Crimson Phoenix Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 So I finally got my armor. I got AP of course. I've already started on it, and cut some of the big pieces out to see if they'd fit. I used a dremel that I borrowed for my neighbor. Just seein' if it fits. It was ridiculous, I broke like 5 dremel blades already. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 Did you try the diamond tip cutter? Also for the big pieces some guys like using either tin snips or a hot exacto knife. Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Posted September 22, 2008 Did you try the diamond tip cutter? Also for the big pieces some guys like using either tin snips or a hot exacto knife. Yeah... this is slightly faster than the hot blade. However, I only cut around the edges where I was actually supposed to cut. Cause I don't wanna screw it up by cutting ti close of something. I'll use a hot blade for the close stuff. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 Acknowledged. It's a great start - keep us posted Quote
tk0000[501st] Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 Looking good man. Can't wait to see mroe pics! Quote
darth 456 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 looks good so far. Can´t wait to get mine! Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 Looking good so far. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread! I love build threads. Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Posted September 25, 2008 I went down to see another member of the garrison, who helped me finish cutting out the rest of my armor. Not it's all sanded down and ready to be glued. I just took this cause I love Boba Fett. I finished sanding out the teeth and filing them down. Along with the eyes of course. Now I'm ready to drill, paint, and complete! I have to get me one of those belt sanders.... I must say. The bloody ear piece was the hardest and most annoying piece to cut out. Ah... the easiest piece. :] I'll keep you all posted on my progress. Quote
stukatrooper Posted September 25, 2008 Report Posted September 25, 2008 Thats what we like to see a trooper workshop hard at it.Great pictures.I hope that we can see this through to the end with you. BTW stop keep having your hair cut Quote
TK-1287 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Posted September 25, 2008 That's coming out awesome I can't wait until I get my AP some day! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 25, 2008 Report Posted September 25, 2008 Wow - that looks much easier than a dremel! Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Posted September 25, 2008 Thats what we like to see a trooper workshop hard at it.Great pictures.I hope that we can see this through to the end with you. BTW stop keep having your hair cut Cut my hair? Never..... Quote
trooperstormy Posted September 26, 2008 Report Posted September 26, 2008 glad you finally got some armor! LOOKING GREAT MAN! Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Posted September 29, 2008 Man.... finding that Admiral Grey was alot harder than I thought. Not one model store in town had it. It was ridiculous. So I went to Micheal's. Helmet 75% done! Quote
themadguitarist Posted September 29, 2008 Report Posted September 29, 2008 The build is looking good man! One polite suggestion though, trim the eyes back to get rid of the ridge. It will make your lid that much more slick. Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Posted September 29, 2008 The build is looking good man! One polite suggestion though, trim the eyes back to get rid of the ridge. It will make your lid that much more slick. yeah, I just noticed that. I'll finish that up right now, actually. Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Posted September 30, 2008 I need to quickly paint up those screws.... Yeah... I need to cover up all those screws with something that won't stab my face anymore. Also put some kind of protective guard/rubber on the bottom of the visor... or else it's gonna give my nose a blister. But more or less........ I'm done, son! Hell to the yes! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 Awesome! Looks like you'll be done with the rest soon enough. How is that belt sander working out? Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Posted October 2, 2008 So this is my wonderful progress, thanks to Luke. We learned some new things about what not to use and what to use. And MY Armor should be finished by friday, if I don't finish it today! HIGH FIVE~! Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Posted October 2, 2008 A step by step of how to make snaps. and there you have it. A snap. Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Posted October 2, 2008 Next was the split rivets for the kidney and ab plates. Quote
Crimson Phoenix Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Posted October 2, 2008 We used pop rivets to attach the knee cap. So much easier, I should probably get one. Here.... my shin snapped under the pressure of the CA glue. Boo.. :[ The clamp jungle and this is the mysterious clamp crotch spider. only seen in garages of of North America. Yeah, I had someone help me size my shoulder bells later that night after I left Luke's. Now I have to pull out that sewing machine again or make new straps for my shoulders. Quote
VacTrooper Posted October 3, 2008 Report Posted October 3, 2008 NICE! (i mean your hair...) oh, and the suit's pretty cool. LOL seroiusly, looks VERY nice! Quote
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