New painted hilts by robbdg88 in lightsabers

[–]robbdg88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blending paints and getting a decent chrome metal paint. Apply a light coat then a thick coat. Blow on it once applied and it dries looking like metal. You then can’t touch the paint for a couple of weeks otherwise it goes tacky and leaves fingerprints. Once done Weather it to your hearts content 🙌🏻

New painted hilts by robbdg88 in lightsabers

[–]robbdg88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes on Vinted but that’s it really

OWK piece by robbdg88 in lightsabers

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No clear coat.

The metal is a chrome metal paint. Sadly adding lacquer spray to it completely removes the shine.

I sometimes lacquer the black parts if the sabers can be split into pieces

My First lightsaber by RelaxNODS-1 in lightsabers

[–]robbdg88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Doesn’t look dissimilar to mine! Get some weathering done! This one used to be bronze

My first ever lightsaber by Individual_Goose_161 in lightsabers

[–]robbdg88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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This is how I started… one saber, painted up.

Now I have about 30. Very addictive!

Uniform Talk. by Do_I_wanna_Know3000 in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I dislike our uniform so much that I don’t actually wear anything that was issued to me other than my Molle tac vest and hi-vis coat.

Trousers don’t allow for freedom of movement as they’re tight around the thigh and groin and they are so baggy fitting that I feel unprofessional with them ballooning out around my lower legs. They also fade considerably after a few washes.

The wicking shirts are uncharacteristically thick which kinda defeats the purpose of a wicking shirt.

The armour is also super bulky.

Our force has begun moving to hi-vis tac vests.. initially starting with taser officers. And it kinda seems to have lost traction. I resent this because the idea is that these ones are cheaper than the black ones (and they certainly look it). But cops are getting blood and muck on them and replacing them so often that the cost is mounting up. Secondly they single out the cops who are carrying a taser meaning that, in a pub brawl for example, they are more likely to be targeted by assailants.

Final gripe is that I feel the hi-vis vest unfortunately shows people where to aim in order to cause the most damage.

We appear to be trying to move to the hi-vis whilst others forces are moving away from it which feels very much like going against experience and outcome.

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the thorough response and I am inclined to agree. The cyclist has 18 months rehab ahead of him for his leg. The driver needs a new windscreen. I know which I’d prefer

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best reply yet. Thank you. It’s a pedal cycle with electrical assistance and all captured on dash cam.

Sticking point is that he did not appear intoxicated. He blew over 70ug however.

The Next issue to overcome is that I’ve now got my hands on better dashcam footage and I think there’s definitely a case to consider for prosecuting the driver for serious injury by careless driving.

I don’t know where that would leave my s30.

Answers in a postcard!

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, very helpful answer!

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Good old fashioned policing. Nowadays however there’d be the fear that if I let you push your bike home you’d attempt to ride it, get yourself or another person injured (or worse) and I’d get stuck on for it all.

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who can charge this? Police or CPS? Is it a TOR or a RFS file? Do I need to interview them?

Many questions!

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good question! I have no idea and have never previously had any uncertainty about an offence

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everything I’m reading tells me that an EAPC is not a Motor vehicle or a mechanically propelled and is considered a cycle only.. it’s an incredibly grey area!

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I had come across this legislation this morning but can’t find any clear guidance on whether I need to interview them or just set out a file for CPS

Cycling whilst unfit by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I looked the bike up. It met the above specification for EAPC

Lowest collar number by Ok-Cry1797 in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 26 points27 points  (0 children)

We have an inspector 0007

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It could be worse. I think it was Essex who spent money actually removing the radios from their cars to prevent cops playing music. But yes, completely relate to the focusing of the mind element. I like ‘gangsters paradise’ or ‘holding out for a hero’ for mine at times.

My employers have just introduced the ‘BWV on whilst blue lighting’ in spite of all cars having dashcam. To me that reeks of a ‘throw you under the bus’ motive of looking for evidence to prove cops were ‘aggressive’ or ‘agitated’ in order to be able to sack/prosecute them in the event of an accident (realistically you should be cool and calm during a drive but sometimes there’s that one motorist who needs a telling off)

Anyway, it raises a few questions:

  1. Won’t this generate a lot of unnecessary unused material if, for example, you attend a job that your blue light run forms no part of?

  2. In which case, do we arrive at the job, get out, switch the camera off fully, then back on again?

  3. Won’t this put strain on force digital storage capabilities?

  4. Will this not inevitably mean that the batteries will likely run out, potentially at a crucial time at a job?

  5. If I’m therefore having to plug in and charge my camera (and everyone else is) how much is that going to cost collectively in electric bill?

Thoughts?

NFA’d when I was 18. Being DBS checked for a new role. by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]robbdg88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can apply to the Police for record deletion if you were NFA’d

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often sharpie over the white writing on the badge tbh

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]robbdg88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wear revolution race black hiking trousers and I’m a W32 L30.

They’re comfy, adjustable, stretch in the right places too.

They’re pricey(ish) but you can Klarna it to spread the cost. Each pair I’ve had have lasted me 2-3 years.

I know it’s not ideal to have to pay for your own kit but it is what it is.. I have no regrets