Smally Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 You had me at "Hi Troops.." Seriously fantastic build as has been echoed above. I read this thread and looked at your awesome pictures _while slowly rubbing my nuts ....and bolts ( I was going over my pack) and I realised I really need to look over my entire armour and upgrade ! I always look forward to your comments, Joe. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMars Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm going to eat my sandie if you don't get a armourer position now Smally! I agree with Joe! I need to upgrade a few things before the big troop I would definately like help with the neat rom installation. I think mine need's the correct diluted umber on the chest and maybe abit of a light spray on the lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm going to eat my sandie if you don't get a armourer position now Smally! I agree with Joe! I need to upgrade a few things before the big troop I would definately like help with the neat rom installation. I think mine need's the correct diluted umber on the chest and maybe abit of a light spray on the lid Thanks Dave. No probs with helping you with the Rom build. Ill give you a list of the parts then feel free to bring it all round and we'll install it. Although, I bet you'll be able to sort it yourself once you start looking at it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMars Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Cheers Smally I've found the abs boxes online but doesn't tell you the dimensions, if I had your measurements I could order 1 off eBay Slim line rocker switches are 99p from maplins I'm guessing that's the 1 you used Yeah we'll nip round once I get the parts and your new pauldron you can talk me through the rom build Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 WWwwuuhhaa bro, now thats something. Freaking cool!!! sandtrooper armor you have build there all the way from top to toe. Congrats and enjoy your new monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthChridan Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 WWwwuuhhaa bro, now thats something. Freaking cool!!! sandtrooper armor you have build there all the way from top to toe. Congrats and enjoy your new monster Yes...that's definitely one of the best sandtrooper costume out there....really great work. I emphasize it gladly again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Superb job on the build, Brad. This has got to one of the best looking TD's I have seen so far Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Versku Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Superb job on the build, Brad. This has got to one of the best looking TD's I have seen so far Well done! Well u can't get a higher praise than that ! Can't wait to see this bad boy in a couple of weeks! Woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Agree with Joe, Im gona defo use your strapping system, if you could just le me know how you fixed the straps to the butt and ab plate id appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks for the kind words guys. It was a long road, but worth it. I'm really happy with it Ill get some pics up of the strapping as soon as a get a few spare minutes. Work is killing me recently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Work is killing me recently! Hope not literally mate. I've been relatively busy myself. Looking forward to a catch up at MEM. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Haha, yeah maybe a wrong choice of words. I can't wait for mem, We're gonna troop the sh*t outta that event lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I can't wait for mem, We're gonna troop the sh*t outta that event lol Yep, fo sure. Dont forget we're hopefully gonna be doing the video as well. Planning for that is coming along nicely too. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ive been receiveing a number of PM's from members asking how I did my strapping for the main armour as well as the shoulder pouch. Ive taken some pics to show how I did mine, but unforunately they are from my phone so theyre not the best. Shoulder Pouch This is very simple to do. Use a length of strap to go around the top of the backpack frame and through the loops on the rear of your pouch. Once youre happy with the length, cut the strapping and either make a clip or simply tape the ends together. Its very secure and will not come undone. Once youre kitted up, put on your back pack and simply flap the shoulder pouch over your shoulder. Armour strapping I got some spare ABS and cut out 2 small square tabs. I fixed a male press stud through the tabs and then glued them into position on back armour: I then measured and cut 2 lengths of strapping, enough to go from the back piece and over my shoulders. At one end I fixed in the 2 female ends to the press studs and clipped them together: For the front of the armour I got 2 plastic snap clips and some idustrial strength velcro. I attached the clips to the other end of the straps and thread through the self adhesive loop velcro. I cut out 2 larger pieces of the hook velcro and stuck these to the inside of my armour. The reason for using velcro at the front is to help with getting the fitment just right: All very simple, yet very effective. Cheers, Smally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Top man, thanks Brad...... My shoulder pouch is fixed to the backpack strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Top man, thanks Brad...... My shoulder pouch is fixed to the backpack strap. Sorry the pics arent the best, but im lazy and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 lol, The pics are just what I needed to see. Gives me a good idea on how to re-strap mine, although I'll prob use e6000 where you have used velcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yeah. I decided on the velcro simple so I can re-position the clips if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewback Jockey Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 CAN YOU DIG IT????!!!!! Very nice !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthChridan Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hey Brad...I'm looking forward to see your awesome gear at the CE this year... ...very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Looking forward to seeing you there too dude! Thanks bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 All I can say is WOW!!! What an awesome build you have done Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthChridan Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Looking forward to seeing you there too dude! Thanks bud ...and the pic that arises with us dirty dudes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks Justus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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