toxo Report post Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) Let me say right away I am in no way "showing off". I didn't put this in "Critique" because I'm only too aware of the many mistakes I made with this build. This was my first attempt at wet moulding and I'm quite pleased with most of it. I proved to myself that I could do it, albeit badly but I've learned lessons. I struggled with moulding the leather on the corners and it occurs to me that the pear shape that some use would be easier by way of softer curves. It didn't help when my Durkopp decided to not play nicely either. Take no notice of the belt. It was my first belt some time ago and I still don't know how I want to finish it. It's not saleable but I built it to hold my night vision and spare batteries which it does really well. When on the hip it's easy to open one handed and I wish I'd had it on last night when I could have recorded three foxes who had no idea I was there until they got within ten yards of me. For those that know and might be confused I use the Pard 007 as a spotter which records in colour or black and white. The night vision on my rifle is a Starlight Archer. Edited September 9, 2019 by toxo Forgot pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted September 9, 2019 Well I'd be pretty pleased if that were my first attempt. Good work there. Progress will come and soon you will be turning out even better results. The only thing that really jumps out at me and it is taste rather than rule, but I think the stitching could be tighter to the moulded portions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted September 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tugadude said: Well I'd be pretty pleased if that were my first attempt. Good work there. Progress will come and soon you will be turning out even better results. The only thing that really jumps out at me and it is taste rather than rule, but I think the stitching could be tighter to the moulded portions. Thanks Tug. I agree and will work at it. I ground down a couple of outer presser feet but the height of the moulding interfered with the screw holding the inner foot. I will find a way. this whole project started as an attempt to avoid hand stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 I like the color and the closing clasp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted September 9, 2019 3 hours ago, toxo said: Thanks Tug. I agree and will work at it. I ground down a couple of outer presser feet but the height of the moulding interfered with the screw holding the inner foot. I will find a way. this whole project started as an attempt to avoid hand stitching. You know what? I didn't even think of that. I hand stitch everything so it is easier to get a close margin. Thanks for pointing that out to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted September 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Scoutmom103 said: I like the color and the closing clasp Just Fiebings tan dye, neatsfoot and resolene. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, toxo said: Just Fiebings tan dye, neatsfoot and resolene. I forgot, there's a tan kote before the resolene as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
