OH BOY... First build! (RS)

[albisancho]

 

Riveted helmet, very happy with the alignment!

 

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[Toddo[TK]]

Looks good to me.  Ready for ears.

[albisancho]

OH its ready for the ears, im not sure if im ready for the ears ha 

 

[RichTrooper]

Did you follow the markings already on the ears? Read the Diana build I put up, it references the lines and the cuts. She did it wrong to begin with but luckily hard a spare set

 

 

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[albisancho]

im not sure where to go from here, did i mess up or should i keep trimming the ear? i feel as iff i may have trimmed the cap and ear too much.

 

 

Im very frustrated and upset with my self... help much appreciated.

[Toddo[TK]]

Can you rotate the ears back more?  You  can always trim the bottom opening of the helmet to align with the ears, and gaps shouldn't worry you, but you do  want to cover the seam 100%.

[albisancho]

Can you rotate the ears back more?  You  can always trim the bottom opening of the helmet to align with the ears, and gaps shouldn't worry you, but you do  want to cover the seam 100%.

I can rotate the ear back but id have to quite a bit, I would also have to put a bit of strain to get the bottom of the ear to stay down once i trim more. 

[gazmosis[501st]]

You are not the first person who has gone through this so don't feel bad. I am sad to say that you should put a call into RS for another ear (s). I say Ear(s) because I don't know if you wanted to give both a shot now that you have had the practice.

[albisancho]

You are not the first person who has gone through this so don't feel bad. I am sad to say that you should put a call into RS for another ear (s). I say Ear(s) because I don't know if you wanted to give both a shot now that you have had the practice.

its strange because im really not sure where i went wrong.. i cut the ears right where i saw the markings.. should i not have?

[Locitus[Admin]]

You're fine. The markings are following the lines of the original ears, which are a little bit more wonky than what people here are used to looking at. Sometimes you look so much at fan made stuff that you forget what the real deal looks like.

Here are some pictures of the real helmet yours was made from:

[albisancho]

WOW thats terrible!! hahaha i dont feel so bad anymore... tomorrow i think im just going to drill those bad boys in and see what happens.... being carful about where i chose to drill of course.. but if not ill just order another pair. I really want to be done with this suit by next month on the 13-16 for an event in Houston!

[Locitus[Admin]]

Just be mindful to put the ears on the right side of the helmet. They do not like to swap sides.

[Toddo[TK]]

WOW thats terrible!! hahaha i dont feel so bad anymore... tomorrow i think im just going to drill those bad boys in and see what happens.... being carful about where i chose to drill of course.. but if not ill just order another pair. I really want to be done with this suit by next month on the 13-16 for an event in Houston!

 

That's the spirit.

[albisancho]

Well i kinda butchered my helmet but its done... im not completely satisfied but hey its my first build and first time i do anything like this so im still proud of my self.. all i can say now is next build? ill get it done way better first try haha.

 

 

even got a gnarly split.. patched it with CA glue from the inside.

 

and im not sure if its just me being dumb but putting the black s piece on the bottom lining of the helmet is proving to be very difficult...

[Holnave (evan_loh)[TK]]

You can always use ABS paste to seal the crack at the bottom of your helmet. And don't worry about the ears or even the ear gaps. Mine has quite some gaps and so do the troopers on the screen! Ear by far are one of the most difficult parts so don't feel to bad. You've done well

[albisancho]

I have to say i was very discouraged! I really want to thank you guys for helping me out and your encouragement. Heres my progress! I got a package from the lovely people at RS today with my drop boxes, rivet covers, and ab plates.

 

Before i put that stuff together, i was wondering... is there a way to make all this stuff removable? maybe velcro? I would really like to make this into a Sand Trooper.. so no ab plates or drop boxes.. plus a new knee plate which i have no idea where to get ha. what do you guys think of these boots? i got these ugly guys when i ordered my rubies suit.. ( i have since returned for a full refund dont worry! )

 

I finally Glued today!!! i glued the two forearms today and im very happy.

Edited February 28, 2014 by albisancho

[albisancho]

 

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[albisancho]

 

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[bzb]

Those boots won't make it in, sorry

[albisancho]

I thought so.... ah well.. I have never looked into boots or anything. What do you guys recommend

 

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[RichTrooper]

RS Props!! Got a cracking pair from them :-)

Won't let me upload pic for you though :-/

 

 

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Edited February 28, 2014 by RichTrooper

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

Find you a pair of Chelsea-like boots:

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24742-trooper-boots-a-list-of-suitable-candidates/

And then, dye them in white:

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24904-chelsea-boots-painting-using-airbrush-heavy-pics/#entry313120

 

 

or you could also send a message to TKBoots:

http://www.tkboots.com/

Edited February 28, 2014 by The5thHorseman

[Holnave (evan_loh)[TK]]

TK boots is a good source for boots like Germain mentioned. You could buy a pair from RS too if you since you're in contact with them already.

[albisancho]

 

What do you guys think of these boots?

 

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[maxsteele[TK]]

I got the Bass Amsterdam boots and painted them white.

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/25062-maxsteeles-bass-amsterdam-tk-conversion/

 

Official word is they will pass for basic approval, most likely pass for EIB, but not for Centurion.