Goldenrod Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Look at that smile. Thats a happy trooper there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dirty Trooper Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Good photos Harry, I wish everyone could submit photos like that.... Are you wanting to be deployed and has the DL cleared you my friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 He'll be good for deployment as soon as he gets his TKID. I know he put in his app already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4549 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Awesome photos and looks excellent. Very nice job on all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Roger . Any idea on how long it takes to get my ID? He'll be good for deployment as soon as he gets his TKID. I know he put in his app already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 It should only be a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erase Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Harry, you are looking Awesome!!! Finally you get to troop after waiting all this while... Is worth waiting for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Peter Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Finally, I feel confident that I am ready for the 501st/Garrison Carida and MEPD. I put in my 501st application. As soon as I get my ID, I will be requesting MEPD deployment as well. I always believed that I wasn't ready for the 501st until I was "official" for the MEPD too . Here are some pics my buddy took of me suited up. It's an AP suit, SB/MH pack, T-21 with a couple of mods that I purchased from TD-427, Sitharmor pouches, and a GA Pauldron. I feel like a 10 year old waiting for my ID#, whoo hoo! Hope you guys like the pics !!! Well done Harry - Great looking Sandtrooper (AP armor), Backpack, weathering and your long awaited T-21 BFG. I sincerely agree with you on the part on being ready for the 501st only when you're official for the MEPD. Your pics are truly inspiring. Remember that when the day your Snowtrooper costume is ready, please do strike these poses on the Snow too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erase Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 TD-427 told me he purchased it by "blasterbuilders". I believe they have the website with the MG-34 scratch templates. I've never scene a Lewis on the web anywhere like mine. The receiver is totally hand carved out of wood. I think the barrel is PVC and bondo'd for the tapered end. There is another inner barrel that runs through the "big" barrel and connects to the wooden receiver. I was impressed by his pics on the RPF but was even more impressed when I received it in the mail. I love it! I added a swivel for the sling. I didn't like how it was originally mounted. The originator had it connected by the brass butt plate. I also added the "fins" that are between the barrel and receiver. It lacked that detail. The rear sight and brass butt plate appear to be real Lewis parts. The rear sight was mounted backwards so corrected that too. Here is a pic before the two mods as I received it. Do you have info on your Lewis Gun? Hi Harry, is your lewis detachable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 No, it's one piece Hi Harry, is your lewis detachable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erase Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 sure Man...is GREAT!!! No, it's one piece Hi Harry, is your lewis detachable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-459 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Wow! I'm in late but that armor looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thank you bro Wow! I'm in late but that armor looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Here are a few more pics I had taken that day (a left and right). Since the pics, I have shortened/tightened the elastic strapping that holds the shoulder bells in place. The backpack strapping was pulling back on it pretty bad. The problem is fixed now . Also, If you notice in my left pic, the beestinger is too far back under the pack and actually rubs against my butt armor. This is old news but thought I would point it out . I've since fixed this problem by removing it and making a swivel from the bottom of a 2 qt tupperware pitcher, a bolt and a nut. I will post a pic of the beestinger/swivel when I get back to work. My pack is currently there in storage. I also posted a pic of my AP helmet interior to give fellow TDs some ideas.... I used some left over ACH helmet padding for the interior of my AP helmet. I'm not sure if you can purchase it but here is a pic of what it looks like in an ACH helmet...if your interested do a google search for ACH helmet or ACH helmet padding. It's applied to the helmet with velcro "circles". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve12201 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Great idea for padding, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Your welcome . Great idea for padding, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-459 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Your armor looks awesome!!! Great job bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Thanks for the compliments...again . I just wish I could make and mold stuff like you, excellent radio boxes and knee plates BTW. Your armor looks awesome!!! Great job bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 I finally got around to constructing a PVC mannequin. I have to fill in around the thighs, adjust the biceps, etc to give it more of a "human shape" so to speak...anywho here is a pic. Materials cost me around $25 at Home Depot. I'd like to make a nice sturdy base so the pack and Lewis can be displayed too. How's it look so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I made a PVC mannequin once, and it never worked out for me... just too 'fake' looking. Then I bought a real mannequin off ebay for $150. It was ok, but difficult to dress and still did not look real enough for me. I'd like to eventually get those posable ones that cost upwards of $300, but yeah... that's a lot of cash. And it freaks out the misses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Oh man, that's schaaaweet! That's a great idea. I've seen plans floating around for a couple of years...I'm gonna make me one too! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Looking good so far, Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locokarma Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 All I gotta say is WOW! each and everyone's armor seems to be, at least to me that is, getting better and better! You oughta be the poster boy for a recruiting poster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Too funny bro ! You oughta be the poster boy for a recruiting poster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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