TheLoneRanger

Aahh, thanks! I need to update my shopping list too.

Aw man, wish I’d seen that. I ordered an AM helmet about a week ago. Thanks though!

Just a small update here, my gloves from Joseph and my hand plates from Dan Laws arrived today! A small beginning to this build.

Easy fix for the most part.

I smoothed it down and this happened. There were quite a few modeling choices made with this that I wouldn't have.

Thanks! I modified the OT file and came up with this.

Well, found another detail. Take a look at the thermal detonator as compared to the others. Looks like I'll have to get a custom detonator done somewhere.... maybe 3d printed. Anybody got a link to a thermal detonator STL file I can modify? If not, I'll just make one from scratch. The middle of the gray tube is painted white and it runs the entire circumference. The plate is laid over the white stripe. The gray part of the tube is a lighter shade than every other version. Appears to be closer to an AT-AT Driver's color scheme. Better seen here: Also the clips are white??? One last note, didn't factor in that I need to have my armor on to take an exact measurement for the belt. So I'll be waiting until I have the armor in hand and fitted before I order the belt.

Sounds good to me! I think I’m going to go the extra mile and try to copy the weathering as closely as possible too.

Update: I have ordered gloves and the Centurion rivet set from Joseph. The belt I'll be ordering from TKittell tomorrow. That should take care of all my soft goods. I ordered the rivet set just because since there's no clear way to strap the armor together since it's a game, I'm kind of just winging it. I'm thinking going straps and snaps and using the rivets to enhance the look. Question though. Should I document my build here or start a new thread?

Thanks, best to have them all grouped in one place so I don’t have to hunt for them across this thread. i also joined the FISD’s Facebook group just now, and I also dig out my old TK boots, neck seal, and under suit.

Oh thanks! I was planning on reaching out to them soon, with the research I’ve done, haha. the Z-6 was a commission from ZenSfxCosplay on Etsy. He normally does regular miniguns and Sci-fi suits. I reached out to him to ask if he’d be up for doing the Z-6 for me. He said yes, found some files, and rigged the whole thing up. It was the first one he’s done and I’m thrilled with it.

Oh right, I also made this for you guys.

So I got the models and did some more investigating. So there's definitely a pretty thick return edge on the arms. Back view of the legs There are definitely screws now, I'm just gonna stop flip-flopping on the issue

That's in SFM? I didn't realize that, I have SFM. I'll find the models right away and take a look at them. I have a feeling I'll find some goodies to look over.

No worries on the cost, it's all part of the experience. I'm going to take a look at the return edges and see if there are any.

By the way, I've decided I'll do each trooper variant, the regular TK, the Heavy Assault, the Commander, and the Rocket launcher trooper. They're all the same base TK, with each variant just having different accessories. Shouldn't be too hard to do them all up and then just switch between them. As such, I'll be working on doing the regular TK first and getting the CRL for that made, then I'll follow through with the variants. I'm now working on how the strapping system should be. I guarantee the in-game model just has the armor pieces slapped onto the body. So I'll need to figure out how to emulate that.

Holy CRAP this helps out a ton! Thanks!! Time to thoroughly investigate these! I was definitely right about the bubble lenses! It looks like the paint on the frown isn't limited to just the teeth, it ever so slightly goes onto the 'lips' as well.

Alright, I took some more reference screenshots for research. Here's the holster. Looks like it goes on ESB style. No loops. Overall picture of the regular game's TK The blaster appears to be the ESB style blaster. No chargers or counters. Confirmed: No screws in the ears, they're glued on. Finally, I'd like to stress this is NOT the proper way to aim your blaster.

Thanks guys! I'm loving the Z6 as well, lol. On another note, after much debating and checking references, I've ordered an AM ANH helmet from Dave. I think it's the best helmet to modify to serve my needs. I still think it needs bubble lenses per what I pointed out in that one image.

Well guys, it arrived and I was so excited that I had to put it together. Behold: Now I'll have ALL the firepower to wipe out the rebel scum.

So it's a symmetrical ROTJ helmet? Alright, no clue how I'll pull that off. I had an idea of getting a R1 helmet, cutting off the ears, and replacing them with the correct ones after filling in the tube stripes. I'll need to look into this further... On another note, a certain package containing a certain big gun was delivered to me today. I'll have pictures of that up soon for your amusement.

Thanks Daetrin. WTF told me I'd want an ROTJ helmet for this build. So here's a comparison shot. The eyes still seem off to me. It'd be perfect if the left eye didn't narrow out at the nose like it does. And the frown would need to be gray.

Aw heck. I just realized the ears between the FO and the R1 helmets are completely different. This helmet has ANH style ears. So I'm likely just going to have to find an ANH helmet and get the eyes symmetrical.

My friend sent me this picture of the WTF R1 helmet that he bought. I’m pretty sure filling in the tube stripes and tear indents would be perfect to make this close to the game model. What do you guys think?

My shopping list so far. Still undecided on the helmet and pauldron. I'd rather order the helmet at the same time as the armor after doing some more research. Helmet: Undecided (still researching) Armor: WTF ROTJ armor with ANH shoulder bells and ESB handplates (waiting to order after more helmet research) Undersuit: scuba diving suit off some diving website I bought years ago - in hand Gloves: Black chemical gloves off Trooperbay - in hand Boots: TK Boots - in hand Balaclava: Military surplus - in hand Neckseal: Darman - in hand Pauldron: Undecided, probably Trooperbay