Pyrates AP Build and Journey to The 501st

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 28, 2015

All building supplies for the armor are purchased and super oober thanks to justjoseph63 for this awesome and convenient thread!

Supply list for your TK build....

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/31404-Supply-list-for-your-TK-build%2E%2E%2E%2E

Made my life so much easier - just had to locate suppliers, make a few calls, and go and grab it.

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 28, 2015

For all my fellow Canadian troops in training - I have updated my check list (on Page 1) to show the stores where I found the products, to help expedite finding your supplies north of the boarder - cheers!

**Airborne Trooper[501st]** · December 28, 2015

If you can get me this: https://www.ebgames.ca/SearchResult/QuickSearch?q=Pop%21+Star+Wars%3A+Nien+Nunb

It's a EB games exclusive and hasn't released in the US yet (Gamestop), I will thankfully send you some MTK shoulder bridges, thermal det. parts (minus brakcets), and ab buttons.

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 28, 2015

If you can get me this: https://www.ebgames.ca/SearchResult/QuickSearch?q=Pop%21+Star+Wars%3A+Nien+Nunb

It's a EB games exclusive and hasn't released in the US yet (Gamestop), I will thankfully send you some MTK shoulder bridges, thermal det. parts (minus brakcets), and ab buttons.

I will look into mate - and thanks for the parts offer (I may have to cash in on those later if I botch something lol). I'll PM you when I find it.

**Airborne Trooper[501st]** · December 28, 2015

No problems. They are just sitting in my BBB collecting dust anyways. I have a few sets of ears that didn't work out for me early in my build that I'll throw in.

BrinkHouse · December 29, 2015

Enjoying this thread! Regarding neck seal, take a look at the seal I just put together for about $10, you may find something that helps you in your design! Happy building.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/34548-10-diy-neck-seal-v1/

Edited December 29, 2015 by BrinkHouse

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 29, 2015

Enjoying this thread! Regarding neck seal, take a look at the seal I just put together for about $10, you may find something that helps you in your design! Happy building.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/34548-10-diy-neck-seal-v1/

Thanks mate! I enjoyed your thread as well and actually took a quick look at the weather stripping at Home Depot yesterday.

Mark IV has only cost me about $20, the other ones about $15 due to the cost of the material which is much better than the $80 -$140 CAN + shipping on purchasing my own.

Cheers!

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 29, 2015

Well with all my building materials collected and soft parts coming to a close it's time to set the tone and get ready for what's ahead. AWWWWW YEAH!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=be4RuH1ByRk

"Stiff upper Lip" AC/DC -

Edited December 29, 2015 by Pyrates

**TK 2759[501st]** · December 29, 2015

So does this mean you've tailored your own bodysuit? Lol. Awesome stuff! Now the waiting game...

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 29, 2015

So does this mean you've tailored your own bodysuit? Lol. Awesome stuff! Now the waiting game...

Lol, to be honest I did not.

I bought a PGA compression shirt and H2H Compression Running pants from Amazon - I also want to try the ones here on FISD on the next run.

Hopefully tonight, barring interruptions, I can assemble my neck seal and install the zipper. Finished making the inner liner last night so pretty excited and anxious to be done with it.

Pictures coming soon!

Next will be my belt to sew together.

I also have to start saving for Tony's Audio TK audio assist, Echo helmet fan, Aker & iComm - these I will order when I'm getting close to completion.

Cheers Dan!

**TK 2759[501st]** · December 29, 2015

Lol, to be honest I did not.

I bought a PGA compression shirt and H2H Compression Running pants from Amazon - I also want to try the ones here on FISD on the next run.

Hopefully tonight, barring interruptions, I can assemble my neck seal and install the zipper. Finished making the inner liner last night so pretty excited and anxious to be done with it.

Pictures coming soon!

Next will be my belt to sew together.

I also have to start saving for Tony's Audio TK audio assist, Echo helmet fan, Aker & iComm - these I will order when I'm getting close to completion.

Cheers Dan!

Cheers Aaron!

Looks like your on a good start, and got plans for the future. Looking good recruit! Lol ok so not used to this recruit thing, but your process looks good Trooper!

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 30, 2015

Update from Mark (AP)!

Looks like he's going to start shipping next week! Now pardon me ,I'm going to go lose my mind while dancing like MC Hammer

http://msgs.jibjab.com/m/qvTBjGfdzZ

**TK 2759[501st]** · December 30, 2015

We won't expect a reply anytime soon then, as you can't touch this...

**Jinsei[TK]** · December 31, 2015

I got that email from Mark today as well....With my luck it will arrive 2 days after the armor party I'm headed too :rolleyes:

**Pyrates[TK]** · December 31, 2015

I got that email from Mark today as well....With my luck it will arrive 2 days after the armor party I'm headed too

Here's hoping your luck will change! Thanks too as it reminded me that I should check my Garrison's forum to see when the next one is - cheers!

**Jinsei[TK]** · December 31, 2015

I don't think it's so much luck, but that I live in the boonies and stuff always takes a few more days then usual. If it does ship out at the start of next week, it might just make it. At the end of the day it's not so bad because I still have the helmet and I'm making a bunch of mods to it. It's getting soo close can't hardly wait haha.

**Pyrates[TK]** · January 3, 2016

Right then, time to share... I have finished "Mark IV". Unfortunately, it did not turn out as well as I had hoped. The zipper portion ended up being more exposed than I had anticipated when I did the test fit. None the less here was the experience on this attempt, and nothing a quick order to Trooper Bay can't fix :laugh1: . While I'm at it I'm going to order my belt too - I'm just not cut to be a S.A.R (Sew and Repair) Tech...yet.