shwarzwald Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Well the price isn't bad. However I still have enough silicone to attempt another batch of this. Worst comes to worst I'll probably just stick with the abs hand plates. Because atm I still need to pick up a belt, more primer, and maybe some fuller earth for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Ok so did more test fitting today and adjusted the lengths of the straps on the inside. So good news is I have the upper body all self supported and with little to no gaps showing anywhere. Now for the bad news. For the butt plate I will have to keep that lip on top and actually add to it to make it flush with the rest. Otherwise I end up with over an inch gap. I also need to heat and adjust the back plate to form better to my back and shoulders as well as the kidney plate needs rounded more. Also I may bend he bottom of the butt plate to curve better. The shoulder straps will need to be lengthened by at least 1-2 inches to make everything sit better. So hopefully on this upcoming weekend I'll have time and I can get cracking on at least a few of these issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Good luck. I have an inch gap or so between my butt and kidney plates but the belt goes over and it covers it, so it never gets seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Ok so I still need to find our heat gun, so abs bending is on hold. However the weather finally was clear enough for me to get some more coats of primer onto the helmet. Also even better news is I finally got the first few coats of paint onto the boots! Also sorry for the lack of updates. College is in full swing and being out of school for nearly a decade has made it a little bit hard to get back into the groove. But I think I should be able to find a good balance soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Ooooh I wonder what came in today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 So with the help of a local garrison member and our friends at WTF I can finally finish off the thighs, new shins, and forearms! Also picked up a wtf helmet since I wanted one in abs. So expect progress this weekend for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Cool! Love Walt & Pedro and plan on giving him a lot of my $ this year for a few new costumes and to replace my TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hey dont forget about rocky! He's been a huge help getting things ordered. Already got started on the helmet gotta say the .8 abs they use feels sooo much better than the hdpe helmet I started on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Got the new shins trimmed out and working on finer trimming for best fitment. Visor material came in so trimming that for the clone helmet and both stormtrooper helmets. Lastly I got the new abs helmet trimmed and cut. Working on getting it to sit where it needs to. A minor hiccup happened and they forgot to send the ears. ( They already fixed it and got some being sent out to me.) Also got any feedback for those teeth holes? Not sure if the small ones are too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Oh also ran into a minor issue with the shins. Got them trimmed and working on getting them fit well, but I keep feeling like I have them mixed up. I even read up other threads on fisd and such. Anyone got a thought on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 So per a suggestion from a mwmber in my garrison I swapped two of the shins around and got them mocked up. Once I get some feedback if they look good I can do finally trimming and get ready to glue in the inside coverstrips. (Also make sure they can go over the boots fine. Which are almost done drying) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 You have some more material to file away in the teeth. Don't forget to remove the return edge on the bottom of your shins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 So you think that the fourth set of teeth should be enlarged? Also did the shins look fine otherwise? I can't trim the bottoms until I'm sure they are on the correct sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Yeah appears fine. You'll need to determine how much return on the top you may need to trim off for comfort on your own though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 That's good enough for me to move forward. Three forums and 24 hours isn't getting me many responses, so I'm gonna put my trust in you. Also thank you for being one of the few to help me a lot with this build. Also I went ahead and widened the third and fourth set on the teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Helmets are easier since there's so many up closed pictures of screen worn helmets. When in doubt, go straight to source and never hurts to look at SWAT application threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Sorry for the lack of response on my part, but I have been following all your progress and it's looking good. You've definitely done your homework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hey just a shout out to you guys. It may not seem like much, but I value each response. Each time I get on here and see a new post it gives me that motivation to keep pushing forward. It also sometimes really helps to see something from another perspective. My biggest fear is to get to the finish line and find out I have to fix something major that could have been prevented in the build stage. I also do as much research as I can find with google and such as well. I dont always hop on here to ask arbitrary questions. (Not always. XD) With that being said tonight is just gluing on the outer cover strips for the forearms. So nothing too big. Also hopefully by this weekend I can finish up the shins and finalize the thighs. After that it's down to adjustments in the strapping and maybe adding double snaps in some areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Keep it up brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spliedt729 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I just finished my TD build and got it approved at the beginning of this month, so I'm still very new but I have been following your build from the beginning and it's awesome you have the same questions I did and I enjoy seeing your progress. I can't wait to see the weathering you do. Keep up the work buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Oh I'm very excited for the weathering portion. I have been looking at many different styles and found one I like. Sadly I won't be able to get swat as I wont be going for the roadblock sergeant as originally planned. But I will have a unique sandy nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Ok so I have switched the shins back and forth, switched inside and outer, and still cannot find what feels and looks best on my shins. Either my calf muscles are too large or at least one of these shins is an oddball. I'm worried its gonna be worse when I try to start trimming them to fit over the boots. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hit up the WTF facebook page, you will get it sorted it really quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Well fingers crossed on that. Seems like I annoyed someone on fisd , so gonna ease off there for a bit. At least until I'm past these darn shins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwarzwald Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Ok so I took all the opinions and put them together. So hopefully these look right. I may trim the bottoms a little more once I'm 100% sure they are on the correct sides and such. Once I see green across the board I will finalize trimming and put the coverstrips on. So what do y'all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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