Well, yes that's true. But given the hoops that HMRC make them jump through...

It's irritating but perhaphs not wholey out of order.

Picked mine up first thing this morning. Got myself a painting project for next weekend

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Weyland-Yutani: Their projects are intentionally full of bugs. Avoid!

Received mine safe and sound!

Yaay, no more bumping into things in the dark!!

A BIG shout out to Rev for stepping up to the plate and making it easy for us, cheers mate.

Another shout fot Matsuo, these lamps are a thing of beauty.

Looking forward to putting it together.

Cheers guys,

Andy

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"I plan to live forever.........or die trying!"

Nice one, happy to have been of assistance

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MSgt, UKCM 42nd Reg., 1st Batt. : Hadrian's Wall. UKCM

Wasteland Workshop
Props, cosplay pieces, upcycled ornamentation, and miscellanea;
For the discerning survivor of the apocalypse.
Steve Fletcher : Maker, Scavenger, and Junksmith.
linktr.ee/wastelandworkshop

This thread is no good without PICS!

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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."

Pics?

Here we are, straight out of the box:

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A11/TQ1.0.32150E1 Murphy, J - Covert recording headcam. There is no flashing red light when you are on Kona-Cam
Weyland-Yutani: Their projects are intentionally full of bugs. Avoid!

How's my lamp coming along Mr Scapey sir?

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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."

Slowly but surely, dude... Had a lot of wedding stuffs on recently so haven't had time to do much. Gave it a sand, and a coat of primer so far.

Bazfish - Apologies, haven't been able to get yours sent yet as Mum's in Spain so can't take it for me and every time I've gone to the Post Office on my break, the queue's been out the damn door!

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MSgt, UKCM 42nd Reg., 1st Batt. : Hadrian's Wall. UKCM

Wasteland Workshop
Props, cosplay pieces, upcycled ornamentation, and miscellanea;
For the discerning survivor of the apocalypse.
Steve Fletcher : Maker, Scavenger, and Junksmith.
linktr.ee/wastelandworkshop

Ta da!



Close shot of the head detail:


All in bits:

Notice the two bits of clear polycarb just cut/drilled for the rear of the armour mountings.

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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."

hey looks great PVB! your gear is really coming together nicely

All done now, bar fitting the two brackets to the armour and the sewing of the patches/velcro to the bdu jacket (ongoing, hope it's ready by the weekend).

Guess we'll have to meet and suit up sometime soon.

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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."

So I spent all that time putting that together, and all that harsh language trying to fit it back into the box with all the packaging... For NAUGHT?!?!

:p

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MSgt, UKCM 42nd Reg., 1st Batt. : Hadrian's Wall. UKCM

Wasteland Workshop
Props, cosplay pieces, upcycled ornamentation, and miscellanea;
For the discerning survivor of the apocalypse.
Steve Fletcher : Maker, Scavenger, and Junksmith.
linktr.ee/wastelandworkshop

/me cuddles Scapey.

"Never mind, I'm sure I meant well....."

I just like to see how things are built, that's all.

Brackets now fitted:





I might put two washers between bolt head and poly plates in the future, but they seem solid enough for now.


Can you see where I had to move the plate down, drilling a new hole?

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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."

Looks good PVB, although I think you would be better to rivet the brackets into place so that the screws don't stick so far out like that. Just a suggestion

Cheers

Darren

I used what came 'out of the box' but can rivet the brackets on instead.

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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."

Those were all the bolts I had, I pretty much intended for them to be cut off to the right height, didn't want to make tthem too short considering some guys will be using washers and backing plates etc.

M

Looks good PVB....hope to get one of these one day..

thanks for showing how you reinforced the back PVB. was wondering how i was gunna do that when my armor arrives.

I'm not the one complaining about the bolts.

I don't have rivets long enough at the moment anyway, so it'll have to stay like it is for now.


Fitted and wearing it with pride:

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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."

I cut the holes in the armour and clear poly using my Dremel, Sellotaping the brackets in place to help gauge where/how big the holes had to be.

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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."

ahhh thanks for the tip steve. and looking bad-ass in your gear. looks like you placed the lamp perfectly. good job marine

Did you get your lamp working PVD? It really impresses people at cons when you show them your gear works. Also great for photo shoots. Otherwise, you looking completely badass!

Mike

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There is nothing more impressive than a bloody big Alien wiggling on the end of a sharp stick!

Nah, I haven't, but it's something I'd like to do in the near future.

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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."

Now working:





The bulb is a Krypton torch bulb and is bright enough that if you look straight at it you do this:

Works off a 4.5volt lamp battery, secured in the main unit with bubble wrap.

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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."

Since this topic has been revived and my Matsuo lamp arived the other day I thought I may as well post my pic here

This was built and finished by the man himself - is fully functional and is stonkingly awesome:



I really should tidy my desk at some point...

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