VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 I picked up this HUSKY Mobile Tool Chest from Home Depot in Bellingham WA to transport my armour for trooping. It's a 50 gallon capacity so it is quite big, has a pull out handle and a caddy inside to hold small stuff. I decided I would make it look like something you might see on the Death Star so thought I'd share the build with you. 4 Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) So the first thing I did was decide where I was going to paint to get the best effect. I did mock-ups on my computer and decided on the layout I liked the best. Then the taping started. I used regular painters paint tape to cover the parts I wanted to keep black. This was the most TIME-CONSUMING!! Edited June 6, 2014 by VancouverTrooper Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) I used the Krylon Fusion - white gloss spray paint from Walmart. It dries really fast so you can do multiple coats no problem. BTW it needs multiple coats to cover the black plastic well. I kept running to the store to get more paint cans. You really need to spray in a very well ventilated space. Outdoors is the best. Edited June 6, 2014 by VancouverTrooper Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 Moment of truth time, I started peeling the tape back and had my fingers and toes crossed hoping the paint had not bleed through. For the most part it was fine. But I did have to use a black sharpie to cover up some spots. Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 Once all the tape is removed this is what it looks like. NOTE: I didn't paint the entire transporter at the same time. I did it in stages, top lid first, then front and back, then sides (over a week or so). As I was still deciding what would look best. The pics below are the final version of paint application. 1 Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 Next I had to get my TK Nameplate ordered to fit where the Husky logo is located. The logo is embossed. In order for my nameplate to fit nicely in the space I needed to cut out the Husky logo. I tried all kinds of different things to make the space flush but cutting the whole thing out was much easier. In hindsight, I would cut this out before the painting process so as not to damage the paint job AND I would do it outside or in the garage as it makes a mess :roll: 1 Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 I picked up the decals I had custom made. 1- VancouverTrooper 1 - TK-77824 on 3mm PVC covered with carbon fiber 2 - Imperial Cogs 8" 2 - TK-77824 labels 1- strip sample of carbon fiber 1 Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 I also added carbon fiber to the latches to give them a cool effect. Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 Here's my finished pimped out armour transport: 7 Quote
TK6287[TK] Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 Really cool! Love the carbon fiber accents Well done Quote
jannick Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 Really inspiring! Once I get mine, I might do a Tie-fighter theme on it. Quote
Captain Jack[501st] Posted June 7, 2014 Report Posted June 7, 2014 Awesome job man. Makes me want to do the same. 1 Quote
Manzilla Posted June 7, 2014 Report Posted June 7, 2014 This is really cool. So does all your stuff fit OK in it? Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) This is really cool. So does all your stuff fit OK in it? Yes there is lots of room. I tuck the arm and leg parts inside the chest cavity. I added a cushion on the bottom of the case. I could add more "soft stuff" around the perimeter such as camera case foam but I need to save some Imperial credits first. The HUSKY case comes with a little caddy that I use to put the smaller items such as gloves, hand guards, O2 canister, repair kit, neck collar, amp speaker, etc. See pics below with and without the caddy: Edited June 7, 2014 by VancouverTrooper Quote
Manzilla Posted June 7, 2014 Report Posted June 7, 2014 That is great! I am totally going this rout. Where did you have the name plate made and the stickers if you don't mind me asking? Quote
sve5mh Posted June 7, 2014 Report Posted June 7, 2014 great build....looks like a great option over the long haul! Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 8, 2014 Author Report Posted June 8, 2014 That is great! I am totally going this rout. Where did you have the name plate made and the stickers if you don't mind me asking? I went to Sign-A-Rama to have my signs made. They are a signage franchise in the US & Canada. If you want I have all the templates at the sign shop could have them made out for you and mailed out. Quote
Manzilla Posted June 8, 2014 Report Posted June 8, 2014 Wow, that would be awesome. Let me find out something from my GML and then I will PM you. Quote
Snaps[TK] Posted June 9, 2014 Report Posted June 9, 2014 That's awesome looking. Thanks for sharing. Going to do something like this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Manzilla Posted June 9, 2014 Report Posted June 9, 2014 PM Sent Also, I wonder if Vader Armor would fit in one of these. You could paint it with a black and red scheme for his, leaving the larger sections black and doing the thinner lines red. Quote
VancouverTrooper Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Posted June 9, 2014 PM Sent Also, I wonder if Vader Armor would fit in one of these. You could paint it with a black and red scheme for his, leaving the larger sections black and doing the thinner lines red. I think it would if you kept the little caddy out. It's quite deep. Quote
TK-66929[TK] Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 LOVE that you posted the inside as well as the A W E S O M E outside... Seeing how others store / transport their stuff gives me ideas on how to do it myself... Dan 1 Quote
mr0072003[501st] Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 I bought this Case as well from Home Depot.. Never thought of this, but this is a great idea. At some point I will do this, I may go with Grey though... But we will see. Quote
rhapsodyred99[TK] Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 Vader fits. I use the Stanley box but it's near Identical. Quote
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