DZFireMedic[TK] Posted May 25, 2019 Report Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) Well here it goes... I'm actually late to starting this thread because I could not wait to get started and I've been doing a ton a reading, research, been super busy, life, blah, blah. So the official BBB day was May 17th and have taken things out, sorted them, and just done some general inventory. I went with the AM armor due to my size and research suggested AM was better for a larger trooper build. I'm 6'4", around 220lbs on a good day, so yes I'm very excited to get things moving along. As I'm writing this, I've done quite a bit of reading and utilized Mr. Eric Dyck's youtube videos for assembling TK helmets. VERY helpful! and I've gone with Ukswrath's 1.o TK build to help me with the majority of my build. Thank you so much Tony if you happen to read this! So here are some pics of the first few days of excitement... ALSO I will be shooting to integrate as many Centurion elements as I can, SO PLEASE feel free to critique! Edited May 25, 2019 by DZFireMedic Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Posted May 25, 2019 So here are some updated pics of my in progress bucket... HUGE thanks again to Eric Dyck's YouTube channel. Set up a small area to work. Added decals, installed the brow, and got things lined up and clamped. Installed the visor and ears, and tube tripes. PLEASE let me know if there are any critiques. Got the teeth and ears painted and the frown mesh installed. DAMN YOU hot glue gun! Got the "beard" and ears finished up. Hovi mics were painted and installed next... I also installed these little cap nuts on all the exposed threads inside the bucket for a little safety. Going to be working on the finishing touches tonight. Went to the store(s) to get some of the other tools and equipment needed, but looks like I'll have to order some of the odd snaps and stuff online. Thanks again! 1 Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Posted May 25, 2019 Side note-I'm also ordering parts for a Line Officer build. The tunic and pants are custom so it'll take a while, so It'll be a little race on which one I actually get done with first since there is TONS more work involved in a TK build than just waiting around for some custom outfit to arrive. However, I went ahead and ordered some other parts of the build off ETSY. Canvas belt: Trooperbay Neck seal: DarmansProps E11 blaster holster: DarmansProps AND the Imperial boots wave just opened so I just ordered some White TK boots and a Balaclava. Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Posted May 25, 2019 Tony, I'm truly honored for your visit! Thank you so much again for what you do! My neck seal and holster arrived. I'm very impressed. Final pics of the completed stunt helmet coming soon! Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Posted May 25, 2019 So today while the kids napped I got the final sanding done on the underside of the lid, installed the cushioning and S-Trim. Im calling this thing done for now! Final front and side profile pics: I also got started on trimming the forearm pieces. I used the score and snap technique which worked quite well. I got rid of the return edges on the ends of the forearms. I am still a little clueless on which is right or left. If anyone can help out with that, I would appreciate it! I have read that the piece with the larger elbow clearance is for the right side to accommodate it being bent more while holding a blaster, but that's all I've found so far. I'll be doing more reading and youtube research for sure. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 25, 2019 Report Posted May 25, 2019 Looking good, you may want to straighten the brow trim, it's on a slight slant. You may want to remove a little of the paint from the gum area of the teeth. Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. Also clean up the black lines on the ears. 1 Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted May 26, 2019 Author Report Posted May 26, 2019 Brow trip adjusted, and paint was given some attention. Tonight I banged out some more return edges on the biceps and the forearms. Got them looking good and ready to size and trim. I'm waiting for some rare earth magnets to arrive in the mail so I can do a proper glue up. I'm still a bit clueless on how to size these biceps and forearms and which go on which arm. PLEASE HELP if anyone can point me in the right direction. Thanks! Got those wrist return edges gone for Centurion. Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted May 29, 2019 Author Report Posted May 29, 2019 Plugged away some more tonight. I've gotten the bicep inner slips glued in, and the fist inside strips on the forearms glued up. Im finally getting the hang of the limbs so far. I also got my calves sized and trimmed down and prepped to glue, but I'm waiting for more agents to arrive via Amazon. The thighs are also trimmed to the appropriate 10mm on each front half. Calling it quits for tonight! Thanks! Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 Looking good Derek. Just a heads up the hovi screens should sit just inside the lip of the tip itself. Not a huge deal but worth mentioning. Keep up the good work 1 Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted June 1, 2019 Author Report Posted June 1, 2019 Yesterday I got a lot of work done. And piece drilled and snaps added: Split rivet! Rear armor snaps: (Might end up changing these depending how they fit according to Ukswraths build...) Thighs sized, cut, and glue up started: Some painting: Made some snaps for later...Soldering iron worked great for making holes in the nylon and elastic: Started on the belt: Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 1, 2019 Report Posted June 1, 2019 Motoring along, looking forward to the progress 1 Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted June 1, 2019 Author Report Posted June 1, 2019 Tonight: Trimmed and added the AB buttons that were finished: Added the shoulder straps to the chest: Finally got to add some outer cover strips to the biceps: Started trimming up some more strips for forearms and the calfs: Also tinkered around with the TD some... LETS GET THIS DONE! Also my black compression top came in... Its from TESLA, its very snug but it looks good. Just waiting for the bottoms to come in tomorrow. 1 Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted June 4, 2019 Author Report Posted June 4, 2019 Black compression bottoms came in...Did someone mention that these were SNUG haha! Cover strip glue ups today! First forearm: Shins: Rear strips for the thighs: And belt drop boxes: Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Posted June 30, 2019 I’ve gotten all the limbs assembled and tried a few test fits:I have some ideas on how to suspend the thighs, however trying to keep the shins from shifting around and maintaining the appropriate space from the thighs I’m still researching. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Posted June 30, 2019 I’ve gotten all the abdomen and kidney plates assembled with what I hope will be Centurion approvals methods:Chest plate attached with the floating shoulder straps as well:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Posted June 30, 2019 Gloves assembled, although not higher level approvable, I’m hoping they will pass for basic until I can get the latex guards:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Posted June 30, 2019 FINALLY was able to do a FULL test fit:Lighting is terrible, please forgive me...Please disregard TD position TAKEAWAYS:Looking to try and bring in the shoulder bells a bit. Not sure how to accomplish that just yet.Looking to be able to secure shins better as well so the don’t float down or to the sides.Also got a little fan system for my helmet I’ll seen be installing! Thanks UKSWRATH! Looking forward to that.If anyone has pointers for my test fit, please let me know. Just a tad bit of painting to do for the rivets and screws left otherwise. Thanks all!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
DZFireMedic[TK] Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Posted October 20, 2019 I had my shoulder snaps fail on a troop and had to get creative. I finally broke down and taught myself how to sew on snaps and I’m very happy with them!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 20, 2019 Report Posted October 20, 2019 Nice work, I got caught once and since then upgraded most areas that take strain to double snaps, great to have a spare if one lets go 2 Quote
troopermaster Posted October 20, 2019 Report Posted October 20, 2019 2 hours ago, DZFireMedic said: I had my shoulder snaps fail on a troop and had to get creative. I finally broke down and taught myself how to sew on snaps and I’m very happy with them! I see a lot of people sewing the snap in the wrong place as you have. They should be sewn toward the inner edge of the strap, Quote
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