joshsurf[TK] Posted May 12, 2016 Report Posted May 12, 2016 Hey was wondering bout this..<br> It is allowable to have drop boxes for the 501st requirements. If the drop boxes are used, they dangle from the sides of the front plastic belt (ammo belt) via white straps and are aligned under the plastic tabs of the ammo belt. <br> This is a basic approval from the CRL. Now the question is does anyone have this drop boxes on with the HWT and if so how does the hip mounted mp40 pouches fit? Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 12, 2016 Report Posted May 12, 2016 Hey was wondering bout this..<br> It is allowable to have drop boxes for the 501st requirements. If the drop boxes are used, they dangle from the sides of the front plastic belt (ammo belt) via white straps and are aligned under the plastic tabs of the ammo belt. <br> This is a basic approval from the CRL. Now the question is does anyone have this drop boxes on with the HWT and if so how does the hip mounted mp40 pouches fit? Drop boxes no sorry. MP40 pouches can be fastened a few ways. I encourage you to find some HWT builds in the HWT section and follow someone else's lead. Hope this helps. 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted May 12, 2016 Report Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Here are some pics of how I did it, Josh. The first shows the thigh ammo pack. I took a scrap of 1 inch wide aluminum, bent it in half, and epoxied the bottom to the ammo pack, underneath the straps. The part covered in white duct tape (to prevent it scratching my armor) simply slides over my canvas belt. For the shoulder ammo pack, I added 2 snaps on a black nylon loop (be sure to use 2 snaps, trust me), and attached that to the shoulder strap. Both work like a charm, with no problems. Edited September 15, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated 3 Quote
joshsurf[TK] Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) but wait?? im so confused.... heres the crl ========= so the black is basic approval? or do i have to go for level2 certification? or is this a new update? also is this approvable do you think? it doesnt look as accurate as it could be but i am working on a tight budget and if this will get me basic approval then i can upgrade later with a better one i would be happy enough. ---------- Edited September 15, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) On 5/13/2016 at 3:27 PM, joshsurf said: but wait?? im so confused.... heres the crl so the black is basic approval? or do i have to go for level2 certification? or is this a new update? also is this approvable do you think? it doesnt look as accurate as it could be but i am working on a tight budget and if this will get me basic approval then i can upgrade later with a better one i would be happy enough. ----------- At the moment is ok to have drop boxes at basic, L2 and L3 no drop boxes. Regarding the pauldron the Ebay version is not recommended as it's not very padded, or fluffy as the CRL states. Trooperbay and others make more accurate versions. ----------- Pauldron For 501st approval: A black, orange, or white neck ornament made of leather or a leather-like material, worn over the right shoulder. For level two certification (if applicable): Pauldron is of the padded "puffy" variety. Older style flat and off color pauldrons are incorrect. For level three certification (if applicable): Pauldron color is orange. Edited July 7, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed 1 Quote
fuumantroop[TK] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Deleted..see next comment Edited May 14, 2016 by fuumantroop Quote
fuumantroop[TK] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Stay away from that pauldron for sure. If you must go to ebay, THIS one is the one to get ------------- Edited September 15, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote
LoveMonkey[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 Best pauldron on the market is from trooper1 over at MEPD. I have one and it is amazing quality Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 Best pauldron on the market is from trooper1 over at MEPD. I have one and it is amazing quality Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Absolutely the best! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Quote
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