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Title: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an ANOVO
Post by: Rat on December 21, 2016, 07:59:48 PM

I've already got my Rubies blaster, TK Boots, materials for the neck seal, under suit, gloves and building brackets now. So excited and happy, it may have taken a year almost, but finally I'll hopefully have a kit by my birthday (September) next year.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: carpe mindiem on December 21, 2016, 08:01:19 PM

Awesome! We'll all be looking forward to seeing pictures of your build!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CadBane3 on December 21, 2016, 08:57:26 PM

Awesome! And a very Merry Christmas to you! Lol

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: james.p.moser on December 22, 2016, 07:46:22 AM

Of that kit arrives sooner than that we can get your kit ready long before September! Welcome and let me know if you need some help!


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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on December 22, 2016, 12:38:48 PM

Will do James right now they are looking at a Q3 shipping. Thank you all and yeah look forward to getting started on the actual build.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: james.p.moser on December 22, 2016, 02:53:06 PM

We could always get to work on that blaster in the mean time!


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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on December 22, 2016, 05:06:16 PM

Quote from: james.p.moser on December 22, 2016, 02:53:06 PM

We could always get to work on that blaster in the mean time!


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I have a Rubies that I painted and weathered already. I do plan on eventually getting something more accurate down the road though.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on May 20, 2017, 04:00:42 PM

So in deciding to go with an Anovos kit, because payment plan, I finally paid that off now just waiting to pay my shipping fee. One step closer and it looks like this will most likely be a birthday arrival for that BBB.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on May 20, 2017, 07:11:37 PM

Quote from: Rat on May 20, 2017, 04:00:42 PM

So in deciding to go with an Anovos kit, because payment plan, I finally paid that off now just waiting to pay my shipping fee. One step closer and it looks like this will most likely be a birthday arrival for that BBB.

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Congrats!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on May 20, 2017, 07:38:19 PM

Thanks Daryl.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on May 22, 2017, 04:58:55 PM

So it's totally official now, shipping paid and now the wait. Their schedule says a summer delivery but from what I've heard we will see.
But I'm just stoked to finally be an official owner of a TK kit.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 05, 2018, 01:13:23 AM

So it has come to pass and my patiencshas paid off just got my shipping confirmation just slightly over a year after ordering. I should be celebrating BBB day next week. Pictures to come.

Now the nerves really kick in.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 09, 2018, 08:52:51 PM

Now the real work can begin, finally.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/bc9caf00adaf916a3f4812d5ef6eb3e6.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CJ49er on January 09, 2018, 09:15:10 PM

nice!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 09, 2018, 09:17:19 PM

Quote from: CJ49er on January 09, 2018, 09:15:10 PM

nice!

Thanks Chris.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on January 09, 2018, 10:01:34 PM

Congrats!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 09, 2018, 10:15:53 PM

Quote from: daryldoak on January 09, 2018, 10:01:34 PM

Congrats!

Thanks Daryl. I may have questions for you.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Pixelito on January 09, 2018, 11:04:47 PM

Now the fun and terrifying part begins!  :grin:

Title: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an ANOVO
Post by: NavySith on January 09, 2018, 11:09:38 PM

Congrats and now the fun begins


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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 10, 2018, 03:16:23 AM

Scot and Brian thanks. Gonna be a crazy and wild adventure I'm sure.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on January 10, 2018, 08:46:03 AM

Grats!!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 10, 2018, 09:00:02 AM

Thanks

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 11, 2018, 02:24:26 AM

Alright so after little sleep and running errands the trimming has begun. Main body parts, an buttons, hand plates rough trimmed so far. Doing biceps and shoulder bells now.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/8d5f11acb520972632ab97eb75a3bf75.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/368e91b42470727af94c44a0a27c997a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/b88386943b84f0a13ff693dcdc7e1177.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/05eb6776f67627f762c10eec1d17d172.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/901741dcfe3dfc3a7efc70085b7a4601.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 11, 2018, 04:24:06 AM

Managed the front of the biceps and a shoulder bell.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/6ea647c62120e8a9493cec43fd7f0541.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/d78a09f598c17afbb625eab6607fe58a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180111/2180ffa1b03960965a666b389b95d725.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Lidocaine on January 11, 2018, 11:30:10 AM

Alright! Big brown box day! Nice to see that your armor is finally here!

Some of the Anovos guys can chime in with more up to date info, but if I remember right the trim lines were pretty generous (lots of extra) for some of the parts.

Triple check CRL requirements for return edges, etc. Some of the spots you'll need to take off more than what Anovos suggests.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Pixelito on January 11, 2018, 02:00:58 PM

Quote from: Lidocaine on January 11, 2018, 11:30:10 AM

Alright! Big brown box day! Nice to see that your armor is finally here!

Some of the Anovos guys can chime in with more up to date info, but if I remember right the trim lines were pretty generous (lots of extra) for some of the parts.

Triple check CRL requirements for return edges, etc. Some of the spots you'll need to take off more than what Anovos suggests.

Yup, they were generous enough that they fit my fat larger frame. An average person should have plenty of room to work with in theory. Always start large though!

I think the only return edge that goes against Anovos's instructions is the forearm around your wrist. That just goes away entirely. That being said, if you aren't already, I'd mostly ignore Anovos and follow this guide instead. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 11, 2018, 05:29:27 PM

Yeah so far I've only trimmed to the ANOVOS lines and can tell I'll be trimming more on some of it. I have by and large ignored their instructions. Tonys thread is pretty good. I have going over. Mike "TK1636" video series on YouTube really good and informative for the kit. The new ones have unassembled belts, though they still place the snaps, and added pads to the bucket instead of the liner. Wrist return edge is already off. 2/3rds of the way through the rough trim now.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 12, 2018, 02:08:51 AM

Finished rough trimming everything out today, even remembered to get rid of the return edge on the forearms. Now to move on to the fitting and final trimming. Looking over the bucket I realized I definitely need to repaint the frown and possibly fix the right ear. Just glad it fits me comfortably. I also retrimmed the hand plates down to 5mm.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/b8ae1c52824341e64f4d37e5b914dbb8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/ba892b67d4187dca502bd3f3ba3757b7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/2b25d91c39f812d3f065b9031b7e719b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/2e7cdea69804e25be9b88c7f040408e9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/636b18659f41f6e3e132aec5fe3b59a7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/85287162fb69ad3e79882fe68678e311.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/4efddb93b9135239e8f566d93a08afe9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CadBane3 on January 12, 2018, 06:57:16 AM

Wow! Fast progress! Looking good!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on January 12, 2018, 07:00:46 AM

i wouldn't worry about the ear to much.. if you look at a lot of the ref pics there is gaps and imperfect ears. the back side looks fine.. maybe a little closing of the gap by the Tube Stripes but likely not a huge issue.

you are cranking through it! that's a lot of trimming in a day!!!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 12, 2018, 09:52:50 AM

Quote from: Greedo10360 on January 12, 2018, 06:57:16 AM

Wow! Fast progress! Looking good!

Thanks.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 12, 2018, 09:57:53 AM

Quote from: nukem25rs on January 12, 2018, 07:00:46 AM

i wouldn't worry about the ear to much.. if you look at a lot of the ref pics there is gaps and imperfect ears. the back side looks fine.. maybe a little closing of the gap by the Tube Stripes but likely not a huge issue.

you are cranking through it! that's a lot of trimming in a day!!!

Thanks, I was more concerned about the front and I know it isn't too bad. Yeah been a crazy weekend for me. Now to move on towards the fitting and trimming and sanding.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: james.p.moser on January 12, 2018, 12:17:13 PM

Don’t worry about the ear. The gaps on one of mine are at least that much and I am an EIB level TK. Put your time and energy into the rest of that kit!


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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 12, 2018, 03:05:28 PM

Thanks Jim. It was a quick thing for me approval wise I know it's fine.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 13, 2018, 02:58:54 AM

So started fitting and hoping I didn't mess it up and got it right. It isn't real pretty but it fits and I'll moist likely be trimming the return edge down more. It has a little bite to it, but it hasn't been sanded or anything yet.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180113/ade2061cac50a53c78d2f1c500680c10.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180113/caeadebc693da791ea4afa079e61751c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180113/2982c1c52848b9929e97e5f15685fdd3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180113/f0638ee55ed47ef21c3712e916d9e53b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180113/a095d2242716ac33697097df05a3cfb2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on January 13, 2018, 09:15:10 AM

I generally went with about 1/2 of the Anovos suggested return edge.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 13, 2018, 09:43:49 AM

Quote from: daryldoak on January 13, 2018, 09:15:10 AM

I generally went with about 1/2 of the Anovos suggested return edge.

Thanks Daryl. So about 2 to 3 mm right? Just had replies over at FISD from Tony and Paul saying remove all the return edge from the wrist and inner elbow and leaving minimal on the outer elbow. So I figure the 2-3mm as that is about half of what is there.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 19, 2018, 10:50:10 AM

A little more done. Forearms, biceps and shoulder bells sized, trimmed and sanded, ready for gluing. I think anyways. Most of the back, kidney, butt are trimmed and sanded. Still have the legs to go. Also started the belt, but realized I have no mounting hardware for the holster so went went to ANOVOS and talked about that waiting to see what happens there.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/11f3db3acd16761da57ba5b23e6f5fb3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/14b4573605dcee59d472e4718ad75853.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/7e80293c4b1574e687b6d488c2523ef1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/3057136899b7f27d72c9b9fd2d8af7ae.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 19, 2018, 10:51:47 AM

The belt So far.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/d95c44a2664ae879be4da8ed25eab31e.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on January 19, 2018, 11:01:02 AM

Quote from: Rat on January 19, 2018, 10:51:47 AM

The belt So far.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/d95c44a2664ae879be4da8ed25eab31e.jpg)

Looking good.

I’d recommend that you align the drop boxes with the edge of the plastic belt.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 19, 2018, 11:03:56 AM

Quote from: daryldoak on January 19, 2018, 11:01:02 AM

Quote from: Rat on January 19, 2018, 10:51:47 AM

The belt So far.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/d95c44a2664ae879be4da8ed25eab31e.jpg)

Looking good.

I’d recommend that you align the drop boxes with the edge of the plastic belt.

Oh I will be, still need to glue the straps. They're riveted but not fixed down yet.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on January 19, 2018, 11:44:57 AM

id say just hit home depot for some chicago screws to mount your holster rather then waiting for Anovos.. i wanna say they are 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch.. once you get it mounted make sure you toss some super glue or thread lock inside the screw becuase they back off really easy.. i had my holster almost fall off one day when i was getting out of it.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 19, 2018, 06:38:23 PM

Quote from: nukem25rs on January 19, 2018, 11:44:57 AM

id say just hit home depot for some chicago screws to mount your holster rather then waiting for Anovos.. i wanna say they are 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch.. once you get it mounted make sure you toss some super glue or thread lock inside the screw becuase they back off really easy.. i had my holster almost fall off one day when i was getting out of it.

Good to know and it is likely I will do the trip rather than wait on anovos. I also need to get some rivets for the ammo knee.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on January 19, 2018, 06:40:39 PM

You will likely need to order the rivets from the fisd board.. I think cap rivets are hard to find at Alot of home improvement stores.. Maybe an ace would have them

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 19, 2018, 06:43:00 PM

Quote from: nukem25rs on January 19, 2018, 06:40:39 PM

You will likely need to order the rivets from the fisd board.. I think cap rivets are hard to find at Alot of home improvement stores.. Maybe an ace would have them

Yeah I have an Ace hardware nearby, but I've also got a leather shop/supply locally as well.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 21, 2018, 01:15:33 PM

So got a little more done drop boxes glued, belt attached and rivet covers placed. Glued the elastic to boxes and top corners of fabric belt, trying to avoid the "droop" issue with the anovos belt. I also came across a couple of rivet issues but have gotten some feedback over at FISD about dealing with them. I've also started gluing the biceps, but may trim just a little more before closing them up.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/a13763ef79724bd68fc5e338b81859a5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/b400e1048dab14528be0c03001aa18a7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/bba7a70adc0a332bfcba0475fb7e52d0.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 22, 2018, 04:02:45 PM

So a quick update been working on getting biceps done, working on forearms and looking at the thighs. My main body is mostly okay I think need to get that all mocked up and fitted soon. But here's where I'm at now.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/1332e21ee70a9df7ba95d3f2ad7f1815.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/47881aea885f2dc16a6daa0e97b58fbd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/d5c1c762c7b151851b842a6db577c176.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/a1d1646ec86af642372e02d003a78f00.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/4204fcbda539263697cc5307e3eb4b7c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/94a109f27237f687b13adaf47131f742.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 22, 2018, 04:03:40 PM

To Daryl thanks for the wisdom on the thighs and I'm glad to know I won't be needing to trim and modify them.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 26, 2018, 11:12:34 AM

I have thighs and shins and pretty sure I'll have no trimming to do, I may be wrong I'll leave it to the folks who know more.  My only thoughts for trimming is possibly the lower part of the thigh and the ankle but not sure.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/86bb7a919b609394fe93d7173142e2f9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/165c7965da85c41c600c3bb966aa2be1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/260fe52d3eb85c4b6a419329b5ec0908.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/27d48098a9a2389c310311fb6daec550.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/172232a260748b0fb39e02754fc6cd60.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/4629d4763e9068f4524e7d40b370ee7c.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on January 26, 2018, 04:39:55 PM

looks like they are fitting well.. bottom of the ankle from what i see looks good.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 26, 2018, 08:08:19 PM

Yeah they fit well and comfortably so I doubt I will trim them anymore than what I have so far. This is just at the initial anovos line. I also found a use for the supplied white velcro.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/7eccc4c034d36e3f8a1fe91d126b5cca.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 26, 2018, 10:30:49 PM

Overcoming slight rivet issue. Clipped them down and then used some of the material I have for my neck seal to cover them. Decided to go ahead and make the straps for the thigh garters.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/eb2eef89df22c94ac00c48a70b47d16e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/d0f5b17c13ddba8948c3e626eb4bd1d3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/b8bfa8613b4a0c54fbda0d402c3cd4cb.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 27, 2018, 12:03:05 AM

To trim even or not? This is my question here.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/8b39bcdf0b547081fb33fc3ca668ec23.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on January 27, 2018, 04:49:55 AM

Is that the back of the shin? Yes just match the arch.  make sure it's even at the top first with no rwist

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 27, 2018, 10:50:48 AM

Quote from: nukem25rs on January 27, 2018, 04:49:55 AM

Is that the back of the shin? Yes just match the arch.  make sure it's even at the top first with no rwist

Yes it's the back of the shin. The tops are aligned and I still need to do the cover strips. I've also managed some inner strips for the shins. This was just a something I've been wondering about.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on January 27, 2018, 12:36:11 PM

you could also just extend the cover strip to cover that mismatch.. really depends on how you want it to look sitting on your shoe in the back.. i think either way would be fine

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 27, 2018, 02:43:20 PM

Yeah I think I'm gonna have to think on that, but knowing me I'll probably trim them. I still have that forearm to contend with.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 28, 2018, 01:31:51 PM

Did some inner strips on the shins from some of the scrap material.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/e9c186629066652bc9db789c8404cde7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/eb6fd96792f5320172ce5bb04bac6fa8.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 29, 2018, 04:19:25 PM

So I've come into a dilemma with the shins. Luckily I put my inner strips on the same sides so that I can interchange between the two sides. So I noticed that when I lined up the front tops that the rear didn't want to line up. Also the ankles had a definite longer and shorter side originally. However when I changed them to get the tops lined up the length difference went away. I'm also finding it difficult to get the sniper knee to fit properly. I have held off on gluing it all so far minus the inner strip. So any help here would be great before I proceed. Here are some picture after swapping the pieces, the tape is just to hold them together.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180130/b78f753ddf33f38b2e84b65038a3b1f1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180130/5d4336297b430da9fdb4f3ac094fccb4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180130/a3e6d93a6cb8e2c549b308d4f4609c70.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on January 31, 2018, 04:35:10 AM

So with a little help from Daryl I believe I've sorted the shins properly, still the debate rages on which is which though.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180131/068b04ebc0648af4d2cf9485d270b816.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 15, 2018, 12:22:55 AM

So after surviving the household plague I'm back at it. Got some bicep clips done and gluing, fixing a piece of strapping for the shoulder bell, glued on the ab buttons and started gluing my forearms. It's gonna be slow, but getting there. Also did some final fitting with the things.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 20, 2018, 04:58:09 PM

So about halfway through gluing the forearms, taking it slow and giving lots of cure time. Had a warping issue in using a heat gun for reshaping the right one. I don't think it stands out much, but for anyone that knows it will be noticeable.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180221/7a30a4834c4b8edc907344326f784fe8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180221/13fe563ec1de11d521a03b6844898674.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 21, 2018, 05:08:47 PM

So not sure this needs a picture or not, but my thighs and shins fit well with no real need to trim more. However the back of them don't line up great, the top and bottom butt together, but there's a slight gap in the middle and I'm not sure what to do. My concern is if I trim them more they'll be too tight. Any advice or ideas would be great.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 21, 2018, 11:08:13 PM

Here are some picture of the shin.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/30b2e5d9dd94f474b23c01f16319d050.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 21, 2018, 11:09:05 PM

So find myself in another quandry. Left forearm looks good, but the lower seam isn't meeting up at the return edge. Should I pull it and redo it or is it okay? It's on the bottom and unlikely to be seen, but not sure.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/f77af847ee5ebe97620a7f16f6881acb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/99400d32fa2df63b9776ad0eb59b01fd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/bbf2da7c2e796fa141486be09bbe3b8a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/5b245178fb13048eb28b54b2188554d8.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CJ49er on February 22, 2018, 06:22:25 PM

I'd vote that the left forearm alignment is good, but I dont have a completed TK  :)

Hopefully one of our garrison TK champs will can chime in

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 22, 2018, 06:22:33 PM

Left arm is complete.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/8d3843ae62439bed8721e214aaea41c7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/74dc784788dec845ddadc00397d49bc3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 22, 2018, 06:24:31 PM

Quote from: CJ49er on February 22, 2018, 06:22:25 PM

I'd vote that the left forearm alignment is good, but I dont have a completed TK  :)

Hopefully one of our garrison TK champs will can chime in

Got the word over on FISD that its good with the only concern being that the strip isn't covering enough. But it fits well and it feels solid.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 23, 2018, 12:49:37 AM

So in waiting for the E6000 to cure on my right forearm and thigh cover strips. I'm doing them one side at a time, lack of magnets and it also lets me not rush through. I decided it was time to tackle the ab/kidney section. So I drilled holes for the split rivets and snaps and then got those in, they're not pretty, but they're in and secure.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/204162f1ffd8f70df1035e9d826e9a82.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/4504d226f2c3efcfdef5cc9dcaa53c58.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/5936cb65d4f1cf4c5663b84895820659.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/020a3f159355877fe93588358e6a471f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180223/28ba97ba7ff311c6b76a2d49946635d5.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 23, 2018, 11:59:25 PM

So got out and got some supplies and started installing the brackets. I'm not sure I'll be able to use them, but it's not out of the question, just not sure. I'll find out definitely when I move to the ab. If they don't then I'll finish of the screws and then convert the strapping to the snap plates method and leave them for the look.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180224/3dab8a163337361390602c66ea06136e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180224/8c9aef9e080af5d4c8016241039c52dc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180224/d4927f8416720508fcbfb16e6ae667e5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180224/77934b230adfafce966cb1be839394e6.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CJ49er on February 24, 2018, 07:15:05 AM

coming along nicely!  Do you have a goal date to be trooping by?

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 24, 2018, 05:59:52 PM

Hoping to be entirely done building and approved before Solo. Right forearm should be cured by the time I get home tonight. Which means arms will be completed. Just started on the thighs and shins. Finished off drilling for brackets still need to make loops and sizing the body, but I don't think I'll need to do much there. Then painting buttons and frown and done.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 25, 2018, 02:41:03 AM

So I believe I can call my arms done. Just need to attach the bicep and forearm. This is my right arm, the one I had to reshape due to accidentally trimming a bit too much. It's a tight getting my hand through the wrist, but after I get through it fits well.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180225/bb9fc7a5824b4608044da9f80025e083.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180225/66f5901e107a90aa65f12e79f56b7ad2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 25, 2018, 12:54:36 PM

Arms are done. I may need to warm the return edge on the right forearm to flatten it a little though.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180225/6c1386e3092b2d9f84b5926cde2268c3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on February 25, 2018, 05:21:00 PM

Lookin good!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on February 25, 2018, 08:37:50 PM

Thanks Daryl.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 02, 2018, 05:55:49 PM

Mounted the holster to complete my belt. Got my belt clips onto the TD and installed the brackets.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/513c0901c4371b813bfa4c5959f85d2e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/2502268353c4dbe29a5af26b96b24133.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/05a18d45ffe23de91a2af619ccd0538a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/1e530adf49f4a4a5e0f383cc34e3a13d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/22776a9be08ecb946b2c47d6a2399424.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/557396c6c625552f5acf5f8017015103.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/6e9a5089f6513b3743494bae4c1ff15a.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 10, 2018, 07:04:54 PM

So many updates. Strapping is done but now need to do a repair on the left thigh. Another case of over trimming, but it's only 1 or 2mm. Doing another attempt on my neck seal while mulling about how to do the thigh.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/d427d6a39a915d7dddce00c2c54cf82e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/a00cf5ec0f15510c5c8bd5c68bdde0d2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/a456d514f2147d6110817fc577ee56ca.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/6ffbfe2a675ae81a57158f3518b41bc6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/50f966f376754b4ca29f2eaa1ac3c15b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/67e0f8e378e4090b8def5d26ad430c9b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/21a29a8bc7f66e4d34d6f2853466cc81.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/b23f85aaf2b6566b63c19d9c6f2f5b05.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 12, 2018, 03:48:58 AM

Neck seal 3.0 much better now just need to add the bib section and it's done.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/0e67a98cf2cf35bfa5be1ec195d347d1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/ad627c530b755af15f2169b1e61e2bee.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 15, 2018, 06:29:24 PM

So I decided to get back to the hard stuff. Shortened the thigh front cover strip. Dry fitting the repair area. Thinking I'll ca glue it to a improvised inner strip and then re-trim it after, but not sure if that's the right way to go. It makes sense to me for support and reinforcing. Also clipped down some scrap for abs paste. Then decided to put together my bra hooks and straps for the shin closure. I'm also working out how to get the rear cover strip flush.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/c236406b075f8d2bf6602550453ac365.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/e6b4f7334be8933547bbcb895b5555fa.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/3086a584b01f5e7bd68e7fdbf525a523.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/a824c2bad2a77ba05c62305b15fbac58.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/bed834061aa910a9a40a68bea79f8011.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/d52350e49eddf77d394126ef12e32885.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 18, 2018, 05:56:47 PM

Repair Work has begun.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/4c1c6468f27c5d596426c17a1ac81dea.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/bb9a1cea5a2cc55f631e55d23e58f558.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 22, 2018, 09:04:07 PM

First coat of paste is down. I'll probably do a couple more before I call it good and solid. What is a good grit sandpaper for the sanding I have a 400 or 600 wet/dry that's probably working more like a 1000 or more?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/c3520eaa4c8839ab37cbb9935784d001.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 22, 2018, 11:12:21 PM

Second coat I think perhaps one more for the bottom and it be good. So how long should I let it set before sanding?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/65a6936ae0c99cc2a40c7409b773afef.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/09d424b4972bdc23b6763e10f02185c2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on March 23, 2018, 04:35:59 PM

basd on solvent welding my styrene droid I'd say give it a solid 24 hours prior to sanding.. especially right now as its not as warm out to drive the solvents out.  i would actually recommend starting at like 200grit and working your way up to the 400 then 600 wet. you may actually find that to get it super smooth to move to a 1200 after the 600.. then a plastic polish and a rag to take swirls and scratches out(usually the plastic polish is about 2k-3k grit) for that smooth plastic glass finish.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 23, 2018, 04:41:00 PM

Quote from: nukem25rs on March 23, 2018, 04:35:59 PM

basd on solvent welding my styrene droid I'd say give it a solid 24 hours prior to sanding.. especially right now as its not as warm out to drive the solvents out.  i would actually recommend starting at like 200grit and working your way up to the 400 then 600 wet. you may actually find that to get it super smooth to move to a 1200 after the 600.. then a plastic polish and a rag to take swirls and scratches out(usually the plastic polish is about 2k-3k grit) for that smooth plastic glass finish.

So after two coats on the top, three on the bottom and setting over night I gave it a quick once over sanding with some 60 grit, then 100, 220, 600 and a well used piece of 600 I think it may be ready for a polish.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/88eb0b446e13f0c87252879e5292b7dc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/0ed4f9dbdb04ae23fe087ff25502d176.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/376a1c1cbe29ade082f7d3662dee33cb.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: nukem25rs on March 23, 2018, 04:50:28 PM

yeah you should def be good to go. once you put that cover strip on and if im looking at it right the ammo pack you wont ever even see it! Lots of good progress! sorry I havent chimed in for a bit.. been taking a small slow down from everything but building my clone armor! cant wait to troop with ya! TKs FTW!!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 23, 2018, 05:01:24 PM

Quote from: nukem25rs on March 23, 2018, 04:50:28 PM

yeah you should def be good to go. once you put that cover strip on and if im looking at it right the ammo pack you wont ever even see it! Lots of good progress! sorry I havent chimed in for a bit.. been taking a small slow down from everything but building my clone armor! cant wait to troop with ya! TKs FTW!!

No ammo pack, this is the left thigh, but the knee plate will help covering it as well.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 30, 2018, 01:52:08 AM

So a quick update on my progress. I'm using the supplied strapping, but modifying it by adding snaps and using E-6000. Started getting my sew in snaps on and getting my shoulder elastic put on, but I'm not sure if I need to trim anymore any suggestions or advice is very welcome. I'm pretty sure I need to reshape the back plate shoulder strap and it seems my neck is really high and a bit narrow.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/fd8558a22a2d355f5cd49eb4ede24fb0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/903cd9c833e97fbe8b7e2f2e441c66f3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/63b192974f575a501965a67306bc6969.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/c06807b17997e3524bec95dd1fff32e3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/fbf406089300d0e5749b7a9c45bd1377.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/e943a580171090d347297982fbbd3ec6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/9698ef6c9dd150f433486bfe75e4c83e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/bd16f5612658a2a82dbcb5e9f0bdd7a9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: DStep on March 30, 2018, 05:35:02 AM

Looking good...it's really coming together!  I'm curious to see what the vets say.  I'm going to get to this part soon, while I wait for cover strips to cure.


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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on March 30, 2018, 08:18:14 AM

I’d recommend removing more of the return edge, gradually, on the shoulders on both the chest and back.   Then use heat (gun or water) to ease the bend on the back shoulders.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 30, 2018, 12:26:45 PM

Quote from: daryldoak on March 30, 2018, 08:18:14 AM

I’d recommend removing more of the return edge, gradually, on the shoulders on both the chest and back.   Then use heat (gun or water) to ease the bend on the back shoulders.

Yeah I figured that's what I would need to do. Thanks Daryl.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 30, 2018, 12:27:39 PM

Quote from: DStep on March 30, 2018, 05:35:02 AM

Looking good...it's really coming together!  I'm curious to see what the vets say.  I'm going to get to this part soon, while I wait for cover strips to cure.


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Thanks D, it is slowly comin along.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on March 30, 2018, 04:30:15 PM

So more dry fitting and taped the shoulder and chest. I'm not sure why the chest feels like it rides so high and will definitely need to trim some of the neck on the right side and absolutely need to trim the left shoulder tab. Seriously digs. Also not sure how to close up the ab-kidney gap. I tried it with the belt on, but it didn't seem to help and I had it so the velcro was barely connected.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/68587b586fe28b616dc04842251413c0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/b534bddd9d67a30479a7569536db7c11.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/ba3b59934a374d95b7d9e7c79b7617af.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/659eac2a55800bf68004b5984951f3ea.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/54aff13fca00c683e93a84a5e646b7ec.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/c45ca7522d01f08270e2b3508e9337db.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 01, 2018, 10:12:50 AM

So is that too much gap? I think it slipped a bit while gluing.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/c9e865c5850048199a48b6ea8046e421.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 01, 2018, 10:26:18 AM

So I thought I would take a crack at repainting the frown and how do you get this stuff off? Tried 70% alcohol and mineral spirits and not even a dent, but I'm guessing it's very clean.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/b1bb201beb94548b0be28fc3be97232d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Pixelito on April 01, 2018, 12:48:30 PM

I just used isopropyl alcohol and some q-tips. I don't remember the concentration I used though! It came off super easy for me so unless they changed whatever they used on the frown, I'd maybe try a slightly higher concentration? I might have done 80% or something. As always, try it on scrap first!

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Post by: Rat on April 01, 2018, 01:11:57 PM

Yeah I have the v2 bucket so they may have changed something. I did test prior and yeah neither of those worked, but I know it's really clean so I'm just going to paint over it.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: TD-8821 on April 01, 2018, 06:56:29 PM

looks great so far!

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Post by: Rat on April 01, 2018, 07:00:44 PM

Thanks I ended up having to reglue my thigh and doing the knee plate and then I should have a left leg completed.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 02, 2018, 05:14:28 PM

So I think I officially have a left leg that is 99% complete. Just need to add the suspension strap for the belt and glue down my shin elastic for the bra clips.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180403/ceea40d4b7039a2a1449e5d78bf74712.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180403/09b2701632bfb8d9388d4fdcf8b5377a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180403/c2c78a0a273f30dd953237f6f2bbf99c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180403/ae0683a7d16949fde71251d82e8f234f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 02, 2018, 05:15:23 PM

Oh and I did clean up all the glue after I took these.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 06, 2018, 04:36:34 PM

So I'm having a bit of a dilemma on my right leg. My thigh isn't setting flush to glue the rear cover strip. I tried to heat it and reshape it enough and that didn't help and I tried to clamp and magnet it together with a strip of steel with no luck either. After the clamping and magnets i still end up with about 2-3mm between the strip and the armor. Any other ideas?

The other is my shin, it fits well enough but it is overlapping top to bottom. I could trim some, but I know that the ankle can't lose anything. Not sure if I want to attempt reshaping or not.

I get some pictures when I get back inside.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 06, 2018, 04:45:15 PM

Here are some pictures.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/0050aa2bcd2145a4bd63816bdb3a730d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/6897969f120818fc6c88f24be2ca7f02.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/5ef5679df9cd925a780014169ff55f86.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/68d2c6c15e591c9529144e50ba0b0be0.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 09, 2018, 05:19:18 PM

So I worked out the thigh issue.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/ffda3a51ed994e8a6508767d3235a882.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 09, 2018, 05:30:28 PM

Main construction is complete now for sorting out the little things. Back shoulder connection reshaping, right shin refitting, getting the shin elastic and clips glued and painting and I think it'll be basic approval ready.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/d6aa3a2d69918142398b0a53645e6e22.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: DStep on April 11, 2018, 10:15:26 AM

Quote from: Rat on April 09, 2018, 05:30:28 PM

Main construction is complete now for sorting out the little things. Back shoulder connection reshaping, right shin refitting, getting the shin elastic and clips glued and painting and I think it'll be basic approval ready.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/d6aa3a2d69918142398b0a53645e6e22.jpg)

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Nice work, looking real good there!


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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 11, 2018, 11:51:51 PM

So did some clean up on the frown and eyes and repainted the frown.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/139ecd21e5bb82a8bcf56fb63591fadd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/a164149d922a35a4e02a36eb372d9c32.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 13, 2018, 12:14:27 AM

Still working out the best way to permanently mount my lenses but for now the "tape" that was holding the frown Mrs is working.
So I got the heat gun out and did some reshaping of the back shoulder straps? Wings? You folks know what I'm talking about. The fit is better and they don't bite as much now. However the chest still feels like it is riding high and the seems to be a lot of left over space in the chest. Also got the right shin retrimmed and cover strip is gluing now. I also got the thigh ammo pack drilled and soft mounted it's a bit late for the hammering to finish it off tonight.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180413/c937fe264205626b4876d67269e37efc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180413/dba855ad27bd7c7a2bc82a25ef86d31a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180413/e166a9590d3380b1729ab479af11c34b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180413/679657095873a355e34b61c6f522af05.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on April 13, 2018, 07:37:12 PM

Would these be suitable for the TD?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180414/d48dfa127ff670c67054a01dfc2d704d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180414/41520b2e9d8a10bb7c590046af7ccfb8.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on April 13, 2018, 09:10:53 PM

The slotted pan-heads look correct.  Pain them black.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on May 16, 2018, 04:22:25 AM

So I've been busy and haven't done much with the armor, but it is getting near completion. However I am revisiting my rubies E-11 with some upgrades.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/0cca8c315674f40da60d5c25ce4fb41a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/8f958f15fa8500046ac3782631a67ce9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/ebe9042d5c4b34dac70b27ae8830a001.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on May 17, 2018, 11:59:48 AM

A little more progress on the E-11.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/fa622cb30cb79c10212409422be14572.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/838dd442b99659d87d01d9166175f4c1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/a8273688fe6976a59f73746008b95c76.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/433308aada0f72059057b96ab5675c49.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/2a108e05dad0b4adaaeb0449c3adfe07.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 09, 2018, 11:18:30 AM

Blaster update and a quick armor update, no pictures, I'll get some later. But I finally got my elastic and shoulder straps measured and glued.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/96f42565882f0f152c72313e79101bad.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/b60d597856cc7f58408042eceb21df7b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/a989e6d76d8a86eb7c4a4c573d3ef030.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/499976f836f1493514b850bf4fad7ac1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/92ff25740cee9cc30f3e5339593789ab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/29d9b548f46a117e07b8c5ba523d573c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/203894e31c34574d0cbd81a3ecbdfa79.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/e3f198e0f61572f4c3374b1dbfd9c13e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/86a583e22f89ea278a131b64a0cfa642.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 10, 2018, 05:27:27 PM

So finally got to my shoulder straps. Elastic and hard straps done, unfortunately the right one I believe decided to wander a bit so I'll need to reglue it probably tomorrow.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/7f9b341b23d56920a671efaf5fee754d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 11, 2018, 06:09:56 PM

Alright got the straps glued in but need to readjust my right one as it slipped a bit while gluing.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180612/30d112575dc229086cb113ac73cc414e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180612/d8945d6654494701b1da333c90c8b233.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180612/34c9d921c83009166ee9c01a653e258b.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 13, 2018, 03:23:04 PM

Shoulder straps readjusted and that's the torso completed. Was going to do the shin closures but it will have to wait until later because of graduation number two this evening.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/2fb6758e75a3d004d21ec5fedd26a6b5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/b6d96f9bde174a4ad18d0382ac130788.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/0f7867c27fab06183333af554ce26234.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/5eb3a9b54ded467341e8b254a29c87a3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Anzo on June 17, 2018, 11:58:10 AM

Coming along nicely!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 17, 2018, 12:10:49 PM

Quote from: Anzo on June 17, 2018, 11:58:10 AM

Coming along nicely!

Thanks doing a little at a time.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 17, 2018, 12:13:01 PM

So getting the shin closures done, but realized I may need to remake them or may just need to reposition them. I also trim my return edges on the thighs and left shin since they are out at the moment for gluing.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180617/a0fdcc780092b5ddc6c1cb23ac128b38.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180617/4c08bb52c0fe33d3abacd50c66e2ad15.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180617/21f977609fdc5deb7fe56f4440d5ba38.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 20, 2018, 11:21:19 PM

I do believe I am finished minus a couple of little things and paint I'm pretty sure I'm complete. Pictures to come.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 21, 2018, 12:49:11 AM

First time getting it all on at once.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/a2a27efd495e59946a62797cb358a6b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/a3fa032c33b172544ce45626f7c55b32.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/7f272bbfb4ac4d7e6594c69729ac320b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/2f4d9deb6c2d116189fd8846d1074da5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/aabda619ff486a571db9ba66b943a5df.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/c3482736bc458a443ff24d13fe44933e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/7c7f5cd4d9970b304bd02c0b4276c41b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/ec1edb6690db42a6d4ec6ede616546eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/460ee4a67284b7b3ed35e75e6e135cab.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on June 21, 2018, 07:51:22 AM

Looking really good.

One suggestion...  your belt looks like it’s sagging in the front. To raise the front I’d recommend either lowering the belt in the back, or adding Velcro under the front to raise and keep the front higher.

If that doesn’t work you might have to reposition your ab snaps.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 21, 2018, 09:57:03 AM

Quote from: daryldoak on June 21, 2018, 07:51:22 AM

Looking really good.

One suggestion...  your belt looks like it’s sagging in the front. To raise the front I’d recommend either lowering the belt in the back, or adding Velcro under the front to raise and keep the front higher.

If that doesn’t work you might have to reposition your ab snaps.

Yeah it was just high in the back. Figured I didn't do too bad for doing by myself and for the first time.

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Title: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an ANOVO
Post by: james.p.moser on June 21, 2018, 12:15:38 PM

Looking good the only thing that jumps out at me  is the straps for the holster should be on the inside of the belt when worn.

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Jim - TK50899

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 21, 2018, 12:22:29 PM

Quote from: james.p.moser on June 21, 2018, 12:15:38 PM

Looking good the only thing that jumps out at me  is the straps for the holster should be on the inside of the belt when worn.

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Jim - TK50899

Thanks Jim, yeah wasn't paying attention when I put my belt back together after readjusting the velcro. The belt was way to long with the placement of the velcro.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 21, 2018, 12:23:36 PM

I am also aware that my drop boxes are tucked up under the belt.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CadBane3 on June 21, 2018, 01:27:01 PM

Looking good, Rat! So close to submitting! Can't wait to troop with you!

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 21, 2018, 01:28:19 PM

Quote from: CadBane3 on June 21, 2018, 01:27:01 PM

Looking good, Rat! So close to submitting! Can't wait to troop with you!

Same here Michael.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on June 24, 2018, 10:33:45 AM

So after making it over to the armor party yesterday and speaking with Chris and Luke, thanks for the help on this, I am going to have to trim down my thighs. The tops touch my hips and the bottoms set just about the middle of my kneecaps. I've also decided that I am going to trim out the back return edge to gain a little more range of motion.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on July 03, 2018, 04:20:34 AM

Been procrastinating on trimming my thighs down, but been working on that not so great looking blaster and spare bits Chris gave me, again very grateful for the generosity there. Getting a bit here and there done gonna be doing some scratch built replacements I can see. Just ordered a hengstler counter for it since it was the one part I needed but didn't have. I also just now put in an order for some silicone hand guards for when I finish my build and go for centurion. Slow and steady, slow and steady.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on July 09, 2018, 09:46:32 PM

Just got my silicone hand guards from Joseph over on FISD. These things are already comfy and I haven't even gotten them on my gloves yet.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180710/3d149b432a297ac83e51cb06905da064.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180710/ee17c19bae0009b766ccaa2e396f3160.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on August 04, 2018, 01:38:40 AM

Minor update, finally trimmed down my thighs and removed some excess return edge. Things are coming to completion.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/828374f10f68899977b191df5beea1f2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CJ49er on August 04, 2018, 07:26:45 AM

excellent!  Submission pics this weekend?  :)

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Post by: Rat on August 04, 2018, 08:07:09 AM

Quote from: CJ49er on August 04, 2018, 07:26:45 AM

excellent!  Submission pics this weekend?  :)

Possibly. I'm looking at giving that blaster a bit of a putty makeover.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on August 04, 2018, 10:48:57 PM

So the more think of it no pics this weekend, but would it be possible to get meet up? I need help shaping my shins.

Quote from: CJ49er on August 04, 2018, 07:26:45 AM

excellent!  Submission pics this weekend?  :)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CJ49er on August 05, 2018, 09:00:22 AM

Quote from: Rat on August 04, 2018, 10:48:57 PM

So the more think of it no pics this weekend, but would it be possible to get meet up? I need help shaping my shins.

Quote from: CJ49er on August 04, 2018, 07:26:45 AM

excellent!  Submission pics this weekend?  :)

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possibly tomorrow night. I have family event this afternoon/night.

Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on August 05, 2018, 09:16:40 AM

Quote from: CJ49er on August 05, 2018, 09:00:22 AM

Quote from: Rat on August 04, 2018, 10:48:57 PM

So the more think of it no pics this weekend, but would it be possible to get meet up? I need help shaping my shins.

Quote from: CJ49er on August 04, 2018, 07:26:45 AM

excellent!  Submission pics this weekend?  :)

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possibly tomorrow night. I have family event this afternoon/night.

No problem there weekends are tough for me scheduling stuff. I'm free until 9:30 tomorrow night as I'm mid work week now.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on August 10, 2018, 12:38:08 AM

More trimming and fitting, but I also got some pictures finally and put in for a pre-approval check.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/18f1e0f3625d37d7270924f748392e30.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/ee8ff24166689e86b9d9c3c55637e8e5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/950007fe85d0f73ef7978034a756f7f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/f5e27b28f5006d3303c183cf84487815.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/04d0254a73c89d070071c73c08c5ee55.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CadBane3 on August 10, 2018, 07:59:15 AM

Wow, Rat! Looks good to me!!!

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Post by: Rat on August 10, 2018, 08:26:03 AM

Quote from: CadBane3 on August 10, 2018, 07:59:15 AM

Wow, Rat! Looks good to me!!!

Thanks Michael.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: CJ49er on August 10, 2018, 09:32:59 AM

Nice work!


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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on August 10, 2018, 09:42:27 AM

Quote from: CJ49er on August 10, 2018, 09:32:59 AM

Nice work!


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Thanks Chris.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: daryldoak on August 10, 2018, 05:25:05 PM

Great job Rat!  Looking forward to trooping with you.

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Post by: Rat on August 10, 2018, 05:30:06 PM

Thanks Daryl me as well.

Quote from: daryldoak on August 10, 2018, 05:25:05 PM

Great job Rat!  Looking forward to trooping with you.

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on August 11, 2018, 10:36:55 PM

So some of my adjustments and fixes from my pre-approval thread. There were these and I snipped the excess on the belt off also.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180812/d9217435f528430437c51f9554591731.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180812/27c675db7f9347fa99195e7e588ad224.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180812/2cd9c08c64e6a4272fcecf1619ef86aa.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180812/ea6294ce1c1f70460764e76d9eca9e7a.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally got the chance and opportunity, read as girlfriend approval, to pull the trigger on an A
Post by: Rat on September 20, 2018, 10:29:58 PM

So was approved and applied for EIB and got it. Now making slight adjustments for my Centurion application.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180921/1267fb12a034a3e3375845b4edf1d603.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180921/408cfc7aaeab642ebc98234a11567c61.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180921/12117222e6aa2c0f99dbb95b85b8c09b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180921/4dfcfe0a4811ed56dbd68398410e5dfb.jpg)

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