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 Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP PRE-APP PICS ADDED 5-18-19

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Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP PRE-APP PICS ADDED 5-18-19
« on: Apr 28, 2017, 11:27 AM »
After being OM for a while and trooping a few times, I've found that I'm in desperate need of some upgrades. Also, I want to go for Spec-Ops Brigade as a Sniper, so these upgrades will be geared toward that as well.  It'll be a slow process, because I do have my current OM kit to troop in, so I'll just update this WIP thread as I go.

First off, I have some new weapons.
Blaster:


Dagger:


And a new set of macro-binoculars that will be more in line with my updated paint scheme:


I have also purchased a new flak vest. It's from Kra'am. It has the neck seal attached as opposed to being separate like my current one, and is about 4 inches longer than my current one, meaning the bottom edge actually sits where it's supposed to:

Future plans include the new paint scheme, the addition of secondary sleeves on my flightsuit, new "Boba" style boot spats, metal armor plates, cold cast aluminum gauntlets and helmet, back plate, and a new gunbelt.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #1 on: Apr 28, 2017, 11:35 AM »
All of your accessories look amazing. Where did you find them / How did you make them?

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #2 on: Apr 28, 2017, 12:23 PM »
All of your accessories look amazing. Where did you find them / How did you make them?

The blaster was purchased from Kruser here on the forums, and the dagger was purchased from Helix, also here. I made the macro-binoculars out of a handheld game called Tank Command that I found on Amazon.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #3 on: Apr 28, 2017, 12:27 PM »
Thanks! I'll have to check out Tank Command for myself for the binoculars. Good luck on your eventual sniper brigade application. I'm eager to follow this thread and see where your upgrades go.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #4 on: Apr 28, 2017, 04:02 PM »
I'm on the same boat Vod, everything is looking spectacular so far!  Your side arm pew pew is awesome, I can't wait to see how this build comes out!!!

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2017, 09:57 AM »
I managed to knock out a sheath for my dagger. Not too bad, considering I'm absolutely NOT a leather worker.


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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2017, 10:11 AM »
Noice sheath! I feel the same way whenever I make anything  :laugh:

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2017, 01:15 PM »
Noice sheath! I feel the same way whenever I make anything  :laugh:

Thanks. Yeah, I basically feel that way about my entire kit (hence the upgrades).

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2017, 05:54 PM »
All the upgrades are looking great and the sheath is really nice.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 5-23-17
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2017, 06:30 PM »
All the upgrades are looking great and the sheath is really nice.

Thanks vod!

I finished a new holster for my sidearm today.


It's quite simple. As I stated before, I'm not a leather worker. But I like it!



I'm also almost finished with my new gauntlets.



I still need to install the rocket and a couple of other pieces, then weather them, and they're done.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 5-27-17
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2017, 09:35 PM »
I now have more progress to report. My new armor plates are painted.



I still need a rocket in the rocket cradle, and they all need to be weathered and sealed. My new helmet's on the way, so hopefully I'll have it painted and posted here soon.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-18-17
« Reply #11 on: Jul 18, 2017, 01:56 AM »
Well, it's been a while. My helmet came in, and I got a bit done on it.









I'll be weathering, sealing and installing the T-visor tomorrow. I think it's gonna turn out quite nicely!

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-21-17
« Reply #12 on: Jul 21, 2017, 11:29 AM »
The helmet is done.









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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-21-17
« Reply #13 on: Jul 21, 2017, 10:59 PM »
Those macrobinoculars are sick.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-21-17
« Reply #14 on: Jul 22, 2017, 07:11 AM »
Those macrobinoculars are sick.

Thanks!

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-21-17
« Reply #15 on: Jul 26, 2017, 09:59 PM »
It was pointed out to me that my visor was a tad high, which made it look as if it stopped a bit too short of the edge of the opening. I went in and adjusted that.



I've also started reattaching armor to my vest, using the Chicago screw method. Just shoulders and collar for now, but I plan to have all the rest of the plates on tomorrow.






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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-26-17
« Reply #16 on: Mar 04, 2018, 01:32 AM »
Hello all. This post is just to let everyone know that I'm still alive and kicking. I was working an incredibly good job, but ended up getting laid off last August. Since then, money has been a huge issue. Fast forward to last month. I got put back to work, and after playing catch up on bills, I'm back to getting my Brigade work/upgrades finished!

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-26-17
« Reply #17 on: Mar 04, 2018, 11:23 PM »
I'm really sorry to hear about your work woes.  That's never a good place to be, but I'm glad you seem to have weathered the storm, and are getting back to it.

I like what you're doing - your upgrades look really nice, very well constructed, beautifully painted.  Great job.  And you may not be a leatherworker, but you're faking it incredibly well.   :P

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 7-26-17
« Reply #18 on: Mar 05, 2018, 01:00 AM »
I'm really sorry to hear about your work woes.  That's never a good place to be, but I'm glad you seem to have weathered the storm, and are getting back to it.

I like what you're doing - your upgrades look really nice, very well constructed, beautifully painted.  Great job.  And you may not be a leatherworker, but you're faking it incredibly well.   :P

Thanks vod, I appreciate the kind words. And speaking of leatherworking, I banged out a new pouch for my Aker box this evening.







Simple, yet effective. Also, I've been toying with the idea of making a slicer's terminal interface kit, which in my mind would be a sort of programmable keycard for locked doors. Anyway, I found a copy of The Bounty Hunter's Code for sale, and used the keycard from that as a base.



So far all I've done is paint it, but it'll eventually have some sort of wiring port attached, allowing me to connect a removable wire to it, the other end of which will attach to my left gauntlet. There will be a 3-4 push button interface on the gauntlet, which will be how/where the card is programmed. So....yay, progress!

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 4-26-18
« Reply #19 on: Apr 26, 2018, 02:08 AM »
As per the Sniper BRLs:

"Secondary Accessories - - choose at least two of the following:
Mid sized knife, beskad, or machete"

So I drew upon the Praetorian Guard weapons from TLJ as inspiration, and came up with this design for a machete.



The side panels are the same shade of green that I used on my kit. I think it turned out pretty well. More updates are coming soon!

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 4-26-18
« Reply #20 on: Apr 30, 2018, 06:56 PM »
Niiiice.  Very, very nice.  To all of the above.   :laugh:

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 4-26-18
« Reply #21 on: Apr 30, 2018, 08:47 PM »
Yeah! These upgrades are looking fantastic :). I can't wait to see it all put together.

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 4-26-18
« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2018, 10:56 PM »
It all looks great!

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 4-26-18
« Reply #23 on: May 08, 2018, 01:28 AM »

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Re: Velke's Upgrade/2.0 WIP UPDATED 4-26-18
« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2018, 12:33 PM »
Where do you get your leather? I'm looking into doing my own leatherworking, but I don't know where to get any.

 


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