Yummi Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Alright so im pretty much done, all i have to do is make a strap to hold my ammo pouch on my shoulder as if there was a backpack. I will get the pack down the line. Right now im seeking 501st approval, but shortly after i want to go for Police Officer. So ive done most of my things to officer specs. What do you guys think any criticism is great. ALSO I am aware of the shoulder being raised i just need to redo the strap to allow it to set on my shoulders after that do you see anything that you dont like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 The shoulder pouch looks good. What specifically do you need help with on the strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yummi Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Not so much that i need help, more seeking approval from approved sandtroopers, police officers, and swat. Just wanted to see how close i am to approval on yalls opinions You cant see it in this pic but my shoulder strap is raised up, its an easy pic but just wanted to see what yall thought of the set of armor, going to be submitting for 501st here soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Everything looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 When you do submit to mepd down the road, make sure you have the ab rivet detail and paint the rivets on your thigh belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yummi Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 When you do submit to mepd down the road, make sure you have the ab rivet detail and paint the rivets on your thigh belt! Ah!! Thought I did it all. I have the 3 ab snaps colored and weathered. I completely spaced the thigh belt rivets!! Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 What armor maker is that? The kidney plate looks rather tall and not flush to the back piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The armor looks AM or FX. Looks like your whole ab piece could come up higher, that would raise your thighs to as they seem to right on top of you shins, makes it harder to walk or move. You have one too many ab buttons, should be three. And you will need the rivet in the middle square section also. I don't have a picture handy to show you. You should get 501st basic approval with little issue, but P.O. here will need some changes, but nothing too big Good luck dude!!!! Baron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yummi Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 The armor looks AM or FX. Looks like your whole ab piece could come up higher, that would raise your thighs to as they seem to right on top of you shins, makes it harder to walk or move. You have one too many ab buttons, should be three. And you will need the rivet in the middle square section also. I don't have a picture handy to show you. You should get 501st basic approval with little issue, but P.O. here will need some changes, but nothing too big Good luck dude!!!! Baron Yeah it's FX I paid nothing for it so I went for it. Helmet isn't FX though because I know that won't be approved. For the ab buttons I thought 3-4 was acceptable? Or can P.O.'s only have 3? The rivet in the middle, are you talking about the square thing on the ab plate. That should be a easy add thanks! The kidney plate is giant as you can tell apparently FX has that issue. Do you suggest I trim it? Because it's pretty high on my back in this pic. I wanted to trim it but would love some opinions. Yeah my thigh straps needed tightening once I do that they will naturally be pulled up away from my shins Thanks for all the help look forward to hearing back from ya!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yummi Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 What armor maker is that? The kidney plate looks rather tall and not flush to the back piece. The kidney plate is flush, it's the back piece that is jacked up because of me strapping the shoulder wrong. I think I need to trim the kidney piece though because it's giant and causes it to be overlapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Yeah, I would trim it and create a new return edge with a sealing iron you can get at model/hobby stores. Awesome you got it for free, I'm just not a fan of FX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It's OK that it is FX, they convert to Sandy's pretty well and the price was right But you are correct, the helmet would not clear. Yours looks good. I would suggest cutting the kidney plate and making it separate, that is how it should be. But in your picture it does look like your back plate is riding high. I would not be worried about a return edge. I know some of the CRL's were recently changed here, you might want to have a look at them here: http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=13770 Yes, the little rivet in the bottom right corner of the center ab square. Super easy mod. Do you have any more detailed pictures? Baron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Off to a great start. I think your fellow troopers nailed the modifications that would give you an improved look. Good luck brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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