ninjabenben Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Thanks! I think it turned out alright And the sooner you start the sooner you finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansVader Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Looks really, really good. I hope you to see your deployed application soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabenben Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Just to make sure I'm doing this right, I'm in North Carolina so I just need to send the pictures to the Carolina Garrison's GML for him to look it over right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabenben Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Also, just curious if this is a common problem. There is no way to look down in the helmet without leaning my whole body forward. The shape of the helmet and the neck piece and pauldron just stuffs too much to tilt my head down, does that sound about right? Also there's no way I can come close to bending over enough to touch my toes, the thigh pieces dig into my waist too much for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Yes, vision directly in front of you will be a never ending problem. It's likely you'll miss small kids without a spotter, so just be careful and vigilant as you walk. I always end up hitting some kid with my hand when we are getting in position for a picture as I just can't see them. As for you GML, if North Carolina is in the Carolina Garrison, then yes, submit to them. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Unless you have a really long neck, you can't look straight down. My helmet pretty much rests on top of my pauldron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabenben Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 ok phew. haha. That's what I was thinking but just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Awesome work brother!!!You look amazing. Get cleared soon by your GML so you can apply here for Deployment. And yes, sight and mobility is a constant problem. But you will learn to deal with it. It's a matter of practicing. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 My wife usually acts as my assistant. She will pull my pauldron down and makes sure it's not being pushed by the pack. Yeah you will learn really quick how to stand to maximize viewing ability. When a 2 or 3 year old comes up to your leg but you can't see them is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 My wife usually acts as my assistant. She will pull my pauldron down and makes sure it's not being pushed by the pack. Yeah you will learn really quick how to stand to maximize viewing ability. When a 2 or 3 year old comes up to your leg but you can't see them is fun. Yep!I usually look down through the frown when kids approach me. But it's not easy to really spot them. You just learn to navigate without actually seeing. As I said. It's a matter of practicing. After 10 years in armor, I can say it does get easier. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabenben Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks everyone! It's been fun building all this! I submitted my photos so just waiting for approval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 share your submission photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I second Jason's comments above, good luck on 501st approval trooper.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabenben Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Several of the photos are on the previous page, here are a couple of the other angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabenben Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Woohoo!!! 501st approved! I am now TD-14614 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 31 minutes ago, ninjabenben said: Woohoo!!! 501st approved! I am now TD-14614 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Congrats bro!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmann Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Wow, great work Ben! You put in a lot of effort and it really shows in your finished outfit. Congratulations! Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Congratulations! Now get that PO submission thread started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjabenben Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Done and Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Awesome job bro should be a po here I no time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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