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    Chopper's Alley Pack 4 Build

    in Field Backpack

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    The trays are mounted. Just testing placement before bolting the big stuff in. Any feedback is welcome.

    Question -- should I trim down the mortar tube a bit? It seems long to me, but I know that angles and perspective can change how it appears on screen.

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    Chopper's Alley Pack 4 Build

    in Field Backpack

    Posted

    Thanks everyone. One other detail I noticed while squinting at screenshots -- you can see the syphon rocking back and forth while the trooper is running. It must've only been affixed with a single bolt, leaving it free to move about? I'll likely affix mine more securely for trooping purposes, but I thought it was an interesting detail.

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    I also noticed that there's no vertical tape on the other side of the lower seed tray. Interesting.

    Since my lab pipe has the smaller tubes glued into the ends, I'll likely end up sawing off the upper one to create the shorter pipe. Thanks for noting that detail, as well as the second piece of tape on the Sonix, @bigwam. The second piece of tape wasn't as clear in the screenshots.

    Now, off to the hardware store to buy more black paint!

    Chopper's Alley Pack 4 Build

    in Field Backpack

    Posted

    Hi everyone, so I've been slowly working on Charlie/Crashmann's Sandy Pack kit for a few months now. Fortunately, the holiday break and the weather have finally given me a chance to get some painting done.

    Here's where I'm at so far:

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    Obviously, I haven't done a whole lot of assembly yet, outside of the Sonix and the Shires Syphon.

    I wear a black pauldron with my Sandy, so, before I submit my application for Police Officer, I was planning on making my pack into the "Pack 4" variety. Not just any Pack 4 though, I want to make the version seen in the alley, while the troopers are running to docking bay 94.

    This trooper:

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    Reference images from alley door check, unfortunately poor lighting):

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    Reference images from the docking back 94 fun run:

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    I sorta love the twisted and junky looking piece of electrical tape holding the Sonix onto the seed tray. I also noticed a vertical piece of tape holding the lower trays together. Presumably there's one on the other side of the tray as well?

    I'm hoping to integrate these little details once assembly starts. More to come as the build progresses.

     

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    Chopper's TD Build Thread

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    Thanks for taking a look, Hausi! Of the two adjustments you mentioned, adjusting the chest armor is a lot easier, so I'll get working on that first. Shouldn't be too bad, might need to punch some new button holes in the elastic though.

    Chopper's TD Build Thread

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    Alright some updated photos. Sorry about the selfie style shots. No one else is home right now.

    Took the tops of the legs down about an inch. Tried to stay along the original molded edge, but that may not be needed after I trim more so that I can actually walk.

    Didn't like the annoying fraying on my belt, so I swapped in a new one.

    Thoughts and feedback?

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    Chopper's TD Build Thread

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    Sooo yeah. It's been a while putting this thing together. I've been dormant, but not entirely asleep.

    Here's where I'm at -- feedback and guidance is appreciated

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    Obviously the tops of the thighs need to be trimmed and I've just got them taped on, so they're wonkily rotated a bit in the back. I also haven't attached the crotch strap yet, so some parts are just flopping around.

    I assume I should start by just taking the top edge down an inch and see how that fits? Is there a standard for how much gap there can be between the ab armor and the thigh?

    Now, I'm not a big person, so the chest plate seems huge on me. I can try re-shaping it a bit with hot water/heat if you think that's a good idea.

    The biggest issue for me is the kidney armor/ab armor overlap. It's about 3/4" and covers the part the extends on the kidney, above the L-shaped cut-out. Where am I allowed to trim on the sides of the ab armor/kidney armor?

    Here's a detail shot:

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    Thanks for all of your assistance.

    Best places to track down some electrobinoculars?

    in Pouches, Pauldrons, and other Accessories

    Posted

    11 hours ago, Airborne Trooper said:

    Well the binos were added on the SE version so to be 100% canon, you need SE sandtrooper armor too :tongue: I've ALMOST convinced the wife to let me buy a 3D printer so I'll print one if I get it. 

    Hah, yeah I wasn't planning on doing a SE trooper, more in line with what DarthStevius said about having an accessory for no-blaster events. That and it'd be something cool to have lying out during table time at cons.

    I actually talked to the garrison-mate that Charlie referenced and he's gonna try to print it for me. Thanks all for your suggestions :)

     

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