Ton of work this past week! I'm happy to say my armor is all finished.
Finished up the knees and shoulders last week soon after my previous post. Very happy with how they turned out.
Then, I drilled out the holes for the darts (here is the test fit)
Painted and installed:
Glued on the RKD backs after the darts went in, used E6000 since it needs to flex
Then I had my own little "glue party" and installed all of the jewelry pins and snaps:
Here are the pins installed and on the flak vest:
Here's how I rigged up the cod and kidney, used elastic to connect the two since I'm fond of calories and carry it all in my gut
(Boba thong squeeeeeeeeee)
And of course, the diaper shot.
Then I installed the Wookie braids! Just used a big safety pin, poked it out of the flak vest from underneath, ran it through all 3 braids, then back in to attach. Can't see it. Should hold perfectly.
You all know what this is leading up to. Once I got the armor on the flak vest, I had to get suited up as far as I could and take some pictures. It's the law.
Oh..... oh HELL yeah. Ignore the funky lights, I stuffed them in there just for the pic. They did not cooperate. I also cinched the girth belt up in the back with a robe tie-up piece since I haven't strapped it up yet
The braids were a little wonky as well, my wife was really not into it since I sort of put dinner on hold until after I took the pics.
Couple things I learned: very important to know the order to put everything on. Also, the cape did NOT want to cooperate. I don't have enough thread on the bolt for that stud, so my wife just sort of stretched it around the stud. Need to figure out a better method there.
Next on the docket is the gauntlets, which I will be finishing up this week. Then I want to weather the flightsuit, pouches, and all of my straps. Line the pouches with foam, I guess? Get the girth belt all strapped up. Get my jetpack and attach Full Metal Fett's clips and whatnot. Get my shoes and weather and attach the spikes.
It's all coming together now! April 14th is the day I plan to submit my approval pictures. I'm relying on MoW to deliver my boots on time, DVH to deliver my jetpack on time, and Stormrider to deliver my sidearm holster on time.
Much love to you all, till tomorrow.