bowski's noOb MTK build

[bowski477]

My boots arrived!

[bowski477]

Little painting today

 

[bowski477]

I want to fit the lenses before I put the helmet together again. What is the best way to give them that curve. Heat gun?

[Troopacoola[TK]]

I want to fit the lenses before I put the helmet together again. What is the best way to give them that curve. Heat gun?

I'd go hot water bath

[CptCasey[TK]]

I just finished doing the lenses on mine. I cut my lenses in 5 inch sections (To fit my mounting posts). I then used a heat gun on low setting while bending them further than i wanted them to be. Got them fairly warm, then ran them over cold water while still holding them with an exaggerated bend. Repeat a couple of time until you get the curve you need. It doesn't take much of a curve to make them fit. I then trimmed them up so I didn't have a lot of excess material to possible rub my nose or something. The lenses supplied are nice and thick but take a little work to get a curve in them.

[bowski477]

Got some painting done today

 

[Trogdor[TK]]

Looks good!

[Cricket[TK]]

Do many people disconnect the cod from the abdomen and use strapping? I saw it in Pandatrooper's old build thread.

 

If I don't do that I might need to trim the top of the abdomen. 

 

Hey Jill, 

 

I trimmed a bit off the top of my ab (and have since rebuilt the return on it), but I also cut the cod to fit my 5'4" height.  In case you haven't made the leap yet, here's what I did.  Very happy with how things fit now!

[bowski477]

Thank you so much for linking me to that Cricket. I had put it aside to think about. Your thread is wicked helpful!! I think I'm going to try to replicate what you did. I think I'll be able to get away with just trimming and reattaching the cod. I was just nervous on making the leap lol

[bowski477]

I was so afraid to do this but I made the leap and started. Using Cricket's build thread for support. I also sliced the cod.

 

Here's the start. My ABS paste is still simmering. I'll post the results of the reattachment.

 

 

 

[Cricket[TK]]

Way to slice, Jill!!!! 

 

Looks great so far.  Can't wait to see how yours turns out!  

[bowski477]

Their bond shall be unbreakable

 

Edited December 4, 2016 by bowski477

[DaygoErm[TK]]

Great job so far! I too am in the process of beginning my MTK build.  Watching yours, very good techniques.  Thanks for all the input.

[bowski477]

I've been busy lately so my build has been on a back burner. Luckily I'm not in a rush. 

 

However I curved my lenses, glued in some Chicago screws, and set the lenses in. I ended up using modeling clay for the bottom screw on each lens. I molded the clay around the screw and then set it in place. Then let the clay air dry overnight and glue the clay into place. 

 

[Troopacoola[TK]]

I've been busy lately so my build has been on a back burner. Luckily I'm not in a rush.

 

However I curved my lenses, glued in some Chicago screws, and set the lenses in. I ended up using modeling clay for the bottom screw on each lens. I molded the clay around the screw and then set it in place. Then let the clay air dry overnight and glue the clay into place.

 

Looking good trooper! That's how I installed my lenses.

 

Marc

[bowski477]

I did my forearms once and didn't like how they fit. So I trimmed a little more and gave them a bath before I try again. 

 

[bowski477]

I spent and hour on my ears today. The fit for the most part from my first attempt. But they needed a little adjusting. (ignore the paint job, I'm still touching it up)

 

 

[Cricket[TK]]

Hey Jill, you still out there?  Haven't seen an update from you in a while.  Hope things are okay!