CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 Just got my basic clearance Now going through changes I need to make for EI and Centurian levels. I know I need to rotate my TD so that the front plate is at the correct angle, which then means I need to re-bend the belt clips so that the top of the TD is flush with the top of the belt. Those of you that have re-bent your TD clips, what's the best method so that you don't snap the aluminium bar as its already been stressed? Thanks,Rich Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 This may be easier than you think, Richard. Can you post up a pic showing a better profile of how the clip wraps around the TD and maybe a few other angles? Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Posted June 4, 2021 Hi Joseph,Here's a few pics.I have asked Ross at RWA is he can make a couple of clips minus the bends for the belt (he can), but would be fab if I can modify this oneSent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 Hi Richard, Just in case, If I can make a suggestion for "Plan C", If you used E6000 to glue the TD panel, You could take the panel off , trim a bit the edge, as the image below and rotate it to the new position . This is what I did with a recent RWA Armor I built . Reference Images 1 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Posted June 4, 2021 Hi Richard, Just in case, If I can make a suggestion for "Plan C", If you used E6000 to glue the TD panel, You could take the panel off , trim a bit the edge, as the image below and rotate it to the new position . This is what I did with a recent RWA Armor I built . Reference Images That would be good, thanks!I used gorilla glue clear contact adhesive, but it comes apart in a very similar way. Is there a measurement from the bottom of the moulded line or 'O' to the bottom edge of the panel?Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, CallMeMrTibbles said: I used gorilla glue clear contact adhesive, but it comes apart in a very similar way. Is there a measurement from the bottom of the moulded line or 'O' to the bottom edge of the panel? As I know and searching into the gallery section I haven't found a measure detail. Mostly we use the to the reference images for an average location. 1 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Posted June 4, 2021 I'll have a go at matching the trimming of my plate to more accurately match those ref pics and see what needs to be done after that.Thanks again Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Posted June 4, 2021 43 minutes ago, TKSpartan said: Hi Richard, Just in case, If I can make a suggestion for "Plan C", If you used E6000 to glue the TD panel, You could take the panel off , trim a bit the edge, as the image below and rotate it to the new position . This is what I did with a recent RWA Armor I built . Reference Images On my RWA TD plate the distance between the red lines is 18mm, and the distance between the blue lines is 30mm. Looking at this pic, even allowing for curvature, I reckon the distance between the blue lines is no more than 5mm more than between the red. If so I should be able to safely shave 7mm off the bottom of my plate, which would go a long way to bring it in line. Do you guys think my measurements sound OK? 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, CallMeMrTibbles said: Do you guys think my measurements sound OK? They make sense to me, Being conservative, You could try making a paper mold over the plastic before trimming and compare how it looks. 1 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Posted June 4, 2021 Didn't come off as easily as expected Hey ho. That darn learning curve againSent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, CallMeMrTibbles said: Hey ho. That darn learning curve again Oh my goodness!!! What a strong glue !! I'm sorry you have this . 1 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Posted June 4, 2021 No worries, it's not the worst that could happen. I can use the old one to get the correct dimensions making the new one easier to get right. Every mistake is an opportunity to learn, right? There are no induction events scheduled in the UK yet anyway, so I may as well use this time to go for the advanced levels (and document my mistakes along the way)Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk 3 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 1 minute ago, CallMeMrTibbles said: No worries, it's not the worst that could happen. I can use the old one to get the correct dimensions making the new one easier to get right. Every mistake is an opportunity to learn, right? I think the same as you Richard. Great attitude Trooper!! keep up the great work! 1 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Posted June 4, 2021 Ignoring the blue tape and cracked plate , I'm thinking this looks a lot better, but is it correct?As close to looking vertically down on it as I canSent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk 2 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 4, 2021 Report Posted June 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, CallMeMrTibbles said: I'm thinking this looks a lot better, but is it correct? Looks much better . 1 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Posted June 10, 2021 Quick question re the metal clips themselves....Is there a specified or desired distance between the two holes on each clip?Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 There is no specific measurement, try to emulate references, you can work out from this image the measurement is less than 1/4 or the pipe diameter Here is the gallery for detonator images 2 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Posted June 10, 2021 ThanksWas trying to work out if it's possible to trim the clip where it meets the plate to allow the tube to be rotated bringing the plate to the correct position for higher levelsSent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, CallMeMrTibbles said: Quick question re the metal clips themselves.... Is there a specified or desired distance between the two holes on each clip? Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Hi Richard, as Glenn pointed correctly, there's no an specific measured distance mentioned in the crl , however , the reference images shows a good idea of where they should go. I would suggest to mark with some non permanent marker the position you think they would go and compare with the references. 1 Quote
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Posted June 10, 2021 Hi Richard, as Glenn pointed correctly, there's no an specific measured distance mentioned in the crl , however , the reference images shows a good idea of where they should go. I would suggest to mark with some non permanent marker the position you think they would go and compare with the references. Ok, cool. Thanks Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
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