Hey thanks man. I suit up tomorrow at my buddy's so I will keep your comments in mind and apply accordingly.
Thanks buddy!
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Hey thanks man. I suit up tomorrow at my buddy's so I will keep your comments in mind and apply accordingly.
Thanks buddy!
Suited up for submission photos yesterday and I am not a happy camper. The jetpack is the main issue as it tilts too far back as you can see below. Honestly, I am still unsure how to fix this...
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There is a huge gap between the back armor and my rear shoulders. I reckon this can be fixed by moving the stud placements on the back armor backwards.
Anyway, here's a couple of full length shots.
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There is a huge gap between the back armor and my rear shoulders. I reckon this can be fixed by moving the stud placements on the back armor backwards.
Anyway, here's a couple of full length shots.
*missing photos
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WhyItMatterz
Hunter
Looks amazing!
Sent from my SM-G935V
Sent from my SM-G935V
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Thanks! Not completely happy with it so I will be working on it more.
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Bug away sir.I will be keeping a beer tab going.
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DeathProof
Active Hunter
Hey man,
It seems to me like you have a bit of a gap in your back armor near your shoulders. I'm wondering if you took in the top portion (moved more of the back armor underneath your collar) that that might solve your jetpack issue. Bringing the back armor closer to your body might mean making your harness straps shorter, making the jetpack more upright.
I wouldn't be toooooo worried about having a tilted jetpack. It's near impossible to get it perfectly straight, and you really don't want to have the weight of the pack on your armor, The bar should carry the weight, the straps should determine the distance from your body.
It seems to me like you have a bit of a gap in your back armor near your shoulders. I'm wondering if you took in the top portion (moved more of the back armor underneath your collar) that that might solve your jetpack issue. Bringing the back armor closer to your body might mean making your harness straps shorter, making the jetpack more upright.
I wouldn't be toooooo worried about having a tilted jetpack. It's near impossible to get it perfectly straight, and you really don't want to have the weight of the pack on your armor, The bar should carry the weight, the straps should determine the distance from your body.
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Hey man,
It seems to me like you have a bit of a gap in your back armor near your shoulders. I'm wondering if you took in the top portion (moved more of the back armor underneath your collar) that that might solve your jetpack issue. Bringing the back armor closer to your body might mean making your harness straps shorter, making the jetpack more upright.
Thanks Aaron! In fact after that post, I did indeed move the collar stud placement backwards to move the back armor in. Now I just need someone to assist me with suiting up and make adjustments to the straps.
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WhateverItTakes
Jr Hunter
Damn, this a nice looking build. Congratulations for it.
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Thanks man.Crossing my fingers on approval.
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I got some new photos taken with some revisions to weathering and fitting. Thanks to DeathProof for the suggestion to move the collar stud placement, the jetpack has straightened up quite a bit.
Quite pleased with how it's turned out thus far. Some upgrades/mods I want to achieve eventually;
- Replace the ammo belt. Current one is made with textured leather while I believe a screen accurate one is made out of white vinyl with smooth surface and dyed brown. Alternatively I may consider getting one from Delta13Mike when I have funds.
- Install rangefinder servo.
- Take in a bit of the flightsuit sleeves. Looking too baggy at the moment.
Quite pleased with how it's turned out thus far. Some upgrades/mods I want to achieve eventually;
- Replace the ammo belt. Current one is made with textured leather while I believe a screen accurate one is made out of white vinyl with smooth surface and dyed brown. Alternatively I may consider getting one from Delta13Mike when I have funds.
- Install rangefinder servo.
- Take in a bit of the flightsuit sleeves. Looking too baggy at the moment.
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DeathProof
Active Hunter
Jetpack angle looks much better Tennant!
How much padding is in your helmet? Looking at it again, we see a lot of your neck seal. Is it possible to move your helmet lower?
How much padding is in your helmet? Looking at it again, we see a lot of your neck seal. Is it possible to move your helmet lower?
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That's what I have in there. I'll try removing one of the pads in the centre and see if it helps. I kinda have a long neck myself and the way it sits now aligns my line of sight perfectly with the horizontal visor.
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Thank you.
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Good catch! Thanks for the suggestion, which I very much appreciate. I'll get the tailor to take in the sleeves and the legs for a closer fit.
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In an attempt to lower the helmet to conceal more of my neck seal, I removed the central pad and I think it helped a little. The visor now clearly sits lower but thankfully doesn't obstruct my vision...much.
The flight suit is at the tailor's and should be done next Tuesday,
The flight suit is at the tailor's and should be done next Tuesday,
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DeathProof
Active Hunter
Better!
It wouldn't be a Fett helmet if you can see out of it perfectly
It wouldn't be a Fett helmet if you can see out of it perfectly
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Better!
It wouldn't be a Fett helmet if you can see out of it perfectly
Thanks Aaron. Yeah it would be terribly embarrassing to walk into doors and stuff in public. Lol.
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