Monday 21-Jun-2021, 03:53 PM
I started this too long ago here and then life took hold and it never really got anywhere. Now I have the time to pull my finger out and get it done, so it's getting done.
I can't thank Bruce the Master Builder enough for having done all the hard work on the armour so far and getting me to the point I'm comfortable to take it from myself. He's basically given up two full days to cut, trim, size, glue, etc the difficult armour parts I was too scared to try myself.
This is where it sits now. The kit is..... interesting. It's needed a fair bit of tweaking and I'm still going to have to do things like build up the top of the tank to both strengthen it and recess the topper. The suit (in old thread) was done previously but still needs the riding patch sewn in, so I've just given it another wash so that can happen. Although I've bought all the stuff for gloves previously but I'm going to get them from Wampwear anyway. I think I'm going to continue with the 3D printed pouches too. The cummerbund is up in the air at the moment. Boots I've done myself (can be seen in the old thread) and am quite happy with.
The Master at work:
I can't thank Bruce the Master Builder enough for having done all the hard work on the armour so far and getting me to the point I'm comfortable to take it from myself. He's basically given up two full days to cut, trim, size, glue, etc the difficult armour parts I was too scared to try myself.
This is where it sits now. The kit is..... interesting. It's needed a fair bit of tweaking and I'm still going to have to do things like build up the top of the tank to both strengthen it and recess the topper. The suit (in old thread) was done previously but still needs the riding patch sewn in, so I've just given it another wash so that can happen. Although I've bought all the stuff for gloves previously but I'm going to get them from Wampwear anyway. I think I'm going to continue with the 3D printed pouches too. The cummerbund is up in the air at the moment. Boots I've done myself (can be seen in the old thread) and am quite happy with.
The Master at work: