My TK Armor Build

[yatia]

Not sure if it's just me but I can't see your latest pics Jesse.

 

I'm at the glueing stuff together stage with my AP

 

Ian

[Rich330[TK]]

Not just you. The last few things Jesse's posted have disappeard off my radar. I even tried copying the link to another window but to no avail.

[TK_LEPER]

Try THIS link... this is where all my pics are posted. Maybe I should be uploading to Flickr instead?

 

Jess

Edited May 3, 2010 by jawa001

[TK_LEPER]

Another stream here.

[Rich330[TK]]

 

I copied the location from your gallery and posted the above picture as a test. As you see, it worked fine.

I then compared it with the URL from your posts where I just see "posted image" and this is what I found:

 

Link which doesn't work:

http://www.me.com/ro/jawa_001/Galleries/100167/IMG_2733/web.jpg?ver=12725996870001

 

Link which works:

http://gallery.me.com/jawa_001/100167/IMG_2733/web.jpg?ver=12725996870001

[Rich330[TK]]

Another stream here.

 

The newer photos don't seem to be in that gallery.

[TK_LEPER]

How about now?

[Rich330[TK]]

I can see all of them now.

Looking really good. Must be close to complete?

[TK_LEPER]

I can see all of them now.

Looking really good. Must be close to complete?

 

VERY close! Just waiting for my non-latex handguards, and rubber gloves from Karen. And repairing my helmet. I also ordered an ATA lid... may just build that instead. I think I might paint everything glossy white also... Just needs it in my opinion.

Edited May 3, 2010 by jawa001

[Rich330[TK]]

VERY close! Just waiting for my non-latex handguards, and rubber gloves from Karen. And repairing my helmet. I also ordered an ATA lid... may just build that instead. I think I might paint everything glossy white also... Just needs it in my opinion.

 

The AP is not particularly glossy, that's true.

Karin's handguards are superb. I'm sure you'll like them.

[TK_LEPER]

I have to rig the thighs to the ab plate as well.

[yatia]

Can see them now Jesse, looking fantastic!

[TK_LEPER]

Can see them now Jesse, looking fantastic!

 

Thanks guys. I just wish I had a mannequin to hang it on. It would be easier to work on.

[PGHtrooper21]

Made some more progress after work today... Wanted to get as much done as I could. I have lots of O2 can clips to make tomorrow. Anyhow...

 

 

You did an EXCELLENT JOB with the moddeling iron on th etop of the shin. Nice and even!

 

Andy

[TK_LEPER]

You did an EXCELLENT JOB with the moddeling iron on th etop of the shin. Nice and even!

 

Andy

 

 

Thanks!

 

That was actually kind of a combo deal there! I think I used the heat gun on it instead, but it left a huge gap in the seam. So I filled it with some ABS paste that I made... Then sanded it down, and filled the bubbles n stuff with painter's caulk. I then did some additional light sanding on it. I will probably paint everything eventually as well.

 

Jess

[TK_LEPER]

Redoing my belt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Probably won't use the gloves, holster is wrong, not sure if the neck-seal is even accurate.

 

 

 

I might dissect this, and rebuild it ... properly.

 

 

 

 

 

I like these, but their not accurate

 

 

 

 

Stuffed the undersuit and neck-sel in there, just to get an idea of how it is looking

 

 

 

I know this breaks all the rules, but ... no harm in looking.

 

 

 

Stinky Boots! They have that new car smell X10!!

 

 

 

Adding tabs to keep the thighs in place

 

 

 

 

Should this be crooked? I lined it up on both sides the same.

 

 

 

Need to paint the rivets

 

 

I''l probably drill this rivet out, and redo this side a bit higher, so that the amo belt is straight.

 

Edited May 6, 2010 by jawa001

[Shooter]

Looking great so far Jesse! I think the neckseal looks good, but judging from the material it might be a little hot? I also think you'll be a lot more comfortable in those gloves than the ones that came with the kit. Trust me once you start trooping you're more and more willing to trade a little bit of screen accuracy for more comfort

 

Yeah, the ammo pack on the legs of the AP are a dirty *$%@! and from what I remember I had to line them up a little different on each side to straighten them out. I also had it a little higher on the leg by putting the rivet more in the middle of it, which covered the gap a bit better, but that could just be personal preference.

 

Keep at it, almost done!

Edited May 5, 2010 by Shooter

[TK_LEPER]

My new and improved TK belt!

 

[Boklast[501st]]

Great job! I like the natural belt. Is the pauldron for when you inevitably decide to get dirty?

[TK_LEPER]

Great job! I like the natural belt. Is the pauldron for when you inevitably decide to get dirty?

 

I was considering it at one point. I love the dirty look. But I don't like that pauldron. I will probably get a nicer one when I'm ready.

[pandatrooper[TK]]

Very nice work, such a clean build! Great way to hang up the suit too!

[TK_LEPER]

Started modifying this holster to look more accurate. I drilled out the rivets to install tan leather straps instead. I also sanded off the black paint on the snap there. I might stop at goodwill, they usually have lot's of cheap leather belts that I can cut apart for materials.

 

 

Started rigging up the thighs to my ab plate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I coated the inside of my helmet with a plastic resin material. Then used the Dremmel and sanded it as even as I could get it. I will coat it with a few layers of paint tomorrow. And at some point re-assemble the whole thing once again. It's feeling pretty solid though, just like I wanted it.

 

 

 

 

I added some more detail to the chin with a small file

 

 

I filled in the last hole in the frown, I had drilled one too many. Hoping a few coats of paint will cover up a lot of the scratches. I could use a bit of painter caulk to fill those in a bit.

 

Edited September 20, 2010 by TK 4702

[TK_LEPER]

[ThayNerd[TK]]

That's looking really good! Great job on your build so far.

[TK_LEPER]

Thank you! Just finishing up the helmet now. Waiting for my flexi hand guards to get here... Then I think that should just about do it. Oh, and finish my holster... And for that matter, my blaster as well. LOL! I guess I have a few more steps than I realized. But I'm getting close!

Edited May 6, 2010 by jawa001