Revolver Ocelot Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Name: Shawn Brock TD 93905 Southern California Garrison https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=26954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Getting you deployed should really be a walk in the park. You've done some excellent work on the armor! The only things I can come up with is that your pouches could use a bit of weathering, not much just a bit as that doesn't show on your pictures and that the blue seedtrays are missing the black tape. Oh and does your radio also have the wire wrapped around it as I can't see that either. Not a showstopper but it looks so much better with one. Again, good luck with getting deployed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwam Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The Tape is optionally. The "Move along Pack" did not always have a tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwam Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 But i missed the shoulder pouch and please some weathering on the Pack (Seed Trays, Mortar Tube) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Looking great dude! Just add a shoulder pouch and weather up your pack and pouches and you should be a pretty easy pass I think! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I'd like to see the blue bottles and seed trays painted battleship grey but I don't think that's a PO requirement. Everything else looks up to snuff for PO, just do the already mentioned improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwam Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Â I mean, in my opinion, you can make it with or without tape on the Seedtrays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 1 hour ago, bigwam said:  I mean, in my opinion, you can make it with or without tape on the Seedtrays. Now that I've seen this picture, and I thought I had done my research both should be approvable   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Ocelot Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Thanks for the advice guys! Â The pouches are weathered but it doesn't show up that great in the photos. Iam gonna add a bit more today and update. The shoulder pouch has been giving me fits when it comes to staying in place, so i left it out and went with just the hip pouches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Sounds good! I would just add the shoulder pouch for your deployment photos. Here is the wording in the CRL. "The standard configuration calls for a minimum of two pouches: one pouch on the left shoulder and one on the right hip. A third worn on the opposite hip is allowed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Ocelot Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Dam, i missed that. I'll get it fixed after work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hi Shawn, your gear looks great already and suits you very well. I like the weathering of your armor, looks very natural and realistic. I am busy trooping this weekend, so I will do your review next week. Some points you want to look at and improve were already mentioned by our dirty brothers in arms and I will quickly summarise them... and add some more: The mesh in the frown of your helmet is okay for PO but if you want to be even more screen accurate, I would suggest you get rid of it. I will need to see some detail shots of your blaster. From what I can see so far, I think you have to add the wire around the T-tracks. Do you have the disc greebly? You don't have to add the tape to your pack but I would definitely suggest adding some more dirt, especially on the sides of the seed trays and the mortartube endcaps and detail but also the bottles. Everything still looks too clean so give it a wash with some watered down earth/sand colour. Add the shoulder pouch, it may be canvas or leather. Mine is connected with the shoulderstrap of the backpack, which goes through a loop on the backside of the pouch and held with a snap, one side of the snap on the back of the pouch, the other on the shoulder strap of the backpack. Furthermore I need to know how your shoulder bells are attached to the shoulder elastics. I would have expected to see some sew-on snaps on the elastics... but can't see amything. The last thing is just a suggestion: the screws you have used to emulate the screen used bracket strapping look a little long, I'm just worried you might destroy your undersuit with such long screws. I'm looking forward to seeing some more pics, keep up the good work and have a nice weekend. Cheers mate  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Trim those screws down and apply a glob of E6000 on top and they won't be able to snag your undersuit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Ocelot Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Update: Weathered the pack some more, i think the lighting in my laundry room is too bright. it seems to wash out some detail. Also did the pouches a bit by throwing them around in the backyard and grinding dirt into them. Also added pick of shoulder snaps. Ill update the original post. My DLT is a hyperfirm and has the disk, addded charging handle and wire on the t track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 So you have figured out where to add the wire on the T-tracks, nice work. Everything is looking really good now but I still have to see the shoulder pouch. I would like to write your review tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcalus Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Looking really good! You'e done a great job. Â Good luck and we'll see you out in the sand soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Ocelot Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Hausi said: So you have figured out where to add the wire on the T-tracks, nice work. Everything is looking really good now but I still have to see the shoulder pouch. I would like to write your review tomorrow. I think I got the strapping for it figured out. I'll post an update after work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Sounds good! And could you please also show a close-up of the screws used at the bottom of the chest to emulate the original strapping? I'm afraid they are pan head screws while they should be flat head screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Ocelot Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 They are flat. I now have to run the backpack strap over the shoulder strap on the pouch side. Couldn't really figure out another way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Ocelot Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Haha, i thought you meant flat, as in flat head screw driver. Yes they are rounded, ill get that fixed today. And i just cut and e6000 them. Â EDIT: 36 screws painted, weathered and cut later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Excellent work mate, position of pouch looks good too, but take a black edding/felt tip and paint the white thread black, last and easiest change of them all. Running the backpack strap over the shoulder strap is actually the way to go, most people have it that way. Go for it mate, you are so close, I'm looking forward to writing a very positive review after work today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Yep, work is looking great Shawn. You are almost there man! Don’t stop the hard work, not even for a Tusken Bikinin Maiden in the Tattonie Desert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Hey Shawn, are you ready for your review? So here we go!  Application Review: Name: Shawn Brock Legion ID: TD 93905 Forum Name: Revolver Ocelot Garrison: Southern California Garrison  Helmet a. Green lenses: check b. Paint color of traps / tears: check c. Correct number of teeth: check d. Mic tips: check e. Vocoder color: check f. Tube stripes: check g. Rank bar on ears: check h. Brow: check i. Side screws (ears): check j. Weathering: check  *additional comments* Nice work, helmet looks great! As mentioned before, you could get rid of the mesh insert in the teeth area to have an even more accurate look, but this isn´t a requirement for PO. RESULT ON HELMET Checked & Cleared  Armor details  a. Elastic straps shoulders: check b. Neck seal: check c. Black undersuit: check d. Shoulder bells: check e. Biceps: check f. Forearms: check g. Pauldron: check h. Chest / back plate: check i. Kidney / butt plate: check j. Ab plate / side rivets / cod: check k. Strapping system: check l. Thighs: check m. shins / calves: check n. sniper plate: check o. boots: check p. gloves: check q. hand plates / guards: check r. ammo belt (waist): check s. ammo belt (right knee): check t. canvas belt: check u. pouches: check (see comments) v. weathering: check  *additional comments* As I have already said, you will have to use a felt tip to dye the white thread on your shoulder pouch black but as you have already done such a good job and I can definitely see that you are aiming for accuracy, I am certain you will do that immediately. I really like your weathering, it looks very natural, good work. RESULT ON ARMOR Checked & Cleared  Backpack a. details: check b. weathering: check *additional comments* I assume your pack is an RS pack going by the size and bluish colour of the trays and bottles. This pack is absolutely acceptable for PO. That being said, should you ever decide going for SWAT you will need a new pack as the size isn´t really accurate, it´s slightly too small and instead of the light blue, the lower trays and the bottles should rather be battleship grey. Also the Ghio style canteen hasn´t got the right shape. RESULT ON BACKPACK Checked & Cleared  Weapon a. details: check b. weathering: check RESULT ON WEAPONS Checked & Cleared *additional comment* I am sorry that I wasn´t quick enough to tell you were the wire goes on those T-tracks… but thumbs up for doing your research.   Shawn, this was you’re your first and final review, great work, congrats brother!  You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements, be proud of yourself.  Please send the pic you want to use to Luis (Sandman Tigui) and we'll get you squared away. We will have your updated information uploaded into the MEPD system very soon. Congratulations on becoming a Deployed Officer of the MEPD! Now please report to the Mos Eisley Mess hall (don´t even think about messing around with those Tusken Bikini Maidens mentioned by Sandman Tigui) where you'll serve the troopers until the next newbie gets cleared.  Hausi - MEPD Deployment Officer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Ocelot Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Thanks Brotha! Yea, the pack is a really old dirty boy pack i picked up years ago. Iam already in the process of putting together a new "filter" pack but that project will take awhile. I keep going back and forth on the mesh in the frown. It looks "realistic" from a sci fi point of view but i do understand mesh less is more accurate. And as requested, pouch with tactical sharpie applied, funny how the white thread didn't die black when i died the whole pouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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