Hey all, couple more pics of my Boba - think I'm finally getting there although there are still tons of things I've got to work on. Boba is like a dang Money Pit! Every time you get one issue solved another pops up. Lol.
I took these pics at lunch and was by lone self so I apologize for the poor quality shots (iPhone on delay). And please ignore the mess (and theweimaraner). We have twin girls who are in a constant state of motion! Also no jetpack shots and I had to lose one glove to handle the phone. And my blasted shin tools are in the wrong pouches!
What I've done since my first post:
- LOTS of weathering. Layers of acrylics on the jumpsuit, took sandpaper to it and the vest. Also rubbed the vest on my garage floor.
- Repainted my knees and shoulders. I think I've got the right glow about them and have added some weathering with chalk (waiting on my dullcoat spray).
- Added snaps at the knee on the jumpsuit and tightened the straps. Makes a big difference because my knees were sagging a bit too much.
- MOW gloves. I love Christian's girth and ammo belt (after weathering), but the gloves have been a hassle. Had to reinforce both trigger fingers with stiches when they came loose and padding was coming out. Also where the thumb meets the glove as well. Will probably buy another pair from another vendor. Maybe I just got a bad set?
- Weathered side pouches with sandpaper and more acrylic wash as well as boots.
Things still to do:
- Attach hoses. Have some on order and waiting.
- Attach new rangefinder stalk. Mine snapped (note it's absence), but I have an aluminum one from Mojo on the way.
- I'm having issues with my collar and from the pictures I may need to add snaps to hold it in place. Right now it's free floating and I'm afraid when the jetpack goes it's going to be a constant pain in the neck.
. I just think it needs to be lower, maybe?
- Add chest lights. I tried the duck tape method, but the lights shifted on me. I had placed cut pieces of heavy cardstock against the back of the lights. Just didn't want to goo the circuit board up with tape, but I may have to. Any suggestions are welcome. It's a Fettronics.
- Attach the chest diamond. It's just stuck there with velcro (the sticky kind and not sewn on) right now. Everything else is snaps.
- I'm missing one of the push button switches, so I'll have to order a replacement. The top was missing when I purchased the gaunts.
- Need a balaclava (something cheap would be nice!)
- Dirty my spats more.
- Also I may need to have my vest shortened. I'm not sure if it's because I couldn't get the vest all the way tight (being alone) or not.
- Add foam to front of jumpsuit.
Again, any advice or suggestions is welcome!
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