Rudebrook Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm putting the finishing touches on my pack. I have not yet attached the top seed trays to the bottom ones. I wanted to post pics and get opinions before I lock it down and can't change anything. I'll attach the mortar tube and do the weathering once I'm confident with construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Nice job man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Looks great Rick..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Indeed! Cool pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Looks good. I'm not very sure about this version of the pack but does the top of the frame extends upwards? Some empty spaces there I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 yes, it does extend beyond the trays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Roger roger on that Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 yes, it does extend beyond the trays it could be reduced by about an inch on each side but not required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudebrook Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 I tried to measure it so it came a little above the upper seed trays. I thought it extended a little high myself. I considered cutting the top right at the couplers and putting on a new top cross brace. But that would almost line up the brace with the upper seed tray. I think I ended up in a "No man's land". I think this happened when I lined up the seed trays, I had too much space between them. I thought only 1/4" between the seed trays and more at the top looked better 3/4" between the trays and a better look at the top. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I tried to measure it so it came a little above the upper seed trays. I thought it extended a little high myself. I considered cutting the top right at the couplers and putting on a new top cross brace. But that would almost line up the brace with the upper seed tray. I think I ended up in a "No man's land". I think this happened when I lined up the seed trays, I had too much space between them. I thought only 1/4" between the seed trays and more at the top looked better 3/4" between the trays and a better look at the top. Does that make sense? it does....i know on the "Sideshow" trooper its a little higher than what the screen caps show...yours is in that ballpark and the pack looks great. So I wouldnt worry about it unless your one of those "obsessive" types where everything has to be perfect....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudebrook Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 it does....i know on the "Sideshow" trooper its a little higher than what the screen caps show...yours is in that ballpark and the pack looks great. So I wouldnt worry about it unless your one of those "obsessive" types where everything has to be perfect....lol I'm definitely not one of those "obsessive" types. That's why I took the pack apart and brought the top brace down 3/4". I also repainted the frame and upper seed tray because the black did not look sharp in the pictures. I used a thick layer of high gloss paint and then clear coated it with a satin style. It looks WAY better now. And since it was all apart, I used Pandatrooper's non-permanent ty-wrap sealing method for the top and bottom seed trays. Pics to follow. Thanks for your comments and suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Rick, that pack looks AWESOME! You really did a nice job. Radio fits nicely but the weathering is off a bit. Are you going to try and match the rest of the pack to what I did on the radio or are you going to change the radio? Either way, it's gonna look outstanding! Don't think I've seen this one done yet. Kudos my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudebrook Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Rick, that pack looks AWESOME! You really did a nice job. Radio fits nicely but the weathering is off a bit. Are you going to try and match the rest of the pack to what I did on the radio or are you going to change the radio? Either way, it's gonna look outstanding! Don't think I've seen this one done yet. Kudos my friend. I still have to do the weathering. I'm going to try to leave the radio alone as best as possible and match everything else to that. I think it already looks great. I'm also thinking of sound loop ideas for it since I just have to "stick" it in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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