TD-9914 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 At last! TD-9914 is done! After nearly 3 years trooping and gradually learning what it takes to be "Deployed" I am ready to go official. Here it is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-9914 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 And ofcourse, the SD-48 Backpack. I based this off the Legion reference card and one of the Mos Eisly Troopers. Here's the catch with this pack, I attached this to the backplate directly! Since I use fastex buckles connecting my plates to a military style web harness, it is more than load bearing and thus supports the backpack. If I need to troop without a pack, I use an extra backplate. Getting it on an off is a pinch and the best part is, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT! No more sliding shoulder straps, no sagging, just a correctly positioned pack the entire time. I've since done TWO parades with no issues. I did reinforce the backplate with aluminum pipe supports and since my under harness is all one unit, the pack doesn't off set the rest of the armor. Here I am marching as a Trooper Sergeant at the Fayetteville Christmas parade flanked by a friend of the 501st (far left) in my spare TD and Chris Robar on the right. Anyone interested in the harness system or backpack attachment let me know. All parts are riveted, soldered and gromitted to prevent breaking or fraying. The backpack is held on with zip ties and can quick-released. Bouncing is prevented with side buckles connecting the chest and backplate. Special thanks crashman and MrBoJangles and Slave5. Looking forward to going official! Troy TD-9914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Looks good mate, but you will have to get rid of the shoulder bridges and replace with canvas. I believe this is a requirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think it looks great! Only thing that jumps out at me is the TK shoulder straps which are no longer allowed. Otherwise an excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-9914 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 That's an easy fix. I thought they were an "optional" item. I don't like using them anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5386 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Great job~ Welcome~Bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Great job in the weathing Troy... ...and I love how you attached the pack... I'd really be interested in seeing more pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gungrave Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Troy... Love the weathering on your armour bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Looking good! Like others have said, the only thing lacking is the replacement of the shoulder straps. Once that's done, you'll be good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I like this idea of attaching the pack directly to the back-plate. I'll have to see after I actually get a TD and troop with it a few times as to how I feel. Great looking weathering though! I'd love to hear some tips on that from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I had a go at attaching my back pack to the back plate, when I first did mine but found it pulled the chest plate into my neck.And in turn pushed te pauldron up and made it hard for my helmet to move. do you get this? If not how do you stop the chest pulling back? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Looks very nasty m8. Love the way you did the weathering technic ! Also nice outlines on the pics ! Great job trooper ! Good luck with ya deployment ! Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4455 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 congratz and welcome bro, i love your weathering how did that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-5766 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Good to see you here Troy! Welcome to the MEPD. ( Love the new weathering BTW>) Here is you and I with Jennifer (Leia) last year at the CG photo shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth_aw Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 LOVE the WEATHERING BRO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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