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October 30th, 2007, 13:53
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October 30th, 2007, 14:08
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This would be exactly why I only take payment on delivery. Kit building isn't a full-time job for me, and I HAVE declined lucrative opportunities because I didn't feel I could deliver the end-product in a reasonable time frame.
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November 15th, 2007, 17:51
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Hmmm havn't checked this thread in a while lol. Nice to see it has grown fruitful.
But back to the main topic. So I receive this package in the mail today... You guessed it! Postage shows sent Oct. 29th, Roger had gotten around to his computer it seemed on Oct 2cd, sitting down long enough to type that he had sent out the products that day... So... yea another lie, but anyway. Where to begin. First off, to be honest, I'll say it is well built, the craftsmanship is solid. The only problem is, it isn't what I designed and paid him to make... Materials was supposed to be OD, this is a light Foilage Green, not a big issue really however for someone in this line of work doing custom stuff this is a stupid thing to do. Secondly, he put the snap molle attachments on the backs of all the pouches, which I didn't want and didn't ask for, it was just supposed to be straight molle. Thirdly, he made a number of design changes without consulting me and one of the results is I cannot mount the pouches on the sides of the rig that were supposed to go there... All in all, what an excellent waste of time and money this has been. I'm gonna havta modify a lot of it myself to get something usable out of it. Thanks Roger, your the man.  edit: Ok I read some more of the threads actually, and I am laughing. You guys are great  I hope EMT posts again. Last edited by WARFIGHTER; November 15th, 2007 at 17:57.. |
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November 15th, 2007, 17:59
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Well, there ya go. The moral of the story is never overpay and American what you can pay slave wages to in China and get the same thing... sorry it didn't work out for you.
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November 15th, 2007, 18:12
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Oh and one more thing to add about the 'Arm Chair Commando' comment, this rig was actually supposed to be a demonstration rig for my brother who was at the time set to be the weapons det commander for the next tour in afganistan, we were trying to develop something ideal for his guys... So it wasn't actually for airsoft. And EMT/Roger, I would think you could benifit from some Airsoft even much less some real experience as it seems you don't take practicality into your design considerations or understand how the products are actually used... It was quite obvious the utility pouches were going on the side panels, which you cut down to only 3 columns, making them useless. You idiot.
Kudos on getting the admin pouch right though, except for the molle snap attachment system of course, and you forgot velcro on the front... But I think it's my favorite piece. Of course, it's all in the design.  I'll take some pics so everyone can see this stuff as soon as I find my camera, my wife apparently hid it somewhere on me... |
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November 15th, 2007, 18:45
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Here's some tips for anyone joining this and wondering what they can do if they ever head down this road.
Custom one off stuff can be great if you're an odd size but often it's not as nice as the production. People that make the custom stuff are creative and imaginative and this can lead to disaster as inspiration leads them down the garden path. We do cycling clothing and gear at work and we'll see dozens of sample sets go back and forth till the design is right. A lot of the custom guys will spend your money when they get it, and then knock off your parts franticly the night before they're due. Cars, bikes, clothing, that's just how it works. You can mitigate some of these issues by having a good relationship and communication with the builder. Being willing to pay way over the going rate is part of this since it's their sweat and time being used till you're happy. For Knyte, you might as well consider that your first proto, work it, adjust it sew more on and show it to more builders but don't ever hope that something will come out the first time and be just right. |
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November 15th, 2007, 19:07
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Knyte do you have pictures of the vest and the design for it? Would like to see them.
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November 15th, 2007, 19:43
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Pics are comin I gotta wait till the wife gets home so i can find what she did with the camera. |
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November 15th, 2007, 20:06
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phone her lol we want them NOW! :P
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November 15th, 2007, 20:10
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Listen, I waited like 9 months for this, you can wait a few hours for pics. :P
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November 16th, 2007, 01:26
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Here we go!
Everything:  Admin Pouch  Front Pockets  Loaded out:  The rectangle patch of material is Cordura 1000D Olive Drab, I don't know what material he used here, not that it's bad, it seems fine, but it isn't 1000D cordura, which I was told it would be, and as you can see, it isn't olive drab. Theres also a number of velcro patches he didn't put on... But anyway, the rig is supposed to sit high on the chest and leave the lower stomach open, for use with a load bearing belt, more suited to sitting in vehicles and bending and whatnot for the weapons det guys... |
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November 16th, 2007, 20:17
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Nice.... so when is the final version coming out and when do I get one?
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November 17th, 2007, 00:53
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I'll keep you posted :P
I'm kind of looking for someone to do more prototyping, I just don't have the right equipment or time to do it myself, and am not too experienced for the level of stuff I'm looking to get done. |
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January 18th, 2008, 14:13
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This stuff is up for sale now.
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