SpiceCredits Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) The hand guards look great as do the shins! Thank you!! The hand guards were easier than expected. Just took patience and did little by little so I'd have no drips. The shins will be looking much better with way less gap too. I tried one out this morning before work and the tabs work great! Edited June 13, 2016 by SpiceCredits 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Posted June 13, 2016 I'm working on a pipe build while I save up for a hyper firm myself. As for the fans I can show you a quick way to do a USB and 5 volt fan set up that'll get you about 2 1/2 hrs of run time. It's super easy. I even have a few extra 5v blower fans I ordered by accident. Jim - TK50899 Very nice! I'd love to get that info! 1 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Posted June 13, 2016 Looking good. You might need some foam in the shin to help them from drifting. I didn't have a tool for the rivets for the ammo pack. Split rivet, right? I just used a flat head screw driver and placed it in there to start the bend, banged on them directly to continue the bend, and then used a socket (I think that's the right term) to finish the bending. (it's the shape of a cylinder and is hollow, so I just found one that was the right size).The ones I'm using are from a guy on FISD that sells these Centurion level rivet sets. These are double cap rivets and require a different setter than I have. If I can't find one then I may just use split rivers and replace later if I find the right setter. I'm still rolling around the foam idea. I feel like these move well enough to not use them, but I haven't decided for sure. Still may get some just incase though. Quote
lucnak[TK] Posted June 13, 2016 Report Posted June 13, 2016 From Joseph? Maybe he changed what he's sending out. That's who I got mine from. Foam is useful for prevent knee lock and such as well. I'm short enough that it's an issue so I used some in every leg price except my right shin! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Posted June 13, 2016 From Joseph? Maybe he changed what he's sending out. That's who I got mine from. Foam is useful for prevent knee lock and such as well. I'm short enough that it's an issue so I used some in every leg price except my right shin! That sounds right. I'll look when I get back to work and let you know for sure. I believe I put his name at the top of my thread under the list of tools I used. I'm pretty sure I updated it. That's true. I'll know more I think once I get the knee plate on. I'll probably end up doing it though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
lucnak[TK] Posted June 13, 2016 Report Posted June 13, 2016 Oh yeah, I just checked his thread and he's changed it up. Ah well! Good luck finding the right setter! 1 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 13, 2016 Report Posted June 13, 2016 The ones I'm using are from a guy on FISD that sells these Centurion level rivet sets. These are double cap rivets and require a different setter than I have. If I can't find one then I may just use split rivers and replace later if I find the right setter. I'm still rolling around the foam idea. I feel like these move well enough to not use them, but I haven't decided for sure. Still may get some just incase though. I purchased my setter from Tandy. It uses the same anvil that you use for the snaps so you would only need the part you hammer. I forget how much I paid for it. Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk 1 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Posted June 13, 2016 I purchased my setter from Tandy. It uses the same anvil that you use for the snaps so you would only need the part you hammer. I forget how much I paid for it. Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk I looked online but didn't see anything on their site. I'll probably have to go in, but they close during the week before I can get there. Bummer. I guess that'll be the last thing I do then. I'll just get the rest done this week. Thanks!! Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 13, 2016 Report Posted June 13, 2016 I looked online but didn't see anything on their site. I'll probably have to go in, but they close during the week before I can get there. Bummer. I guess that'll be the last thing I do then. I'll just get the rest done this week. Thanks!!Looking at the package it's called a Rivet Setter. The part number is 8100-00 If I still lived in Houston I'd let you borrow it, sorry my friend. They do close early too... 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Very nice! Thanks!! I'll go look that up now! I didn't have any time at work to check on it today. Boo. Lol <br><br><br> No worries! I appreciate it though. I'll have to go up there Saturday. Edited June 13, 2016 by SpiceCredits 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Posted June 14, 2016 Ok, here's an update:I got the thighs completed, minus the ammo pack that will go on this weekend (When I can go to Tandy to get a setter for my double cap rivets). I think they look good. There's a little gap at the backs of the ridges, but I'm good with them. I've seen plenty pass with wider ones, and I MAY be removing the backs there for better movement anyway—plus I kind of like the way it looks. lol Here are the new shins (seams). The outside of the shins is showing the inside view of the backs. Aaaaand… I started this tonight. Apologies for the ugly thumb. I wore down a little epidermis while scraping off glue. lol 3 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Posted June 14, 2016 Here's the sniper knee attached to the left shin! So glad that's all over now. lolThe images below the knee plate are the inside of the shins. I'm adding small tabs for velcro latches at the tops and bottoms just for some extra stability to keep them lined up nice. Velcro latches Top: Bottom: 2 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 Here's the sniper knee attached to the left shin! So glad that's all over now. lol The images below the knee plate are the inside of the shins. I'm adding small tabs for velcro latches at the tops and bottoms just for some extra stability to keep them lined up nice. Velcro latches Top: Bottom: Dude! Most excellent job on the sniper knee, it's almost perfectly straight. Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks!! That feels good to hear! It really did; I totally lucked out. I was hoping it would stay in place and in the morning I was so happy to see that it almost didn't even shift or anything. 2 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks!! That feels good to hear! It really did; I totally lucked out. I was hoping it would stay in place and in the morning I was so happy to see that it almost didn't even shift or anything.Seriously, you have a amazing build thread happening. Be proud bro. Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Awesome, thank you! I'm pretty happy with it all, so far. It's definitely been worth it. Thanks for sticking it out with me! It seems like it's taken so long. Lol Edited June 15, 2016 by SpiceCredits 3 Quote
MoSc0ut[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 Awesome, thank you! I'm pretty happy with it all, so far. It's definitely been worth it. Thanks for sticking it out with me! It seems like it's taken so long. Lol It's been fantastic to follow. Sharing ideas and seeing it go from a box of parts to a screen accurate costume is what it's all about. Then the fun really starts! The first time I heard someone in the crowd yell "I love Stormtroopers, they're my favorite!" I couldn't stop grinning behind my frown. The kids are the best, for them it's like you walked right out of the movie for real! My 16 year old son has to tell everyone his dad's a Stormtrooper. (I have 4 kids: 19, 16, 15, 11. Boy, boy, girl, girl, and they all think it's pretty cool.) Makes me forget all the $ and time spent. In fact probably the single best return on my investment to this point as far as "stuff" goes! Jim - TK50899 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 It's been fantastic to follow. Sharing ideas and seeing it go from a box of parts to a screen accurate costume is what it's all about. Then the fun really starts! The first time I heard someone in the crowd yell "I love Stormtroopers, they're my favorite!" I couldn't stop grinning behind my frown. The kids are the best, for them it's like you walked right out of the movie for real! My 16 year old son has to tell everyone his dad's a Stormtrooper. (I have 4 kids: 19, 16, 15, 11. Boy, boy, girl, girl, and they all think it's pretty cool.) Makes me forget all the $ and time spent. In fact probably the single best return on my investment to this point as far as "stuff" goes! Jim - TK50899 Thank you! I've really enjoyed yours as well! As a matter of fact everyone's has been super helpful in their own way, for me! Right? I've enjoyed all the ideas and suggestions and help from everyone who has stopped by. I'm excited to get out there and make some smiles happen, myself. I bet it's awesome. That's a really good story. I'm looking forward to my first experience a lot more now. Yes! lol That's really cool about your kids too! They have a cool dad, that's for sure. Do you plan on doing another build in the future? 1 Quote
spyder918 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 Hey Rick..per your thighs are you using Pecap510's garter system? 'Per your thighs'...sounds like such an inappropriate question..haha...sorry. If you are using his system, how do you like it? 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 I'll be adding stirrups to the shins tonight and adding the velcro to the latches I made last night. I'll be going to Tandy to get the setter for the ammo pack on Saturday and then finishing off the build with that. I should be taking my submission photos on Sunday or within a few days of that. 3 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 Hey Rick..per your thighs are you using Pecap510's garter system? 'Per your thighs'...sounds like such an inappropriate question..haha...sorry. If you are using his system, how do you like it? Lolol Not inappropriate at all. Now, "purr your thighs" would be a different story. Yep, it's Pencap's! I like it a lot so far. I haven't done much walking around in it, so who knows later down the road, but so far it's solid. 1 Quote
lucnak[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 Yeah I think I will eventually get a Pencap belt too. I just have a nylon belt and it pulls down a bit uncomfortably since I have to wear it so tight. However, that costs money that I don't currently have. 2 Quote
spyder918 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Posted June 15, 2016 Lolol Not inappropriate at all. Now, "purr your thighs" would be a different story. Yep, it's Pencap's! I like it a lot so far. I haven't done much walking around in it, so who knows later down the road, but so far it's solid. Ah ok...purrfect! Thanks! 2 Quote
SpiceCredits Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 Ah ok...purrfect! Thanks! lol No problem! 1 Quote
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