Hausi Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Oh, don't worry about the snap, of course it would be nice if both were the same but I know that in some places in the US you can only get those "Tandie" snaps with the lettering and also keeping in mind RS' policy about spare parts, even those "Tandie" snaps would be okay for me. Just make sure you don't ruin your butt plate, mate... nice and gentle does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Well.... the RS canteen isn't a real canteen. It's a resin facsimile. Close inspection revealed that I really can't open it up and eliminate that portion. I'm going to have to build another canteen completely. I'll go out and get the wire for the DLT, the paint for a canteen, and the snaps and install hardware for the snap sometime today hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 You don't have to open it up, mate, just saw it off, sand it down and attach the beestinger again. Then give it a coat of flat black paint. That way, you can take all the time you need to get a real Gio'style or Lionstar canteen and the right battleship grey paint for your new pack while still getting deployed with your present RS pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Anyone got a good picture of how your DLT wires are attached? Like how the wires are terminated? Are they tied together or just at the right length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Wires are tied together at the bottom, don't leave it too long, shouldn't be too obvious. Don't forget to cut some very small grooves into the T-tracks to make sure the wire stays put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Ok... armor mod done to codpiece/buttplate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Working on the canteen over the next day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Looks great, well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Great work, Michael. As far as removing weathering, you can use denatured alcohol and a rag so you're not putting scratches in the plastic. It's safe on plastic and stronger than rubbing alcohol. Just use it in a well ventilated area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Good to know! I will use that technique if I go to completely re-weather the armor for SWAT down the road. On the back i don’t think I did much damage because I wasn’t trying to completely remove it—I just took a bit off the top. Just very light on top of the heaviest places. Completely rework would be tedious and more abrasive with sand paper so I’ll use the denatured alcohol for that in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Unless you used a really rough grit, you can wet sand it back to smooth if you put gouges in the plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Ok....here it goes. Already showed the added snap and the toned down back plate. Here is the final piece: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Looks great, good work. Next review coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Hey Scott, here we go again with the second round of your review, so let´s get this done! Application Review: Part 2 Name: Scott Duncan Legion ID: TD-92698 Forum Name: Plainsrunner Garrison: Alabama 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* 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 v. weathering: check *additional comments* Nice job with the improvements, well done... and quick! RESULT ON ARMOR Checked & Cleared Backpack a. details: check b. weathering: check *additional comments* I don´t really understand why you didn´t dare to cut down the RS canteen but the new one looks great. RESULT ON BACKPACK Checked & Cleared Weapon a. details: check b. weathering: check *additional comments* As I said before, your E-11 is good to go... but I´m still waiting for some pics of the wire around those T-tracks! Hope you are able to find something suitable RESULT ON WEAPON Checked & Cleared Scott, this was your second review, I like your enthusiasm and your attitude to get things done... and it was worth it, congrats mate! 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 where you'll serve the troopers until the next newbie gets cleared. Hausi - MEPD Deployment Officer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Woo hoo! Thanks! Very excited! Wondering if I should use my action shot I posted above. It's a pretty good one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Congrats!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Congratulations Officer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 52 minutes ago, TheSwede said: Congratulations Officer Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus ' tiny ' Zeitvogel Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Good job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksjager Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Well done, nice job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Congrats!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Congratulations and welcome to the brotherhood! Next round of blue milk is on you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4vrick Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Grats again Scott ! Well done ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainsrunner Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Thanks guys! DLT conversion is underway. I did one wire but I had to stop to get a new Dremel. The one I had was on it's last leg and I don't want it to screw up my T-tracks. New one arrives Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthStevius Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Very nice Scott. Congratulations Bro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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