Rabbit's build
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rainbow dash
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Looks great so far. 
RSpartain7
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Its looking good Rabbit!
rainbow dash
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Glad to hear that, good luck with the rest.
Assassin3698
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Nice work, it sure is coming along. Btw nice pep work.
I have 2 support struts left to add in, otherwise the chest is all done! I'll post some pics tonight, including the minor modifications I made to it. The struts on this piece are amazing! I had some slight warping on the back where the lower armadillo plate is, but just adding in the struts straightened everything out perfectly.
I do have a couple minor issues in the lower back area where some folds aren't staying perfectly straight, so I'm going to build in my own little reinforcements down there to hold them in place while I resin.
I think I'm all pepped out for a while, that chest is a ton of cutting and glueing, so I think I'll work on resin and fiberglassing for a while before I start up my next pepping. I think I'll do biceps next and just keep working my way downwards from there.
I do have a couple minor issues in the lower back area where some folds aren't staying perfectly straight, so I'm going to build in my own little reinforcements down there to hold them in place while I resin.
I think I'm all pepped out for a while, that chest is a ton of cutting and glueing, so I think I'll work on resin and fiberglassing for a while before I start up my next pepping. I think I'll do biceps next and just keep working my way downwards from there.
Pepping does get really boring, I think you are doing the right thing by taking a break from it for a bit. Fiberglassing should be a nice change of pace, plus it will protect the chest from sagging.
You are making good progress on your build, stay motivated! I want to see pics of this suit finished!
You are making good progress on your build, stay motivated! I want to see pics of this suit finished!
Ok, I didn't put the last strut in, but everything lines up fine.
Here's the 2 minor mods I did to the chest:
So the top of the picture is the top of the back on the model. I decided not to pep those little holes. Because they looked complicated. Before I resin I'll finish filling that hole (Tucker: "Bow chicka wow wow"). I may end up drilling the actual detail in, but probably not.
On the bottom is a little detail that looks like a latch on the model. I decided to not pep that part, and instead I'm going to put an actual latch there once the chest is split. I've been looking around for latches, but haven't been able to find anything good. If anyone knows of some good latches that look militaryish or something, let me know.
Here's the 2 minor mods I did to the chest:
So the top of the picture is the top of the back on the model. I decided not to pep those little holes. Because they looked complicated. Before I resin I'll finish filling that hole (Tucker: "Bow chicka wow wow"). I may end up drilling the actual detail in, but probably not.
On the bottom is a little detail that looks like a latch on the model. I decided to not pep that part, and instead I'm going to put an actual latch there once the chest is split. I've been looking around for latches, but haven't been able to find anything good. If anyone knows of some good latches that look militaryish or something, let me know.
RSpartain7
Jr Member
This looks so good Rabbit! Great job!
been thinking similar and came across this http://www.landcruiserclub.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13479 half way down page , black handle
or
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=FL...jAhAfEhYHABg&ved=0CEcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1440&bih=809
dont know if any good but just thought would mention
keep it up :cool
or
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=FL...jAhAfEhYHABg&ved=0CEcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1440&bih=809
dont know if any good but just thought would mention
keep it up :cool
Ok, here's the latches I think I'll use on the lower portion of the chest piece.
http://www.reidsupply.com/detail.aspx?itm=SC-K259&gclid=CMb05vCt1rECFc_IKgoddkUAqQ
http://www.amazon.com/Southco-Inc-SC-K258-Rotary-Action-Springloaded/dp/B002HZVZ28 amazon link
Almost $11 each is kinda pricey, but I haven't been able to find any other powder coated options..
I'll use something similar, but cheaper and not as bulky looking for the upper clasps.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Twist-Butterfly-latch-ATA-Case-Latch-QUICK-SHIP-/360405160348
http://www.yungkinghardware.com/product_detail.asp?vid=3
http://www.reidsupply.com/detail.aspx?itm=SC-K259&gclid=CMb05vCt1rECFc_IKgoddkUAqQ
http://www.amazon.com/Southco-Inc-SC-K258-Rotary-Action-Springloaded/dp/B002HZVZ28 amazon link
Almost $11 each is kinda pricey, but I haven't been able to find any other powder coated options..
I'll use something similar, but cheaper and not as bulky looking for the upper clasps.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Twist-Butterfly-latch-ATA-Case-Latch-QUICK-SHIP-/360405160348
http://www.yungkinghardware.com/product_detail.asp?vid=3
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