dday's TM 1.5mm ANH Stunt Build

[Dday[501st]]

I've got another commission  and I've gotten all the parts and begun the build!
 
I'm in a time crunch to get this done fast! So in the excitement, I didn't even take the entry box/unpacking shots! I'll make up for it with a fast build!
 
I decided the way I was doing things before... taking everything out, trimming everything then doing the gluing and assembly was a bad way to do it in regards to time used.
 
The best way since I've only got 40 magnets and 10 clamps is to cut and glue one set of parts right away. While I am waiting for the E6000 to set, I work on the helmet or cutting the main body parts. This way I'm not sunk waiting on parts to glue with nothing to do.
 
So far...
 
I've gotten the Thigh fronts and one forearm gluing, then I worked on the helmet got it cut out and ready for assembly.
 

 
I've finished the thighs, fully closed and sized, and one forearm.
 

 
And the right forearm

 
The helmet is trimmed and riveted. I'll finish the ears and start painting this afternoon.

 

A few new updates...

 

All the rounded pieces fully sized to the new owner and closed up. Did some trimming on the chest and butt.... does that say anything about me? Also, helmet is nearly done, just the stripes to paint on. Bad lighting it's taken at almost midnight.... better ones when it's done.

 

 

Finished the helmet now.. well I still need to paint the screws white, but I consider it finished

 

 

Back from Vacation now, putting the finishing touches on the suit now. Looking to get this to it's new owner on Monday.

 

This will be a photogasm of my progress over the last days.

 

Legs and arms strapped and waiting. I still need to add the hooks on the biceps, thats part of todays finishing work.

 

 

Torso is all done strapped and connected and put up on Mr. Sexy. Remaining to do is paint the buttons and sew the male end of the snaps on the shoulder bridges.

 

Armor is boxed and and heading to it's new home now!

 

Edited September 8, 2014 by Dday

[Dday[501st]]

The table is a mess, got a few projects going... all competing for space on the big table.

[gazmosis[501st]]

That is soooooo sweet!

[Bone[501st]]

 ... and please make a lot of photos of the all the little things you learned over time.

 

I am waiting for my 1.5 mm TM suit and knowing that all the different suits have their own nooks and crannies and surprises, I am looking for a good and detailed building thread of a TM suit.

 

 

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Just found your link collection. It seems you already did what I wished for ...

Edited August 12, 2014 by Bone

[Dday[501st]]

 ... and please make a lot of photos of the all the little things you learned over time.

 

I am waiting for my 1.5 mm TM suit and knowing that all the different suits have their own nooks and crannies and surprises, I am looking for a good and detailed building thread of a TM suit.

 

 

- EDIT -

 

Just found your link collection. It seems you already did what I wished for ...

 

Hi Bone,

 

You made the right choice going with Troopermaster! I look foward to seeing your own build thread once you get your suit.

 

Indeed, everything I know about builds has come from here, all the builds, posts and help from other members and I've collected these pieces in all the build threads I've done. I've done hero, Stunt, 1.5mm and 1mm. I'm a very junior builder compared to some of the other folks here though!

 

Always remember, use the photo gallery for a true reference, not my or anyone elses build threads. While looking at the builds can help, when you want to be sure you get a 100% screen accurate look, the RS suit screen caps and the replica section are the place to be. 

 

See you in the German Garrison one day!

[Benjamin Kiepurning]

What link collection! What did I miss??

 

By the way, looking forward to this built. After finishing my bucket, I'll order some TM-TK armour myself.

 

 

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[Dday[501st]]

What link collection! What did I miss??

 

By the way, looking forward to this built. After finishing my bucket, I'll order some TM-TK armour myself.

 

 

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Check my signature, my 3 previous builds are in there as well.

[Benjamin Kiepurning]

That's great! I'm obviously trying to get as much information as possible before messing the suit up

 

 

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[Dday[501st]]

That's great! I'm obviously trying to get as much information as possible before messing the suit up

 

 

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Just remember like I said in a post above. The screen captures, RS suit photo references and the replica section are the way to go to ensure your suit looks like it stepped right off the screen.

 

I have tried to incorporate that information and knowledge into the builds I do just incase someone looks at a picture from something I've done so that I don't lead people astray.

[Bone[501st]]

Call me crazy, but there is something in me, that highly doubts that thing with "junior builder" ...

[Dday[501st]]

Call me crazy, but there is something in me, that highly doubts that thing with "junior builder" ...

 

I've only been doing this a about a year and a half. there are people who have been doing this for over 10 years! 

[Dday[501st]]

A few new updates...

 

All the rounded pieces fully sized to the new owner and closed up. Did some trimming on the chest and butt.... does that say anything about me? Also, helmet is nearly done, just the stripes to paint on. Bad lighting it's taken at almost midnight.... better ones when it's done.

 

[Dday[501st]]

Finished the helmet now.. well I still need to paint the screws white, but I consider it finished

 

[Snaps[TK]]

Beautiful helmet!

[Captain_Wordo[TK]]

Great!

[Bone[501st]]

Awesome!

[gazmosis[501st]]

This is awesome so far. Well done on the helmet! I would go back and check the paint on the back traps. The vent lines are a little generous.

[Dday[501st]]

This is awesome so far. Well done on the helmet! I would go back and check the paint on the back traps. The vent lines are a little generous.image.jpg

 

Good point, to long!

[Dark PWF[Staff]]

Looking good, Derrek!!  Excellent thread, too! 

[vecspeed12]

looking good so far!

[Dday[501st]]

Main post updated with the below:

 

Back from Vacation now, putting the finishing touches on the suit now. Looking to get this to it's new owner on Monday.

 

This will be a photogasm of my progress over the last days.

 

Legs and arms strapped and waiting. I still need to add the hooks on the biceps, thats part of todays finishing work.

 

 

Torso is all done strapped and connected and put up on Mr. Sexy. Remaining to do is paint the buttons and sew the male end of the snaps on the shoulder bridges.

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

You're privileged to be able to work on all those TM's armors man .

 

You still have got some return edges on the forearms wrist openings which should be removed though. And i would also remove completely the ankle's return edges to reduce the wear caused to the boots and because it won't hurt the accuracy:

 

 

[Dday[501st]]

You're privileged to be able to work on all those TM's armors man .

 

You still have got some return edges on the forearms wrist openings which should be removed though. And i would also remove completely the ankle's return edges to reduce the wear caused to the boots and because it won't hurt the accuracy:

 

 

 

 

I was thinking about the shin return edge as well and will most likely trim it out.

 

As to the return edge on the raised area, I will leave that up to the new owner to decide. I personally like it in there so it doesn't expose the inside when worn.

 

Screen used is screen used though. We will see what the new owner wants.

Edited September 5, 2014 by Dday

[vecspeed12]

i like the shin edge.

[Dday[501st]]

i like the shin edge.

 

You like return edge