Krenn Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 didnt realy scim threw the forums much as i have been busy and been celebrating my 22nd b-day today but i got sand trooper armor from someone in the 501st and i was woundering if there are any tutorials on how to put on armor or something as i am having some trouble. i plan on taking pictures today and filling out an app to join the 501st and then mped cant much do that with out having the armor on the guy i bought it from told me some things but i forgot some and gave me a piece of paper on what parts to put first but it is a little confusing and i was woundering if there is an actual detailed walk threw/ video on how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td7603 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 ready? first congrats! this how i've learned to do it. undersuit and neckseal boots calves thighs/lower armor upper armor to include shoulders biceps (at this point you would put on your pack if you have one) gloves forearms hand plates BAM! sandtrooper! i hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 thank you ill go try that ya the directions he gave3 me were close but he said do thighs and belt the prob is the belt is connected to the abs/lower part and that was farther down the list and i dont realy remember what he told me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Are you in bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just in case, this is how I do it: -Undersuit and neck seal -Thighs -boots -calves -Lower body armor -Belt with ammo pouches -Upper body armor w shoulder bells and upper arms -Backpack and shoulder pouch -Pauldron (at this stage I most of the times need assistance) -Gloves -Lower arms -Handplates -Bucket -BFG!!!! Hope it helps. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 thanks just got the armor on today tommorrow going to take pictures and post them and apply and everything thank you all for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodatrooper Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Just in case, this is how I do it: -Undersuit and neck seal -Thighs -boots -calves -Lower body armor -Belt with ammo pouches -Upper body armor w shoulder bells and upper arms -Backpack and shoulder pouch -Pauldron (at this stage I most of the times need assistance) -Gloves -Lower arms -Handplates -Bucket -BFG!!!! Hope it helps. Saludos Yep, thats the way I do it too ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 it was hard to put on the first time had to have someone help me as dont know how to do it by my self yet the main prob is some of the undersuit shows a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodatrooper Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I used to have so much undersuit showing at first that I was told I was trying to be the first stealth sandtrooper! Getting dressed is one of the areas that spotters are so very useful and priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 how would i go about fixing all the undersuit showing i know some is ok but i dont want alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodatrooper Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Mine used to show at the top of the thighs, I solved this by adjusting the straps on the thigh armour, so it rotated inwards and shows less undersuit. It may involve buying bigger armour piecemeal as and when you c an afford it. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 it actualy fits perfectly its just my size well not much shows just some in different spots but rather not alot shows ya know lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodatrooper Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Luckily, there are pauldrons, pouches, etc to cover it all up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 how would i go about fixing all the undersuit showing i know some is ok but i dont want alot If you could post some pictures, maybe we could give you some advice... It would be easier for everyone to come up with suggestions and for you to get more ideas from everyone. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 well i will post all i got i dont have close ups yet as my dad doesnt know how to take pictures witch sucks cuase i cant apply with out close ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 as i promised here are the pictures for those that may be woundering i didnt put the backpack on cause i just blew my back out last night at work please let me know what iu should do to my armor if anything and if i should do more pictures im trying to find a friend that knows how to actualy take pictures lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray1134 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Looks pretty good. Do you have a strap running to your forearms? They look like they are falling down. Also, not sure if those are your final gloves or not, but you are going to want gloves that are all black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 that strap is part of the kama and stuff i need to figure out how to make some of the strap sand stuff tighter and everything nope there not final gloves plan on getting all black later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 any suggetions on what i can do to make it better and fit better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark-GTI04 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Happy belated birthday! Nice set of armor. Do you have a blaster yet? NorCal is getting a couple new TDs. I have a friend, she just completed her armor too. You looking to be part of the local 501st garrison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 well i bought the t-21 and one of the mgs from CC but i havent gottent them yet bought them like 3 months ago around the end of sept the beginning of october but i do have the dc-15 short thank you my b-day was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hi Krenn, Nice looking armor... I do have a couple of ideas, hope they help. -To "cover" that black areas between the crotch plate and the thighs, maybe you want to try and add a couple of elastics going from the top of the thighs to a belt under your ab plate. (This is my building thread where I have some diagrams that might help) -Also, the forearms seem to be to low. There are two things you could do: glue some foam strips on the inside (you can use air conditioning filters from most any hardware store or even some spermarkets as walmart); or ad an elastico going from the forearm to the bicep and then another from the bicep to the shoulder bell. Again my diagram might be of help. -One last thing, maybe change the black velcro on the shoulder bell to white velcro. Just for looks sake. Or even better, attach the shoulder pouch to the backpack strap instead of to the shuoulder bell. This is more comfortable and more accurate. http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=5844 Hope this helps... Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krenn Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 thanks ill get working on that ya i have some foam i am putting in the forearms. i am thinking of switching the black strab out for a white strap so it it does show its not as visible lol.. thank you for all your help. going to start that this week and have it finished either before i go to minnisota for christmas or after going down to the bay area for thanksgiving but we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray1134 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 A good diagram for strapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodatrooper Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Looking good Kreen, its amazing how well straps B work to shape the shoulder bells too. Has anyone said your belt pouch is too far round and should be on the side buddy? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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