Got my armor and correct soft goods.
First test fitting armor with soft goods. Keep in mind that the cod piece is held up by a loose knot. I have to sew on the Velcro. Cummberbund is held up by fiction. With the jumpsuit on the two ends of the main belt don't even touch. Camera is in auto-mode making things too bright.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XSZKP4rVyU2gL9FBX2GNrY7bl14QBej7?usp=drive_linkA few observations.
1. While you can dress yourself (as I did). I think it would help to have someone make fine adjustments.
2. Neck seal pretty much just there to traps in all that body heat.
3. The lower edge knee armor really digs in. Have to add padding of some sort.
4. Helmet starts to open when you bend over. Might add some Velcro to keep it shut. Face plate in the fully open position locks in place but makes a popping sound when pulling it back down. I'm not going to lock it in place like this as I fear over time it will cause it to crack.
5. The bigger Jumpsuit feels better. Those elastic thigh straps were cutting off the circulation in my legs.
Things I need to work on:
1. Attach Velcro to cod piece.
2. Create a bridge for the belt. Thermal detonator should be long enough to cover it.
3. Cummerbund is too long. In one picture you can see that I wrapped one end under the other. Black strap I'm holding is to show where the Cummerbund closes in the back. I think it too far off from the center I'll have to trim some of the length off. Guess I'm buying one of those handheld sewing machines. Plus sew on the pouches.