TI-9327's ANH Build[*TE2]

[ti9327[501st]]

Despite having just finished my Clone build, I am at it again. I recently picked up a TE2 TK kit and am embarking on the wonderful journey that building a TK. I am planning on shooting straight for Centurion status and make it as accurate as possible.

 

The kit was purchased from someone in my garrison who found out he couldn't fit into it. He had already rough trimmed a majority of the armor, which allows me to jump directly into fitting everything. Here are some pictures of the kit all layed out. My friend and I got together today and started fitting the extremities. I'll take some pictures of them shortly.

 

 

 

 

[Spectre]

Dayum that looks nice! Good luck on the build mate.

[ObiHahn[TK]]

What's with the filler on the ab button detail plate? So you're planning on painting everything?

 

Keep in mind that, when wanting accuracy "as close as possible" to ANH/ESB armor, a certain amount of "controlled sloppiness" is the way to go. Don't fill/sand stuff like the edge where the ab button plates are glued on, that takes away the character IMHO.

[ti9327[501st]]

I really don't know what the filler is. The person I bought the kit from started working on it prior to selling it and used the filler. I plan on taking a dremel and sanding it off. Yes, I do plan on painting everything. Hoping to take it to an autobody paint shop to paint an even coat.

Edited January 28, 2012 by ti9327

[ObiHahn[TK]]

Shame about the unnecessary filler, but painting it will of course hide the fact that someone was a little premature.

I understand that original TE2 suits need a coat of paint anyways, so hey - don't sweat it.

[ti9327[501st]]

Yeah, the filler is quite unfortunate. Hopefully it'll come off pretty easily w/ the dremel. Yeah, I've heard that, too, about the TE2 kit.

[ti9327[501st]]

Okay, here's the first of many questions I am sure I'll have. I've seen lots of talk about butt joining the armor, but is that necessary? CanI get away with simply overlapping the joints and placing the finishing strips over them? Is butt joining a pre-requisite for Centurion status???

[SCTrooper[TK]]

I don't think it's in the CRL, butt joint method is alittle more work and definitly worth it. Just take your time. Start with the biceps.

[Tray[TK]]

Dave, I would not glue them overlap and then add the cover strip. That's not a true butt joining and not accurate at all. If you are going Centurion you should just do it correctly. IMO.

 

And I will bust on you when I see you at the next event if you don't.

[ti9327[501st]]

Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely be butt joining everything together. I'll make sure I take my time when doing it.

[Locitus[Admin]]

Taping the pieces together from the inside helps a lot to keep them tight while the glue on the cover strip is curing when you do butt joining assembly.

[ti9327[501st]]

Well, it's been quite a while since I've posted any progress...and just as long since I've done any work on my build. However, I have been making some progress with acquiring parts for the build. Here is what i have received.

 

TK Boots

 

ANH Holster

 

Neck Seal

 

 

I am planning on cracking down and getting some work done this coming week, and also planning on attending an armor party next wekend. Hopefully my next post will be filled some better progress.

[Femtrooper Julie[501st]]

I am a big fan of TE2, can not wait to see it! If you've done a clone, butt-seaming should be easy!

[jnnfr72[TK]]

Looks like you're off to a great start, David!

[Daetrin[Admin]]

Oy - Julie said butt seaming should be easy. Dang, perhaps too much 16 year old scotch tonight.

 

TE2 is great stuff - can't wait to see how yours turns out.

[SCTrooper[TK]]

David, it's not to often that you see a TE2 in kit form. I am glad you posted pix, enjoy the build.

[ti9327[501st]]

Well, after much procrastination and a lot of help from some friends, I currently have the helmet nearly ready for assembly. All that's left is to fit the faceplate & cap together and then trim the ear caps to fit.

 

I also have the left upper extremities trimmed & glued together and am working on the right upper extremities.

 

Pictures to follow shortly.

[ti9327[501st]]

Been quite a while since I have made any progress, but over this past weekend I was able to get a bit done. Got together with a friend and we assembled the upper extremities (both biceps and forearms) as well as the calves. We ran into some issue with the thighs & back of calves not closing properly. We also sized the abs/kidney section.

 

Pictures to follow shortly.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Every little bit adds up in the end, keep up the good work

[ti9327[501st]]

As promised, here are some progress pictures so far.

 

Helmet -- Almost complete (prior to paining), just needs some longer screws for the ear caps:

 

 

 

Upper Extremities -- Assembled and ready for finishing strips:

 

Calves - Need finishing strips & clean-up in back (left needs to be shimmed so it will close):

 

Blaster & Holster (didn't do much to these aside from purchase):

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking good keep up the great work

[ti9327[501st]]

Thanks! I'm really excited to be making progress and getting this done.

 

 

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[ti9327[501st]]

Got the remainder of the the items I need for my build.

 

Rubber handbacks:

 

Chemical Gloves:

 

E-11 D Ring:

 

S Trim for bucket:

 

Canvas Belt:

[Jancelot[TK]]

Looking good! The lighting made the belt look gray at first.

[ti9327[501st]]

Thanks!! Yeah, that's what I get for taking pictures in a hurry. But i assure you, it's white.