Chemi[Staff] Posted March 19, 2023 Report Posted March 19, 2023 Hi Chris. Remember: -L3. Ab button paint shall not extend beyond the bottom of the actual raised button. keep up the good work! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 19, 2023 Report Posted March 19, 2023 A couple of references for you Quote
Perry Combover Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Posted March 26, 2023 This weekend, I made a run at sewing my own belt. I cut some plastic sheeting and sewed it in to stiffen it up and finished it with velcro ends. Attaching it to the ABS next.Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk 2 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 27, 2023 Report Posted March 27, 2023 That turned out GREAT, Chris! You may have already noticed, but make sure before you attach it to the ABS belt that it lines up with the 45 degree angles on the corners. The left side if perfect! 1 Quote
Perry Combover Posted March 29, 2023 Author Report Posted March 29, 2023 Belt progress...Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk 2 Quote
Perry Combover Posted April 2, 2023 Author Report Posted April 2, 2023 Starting in on the bucket...Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Perry Combover Posted April 8, 2023 Author Report Posted April 8, 2023 So far, the ears are living up to their terrible reputation. Fortunately for me, the screen accurate helmets weren't perfectly flush either, but I'll leave it up to ya'll. How does the left ear look?Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TikiTechie[TK] Posted April 8, 2023 Report Posted April 8, 2023 51 minutes ago, Perry Combover said: So far, the ears are living up to their terrible reputation. Fortunately for me, the screen accurate helmets weren't perfectly flush either, but I'll leave it up to ya'll. How does the left ear look? Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk Seems good to me, the gaps are minimal to my eyes. I had a lot more gaps, but the neck seal really snugged them down a lot. Nice work Quote
Perry Combover Posted April 8, 2023 Author Report Posted April 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, TikiTechie said: Seems good to me, the gaps are minimal to my eyes. I had a lot more gaps, but the neck seal really snugged them down a lot. Nice work Did you end up using the supplied trim or find some S trim? Quote
TikiTechie[TK] Posted April 8, 2023 Report Posted April 8, 2023 Just now, Perry Combover said: Did you end up using the supplied trim or find some S trim? Used the supplied stuff. At least for now. I haven't gone back in to change it. Some day maybe. 1 Quote
Perry Combover Posted April 8, 2023 Author Report Posted April 8, 2023 Ok, right side not too bad either. Looks like I'll be painting this weekend.Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk 3 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 8, 2023 Report Posted April 8, 2023 Trimming the ears has always been the bain of most when building a bucket, but I think you nailed it, Chris! Super nice alignment on those ear screws, btw. I see no issues on the gaps, but there are a couple of items worth noting: The brow trim should ideally sit above the tops of the ears. Raising it just a bit may allow you to get the tops even closer (not that they need to be). Hopefully you haven't glued the trim in place, as it will make it MUCH easier to paint the traps or apply the decals (if you are using those). The screw heads look to have the correct diameter and will definitely get passed at both Basic and Expert Infantry level, but note that for Centurion (which I hope you will be aiming for) the dome shaped ones you currently have will need to be switched out for the V-shaped flat top style (last image below). If you have an ACE hardware nearby they sell these individually, but many other chains stores that sell hardware (like Lowe's) carry them as well. Keep up the great work!! Quote
Perry Combover Posted April 8, 2023 Author Report Posted April 8, 2023 15 hours ago, justjoseph63 said: Trimming the ears has always been the bain of most when building a bucket, but I think you nailed it, Chris! Super nice alignment on those ear screws, btw. I see no issues on the gaps, but there are a couple of items worth noting: The brow trim should ideally sit above the tops of the ears. Raising it just a bit may allow you to get the tops even closer (not that they need to be). Hopefully you haven't glued the trim in place, as it will make it MUCH easier to paint the traps or apply the decals (if you are using those). The screw heads look to have the correct diameter and will definitely get passed at both Basic and Expert Infantry level, but note that for Centurion (which I hope you will be aiming for) the dome shaped ones you currently have will need to be switched out for the V-shaped flat top style (last image below). If you have an ACE hardware nearby they sell these individually, but many other chains stores that sell hardware (like Lowe's) carry them as well. Keep up the great work!! Thanks Joseph. I haven't glued anything down and just used the supplied screws. That should be an easy fix. Quote
Perry Combover Posted April 13, 2023 Author Report Posted April 13, 2023 Paint and decals happened over the weekend. Assembled and installed the hovi mic tips over the last few days and I just finished installing the lenses and frown mesh. All I have left is to get my thighs strapped to a belt and I'll be ready to try it all on for the first time. Phew.Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk 3 Quote
Perry Combover Posted April 24, 2023 Author Report Posted April 24, 2023 It is a beautiful Sunday afternoon here in sunny southern California and what a better way to celebrate than by trying it all on for the first time. I'll be taking actual pre-approval photos next week when I have time to properly align everything and do it right. Until then, here's a quick preview of what you all have helped me with so far...Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk 5 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 24, 2023 Report Posted April 24, 2023 Awesome when you try it all on for the first time. Looking forward to seeing more pics soon 1 Quote
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