Strider Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It's just a bit over a year that has passed since my last pack build but boy, this year has seen quite a bit of new discoveries. I felt it is time to build a new pack, the move along this time, and to try to incorporate those new discoveries. So let's do it First thing for me was the backpack frame. Now we all now it's "The" vintage Karrimor frame. But is there really just one model? I was lucky enough to come across an old boyscout from the UK who happended to have a nice collection of frames up in his attic so I persuaded him to sell his "collection" to me. I found that they did not only come in different lenghts but also with different thickness of the bars. After some eyeballing and photoshop scaling I found that 0,76 inches (diameter of the bar) looked right: Again, after doing some measuring I found that the pack should actually be a little shorter than the ones build during the last year. My last pack had a lenght of about 60cm but 45cm looks more like it. The next challenge was to find appropriate seed trays. After spending quite a bit of time on ebay I actually found them; real vintage seed trays that not even look like the ones used for the original packs but also have the correct dimensions. They only had the 3 rib ones but afaik the only pack that actually comes with a bottom seed tray that has 5 ribs is the move along pack. But since I planned to do the move along pack, some modding was in order: The upper seed trays are no finished yet (still need to fill the holes) but this is what they currently look like: For the radio I was not lucky enough to snag one on ebay so I decided to model one with the correct dims and details with a help of fellow Sandie (Thanks, Redbeard!). The radio holders on the side are actually cast from originals Below you can see a comparison shot with a found radio: Some other original parts I will use are the Shires syphon, a Gio Style canteen flask and the 4" tupperware lid. IMO the (wet wipe) bottles have a larger diameter than the ones frequently used. By my estimate they should be in the 9,5-10cm range. I'm using a 1,5L shampoo bottle. The lenght will definitively need to be reduced but I'll do that when I had the chance to do some test fitting together with the other parts. However, since none of the mushroom caps currently offered are wide enough, I asked Redbeard again to help me model and print it in 3D which I usedd as a base for my mold. EDIT: During my build I discovered that they've indeed used a rubber plunger for the "mushroom cap" (link provided in the thread). I vac formed them in black ABS (along with the exhaust port): That's all for the moment, hope you guys like it so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Looking good! Since you have a vac former, maybe do a run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Looking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Thanks, guys! @Airborne Trooper: My plan is first to finish this build and to confirm the hypotheses on the measures. After that we can speak about doing a run for those parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Finally! I can't wait to see all this lined up! I REALLY envy you for the seed trays and the correct syphon! And you know i'd be in if you decide to do a run of whatever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Nice start bro I will follow your topic I´m all most done whit my new pack as well, whit your radio and exhaust port on as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Eyecandy enough in this thread.. Will you be offering those trays up for sale btw? Couldn't find a thread and I can always use some extra trays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thx, bro. Well, I think I might do an interest thread on all the parts I'm making for my pack and if demand is high enough I would do a run on those parts. But first I have to find the time to finish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looking really good bro. What kind of seedtrays are those? Look quiet there, except for the wholes on them! Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrookKnight Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 18 hours ago, Strider said: Thx, bro. Well, I think I might do an interest thread on all the parts I'm making for my pack and if demand is high enough I would do a run on those parts. But first I have to find the time to finish it I am really looking forward to the finished pack bro! ...and demand should be high, aren't we all accuracy geeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Updates? Can't wait to see this finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 9 hours ago, RoCKo said: Updates? Can't wait to see this finished! Thanks, bro. Updates coming up soon! I've managed to find an original 'tool box' and 'mushroom caps' and will reveal what they actually are. (Yes, I do like to tease, lol ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 11 hours ago, Strider said: Thanks, bro. Updates coming up soon! I've managed to find an original 'tool box' and 'mushroom caps' and will reveal what they actually are. (Yes, I do like to tease, lol ;-) ohhh interesting... i do wanna upgrade my toolbox as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Oh man, keep it in the MEPD community first of these are not so commonly available so we can have 'first dibs' on the parts! Can't wait... again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 19 hours ago, Strider said: Thanks, bro. Updates coming up soon! I've managed to find an original 'tool box' and 'mushroom caps' and will reveal what they actually are. (Yes, I do like to tease, lol ;-) Dying to know !!!! Painfully waiting to hear this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Now I know the tool box , what did those mushroom caps come from????? On the edge of my seat........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Postal tracking says they should be here on Friday :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 21 hours ago, Strider said: Postal tracking says they should be here on Friday :)) Cool! Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Allrighty, here we go. How does this look (bottle and cap are unpainted)? Reference pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis.mctucky Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 That's got it .. what diameter is the (ahem)at the widest?Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, travis.mctucky said: That's got it .. what diameter is the (ahem)at the widest? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk The diameter is 12cm, the bottle close to 10cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis.mctucky Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thank you Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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