Australian Jango Progress

I'm not sure if I follow your question Jono, the width of the visor area is around 1 7/8" to 2" (47 to 50mm) depending on how you trim the opening & mount the visor. As far as the visor shape, I am not sure how to post the visor template I have so it prints out full size. If someone knows how to do this, pm me & I'll post the template.
 
Hmmmmmmm...That gap between the helmet and visor appears to be at the top/center of the mandibles. I dont know what you can really do, maybe try adding a bolt on each side of the visor in that particular area, but I can see the fiberglass part being warped/pulled into itself.

The only thing I would say that would probably creat a truly sealed visor look, would to just get a much thinner visor, because it would flex alot easier, and would form better to the inside.

-tubachris
 
Small update.

Hey BKBT, thanks for your reply. I was just after the width, 47 to 50mm sounds good.

Thanks also Chris, a thin visor has crossed my mind, but I'll keep persisting with the thicker one for a while. We can discuss it further when I see you in Halo.

RunJediRun, sorry bud, but I'll be taking this flightsuit to my grave, it's the best one I've seen, another BKBT Masterpiece!

I finally got the Gauntlets onto my Mannequin, had trouble at the wrists, but it's done now. I attached the hoses & wired the electronics from the Gauntlets to a connector that plugs into the helmet.

Also finished sanding the Backplate & Thighs. Here are a couple pics of my Cruzer Backplate installed, looks shiney!

Speaking of Cruzer, before I R&B the thighs, I need to figure out where to attach the thighs to the holsters.
So I'm calling on Cruzer; How & where do you attach the thighs to the holsters?
Any pics or info would be great!

Thanks all!

Gauntlets-ON.jpg


Backplate-Fin-1.jpg


Backplate-Fin-2.jpg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Mighty fine looking work you have there. Its going to be one the top best Jango's when its finished, and I really think so. Great job man, your doing an outstanding job!
 
This is looking fantastic Jono, are you going to have it done by Melbourne Supanova in March?
 
Awesome!!! I kinda hate the backside of your belt though. Looks wrong, ugly and just.. just... I can't even think of a word. I recommend you find another "solution" for the belt so it looks good from the back. Maybe some other good guy around here, e.g. Cruzer or Bobamaker can give you a tip or two about it. Except for the backside of the belt, it all looks great. Keep up the good work! :)
 
Awesome!!! I kinda hate the backside of your belt though. Looks wrong, ugly and just.. just... I can't even think of a word. I recommend you find another "solution" for the belt so it looks good from the back. Maybe some other good guy around here, e.g. Cruzer or Bobamaker can give you a tip or two about it. Except for the backside of the belt, it all looks great. Keep up the good work! :)


I think the back looks fine, just need to run the belt strap on the outside of the leather snapped cover. :cheers Nice job Captjono.


CAPTJONO, I know I'm not Cruzer, but I followed his lead on this also. Kinda depends on your height. I set the knee armor, so I had the correct relastionship between the knees and thighs first. I then the holsters according to pictures by spacing the thin leather leg strap the correct distance from the bottom of the thigh. I once I did that the pre-existing hardware will mark the leg armor with scratches showing where to drill. I used the hole on the holsters where the front and back straps meet. Hope it helps, beautiful job on your suit.

P1012524.jpg

P1012525.jpg
 
Looks fantastic Jono!!!

Thanks for those pics Jango 5204. Those will help me out also. Does the screw on the thigh go through the holster?

Again, Great job Jono (y)
 
yeah, it's a chicago screw, so it's smooth inside the holster. Uses the pre-existing hole where the 2 straps meet. I keep the flat head screw side against my leg so I dont mess up my MR's.
 
Thanks for the pics Jango 5204, that about covers it. I'll give it a go.(y)
I also like how you have attached the entire holster rig. I'd been thinking about doing that, but now I doing it for sure.(y)

Drake, a new pic just for you!

Vaders Pet, I dont think it will be ready in time for Supernova, but one day...

Chris, thanks again for the high praise, means a lot coming from a guy scratch-building a Dark Trooper!(y)

TheDentedOne, PM me a pic when your holsters are done!

Jono

Belt-back.jpg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
WOW! another great looking Jango!

Great job man! i love the backplate. I hope Cruzer sends me one of those one day.;)

keep it coming.
 
I'm back baby!
Its been a while, but at last, here are some progress pics.
I finished my Jet Pack, installed the voice amp speaker (& some other bits) and put a sturdy locking system on the jet pack door. Here it is attached & some pics showing the door.
Next-up, the girthbelt. I bolted the Girth-belt, Ammo pouches, Cod, Thighs & Holsters into a 1 piece belt, now it all holds in place. Thanks Jango 5204 for the great instructional pics. I'm contemplating weather to attach the Girth belt to the Flack Vest. This would hold it in position, but might also pull down on the Vest.
If anyone has attached their Belt to the Vest let me know how it turned out.

After (too) many attempts, I have installed the visor, & am happy with it.
Some guys seam to get this right first go (I'm looking at you Tubachris), but not for me. I have a pile of ALMOST perfect visors, and one that will do as a back-up.
Installing the visor ruined the primer coat I had applied, so more sanding & paint & sanding later, and its ready, again.

As soon as I get a wind-free day I'll be painting the blues onto the helmet.

Thanks for the encouragement guys!

JP-1.jpg


JP-2.jpg


JP-3.jpg


JP-4.jpg


JP-5.jpg


Belt-2.jpg


Belt-3.jpg


Helmet-1.jpg
 
This thread is more than 10 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.
Back
Top