Evolver79[TK] Posted September 21, 2010 Report Posted September 21, 2010 Armor should be here within days!!! I have a question for the Vets; is a Pauldron acceptable for EIB status? If so what color? Thanx for the help! Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted September 21, 2010 Report Posted September 21, 2010 Sorry, Pauldrons are only for the Sandtrooper, Incinerator Trooper, Nova Trooper, and the HWT. If you are doing a regular TK (white Armor), like an ANH, ESB, or ROTJ, then Pauldrons will not be accepted. If you've already ordered one, then just keep it, and use it when you build one of the others that do have a Pauldron as a part of their costume. Quote
geordietrooper Posted September 21, 2010 Report Posted September 21, 2010 Had to be done.... love that pic lol Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Posted September 23, 2010 That pic says it all! Thanx guys, and thankfully I have not bought one! More threads & pics to come once my build starts. The wait is killing me! Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Posted October 3, 2010 I've been reading everyone's thoughts on snaps. I have been to the Tandy site, but I can't figure out what snaps to get or what tools i need to install them. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Quote
tkrestonva[TK] Posted October 3, 2010 Report Posted October 3, 2010 I ordered my snaps from Tandy: Item Description: Line 24 Snaps Nickel Plated 100/pk Item No.: 1263-12 Unit Price: $32.99 I got my snap tools from JoAnn Fabrics: Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Posted October 3, 2010 I ordered my snaps from Tandy: Item Description: Line 24 Snaps Nickel Plated 100/pk Item No.: 1263-12 Unit Price: $32.99 I got my snap tools from JoAnn Fabrics: Is that all I need? Quote
Defiance7x13[TK] Posted October 3, 2010 Report Posted October 3, 2010 That's the easy way of going about it. I did about half my suit with a hammer and the provided tools before I broke down and got the pliers. Life was much easier after that. Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Posted October 29, 2010 So my armor should be here soon. Thanx for all the info! I did buy the pliers from Joann's & the snaps from Tandy. does anyone know where I can buy sheets of abs to make shims and snap plates? or what I may have around the house which can be used? Thanx for the help everyone! Quote
GosHawk[501st] Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 You could probably use for sale signs. The can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Posted November 11, 2010 Thank you for the sign idea. I just found out my armor is on it's way!!!! Only a matter of days until I see that big brown box of happy!!!!!!! Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) My big brown box of happy is here! If anyone has thought of the RT-Mod kit, I highly recommend it!!!! The trimming is way more than I expected and the helmet is perfect!I feel kind of bad taking it apart so I can paint the interior. I am overwhelmed! :D Here are some pics, more to follow! The cat's a little weird! Edited November 17, 2010 by Evolver79 Quote
Defiance7x13[TK] Posted November 17, 2010 Report Posted November 17, 2010 Congrats Man! Have fun with the build, and yes rob does make a mean helmet. I love mine! Quote
almost.infamous Posted November 18, 2010 Report Posted November 18, 2010 So my armor should be here soon. Thanx for all the info! I did buy the pliers from Joann's & the snaps from Tandy. does anyone know where I can buy sheets of abs to make shims and snap plates? or what I may have around the house which can be used? Thanx for the help everyone! I bought these at Wal-Mart. They seem a little thicker than the sale signs i looked at so i went with these... I haven't used them yet but they seem like they should work fine. Good luck on the build! Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) A quick update, I have finished the Biceps, Forearms, & Helmet. I had to use velcro for the forearms so my hand could fit. <_< I coated the inside of the helmet & installed TK-4261's fan, which is awesome by the way! I'm ordering another one. I will post more pics soon. Edited November 21, 2010 by Evolver79 Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 24, 2010 Author Report Posted November 24, 2010 Quick update. I've been knee deep in building snap plates. Here are some pics of the progress, plus my first test fitting. Let me know what you think. Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Posted November 27, 2010 Here a couple of pics of my progression. I've used a combination of Soldermaster's and TK-300's builds. Thank you very much to both of you. I would appreciate any feedback. Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Posted November 28, 2010 I'm getting close to the finish line. Here are some pics of the completed belt & chest/arm t-shirt: Quote
Evolver79[TK] Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Posted December 2, 2010 I'm done!! Please let me know if there is anything I need to address. As of now I am planning on shaving down a little on the back of the knee. The butt plate is cut, I will have new pics for EIB, just waiting on the lenses Quote
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