519 Trooper Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 BEE STINGER For my bee stinger I am using a Lion Star canteen which I purchased from Vincent. I don't believe I have done anything special with this part of the build, I just followed Airborne Trooper's idea and changed it up a bit to match what was used on the pack 1. The main difference that stood out to me was the size of the stinger that was used with this pack, it was stubbier than the other packs. I believe the closest thing that I could use was a piece of 3/4" PVC conduit cut down to 2". Let me know what you guys thinks. I removed the top and bottom which will make it easier to paint later on and gutted the inside of the canteen. I drilled the cap to allow the PVC to be inserted and I cut the 3/4" PVC down to 2". I shaved down half of the tabs and assembled everything using hot glue. I cut 2 4 1/2" x 3/4" brackets that I had left over and I will be using single 1" L-brackets to mount the bottle to the seed tray. I found that the L-bracket allow for better adjustment of the bee stinger once it is installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Looking good! I’m really enjoying your build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 26 minutes ago, RoCKo said: Looking good! I’m really enjoying your build! Thanks brother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 I am looking for some help with the greeble part used on the side of this pack, l was wondering if the design concept that I came up with is pretty close to the look of the one that was used and would it be acceptable for all levels of approval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 SYPHON For the syphon I am using an RWA kit which I had to modify to look like a UP90, I just wished I realized that before I finished assembling it but I am happy with the end result. FILTER GREEBLE For the top of the filter I cut off some plastic from a recycled bottle and used a couple of hovi mic tips. I used a heat gun to flatten the plastic. I used the filter as a template and rounded the top which I felt looked the best. I used the heat gun once again to bend the top which will over lap the seed tray. I installed a couple of hovi mic tips since they looked fairly close to what was used in shape and size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Man, this looks really good, great eye for the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Hausi said: Man, this looks really good, great eye for the details. Thanks Brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 While I wait for my Sonix radio to arrive any day now, here is a quick update of my pack with all of the painted parts. I am still playing around with the position of the mortar tube face plate before I glue it down otherwise let me know if I should change anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodOfLibra Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I can't wait to see your work finished, you have done an exceptional job, I'm checking the tracking to see how much is missing, to it to get to you, if you can use it, remember that on my group you have the references for the measurements of the box, if you have doubts, write to me I will gladly help you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 41 minutes ago, GodOfLibra said: I can't wait to see your work finished, you have done an exceptional job, I'm checking the tracking to see how much is missing, to it to get to you, if you can use it, remember that on my group you have the references for the measurements of the box, if you have doubts, write to me I will gladly help you Thank you Tony, I can’t wait to start working on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Hello Fellow Troopers, I have not updated this post in a while but here is a quick update of where my build stands. I finally completed my radio build, I added all of the details including the electronics. I added a mini amplifier and rewired the volume controller so that I can control the volume on my micro SD loop player using the volume dial on the front of the radio. Here are the pics of the build, hope you like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Perfectly done! Looks like original and even has the functionality of a original radio! I did the exact same to highlight the raised letters on my radio, wax crayon, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodOfLibra Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 a really crazy job, congratulations, if I can afford a suggestion, paint the snap fasteners black, and the rivets of the feet, and then ruin them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, GodOfLibra said: a really crazy job, congratulations, if I can afford a suggestion, paint the snap fasteners black, and the rivets of the feet, and then ruin them Thank you, I definitely will be doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Great build, looks beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 18 hours ago, RoCKo said: Perfectly done! Looks like original and even has the functionality of a original radio! I did the exact same to highlight the raised letters on my radio, wax crayon, right? Yes, since the original lettering was partially visible I decided to take advantage and try the wax crayon idea on the lettering instead of adding the stickers, I am glad I did that since it looks more weathered. 8 hours ago, Hausi said: Great build, looks beautiful Thank you Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 I have added the finishing details to my pack, can't wait to start using it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Really amaaazing!!! Great work! I salute you for your commitment and attention to detail! This is a SWAT-worthy pack.... okay, the radio would need the black overspray but I can understand if you don't want to do that. One minor detail though: add some end caps to cover the bare metal ends at the top of the frame, I think I see them in your reference pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Hausi said: Really amaaazing!!! Great work! I salute you for your commitment and attention to detail! This is a SWAT-worthy pack.... okay, the radio would need the black overspray but I can understand if you don't want to do that. One minor detail though: add some end caps to cover the bare metal ends at the top of the frame, I think I see them in your reference pic. Thanks Urs, that really means a lot. I have no issues with doing the black over spray as an added touch. As for the frame I do have the end caps installed, it is just hard to tell from any of those pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Yeah, I can see, my Karrimor frame had this version of the endcaps too but when studying reference pics I found out that the 70s frames had a differents version: so I went to my local diy store and found something similar that was a great fit: I was so lucky to get a karrimor on ebay lately, although not being the correct frame shape, it´s from the seventies and has the correct endcaps... and the red back support straps : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Hausi said: Yeah, I can see, my Karrimor frame had this version of the endcaps too but when studying reference pics I found out that the 70s frames had a differents version: so I went to my local diy store and found something similar that was a great fit: I was so lucky to get a karrimor on ebay lately, although not being the correct frame shape, it´s from the seventies and has the correct endcaps... and the red back support straps : Good catch, I will swap them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hey mate, I´ll be starting my pack#1 build soon and am doing research right now, studying pictures and getting a headache I see most people using hovi mictips for the little sheet of plastic above the filter but I don´t think that there aren´t any... I rather think that the left side is rather cut off quite skewly, and the edge of the seedtray itself might create the illusion of a mictip being present. Same on the right side where I think it´s possible that it only is the shadow of the sanding disc on top of the bottle. What do you and everyone else think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I´ve messed around with some reference pics too, trying to improve the lighting and details: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
519 Trooper Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 On 12/9/2019 at 11:58 AM, Hausi said: Hey mate, I´ll be starting my pack#1 build soon and am doing research right now, studying pictures and getting a headache I see most people using hovi mictips for the little sheet of plastic above the filter but I don´t think that there aren´t any... I rather think that the left side is rather cut off quite skewly, and the edge of the seedtray itself might create the illusion of a mictip being present. Same on the right side where I think it´s possible that it only is the shadow of the sanding disc on top of the bottle. What do you and everyone else think? That’s great to hear, l am looking forward to seeing your build. I also feel for you, I gave myself a fair share of headaches looking at those images. You are possibly correct in regards to the mic tips, it’s hard to tell since there are a lot of dark shadows and no clear close up shots of those details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4vrick Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Didn’t follow this thread, i am now! Great skills! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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