WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Thank you both for the feedback.  I figured once I clean it up with a toothpick those lines will be thinner.  Always pays to have a bit more to work with and tidy it up from there.

[LTM[TK]]

Paint pen, look around for different points but it makes the process a little easier

https://www.amazon.com/Testors-Enamel-Paint-Marker-Gloss-Black/dp/B008CVNTL6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1520639928&sr=8-8&keywords=black+paint+pen

 

[TK 71627[TK]]

How did you ALL make your lines ? ? ?


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[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

1 hour ago, Madness990 said:

How did you ALL make your lines ? ? ?


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The black outside lines?  I painted the black down first

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/10lAyUVSlmOREwOB2

 

Than I filled in with gray after drying.

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pyx324pq4zHnYszB2

 

Did it all by hand, using synthetic paint brushes like these ones

 

http://www.joann.com/real-value-brush-set-synthetic-white-taklon-round-3%2F024-flat-26/1650530.html#prefn1=type&prefv1=Synthetic Brushes&removeShipToHomeConditions=false&start=1

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[TK 71627[TK]]

The black outside lines?  I painted the black down first
 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/10lAyUVSlmOREwOB2
 
Than I filled in with gray after drying.
 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pyx324pq4zHnYszB2
 
Did it all by hand, using synthetic paint brushes like these ones
 
http://www.joann.com/real-value-brush-set-synthetic-white-taklon-round-3%2F024-flat-26/1650530.html#prefn1=type&prefv1=Synthetic Brushes&removeShipToHomeConditions=false&start=1

What about the black lines inside the TRAPs...


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[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

14 minutes ago, Madness990 said:

What about the black lines inside the TRAPs

Not that far just yet....but I plan on doing those by hand as well.  I'll be getting to those after this weekend

[CableGuy[TK]]

Hi guys,

I’ve tried a couple of different methods for the stripes.
Either a simple top and bottom mask with freehand lines between.
Or:
“Freehand look” ANH style templates. The ones pictured I sourced from Mike (Trooperbay). They are lovely and really look like the screen used ref pic.





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[ukswrath[Staff]]

The trooperbay decals are you referring to Dave M decals?

[CableGuy[TK]]

The trooperbay decals are you referring to Dave M decals?

Hiya.
Yes, I believe that’s how they’re described. As per the above pic, they look very similar to those Dave M ref pics. :-)


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[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

started on the vent lines tonight.  

 

I decided to completely freehand this, I used a number 1 synthetic brush

 

 

Starting with the left side first and using the above picture from cableguy i went to work.

 

 

Not to bad, I will clean up with a finer brush and some grey paint to fix the lines.  Now that I'm comfortable on to the right!

 

 

Oops too confident....once dry I'll repaint with grey and tackle it again.

 

Moved on the the back traps

 

The left side:

 

Right side:

 

I touched up my Hovi tips just a tad from installing the mesh screen.  It simple pushes into place, and than I too a soldering iron gave it a quick poke where I wanted it to be and easy to install.  Just a bit of paint touch to do now.  I gently and carefully touched up the inside edge of the Hovi tips to give it more depth to it.

 

Before touch up:

After touch up:

 

So far I placed my vent stickers on the bucket to get a general idea of where to paint my vent stripes.  I think I placed them a bit too low and they need to be brought up the right side of the bucket more so than the left

 

Right vent stickers placement:

Left side vent sticker placement:

 

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

While I was at it I painted my ear bars as it is necessary to have one bar painted for centurion level approval.

 

I found this interesting information regarding what ranking is "given" by which ear bar is painted.  Not sure how truthful or how closely followed but fun to think of it as somewhat accurate 

 

so I made myself a staff sergeant 

 

[lucnak[TK]]

Yes, for centurion, you will need to bring the tube stripes up. I recall the recommended distance from the cheek was a pencil's width.

[TheSwede[TK]]

4 hours ago, lucnak said:

I recall the recommended distance from the cheek was a pencil's width.

And so it is - listen to Luc you should

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Alright who has a #2 pencil?

[TheSwede[TK]]

21 minutes ago, StrmTRPR85 said:

Alright who has a #2 pencil?

Here you go

 

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

That's trooper teamwork!

26 minutes ago, TheSwede said:

Here you go

 

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

#2 pencil, roughly 1/4" lol 

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

6 minutes ago, ukswrath said:

#2 pencil, roughly 1/4" lol 

And here I was going to find a Jedi to bend me a fancy curved pencil.... 

 

Thanks for the input!

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Woo hoo got this a while ago but never posted it.  

 

My B grade Hyperfirm E-11

 

 

I have a doopys to build but in the mean time this will be a great addition and backup

 

Reach out to slavefive if your interested in either a B grade or an A grade!

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Nice, just add a "D" ring and you're set.

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Woohoo just scored myself a ROM/FX unit for shipping only.  Also ordered Ukswrath hovi mic speakers today as well.  I can't wait to play with some new electronics!

[TK 71627[TK]]

Nice, just add a "D" ring and you're set.

Does the D ring need to be painted black ???


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[ukswrath[Staff]]

Technically yes

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Alright for my thighs, how do I handle the top being uneven?  Cut the cover strip to cover the highest part of the thigh?  Or cut the thigh portion down so that it is even with the other half?

 

Top of right thigh:

 

Bottom of right thigh:

 

The bottom thigh is aligned up and the cover strip on that end will be tidied up to give it a cleaner look 

[Cricket[TK]]

Hey Jeff, 

 

The tops of the right thigh halves should be lined up.  The bottom halves of the right thigh should be uneven.  This is why there is the ammo pack installed at the knee- to cover it up! 

 

Another pic so you can see how my thighs lined up before adding the ammo pack:

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