FANTASTIC JOB NICK..........those components look "familiar though "..............


Doc Vito

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"Doc" Vito
Sgt.V. D'Aiuto
A07/TQ0.042140E1

"I say we grease this RAT-F*CK Son of B*TCH RIGHT NOW!"

Thanks fellas!

Im using 5mm x 15mm rivets and a hand gun (my arm killed after riveting the main chest piece).

Industial velcro is pretty stong, lets just say you dont want to stick it down in the wrong place

Thanks Doc, must be a little heartbreaking for you

It is Nick...but all in all ....treatment is going


"240....Nominal to profile"....and "I'm in the pipe 5 by5"..



So....I can't complain...I'm kicking this "bugs" ass....

STAY FROSTY....Doc Vito

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"Doc" Vito
Sgt.V. D'Aiuto
A07/TQ0.042140E1

"I say we grease this RAT-F*CK Son of B*TCH RIGHT NOW!"

Good to hear mate, keep fighting

Right after a small break due to moving house im back to work on the armour. Cracking on with the helmet I cut the front strike plate from the fiberglass lid and used large pop rivets to attach it to the metal helmet. I added milliput to fill any gaps and blend it in. I did the same to the male section of the earcup hinge.



And here is a shot of the helmet components (minus IR sight) ready for painting and final installation.



Almost there

Camo on the helmet done. Weathering tomorrow.

Great job as usual

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Hey, Hicks. Man, you look just like I feel.

Thanks!

OK weathering on the helmet done. All that's left is to attach the padding to the lobster plates and strap them on, add the IR sight and rivet up the ab pad.

Helmet complete.

IMHO, the camera should be mounted slightly further forward, so the front edge is against the front plate of the helmet, as at the moment it seems to be pointing off to the right a little.

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

Hmmm Yeah I see what you mean Steve, might have to adjust that a little.

OK so with the completion of the ab-pad strapping the whole set is now complete!



If anyone wants me to go over any section in more detail please let me know and I'll fill you in.

Thanks for watching

Sometime before I fly to Atlanta, I'd like you to fix my loose shouder strapping, as it's never been 'right', always slipping down, yet awkward to tighten due to my narrow shoulders and having no neck.

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

No problem steve. I need to swing by yours soon and grab those other bits you want me to work on for you.

I'm back at work now unfortunately, so we'll have to arrange a weekend date and I can just as easily visit you for the fitting.

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

Nick, where did you find the correct size foam for the itex?

BnQ do a pair of yellow ear defenders with padding that fits the itex perfectly.

Thanks, I shall head there today and see what I can find.

Are the two rivets in the front strike plate on the helmet supposed to be exposed?

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"Awww, someone tell me that's a boot!

It's a boot!"

III drops

Looking at the helmet pics on Harry's site, the hammered rivets were flat/filed smooth on the surface, as you can barely see anything.

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

Sadly I dont think the rivets are accurate but i wanted the strike on their nice and firm so used pop rivets anyway. Small matter of function over accuracy.

Incredible wirk Nick. I love your paint jobs. This is a great tutorial for any wannabe marine to follow. You make it look so simple! Makes me wanna own armour!

Great job mate!!

Bri

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In Space No One Can Hear You Scream ...
Dave Xeno - missed but never forgotten......

Should talk to Spat then hes the man with the killer armor!

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I would dude, but im to loyal to my xeno brothers! lol

Bri

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In Space No One Can Hear You Scream ...
Dave Xeno - missed but never forgotten......

* Grabs Pulse Rifle, Motion Tracker, and looks around* What xeno brothers?

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