DarthSarcasm Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Hey Everyone, Got my big browns 3 weeks ago but since I just had surgery I have not been able to do much in the way of a WIP. Here is a pic of the box contents. More to come. Edited January 6, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 1 Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Posted February 19, 2016 Makes me drool!!! Really? It makes me sweat! Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Got my Hovi tips from Vaj today! Edited January 6, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Time for some thighs. Starting with the left Below: Setting up to cut front seam. Cut is 7/16ths from edge of ridge. bottom edge marked and trimmed off Time to test fit the seam Seam is nice and clean. Gonna trim the right thigh now Will be glad for any tips or advice!!! Edited January 6, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 Quote
mods1965 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Posted February 20, 2016 Looking good so far. Keep up the good work! Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) So, I'm working on the shins and I have everything all lined up. there is a flair at the top. Is this ok? I have gone through tons of reference and can't quite get a good view of this. Will take any suggestions. Also cut the cover strip to 7/8th's is this ok? Edited January 6, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 Quote
Buddy king Posted March 12, 2016 Report Posted March 12, 2016 Hi Dave how's the build coming? I've just got the same kit from RS and was looking to start on the thighs but I hit a problem. Looking at your pics may have helped. It's how much return edge leave all round the thigh.I saw that you marked it with a pencil but did you measure it? Or was it a rough guess? Cheers. Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Posted March 12, 2016 Hi Dave how's the build coming? I've just got the same kit from RS and was looking to start on the thighs but I hit a problem. Looking at your pics may have helped. It's how much return edge leave all round the thigh.I saw that you marked it with a pencil but did you measure it? Or was it a rough guess? Cheers.That was a rough guess. Once I do the actual fitting I will shave it down if I need to. Sent from Imperial Communications Network Quote
gatetrooper[TK] Posted March 25, 2016 Report Posted March 25, 2016 Dave,<br> I'm just getting off the ground with an RS abs build. I'm hoping to get a build thread going here soon, but watching this space with keen interest. So far, the wonkiness of this armor = a whole of "what the...?" for me. Keep up the good work.<br> Andrew Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Posted March 25, 2016 Dave,<br> I'm just getting off the ground with an RS abs build. I'm hoping to get a build thread going here soon, but watching this space with keen interest. So far, the wonkiness of this armor = a whole of "what the...?" for me. Keep up the good work.<br> Andrew Wait till you get to the bucket and have to deal with the right and left sides where the two pieces connect. Make sure you are "ABSOLUTLY SURE" that you have it where you want it "BEFORE" you drill anything. Once you get it aligned the way you want, clamp it really well. Sent from Imperial Communications Network Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Posted May 10, 2016 Hey Everybody, Been offline for quite a while due to a serious family illness. But, back now and starting up my build again. Please take a look at these pics of my bucket and let me know if anything needs to be fixed or changed entirely. I don't want to go any further with it till I get some feedback. Sent from my vKB011E using Tapatalk Quote
mikedwelle94[TK] Posted May 17, 2016 Report Posted May 17, 2016 I don't see a thing wrong with it. You built it well. Time for paint! Quote
clown3y[TK] Posted May 17, 2016 Report Posted May 17, 2016 Hi Dave, the helmet looks totally fine. Good job! There can never be enough RS Prop Troopers Quote
Haribon72[TK] Posted May 17, 2016 Report Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Hello Dave, When you have a moment, please sand out the eyes and get a smooth finish on the cut out edges. I'm recommending to get this sand paper at Home Depot. 3M Pro Grade Precision - P130 Medium Great work on the ears. Edited January 6, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore the image by Sly11, 2020 Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Posted May 17, 2016 On 5/17/2016 at 11:12 PM, Haribon72 said: Hello Dave, When you have a moment, please sand out the eyes and get a smooth finish on the cut out edges. I'm recommending to get this sand paper at Home Depot. 3M Pro Grade Precision - P130 Medium On 5/17/2016 at 11:12 PM, Haribon72 said: Great work on the ears. Good eye! That's the kind of details I'm looking for. Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Haribon72[TK] Posted May 17, 2016 Report Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) On 2/20/2016 at 8:28 PM, DarthSarcasm said: So, I'm working on the shins and I have everything all lined up. there is a flair at the top. Is this ok? I have gone through tons of reference and can't quite get a good view of this. Will take any suggestions. Also cut the cover strip to 7/8th's is this ok? Can we see the inside of the lower legs? Just checking to see how the flair looks on the inside. Thank you. Also, I would suggest doing 20mm cover strips. Edited January 6, 2021 by Sly11 Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Posted May 21, 2016 Let me make a quick suggestion to anyone who is starting their first build. BEFORE you put the two halves of your bucket together permanently, decide the method you are going to use on the lens and frown screen. If you are going to be using Chicago screws as posts so you can change out the lens it is very tough going if the bucket is already together. Get the lens figured out while you have easy access to the inside. I didn't and it was a real pain to figure out the dimensions and to set and glue the posts. Learn from my mistake. Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Posted October 3, 2020 ...TRANSMISSION INCOMING...RECEIVING...DECRYPTING...MESSAGE IS AS FOLLOWS... ...All prior posts on this thread are out of date. I no longer have the bucket that the prior pictures show due to loss during a move to a new house. Following will be a new WIP. ...TRANSMISSION END... Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Posted October 3, 2020 I jsut won an auction for a Hengstler 400. Please tell me this is the right one! Quote
DarthSarcasm Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Posted October 3, 2020 Here's the Bucket as it is now. Critique away! Please Be critical! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 3, 2020 Report Posted October 3, 2020 4 hours ago, DarthSarcasm said: I jsut won an auction for a Hengstler 400. Please tell me this is the right one! Looks pretty good, a nice thread here for references of variations Also if you need to clean and/or adjust Another comparison thread here Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 3, 2020 Report Posted October 3, 2020 4 hours ago, DarthSarcasm said: Here's the Bucket as it is now. Critique away! Please Be critical! Some references for you Quote
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