bzb Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Posted October 13, 2014 Final fitting. Used E6000 on the shoulder straps in case I needed to move them some. I think they'll be set - her first troop will be in one week! 1 Quote
bzb Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Posted October 16, 2014 Assembly complete. Got Kev's suggested boots on order (Shannon hates the flat soles of the current boot). Had her walk around in the completed armor for a little while and made some adjustments with the dremel and sandpaper. I *think* we have taken care of the armor bite issues. Her first troop will be this Sunday at the Atlanta Zoo. She is insanely excited! I can't wait to see the reaction of the crowds. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 Remember to paint the tube on the TD grey. Otherwise looking good Quote
bzb Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Posted October 17, 2014 Appreciate it. I'll paint it gray if that's what the CRL ends up being. But if they're nitpicking based on the comics, in every panel showing Jes' TD, the tube is white. Quote
bzb Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Posted October 24, 2014 With the news of the armor being approved with some minor modifications, we ordered the replacement back. But today, a small box showed up. Wifey was excited (and loved the tee). This kit goes together like any other TK lid... with one HUGE exception. This kit is pulled so beautifully that the cut lines are very evident. I trimmed with scissors up to the line and then used a dremel to hone the edge to the pull lines. The ears, of course, take a tiny bit of adjustment, but they're pretty accurate to the cut lines. The amazing part is how well everything lines up to the marked drill holes. I measured twice, and sure enough, the mark from the ears went right into the indented area on the helmet. My only complaint is the rubber that comes with the kit leaves marks on the armor *very* easily. Will have to remember to keep the Novus in the crate. It's a pretty bucket when it's done, though! 3 Quote
neoakaj[TK] Posted October 24, 2014 Report Posted October 24, 2014 They are awesome buckets! I am a helmet junky, and I want one for my collection. Val said I cant have hers so I have to buy another one! 1 Quote
bzb Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Posted October 24, 2014 So many of the fellas in the Georgia Garrison want Men's Joker Squad armor now, haha! Quote
bzb Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Posted October 24, 2014 Remember to paint the tube on the TD grey. Otherwise looking good Latest word from my GML is that the tube does in fact need to be white, and not gray. Quote
bzb Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Posted November 1, 2014 Helmet is finished. Went with the standard tube stripes from TrooperBay. Liner is a Vega motorcycle helmet replacement pads from Amazon for $8.54, sized small. I use the cheek pads in my bucket, but this one is much smaller than the standard TK bucket, and I actually had to place a piece of foam above the lens to push the helmet forward on Shannon's face - otherwise her eyelashes were hitting the lens. I'm planning on covering the exposed screws with a small piece of foam. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PQPILW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just awaiting the comic-style back plate to resubmit. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted November 2, 2014 Report Posted November 2, 2014 Latest word from my GML is that the tube does in fact need to be white, and not gray. Yeah I heard. I think it came the day after I told you to paint yours grey Quote
bzb Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Comic style backplate installed. Will be taking photos to resubmit in the next couple days. Shannon's excited to get her TK number Edit: I used E6000 on the backplate. You know, just in case Edited November 4, 2014 by bzb Quote
bzb Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Posted November 5, 2014 Updated for submission. Comic backplate is attached, helmet is complete. Closeup of TD and Comic-style Backplate 1 Quote
neoakaj[TK] Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 I saw them come across in the GML section. Looks good! Quote
bzb Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Posted November 20, 2014 Updated TD. Mounted to kidney. Shannon has been approved as #2 3 Quote
crow62[501st] Posted November 21, 2014 Report Posted November 21, 2014 Felicitaciones!! Congratulations! ! Quote
toybiz[TK] Posted November 21, 2014 Report Posted November 21, 2014 Congrats and being part of the approval process! Quote
bzb Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks everyone. Shannon is quite excited to finally get her TK number Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted November 22, 2014 Report Posted November 22, 2014 Congrats to you both!!! Great work!! - Berbs Quote
Dougal[501st] Posted November 22, 2014 Report Posted November 22, 2014 That's awesome! Much deserved!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Barcode Posted November 28, 2014 Report Posted November 28, 2014 Im just about to take the dive for my fiancé! Looks great! 1 Quote
bzb Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks everyone. TK-30305 is now reporting for duty, and is super excited to do some charity troops First major troop: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade next weekend. Should be a blast! 2 Quote
Keith Rock[TK] Posted November 30, 2014 Report Posted November 30, 2014 Helmet is finished. Went with the standard tube stripes from TrooperBay. Liner is a Vega motorcycle helmet replacement pads from Amazon for $8.54, sized small. I use the cheek pads in my bucket, but this one is much smaller than the standard TK bucket, and I actually had to place a piece of foam above the lens to push the helmet forward on Shannon's face - otherwise her eyelashes were hitting the lens. I'm planning on covering the exposed screws with a small piece of foam. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PQPILW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just awaiting the comic-style back plate to resubmit. Is the gray paint the same as a TK?? (Testors No. 1138 Gray, or HUMBROL PAINT NUMBER 5 DARK ADMIRAL GREY GLOSS Enamel -Ab buttons, Frown) It looked a little darker, so just wanted to check. Thx!! Quote
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