che tk Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 ive decided to go flat out and get the old TD armour done and ready to troop in but have scrapped my old pack. i have looked through the forums at various threads and various pictures but cant find a place to settle with a back pack. it doesnt help when the parts are from US stores so i thought id ask if any Ukers have a definitive list of parts and dimensions and outlets to purchase from. i have the time to chuck one of these together but not able to spend hours scouring hardware shops getting the wrong pieces. cheers people. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4128 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Ok, this is a list of the parts I used to build my backpack, Old style bike pump------ wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... kepump.jpg 4 x small cat litter trays------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... ertray.jpg 2 x value baby wipe bottles------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... ottles.jpg 2 x baby bowls------tesco: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... bybowl.jpg 9" toilet cistern------B&Q / Do it all: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... yphon1.jpg Master plunger------B&Q: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... lunger.jpg Fridge jug------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... dgejug.jpg polish tin lids, or anything simmular 2 1/4" diamater------any supermarket 1 x square marley adaptor------B&Q http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... hments.jpg 2 x square marley adaptors with screw brackets------B&Q Flexable pipe------B&Q Medium jubilee clip------B&Q 6 x metal carpet grips------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... tgrips.jpg 3mm rivets,long and short plus washers ( lots of )------B&Q Vintage tuppaware lid------Ebay: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... juglid.jpg Radio facia------John Danter 2 x toggle switches------Maplins: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... itches.jpg Value rubber sealent------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... ealant.jpg 2 x papier mache craft boxes (one tissue box & one plain box)-----hobbycraft: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... 10inch.jpg (Will elaborate on the dimensions of the tool box and radio box at a later date) Black insulation tape------B&Q White 1" overflow pipe two lenghs & 6 x 90 degree connectors------B&Q / plumb center Black 2 1/4" diameter downpipe, of which 1 x 29" length is required Approx. 3m of black 1" webbing 2 x Small quick release clips Here's what the back pack looks like from the back!( pre weatherd ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che tk Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 leigh that is awesome mate, i can go get all i need in one morning, thanks so so much, this is gonna be so much help dude. just need to check for a tutorial on the boards now............... cheers justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4128 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 No problems mate! In the process of writing up a rough tutorial and will have it posted up by the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 leigh that is awesome mate. Copy that buddy. I can see that you have not use the MH/SB back pack kit, but did it your self. Sweet work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4128 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Heres the rough tutorial, I've also added a few more things to the shopping list. I hope it makes sense, but if anyone has any questions, just drop me a PM and I'll try and answer it as best I can : Frame Build White 1" overflow pipe two lenghs & 6 x 90 degree connectors------B&Q / plumb center Rest of Pack Old style bike pump------ wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... kepump.jpg 4 x small cat litter trays------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... ertray.jpg 2 x value baby wipe bottles------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... ottles.jpg 2 x baby bowls------tesco: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... bybowl.jpg 9" toilet cistern------B&Q / Do it all: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... yphon1.jpg Master plunger------B&Q: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... lunger.jpg Fridge jug------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... dgejug.jpg polish tin lids, or anything simmular 2 1/4" diamater------any supermarket 1 x square marley adaptor------B&Q http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... hments.jpg 2 x square marley adaptors with screw brackets------B&Q Flexable pipe------B&Q Medium jubilee clip------B&Q 6 x metal carpet grips------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... tgrips.jpg 3mm rivets,long and short plus washers ( lots of )------B&Q Vintage tuppaware lid------Ebay: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... juglid.jpg Radio facia------John Danter 2 x toggle switches------Maplins: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... itches.jpg Value rubber sealent------wilkinsons: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... ealant.jpg 2 x papier mache craft boxes (one tissue box & one plain box)-----hobbycraft: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ ... 10inch.jpg (Tissue box: 4" wide x 9 1/2 " high x 3" deep, Plain box: 6 1/2 " wide x 9 1/4" high x 3 1/4" deep) Black insulation tape------B&Q Black 2 1/4" diameter downpipe, of which 1 x 29" length is required Approx. 3m of black 1" webbing 2 x Small quick release clips(for 1" webbing) Nuts and bolts Detonator Plate (spare from TK armour or John Danter) 2 x Black cable ties No47 Humbrol Sea Blue paint Primer Matt Black Spray Paint PVA Glue Ok thats the list so far, pictures of the items to follow. (1) The starting point of the backpack is the frame, I made mine following this tutorial by Marcus Simon: http://www.thedirtytrooper.com/My_Field_Pack.htm (2) Once the frame is done, take the carpet grips, and cut 4 x 15" lengths, these will be for supporting your main boxes! (Keep any off cuts). Once cut attach them to the frame using 3mm 1,1/2" bolts, now prime and spray the frame matt black. (3) Now the carpet grips are on, we can attach the backpack straps. For this you will need the 1" webbing, use two, 2 foot lengths of webbing and attach them to the top grip, do this by folding the webbing over the grip by 3" ,and then rivet together (2 x 3mm short head rivets and 4 x washers) ,do this for both the top straps! For the bottom straps you will need two, 1 foot lengths of webbing, and attach them to the bottom grip the same way, once you have done this slide them to the middle of the carpet grip and leave them there for now. (4) Now its time to prep the boxes (litter trays). Attaching the first two base boxes. Firstly take the blue box (which is the one going on the bottom)and place it on top of the carpet grips, making sure that the box sits nicely on to the bottom shelf of the backpack. Now carfully with a 3mm drill bit, drill 4 holes, two at the top of the box and two at the bottom. When drilling these holes, make sure the drill bit goes through the box and through the carpet grip, leaving you with perfectly lined up holes! Now do the same for the top box ( which is the black one ) making sure that it is equal on both sides and not too high or too low! Once all the holes are drilled out take 4 x 10" carpet grips(some of the off cuts may be suitable), you need 2 for the top box and 2 for the bottom box. On these 4 peices you will need to drill holes that corecpond to the holes you have drilled on your boxes,once this is done you should be able to place your bottom box on the carpet grip then place the 10" piece inside the box and all the holes should match up perfectly. Now you need 8 x 3mm long head rivets and 8 x 3mm washers (one for each hole). Place the rivet through the hole in the 10" grip, through the box and then through the grip attached to the frame, place the washer over the rivet head and rivet in place. Repeat this for the remaining holes. Put the frame to one side. (5) Now to prepare the attachments for the top section of the bottom box. (Right click and save the picture, so that you can scroll up the instructions) (6) Top Box (7) When all attachments have been put on the boxes, they can then be riveted to the boxes already attached to the frame, by a rivet in each corner. (8 ) Bicycle pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQTK5122 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Wow! Great Job! Could you substitute vintage Tupperware hamburger stackers for plunger on the cistern siphon - are they hard to get in the UK? The plunger certainly is economical - you get to use the handle AND the bottom part. You did a great job attaching it to the cistern siphon, too. The two of them fit together really well. Great looking pack! There's something very rewarding about hunting down the right parts and making one from scratch, isn't there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che tk Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 pretty happy although it could be a lot better...but here it is. if anyone wants to tell me how to post pics rather than links id be so so grateful.....still havent sussed it on these kinda forums........ j http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s240 ... bi/td3.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s240 ... bi/td4.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s240 ... bi/td2.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s240 ... twayup.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4128 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hey Justin! Looking good, one bit of advice would be to cut down the polish lids on the mortar tube to about an inch and a half (sorry forgot to put that on the tutorial). As for posting up pics, if you put at the end of each link, they should show up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che tk Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 thanks Leigh.......yeah i thought that y know......they are off my old back pack so i was being lazy........i shall trim em. thanks for yr help my friend. really inspired me to get on it and give it a go. cheers j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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