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UPDATE:
so I got a little more done today and heeeeeeeere it is!
Started by taping off the panel to be drilled
and drilled...
A little duct tape and the plex is fixed to the back so I can drill through it...
TADA!
More time spent with my arch-nemesis...
Before...
And after...
That's it for now...more updates before bed...but it's bath time for the kiddos!
Looks like you need a bit finer sand paper or maybe the picture doesn't do it justice but it looks great so far. Also sweet watch and ruck sack in the back
no, you're right snow, those lines are a little too noticeable. I'm going to attack it with some 400grit...that should sort out those lines. Yea, that ruck LOOKS cool....until it's about 70lbs and on your back for miles and miles and millleessssssss...
And the watch!? HELL YEA!
It tells time (duh)
The temp... (sometime's it's a little off)
Altitude...
AND it's a compass! Righteous!
Ok, so I hit it with 400, then 800...the lines are still there, but they're a little less noticeable. The more I sand it the less translucent it becomes, so I decided 800 was enough. I'm going for a glowing effect here.
anywho, here's a little more I was able to knockout tonight...
Let the madness begin!!!! HAHAHAHA! So here's where those paints come into play...I have to thank Crimson and his awesome book for this idea. Hopefully it'll turn out as good as his did...
That's just the back side...once it dries I am going to stiple with black and green only on the plex just past the edge of the side panel. I can see it in my mind, I just hope it comes out the way I see it... *crosses fingers*
Well yeah I understand the weight but you don't wine much when you spend 75% of your time growing up with a marine, on a farm, getting up before the sun and everybody else within 10 square miles except for the other vet's having their 5 am coffee. Can't say that I ever bitched one day about it either. Kids these days have it so easy.... anyway back on topic if you have a local ace hardware they sell sand paper by the sheet perfect for that sanding block which saves a little in the pocket, they have a wide variety as well depending on your store, and its supporting small time local business' which usually have better service and personability in the long run. Mom and pop shops are my bread and butter they are always there to help a faithful customer. They also may have a good source for attaching that plexi if you don't already have a solution. You can also try Tractor Supply Company, they don't just have farm stuff and you would be surprised what parts you can source from there. Also while your there pick up some 3m scratch remover up for that watch while your at it lol. I know I am preaching about the choir about where to get some of this stuff but I showed up a little late to this game and I am trying to help as much as possible.
haha, no worries bro! I appreciate the input! I would LOVE to be able to go to an ACE hardware...there's one back home (Beechwold Hardware) that is awesome...great people in there. And until right now I didn't think there were any ACE hardware stores in Fayetteville...turns out there are a few! Thanks!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowman
I hear you about kids having it easy these days...I sometimes find it hard to keep my mouth shut when you hear people bitching about little stuff like having to work a few hours a week or not being able to play video games all the time. Try getting up at 0500 every day for PT, (running and rucking three days a week) having to hit the gym at lunch because there isn't time after work, getting off work at 1800 and then coming home to help cook dinner and take care of the kids. And then throw in the random deployment, TDY's that come out of nowhere and last a few weeks or more and the random trips out to the field and life can be pretty overwhelming. The whole point of this is that life isn't so bad when you have only a very few responsibilities...so enjoy it! :) Damn...two rants in a row! Hell yea Snow! Or should I say "HOORAH!" Where's SgtM when you need him? :D And just to clear it up, I'm in the Air Force...NOT the Army....I just happened to be attached to them. heh heh heh...
annnnnnnnnnd I finished painting the side panel! Honest opinons here, because I can wash this stuff off with soap and water until I put the clear coat on top of it. I need to try and get a better picture of it...
I like it, i would actually say add more. Everything up to this point has been perfect as far as angles and everything. I think taking the window as an opportunity to grunge it up a little and give it a little personality.
cool nice job
