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[Zophar Ptay]

[Zophar Ptay]

Had to torso up to figure out the final placing on my torso mounting and figured I may as well go all the way.   My first time wearing all of the armour [except the abs, obviously].   Forgive the quality, they are off my wife's phone.

[Kardos Shantiel]

Looking wicked awesome, man!!!

[Sulkon88]

Man that's looking good.

[Gildarts]

Hey Zophar, don't know if this was answered earlier, but what did you use to attach the shoulders to the torso?

I'm doing a late crusader as well so I thought I'd just ask you.

[Zophar Ptay]

Gildarts - I used leather strapping.  I have a leather strap from chest to back, and another in the center of that making a T that goes to the shoulder

Kardos and Silkon - Thanks vode

[Gildarts]

I meant like bolts for the shoulder (bells?) or some other detachment method.
Sorry, I don't have the terminology down yet.

[Zophar Ptay]

Ah, I used 1/2" long 1/4" diameter hex bolts that I either embed in the fiberglass or epoxy to the surface.  Depending on the placement either acorn nuts or something prettier for the visible spots

[Gildarts]

Thanks you Zophar.

[Kraton Jax]

Nice works vod!! i like the way you strapped those gaunts! Can i inspire myself on your gaunts ?

[Zophar Ptay]

Thanks.   Help yourself.    If we aren't here to share ideas, we're doing it wrong.   If you need any help just ask

[Niabi]

smexy work vod

[Zophar Ptay]

Hoping to get the last of the soft parts tailored tonight.  Cross your toes, I may be done this week.

[Xyyyr Black]

Hoping to get the last of the soft parts tailored tonight.  Cross your toes, I may be done this week.

*crosses fingers, toes and eyes*

Cant wait! 8)

[Zophar Ptay]

A "small" update:


I have a long way to go to reach my initial vision, but finally decided I was good enough to apply for OM.  First order of business will be finishing my grey flight suit which should look much better with that set of straps [I had darker straps for the back suit which didn't stand out nearly as jarringly], get the thigh-ride tool pouch set up for the left thigh to "balance" the blaster on the right, and ge the shoulder lights mounted better.











Since these pictures [three days go :-P] I already tore the armour apart and completely redid the mounting plates out of aluminum block; my experiement with the epoxy was great for prototyping but didn't hold up to any serious wear.