20and%20Posterior%20gluing

[Maxl[TK]]

can anybody tell me how many rips of the shoulder stripes are affixed in the front and in the back? Are 5 correct?

[troopermaster]

5 is okay. The rivet goes between rib 2 and 3. Glue the loop side of Velcro inside the opposite end of the strap and the hook part to the back plate

[humperdingle]

5 is okay. The rivet goes between rib 2 and 3. Glue the loop side of Velcro inside the opposite end of the strap and the hook part to the back plate

Forgive my ignorance in the building of armour

 

But, is he not better glueing the straps, rather than riveting, as the CRL doesn't allow rivets for anything higher than level 2?

 

"Shoulder Straps

For 501st approval:

Shoulder Straps are securely mounted in front and may free float in back. They may be affixed with rivets, Velcro, or adhesive.

 

For level two certification (if applicable):

No visible rivets are allowed.

Shoulder straps do not have a flat surface at the ends.

Straps are ribbed 100%.

 

For level three certification (if applicable):

These are affixed in the front (no snaps, rivets or brads are visible).

These are affixed in the back (no snaps, rivets or brads are visible)."

[troopermaster]

I keep saying the CRL's are wrong. I only care how the original LFL costumes were assembled and I advise everyone to build their kits the same. The original shoulder straps are riveted to the chest and Velcroed in the back. The rivet allows the strap to swivel so less chance of cracking.

[humperdingle]

Forgive my ignorance in the building of armour

But, is he not better glueing the straps, rather than riveting, as the CRL doesn't allow rivets for anything higher than level 2?

 

I keep saying the CRL's are wrong. I only care how the original LFL costumes were assembled and I advise everyone to build their kits the same. The original shoulder straps are riveted to the chest and Velcroed in the back. The rivet allows the strap to swivel so less chance of cracking.

Well there you go, I'm glad I put the original quoted text in

 

Were all the ROTJ costumes like that, or various methods of fixing?

[Maxl[TK]]

@humperdingle: no problem. I know that it's very hard to follow EVERY Threat ;-)

Is there any risk of not getting the CEN, when I'll rivet the straps?

AND

the rivets are not painted white, right?

 

sent from Deathstar

[troopermaster]

You can paint the rivets white. I cannot imagine copying the original armour will prevent you from gaining Centurion approval - especially when evidence is presented.

[Maxl[TK]]

Ok, then I will rivet and paint them white!

 

Thanks, Paul!!!

 

PS.: what color-number shall be the white one (for the rivets) to choose the same color as the armor!

Edited June 11, 2016 by Maxl

[Maxl[TK]]

I have already rivetted the shoulder straps in the front. I think it looks quite good ...