rottie Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Can't tell...or better yet...is the rt snap a male or female...I thought it should have been a male and the placement of it should be at the coner....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 its supposed to be the back of the male snap which it is and yes at the corner. It was at the corner until I added shims to extend the sides. Not sure if I can move it without creating a huge hole. Not sure how I would fix it. Anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 @ Anthony - Very nice progress you're making on your armor mods! ** You do need to move the snap placement on the right side of the ab section. The snap detail is a bit too far from the right corner. I did notice the modded side shim. If you move the snap, it will make it look even more naturally accurate even with your mod. Here is a sample pic from Rolf's gallery for placement reference. **UPDATE** Sorry , I just noticed you caught the detail request after I typed up a response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 its supposed to be the back of the male snap which it is and yes at the corner. It was at the corner until I added shims to extend the sides. Not sure if I can move it without creating a huge hole. Not sure how I would fix it. Anyone have any suggestions? Just use crack filler, sand and repaint (re-weather) the section and I think you should be good to go, Brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Assatone my brother....i have fixed many,many holes....get a thin strip of your used armor soak it for a short time and fill the hole...sand weather..real easy fix,,,as dirtyboy says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I use acetone as well, except, I just shave pieces of plastic and add acetone. Making a paste, then adding, letting dry, and cleaning up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Awesome will do tomorrow. Now the ext part. I removed the latex guards from the gloves to make them on the opposite hand, I can't get the latex guards to stick to the rubber gloves. What kind of glue should I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMars Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Good Luck bro! Looking good Sorry I'm late! I can't spot anything else that hasn't already been pointed out I was the last deployed move along trooper so my pics might help for reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Awesome will do tomorrow. Now the ext part. I removed the latex guards from the gloves to make them on the opposite hand, I can't get the latex guards to stick to the rubber gloves. What kind of glue should I use?Good question! I have no flippin clue.... Lol I have the same problem. Mine won't stay on. I used E6000 and 2 others, and neither worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ca glue...aka..super glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 And sand both serfices clean asn glue parts at a time,,not the whole thing,,,,and keep you fingers away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 I even tried contact cement that says it works on rubber and it still didnt work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ca man.....I am the rubber glue god.....trust in the ca force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 i never got anything to stick on mine e6000 etc! one thing i heard worked was superglue and the only one i never tried! i say trust walt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Really sorry for not posting... Real life havent given me more than a few minutes to log at a time, and this requires a bit more time than that! :S But will get to do it ASAP. I know how all the waiting may feel... Hope you can understand. Really sorry bro. Saludos Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 I will try the superglue and here is a pic of my fix and the movement of the male snap Let me know what you think. I think I am getting close. Once I glue the hand guards then I will post a pic. Thanks again for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 looks spot on bro,much better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks my brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Here is a pic of my fixed hands. Latex,weathered and on the wrong hand. Hope this is good enough. The super glue worked better than I could have ever thought. Thanks Walt and everyone for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Wow it worked!..........;-)...what I can't belive is how fast you do the fixen and posten and have it look good......your swat ready and I approve you....but I don't count...so your back to just looken great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Thanks bro. I have so many things going at once that I am trying to get all these fixes done quick but well so I can concentrate on other things. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Man! I can only say, awesome work on your shims! That is the SWAT attitude no doubt! The whole thing looks way better now. Even better than just a fixed shim, it looks the real thing! Also the work on the rivet. Going that extra steps is what makes this program and its members so special. I think that, unless you want to make it even better, you are done in the shims area. Also, the handguards look good now. I will go on checking your stuff during the morning and probably afternoon, posting in parts so I can do this more time effective for you to keep on working on your armor! But so far, you are doing great. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Ok... Two more comments, and one OK. The belt looks better with the corners cut in diagonal, but I also think it is too long on both ends. Here is a screen grab from the Move along trooper and your own belt... compare how it is a bit too long... The knee belt, should be trimmed on the top and bottom edge closer to the boxes... And the OK is the metal brackets holding the Bee stinger! Looking better and better bro! Also would like to say I really like what you did with all the detailing of your bucket. All the damage and repairs look great and subtle enough to be there but not bring much attention, just like in ANH. I will still post a review on your whole weathering later. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster 8266 Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 OK here are the fixes you requested. Let me know if this is ok. The knee The belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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