Knockerbot large AP build

[Knockerbot[501st]]

COUNTDOWN TO TORONTO COMICON : 47 days (March 17th is final build day)

 

 

Brown box has happened finally!

 

Hello everyone,
So I put in my order with AP today and I'm waiting for my brown box day. I figured I'd start this now even though it's pretty far off because I'm going to start what I can now.

What else can I do (other than order things) while I wait?

List of things ordered/ Made/ Acquired:
AP Helmet - Arrived 
AP Armour - Arrived
AP Holster - Arrived
AP Gloves - Arrived
ANH hand Guards - Arrived
O2 Clips - Arrived
Bifercated domed rivets - Arrived

Piping for thermal detonator - Arrived

TK boots from Imperial Boots - Ordered (in transit)

1 Piece motorcycle suit - Received 

Canvas belt - Received
Garter belt - Made (need to add button to keep it from slipping open)
Inner Drop Boxes- received
Black 2 piece compression suit - Received
3d printed Hovi Mic tips (from Vaj) - Received and awesome
E-11 - Received

S type stripping - Received

Darker lenses- Received

Trooperboys stencils - Received

Humbrol Paints - Received

Fans for helmet - Built

Foam for Bucket - Received

Ribbed neck piece - Received

 

 

 

List of things needed:
Audio system (both types) (Skipping for now)


Equipment/supplies I have:
Pencil
small Drafting square
small 90 degree square
Drill and Bit set
Hand sander (sand shims, lots of shims...)
wood to use as a sanding block
plastic polish
polishing attachment to my drill
E6000 ABS glue (clear)
long straight edge (metal metre stick)
Hot glue gun with glue sticks
large box cutter type knife
fabric measuring tape
1/4 inch white elastic
2inch white elastic
1 inch black elastic
1 inch black webbing
2 inch black webbing
1 inch white velcro
1 inch buckle
2 1 inch sew on snaps
Exacto Knife (need blades?)
Acetone 
Rare earth magnets (only have 20, need more)
Dremel
Snap riveter
Snap rivets

Lexan curved scissors

Brushes

Small bolts for lenses, holster (x10 chicago style)

100 nickel Snaps (size 24 snaps 5/16th post)

Cheese cloth

Rivets for knee ammo box (echo)

Straight tin snips

black paint on plastidip (ordered red instead)

Mineral Spirits

Snap setter

Screen for frown

 

Equipment / Items still needed:
Sand paper of smaller grits
Hobby iron
Black elastic 2 inch

Hole punch for belt

 

 

Extras needed:
Time
Sanity
Baby sitter for my 4 year old
Now I'm just seeing if you're still reading lol

 

 

 

EDIT JANUARY 19TH 2016

 

So I want to have this built for Toronto Comicon. So countdown clock is at 58 days.

 

IN PROGRESS:

Blaster (Need to finish sight, counter, maybe replace clip with one from Gaz)

Garter belt (Need to add button to keep it from slipping)

Patch for large ab notch

cover strips

Forearms

biceps

 

FINAL COMPLETED LIST:

Fans for helmet

Mic Tips

Helmet

Thermal Det

Shoulder bells

Chest

Edited February 2, 2016 by Knockerbot

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

I would suggest purchasing your E-11.  If you get it in a resin kit form, like Doopydoos,  that will keep you bust for a while!   You can also spend time checking out the build threads, and make sure all of your supplies are ready to go for when your kit arrives.

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I told my wife she's buying my E-11 for Christmas haha. I'm thinking rubber to be honest. I have a 4 year old at home and what I'd save from buying a diy resin kit I'll lose because I'll have to buy it twice when he smashes it. Although I really do want one. I'd love one of the phoenix props ones.

[Tolo[TK]]

Hyperfirm do not ship in Canada. Ask Mark about his blaster. They are resin and really nice

 

 

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[Knockerbot[501st]]

I do have a contact in New York who crosses the border daily that I could ship to but I'd hate to get him held up at the crossing trying to explain that it's not a Stirling lol<br><br>

Mark from AP makes kits or has one from Doopys?

[Tolo[TK]]

He has someone making them

 

 

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[Knockerbot[501st]]

I'll email him tomorrow, I have apsolutely bombarded him with emails today getting the order done. Thank you Tolo

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I did the math last night on what it takes to actually finish this suit last night. Wow being Canadian really screws you on that front lol

[Khazid[TK]]

I did the math last night on what it takes to actually finish this suit last night. Wow being Canadian really screws you on that front lol

If you jump in with both feet it is quite an endeavor, but so worth it in the end. I was given this piece of advice while planning my build:

It is not a race, but a journey. Take your time and enjoy it.

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Thank you for the advice. It's true I've been trying to think of it that way.<br><br>

I have no issue with a bit here and there. The deal is my wife is good with what I'm spending as long as its ready before my sons birthday party next July. Lol

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Good Luck Man!

 

I'm sending in my deposit today. I need to pay it off gradually that way I can still feed myself and pay rent lol.

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Lol I'm selling things to raise funds. Plus OT from labour day is knocking a bunch off too did you get the extended version too?

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Nah just the regular I'm very slender... But I did go in for the holster/glove combo it was a good deal and better that buying them all separate I suppose. 2 less things I've got to worry about. And I hear you man... gonna have to start coming in on the weekend lol!

[Knockerbot[501st]]

So did II save on shipping and I hear his holsters are good so I'm alright with it

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Absolutely! Btw I gave you a shout out on my build thread that I started. I borrowed your list it was very comprehensive and detailed well done!

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Thank you it's kind of a fluid list based on how I'm planning it in my head so I should probably put what I'm thinking up there lol.

 

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[Knockerbot[501st]]

Making the thigh garter belt right now. Learning how to use a sewing machine...lol This will be funny, hope I don't sew a finger to it. 

[Knockerbot[501st]]

So I cut a piece of 1 inch black webbing to abut 52 inches and burned the ends with a lighter. The put a plastic buckle through the block and stitched a box with an X in it like 5 times. That thing is never moving. I also made a 2 1/4 inch loop out of webbing, stitched it back and forth 5 times, flipped it inside out (not easy), and slipped it on the other side. I made sure anything that could poke me is facing out as to not ruin my under suit. At least something is done!     

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 21, 2015 by Knockerbot

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Also I'm making the actual garters when I finish making the thigh armour so it'll just sit here until then. 

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Made magnet pouches today out of clean old cotton rags. 10 sets of 3/4 inch rare earth magnets. Green pouches for positive and orange for negative then also red and black sharpie just in case I forget or go colour blind lol.

 

I plan on also using lots of clamps and buying lots more magnets, this is just what I could get today. 

[Ryth_[501st]]

Bravo! that's a neat looking belt. I'm in the progress on making one myself. Can't be using leather anymore - too visible.

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Thank you

 

I'm proud of myself honestly. First time I've ever used a sewing machine but won't be the last on this build that's for sure.

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

did you find the magnets in Town or online? You're lucky you have Guelph and KW nearby... Detroit is a stones throw away from me but its one hell of a hassle to go over the border every time I want sometime I can't get in my town.

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I got them at Lee Valley. The more you buy the cheaper they are

 

In Waterloo, only a 30 min drive

 

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Edited September 22, 2015 by Knockerbot

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Looks like you are nearly ready for Big Brown Box day, Eric!  If I may, I would suggest holding off on purchasing a few things on your list of things to buy...  like:

1.  Hot glue gun-  I guess this would be good for a temporary hold, but not a permanent one.

2.  Hand sander-  I would suggest picking up plain old fine grit sanding sponges and literally wrapping them in the 3M silicone sandpaper.  Much cheaper, easy to use, and longer lasting.  (Trust me).

3.  Heat gun-  Hold off on this unless you absolutely need it.