Allerg3n Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I have an obligatory brown box pic, but it's on my wife's phone and inaccessible at the moment...will update this post when I can get it. Obligatory shot of parts layout: Pauldron courtesy of Trooperbay. Boots courtesy of Lands' End. Gloves are cheapie $5 black PVC from Amazon. Huge shout out to Anthony (Blaster 8266) for ammo pouches (not shown) - due to arrive any day now. I realize the knee is the wrong type - I have the correct diamond sniper plate in my possession but accidentally grabbed the regular TK plate in my haste to get a picture. Mad props to ATA - awesome to work with and buy armor from. I've been perusing threads on strapping, snap plates, and the like in between furious bouts of sanding/carving for my DLT-19. That said I'm looking forward to hitting the dunes outside Mos Eisley with you all in the next few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 It all looks promising brother. Good luck in the dirty path ahead. Need any aid, let us know 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gladius Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Looks fine! I only notice the ribbed shoulder straps that acc CRL/MEPD req should not be ribbed (for basic approval its maybe enough , whatever means "discouraged"), but maybe You already know. Good luck! I just recently got it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Nice Josh I expect to see you in the sandbox soon brotha..... And dont forget to bring your toys with you.....ie, BFG,Binocs, etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Thanks guys! ATA accidentally shipped the wrong kit, which is why the ribbed shoulder straps are in the pic with the wrong knee plate...We just use canvas/elastic straps for the shoulders, correct? They have to be white and 2" wide, as I recall. I guess if I ever wanted to "revert" and go clean I've got all the parts I need to do it - but where's the fun in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Color is not the shoe Kneeboard not the These straps do not I have access to all parts of the armor with PVC - always help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Yes on the straps Josh, canvas or elastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Sandman Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Good Luck with the build...It's very rewarding in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks everyone! Got my bucket done (but not weathered). I had another helmet thread back when I was first assembling, but I seem to have lost it. Anyways, here be pics: Right Side Front Left Interior I created a post a few weeks ago on FISD about the Rustoleum rubber liner I used - the smell wouldn't go away. The solution was to hook the helmet up to a box fan and let the thing run for 2 weeks. Most of the smell is gone now, so I decided not to recoat with Plasti-Dip. The lenses are hot glued in with some spare black foam around the rims to preserve appearances. The pads are military helmet pads from Amazon. Supremely comfortable, and fits my head like a glove. Started assembling biceps as well. Here's a shot of one assembled with the shoulder bell attached (via a strap). It's pretty snug on my arm and there's not much return edge - is that about how it should look? The other strap/snap plate is there for the forearm piece. That's curing on my floor right now, along with the left bicep: Once I get them on they're pretty comfortable, and while movement is restricted it's actually not as bad as I'd expected initially. I just didn't want to take off all the return edge if there's supposed to be some left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Hey all, Couple more questions for you. First up, return edges - from most threads I've read, it seems like people don't leave a lot of return edge on the biceps/forearms. Here's mine so far: (Right arm is on the right side; left arm is on the left) (Left arm is on the right side of the picture) I also started trimming down the torso pieces. DroidHunter's ATA thread has been really helpful, but I'm not sure if I'm still leaving too much return edge on my kidney/front pieces. Top of the kidney piece: Bottom of kidney: For the kidney I basically followed mold lines...Does all that look OK? Last question - I bought a Tekton rivet kit but apparently the rivets aren't large enough. I've been reading that rivets (those to attach elastic on the left side) should be 8mm or 9mm, or 3/8" equivalent. Are all the rivets in the build supposed to be this size? I may be able to return the Tekton kit but I just want to be sure before buying another one. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Brothers! Time for an update! Here's my layout: And here's how it all fits currently: Apparently I have a long neck I haven't done the crotch strap yet, which is why the butt plate is a bit wonky. Also I need to fix straps between my shoulder bells and shoulder straps to keep them pulled tighter on my arm; once that's done I'll have less undersuit showing. Comments welcome - thanks for your feedback everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syllander Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 The shoulders look like they are too small or rolled to the back? I'm dreading how mine are gonna fit, but at least they're get covered up with the pauldron and pouch lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Question - I'm putting my thighs together and I noticed that after measuring, I have a huge space between the ridges on the back of my left thigh. Like 1.5 inches. (It does taper towards the bottom) Is that a dealbreaker? Do I leave the cover strip at 7/8ths inches? The right thigh didn't have this issue so I'm not sure if maybe it's a quirk of ATA armor. I do a lot of cycling (yay, thighs!) but they're both about the same size. I have the fronts of the thighs sized appropriately at 7/8ths inch cover strips: Progress pics! Torso is done. Here's the strapping system: Waiting for the glue to dry on the greaves: Electronics for the helmet come this week - should have legs done by Friday and then it's down to the belt and neckseal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 So I ended up splitting the difference on the back of the left thigh with a 1" strip. Doesn't look too bad. I also installed my thigh pack on the right leg - need to work on strapping and then I'll post up another round of pics as a test fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Almost there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millenium1 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syllander Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Looking great man! So close now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Brothers! Going to a friend's daughter's birthday party tomorrow - their whole family are huge Star Wars fans. Should be fun, and I figured it'd be a good "trial run" for the armor. The only thing I'm missing is Darman's neck seal and then I'll be ready to take pics for 501st acceptance. I'll have my wife take some pics tomorrow though and share them - will be good for critique on the build. One glaring error is bothering me - I can't seem to get the gap on my left side to close properly. I accidentally stiffened the elastic with glue (whoops) and now it doesn't pull back anymore, which sucks because I have it all riveted in. I suppose I may have to cut it and use snap plates to tighten the sides up. I don't really need to shim because the ab probably isn't as tight on me as it should be anyway. (I left a little room for "growth" when I my 30s in two years ) But regardless, I'll post up with some pics soon. Thanks again for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Party went well - no real pics because my wife was busy corralling kids who wanted photos - that was awesome. I submitted pics for 501st membership tonight - here's the album: http://imgur.com/a/NgQKJ I do have a few minor things to clean up...my left shin keeps popping under my boot, which gets annoying fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millenium1 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 All the best on your deployment Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks Ricky! I'll let you know how it goes. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syllander Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Looks outstanding man. Suit fits you well, and the weathering is awesome. I like the "not over the top" but realistic look of the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Great job! A respectable level of dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks guys! It's kinda remarkable how much the light washes out the dirtiness in photos - I may take some in natural daylight to compare, but I was too eager to take pics in order to get 501st approved. This winter's projects: newborn baby girl, and Dirty Boy's backpack for MEPD approval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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