RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) I got a big brown box of plastoid goodness in the mail the other day , so I've been working away trying to do as much as I can each day. First i marked out the eyes and teeth on the faceplate Then nervously trimmed them out. Then I test fitted the cap and back, Im going for a low brow , just out of personal preference After alot of trimming fitting and more trimming I finally got one of the ears on Then I attached the other ear and started to apply the Dave M decals that I bought from TK4510 After that I painted the vocoder Edited July 28, 2011 by RedSpecial Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) That was pretty much it for the helmet until the paint dried, so I started to trim some of the armor pieces 24 hours later the vocoder had dried and I was able to paint the ears and frown. there are pencil marks on the frown that make the edges seem thicker than they are on the ends. fast forward another 24 hours to today and Ive installed the Lens, frown mesh, neck trim and padding So thats where Im up to for now, tonight i start trimming the arms and legs in preparation for the scary part Edited July 28, 2011 by RedSpecial Quote
R2-E2 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks for posting! I'm waiting on my AP kit so I'll definitely be checking back in here to see your progress. That did you use for the helmet padding? That looks pretty cool! Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Posted July 28, 2011 They're Portwest Knee Pads, you can get them from a well known auction site Good luck with your build, I hope you have as much fun with it as I am Quote
1mpulseS0D Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 The AP kit was a really fun kit to build, working on it right now! You got your helmet looking really good! Have you ordered mics from Keith or are you going with other alternatives? Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks man , Im getting a set from a member of my local garrison on saturday, he got them with his TM kit but no longer needs them. Quote
1mpulseS0D Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 Ok nice! Good luck with the rest of the build Looking forward to see the finished set! Quote
Splash Damage Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Looking good! I've recently received my kit as well helmet is finished but now I have to get all those little nickel and dime items to piece it together. Looking forward to getting to work on the body, are you going to butt joint your pieces? Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Posted July 29, 2011 Thanks guys ! Yeah Im going to butt join it, ive done one of the biceps tonight and it went ok. Im dreading the legs though. Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Have you thought about requesting EIB or Centurion status? You might want to check those requirements out before finishing the legs. I am referring to the way the ammo pack is on the right thigh and the sniper plate is on the left shin and the manner in which you connect them to the legs. I love the AP armor!!!! Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see you suited up!!! Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Thanks Steve Im hoping to go for centurion eventually so I plan on gluing the sniper plater on and attaching the ammo knee with glue and brads on the sides. Ive been trying to build it following along with the centurion requirements as I go (no return on the wrists etc) Edited July 29, 2011 by RedSpecial Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Whew!!! I know that there are plenty of builds that finished the legs with regular rivets and then looked up the Centurion requirements and said (insert "Tim the tool man grunt) "oh no!!!" Good on ya that you planned ahead!!! Build away! Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Last night I managed to put an arm together, It should be ready to try tomorrow. Tonight Im going to tidy up all the edges on the pieces that I've trimmed so far and trim as many of the left over pieces as possible. Edited July 29, 2011 by RedSpecial Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Not a lot to report this time because Ive been at the Glasgow show and parade troop with the UKG all day. I did get to install a set of Hovi's that were very kindly given to me By TK6598 And I also de-clamped the arm pieces, I just need to Trim the joining strips at the top of the forearm to follow the cutout. Thats it for today, Im gonna just take it easy tonight and jump back into it tomorrow. Before i forget does anyone have any recommendations for polishing this stuff up to a good shine? Ive heard both novus and auto glym might work ? Edited July 30, 2011 by RedSpecial Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Posted July 31, 2011 I added a bit of padding to the arm and had a wee test fit. Does this look ok ? Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Posted August 1, 2011 Today I made a start on the strapping system (Thanks to Firebladejedi for the great interior strapping thread), this is about as far as I could go with it without glue. and I also trimmed and sanded the edges smooth on some of the smaller parts. Next up Im going to trim the legs to be assembled once the e6000 arrives and I may build the belt if I have time. I also bought the paint that I need for my e11 so I'll paint that as soon as we get a break in the weather. Quote
1mpulseS0D Posted August 1, 2011 Report Posted August 1, 2011 Did you use elastic for the back/front and what size did you use for the strapping? Looking awesome! Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks Alexander ! I used 1 inch elastic for the strapping and 1/12 inch white elastic for the shoulder straps. Quote
1mpulseS0D Posted August 1, 2011 Report Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks Alexander ! I used 1 inch elastic for the strapping and 1/12 inch white elastic for the shoulder straps. Ok, I only got 2 inch elastic, is it too wide or can i use it? I haven't started strapping yet. Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Posted August 1, 2011 That should be fine, it wont be visible anyway, you may want to get some thinner stuff for the bit that attaches to the shoulder bell and wraps around the bicep though. Quote
Digit33[TK] Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Looking great Stuart, keep up the good work! Quote
RedSpecial[TK] Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks Rob Today I sorted the belt (minus cover plates and drop boxes), added snaps to the butt and a brad with strapping to the cod. Heres how it looks so far: the back looks slightly off due to they way Im standing (hurt my shoulder riveting) And heres a closeup of the cod connections Next up is strapping the sides of the ab and kidney section togther then its on to assembling the other arm and legs. I still haven't decided which way Im going to attach the holster yet. Quote
Splash Damage Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 This is looking nice, how did the thighs turn out? Quote
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