EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Posted July 23, 2016 For the thighs, I will keep the front ridges aligned and uncut, but for the back, safe to cut to get it more fitted? Will be about 0.5" to cut. Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Posted July 26, 2016 While still contemplating trimming thighs and shins, I'm practically the finished with TD. Will use internal elastic or something to keep caps together. http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj574/ronaldmtam/6EA78910-EF79-4CC9-9736-579EBC23BAFA_zpssywnq3in.jpg ' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'> http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj574/ronaldmtam/6EA78910-EF79-4CC9-9736-579EBC23BAFA_zpssywnq3in.jpg http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj574/ronaldmtam/66E3C88A-CCEB-4C80-8A7E-DFB16C1E4023_zpsnfimzu37.jpg Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Posted July 26, 2016 While still contemplating trimming thighs and shins, I'm practically the finished with TD. Will use internal elastic or something to keep caps together. http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj574/ronaldmtam/6EA78910-EF79-4CC9-9736-579EBC23BAFA_zpssywnq3in.jpg ' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'> http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj574/ronaldmtam/6EA78910-EF79-4CC9-9736-579EBC23BAFA_zpssywnq3in.jpg http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj574/ronaldmtam/66E3C88A-CCEB-4C80-8A7E-DFB16C1E4023_zpsnfimzu37.jpg Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Attempt two for photos: Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Quote
68Brick[TK] Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 You’ll want enough space in your biceps to be able to bend your arm and flex your bicep. Any extra room could be trimmed out. Foam inserts can help take up the rest, and help with alignment/comfort issues. For your thighs, align the front of the thighs and do most of your cutting in the back. You don’t want to lose the factory rib on the front of the thighs. Thinking of the front of the thighs … Aligning the bottom of the thighs works best. Any difference in height at the top can be solved with a hobby iron (or hot water bath) and some time. You can make the tall side shorter by rolling the extra over with heat, and trimming it to match the short side. Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Posted August 1, 2016 Gluing thighs and about to start shins. Tried painting helmet, but I didn't do it right...I used blue tape for frown and vocoder but some bled through. Will try square ends of match stick to fix?... Also tried freehanding ear bars but didn't think to use blue tape... wtf was I thinking...Gotta clean it up some how. And I thought the helmet was the easier part. Why doesn't anything feel right... Just received snaps and waiting anvil. Maybe making snaps will calm me down. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Posted September 3, 2016 Wow, my last post was over a month ago! In that time I was studying for and taking a 5 hour exam, but I actually did some work, like gluing all of the armor appendages and started making some snaps and gluing some on the arms. Currently planning the belt build, but wanted to get some input: Looking at one of the snap maps for the belt (see highlighted red box), I noticed it calls out for Line 20 (blue dots) Snaps and Chicago Screws (red dots). Can't I just use Line 24 snaps for the whole belt? I bought 40 Line 24 snaps and would rather use them up before having to buy different ones + new tools. Any advice out there for the belt? In terms of the thigh ammo pack, I also fear, I may have put too much space behind the ammo pack. Considering burning 2 new holes and moving the rivets, but not sure; would I need to refill the old holes or would the ammo cover them anyways? From the front it seems to look fine to me, like some of the centurion photos i've seen, and i wanted to align that center ammo box with the thigh cover strip. ammo pack if I rotated it parallel to borders... In the mean time, making more snaps, cutting ab/kidney plate, gluing more snaps to armor. Plan to shoot for 501st basic first before Halloween. Work towards EIB and Centurion afterwards. Hope I can make the Rogue One premier in Dulles... Quote
Kaar121[501st] Posted September 3, 2016 Report Posted September 3, 2016 Hey Ron, Things are looking good on your build. Don't fret on finishing quickly some troopers take a year to complete there armor. Just have fun, learn and take your time. In regards to the line 24 snaps on the belt. If the snap head fits in the button cover then you are golden. I am using line 20's and there is wiggle room with the button covers. if all else fails. Try some "DRITZ" brand snaps found at Walmart, and other craft stores. A pack of 10 is $5 or $6 and they are smaller than the Line 24's. I just finished doing my TK belt (I am doing an AP build as well). I took some pictures that my help. Just click on the link in the signature below. 1 Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks for the input Kaar121! I checked out the photos of your belt and it looks like I'm on the right track. The line 24 snaps are slightly a hair big but still fit well. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk 1 Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) I can finally see the finish line soon! Mainly listing taskers so I can remember what's left to do... -Helmet needs some glue for the rubber brow and under trim. Also install headset for voice changer and incoming fans. -Straps for: shoulders, shoulder bells to shoulder straps, shoulder bells to biceps, biceps to forearm, back to kidney, ab to posterior, belt to thigh, possible thigh to shin -Belt is almost done, just need some thin magnets for the belt drop boxes. -Redo thigh ammo pack-don't think rivet is far enough on the left side... -Velcro for both shins -Bicep hooks made, just need to glue -Glue/create band for flexible hand guards to rubber gloves -Shout clean boot as I accidentally scuffed the white elastic -Ordered and waiting for E-11 to come in from Quest Design Canada -Ordered and waiting for Hasbro Doopy Doo conversion kit to come in -Need to place order for Hasbro E-11 Disney blaster (blaster/stun with lights and sounds!) to use with conversion kit I think that's all... Oh and I bought an extra wired headset/mic cause I didn't know the amp came with one. Anybody need a wired headset/mic out there? Halloween here I come! Edited September 20, 2016 by EastCoastStoneCutter 1 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted September 20, 2016 Report Posted September 20, 2016 Wow, my last post was over a month ago! In that time I was studying for and taking a 5 hour exam, but I actually did some work, like gluing all of the armor appendages and started making some snaps and gluing some on the arms. Currently planning the belt build, but wanted to get some input: Looking at one of the snap maps for the belt (see highlighted red box), I noticed it calls out for Line 20 (blue dots) Snaps and Chicago Screws (red dots). Can't I just use Line 24 snaps for the whole belt? I bought 40 Line 24 snaps and would rather use them up before having to buy different ones + new tools. Any advice out there for the belt? In terms of the thigh ammo pack, I also fear, I may have put too much space behind the ammo pack. Considering burning 2 new holes and moving the rivets, but not sure; would I need to refill the old holes or would the ammo cover them anyways? From the front it seems to look fine to me, like some of the centurion photos i've seen, and i wanted to align that center ammo box with the thigh cover strip. ammo pack if I rotated it parallel to borders... In the mean time, making more snaps, cutting ab/kidney plate, gluing more snaps to armor. Plan to shoot for 501st basic first before Halloween. Work towards EIB and Centurion afterwards. Hope I can make the Rogue One premier in Dulles... From the front on it does look good but from the underside it looks like it can be moved closer. Mine moved up and down a bit and ultimately, I e6000d it in place. In regards to the ammo pack being centered, mine is off as well. Everything is looking good! sent from my phone Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Posted October 21, 2016 Hate to pose a question so close to Halloween, but how do people glue the latex hand guards to the rubber gloves? I just tried using E6000, but the E6000 rolls off the latex and has ZERO adhesion; the E6000 does have adhesion with the rubber gloves though. Worst case, maybe just have plain black gloves for Halloween?... Quote
Gizzy Trooper Posted October 21, 2016 Report Posted October 21, 2016 Hate to pose a question so close to Halloween, but how do people glue the latex hand guards to the rubber gloves? I just tried using E6000, but the E6000 rolls off the latex and has ZERO adhesion; the E6000 does have adhesion with the rubber gloves though. Worst case, maybe just have plain black gloves for Halloween?... I got my gloves and latex guards off trooper bay and he says to use super glue. Worked a treat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Posted October 21, 2016 I got my gloves and latex guards off trooper bay and he says to use super glue. Worked a treat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Awesome, thanks for the quick reply! Will try super glue this weekend. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk 1 Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Posted October 23, 2016 So I used Home Depot super glue and it didn't seem to work either. Since I have a Halloween party to go to next Saturday I think i'll have to make some hand strapped plastic/ABS hand guards for now. On another note, I tried to heat melt some adhesive to my wiremesh frown and accidentally warped my green lens. It doesn't look too bad, but I ordered some dark green polycarbonate weld lenses as a replacement so we'll see how that goes. So close to finishing this armor and these last minute hiccups are really keeping me down... Quote
sylverbard[TK] Posted October 23, 2016 Report Posted October 23, 2016 You have to clean the gloves and latex with rubbing alcohol. Then rough sand the back of the latex. Then apply CA glue...like Elmer's ...to the back of the latex, press into the glove, put a weight on it and let it sit. Like for an hour. Shouldn't be any problem gluing it.... Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Posted October 24, 2016 Test Fit #1. 1-Redo hand guards...sanding them made them stick a little better, but still can be pulled off easily... 2-Touch up paint helmet, some black and grey chipping off ear bars 3-Need to get the shoulder bells to move in closer. 4-Possibly move bicep hooks up more. 5-Insert foam in thighs and shins to keep them from rotating so much. 6-Figure out how to fit shins into shoes; the lower portion of my shins squish into the top portion of shoes. 7-Redo a strap from chest to ab, enough torsion and it pops off. 8-Bend plastic belt on left more, can pop off a snap from the canvas belt. 9-Figure out easier way to snap ab to kidney, very difficult with just myself. Home stretch!... Quote
illusionz_09[TK] Posted October 24, 2016 Report Posted October 24, 2016 Looking good trooper. I see you have your updated task list ready lol... Quote
nukem25rs[TK] Posted October 25, 2016 Report Posted October 25, 2016 I recommend the locktite plastic bonding kit for the latex to gloves works really well and about 7 bucks! Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 1 Quote
EastCoastStoneCutter[TK] Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Posted November 16, 2016 Armor was officially complete 10/29/2016 with submission photos. Official 501st member 11/02/2016: TK-99616 of Garrison Tyranus! Won prizes and gifts from 3 different Halloween events and convinced somebody to start their own costume. Next up: post lessons learned on my 1st post on this thread and help other troopers on FISD. Then: EIB and Centurion. Unfortunately, can't make Rogue One premier, but i'll troop with Tyranus as soon as I can! 2 Quote
tkrestonva[TK] Posted November 16, 2016 Report Posted November 16, 2016 Congratulations! Make sure you request full access to the FISD forum: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16-501st-trooper-status-requests-include-link-to-your-501st-profile-in-your-request/ Quote
nukem25rs[TK] Posted November 18, 2016 Report Posted November 18, 2016 Great work congrats! Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted November 18, 2016 Report Posted November 18, 2016 Congrats brother! Looks great! sent from my phone Quote
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