Mar2D2 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Report Posted March 25, 2020 Hi troopers, I what to start on my TK belt. Do the dimensions I've marked out look correct? Many thanks,Martyn.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted March 25, 2020 Report Posted March 25, 2020 Hi, It looks good but think you may want to correct the angles a bit: Hope this can help. 1 Quote
Mar2D2 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Report Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks TKSpartan, appreciate the reference pics. I will make the adjustments and post my results once done. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Mar2D2 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Posted March 27, 2020 Just a quick post of my belt progress. I have also been playing about with my drop boxes; I've installed a small magnet and filed down a single nut & bolt for each box, stuck with E6000 and used white cloth tape as a hinge. I've seen a couple of build thread doing a simular thing to store bank cards, small phone etc. Whilst trooping. Let me know what you think? (Nothing has been attached to the belt yet).Cheers, Martyn.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted March 27, 2020 Report Posted March 27, 2020 Hi Martyn, your Belt looks amazing and those drop-wallet boxes are such great idea. cool!!! 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 27, 2020 Report Posted March 27, 2020 Absolute textbook work there, Martyn! Just make sure the drop box straps are secure in the back so that they don't slide. 1 Quote
Mar2D2 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Posted March 27, 2020 Hi Martyn, your Belt looks amazing and those drop-wallet boxes are such great idea. cool!!! Thanks Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Mar2D2 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Posted March 27, 2020 Absolute textbook work there, Martyn! Just make sure the drop box straps are secure in the back so that they don't slide. Thanks, Roger that! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Posted May 27, 2020 Morning troopers,It's been a while, so I thought I would give you all a little update on my build so far. I have found that the more I work with the materials, tools and plastic of the armour, the more confident i became and less worried about cutting and trimming.I used single cap rivits to finally construct my TK main ammo belt. I followed Ross from RWA with regards to the blaster holster attachment so it can be removed or replaced.I made the holster myself, but may swap out for a more rigid bought one. Let me know what you think? Comments a very welcome.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Posted May 27, 2020 Here are some better quality pics. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Posted May 27, 2020 I have also been working on some of the finer details, like tidying up the return edges and adding the elastic, connecting the biceps and forearms.I removed all of the return edges on the wrist end of the forearms as per the Crl and for a more movie accurate appearance.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Posted May 27, 2020 Once I was happy with the forearms, I felt that the legs needed the same level of attention. I wasn't happy with the back of the thighs as I tried to keep on some extra plastic to compensate for my wider legs. Since then, I have lost a far bit of weight (intentional) and my legs are now a lot closer the the original sizes described by Rob at RS Propmasters. Again, let me know what you guys think? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Posted May 27, 2020 The shins were tricky! What's with the sniper knee plate not wanting to fit first time? I guess it's ment to look like that, as it's more screen accurate than the more idealised look. Dan "CableGuy" did a post about this which I found very useful and also reminded me that, the original suits were pretty much just mashed together and are all unique in their own ways. I found that, because the RS Armour was made from Simon's original Sandtrooper. It had 2 right shins and when attaching the cover strips, the back opening was misaligned. I therefore decided to go for Velcro rather than the "bra hook" method for the rear closures. I know it's not screen accurate but solved the misalignment issue. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) Whilst following other TK build threads, I decided to reinforce the holes for the strapping brackets as I have gone for the original screen accurate strapping method. I may convert to the snap style at a later date. I used scrap off cut pieces of plastic rather than the left over cover strip pieces as I found that using the cover strip off cuts made the return edges slightly too thick for the small screws and nuts attaching the brackets, where the off cuts have been thinned out during the vac-form process. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Edited May 27, 2020 by Mar2D2 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 Amazing work Martyn keep it up !!! 1 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 14 hours ago, Mar2D2 said: Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk I recommend you to use self-locking nuts in this part, to prevent screws from loosening in the middle of a troop...Threadlocker, or a little hot glue also work... Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Posted May 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Chemi said: I recommend you to use self-locking nuts in this part, to prevent screws from loosening in the middle of a troop...Threadlocker, or a little hot glue also work... That is really good advice, Thank you. I found that when applying the E6000 to the re-enforcing strips, a little bit of Glue ended up on the thread of the screw when putting them back together so hopefully this will be enough keep the nuts in place? I guess only time trooping will tell if it actually worked! Cheers, Martyn (Mar2D2) Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Posted May 28, 2020 18 hours ago, TKSpartan said: Amazing work Martyn keep it up !!! Thanks TKSpartan really appreciate it. I'm trying so hard to keep to the original suit construction (Just with neater cutting and trimming etc.) as well as following as may build threads as I can, to get ideas on what other troopers are doing to improve the durability, personal fit and comfort of the armour. There are some real Gems popping up the more I read the forums. The experience and knowledge from senior troopers, I feel, is essential to getting this right the first time around. To any future troopers or newbies (like myself) following my Build thread. I have a few words of advice; Take your time, Do your research, Cross check your work with actual pictures from the movies or the movies themselves, Don't be afraid to ask questions as there is so much knowledge and experience within the FISD (Troopers helping Troopers) Remember everyone was "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...." a newbie. One of the best pieces of advice i was given at the start was; measure twice (or Five times), before cutting! 2 Quote
Mar2D2 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Ab buttons have now been attached. Do any of you troopers know the exact colour, make, number etc. of the blue RS Propmasters use for their ab buttons? I have a couple of small chips on the bottom button from sizing up my ammo belt. Cheers, Martyn. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Edited May 28, 2020 by Mar2D2 Quote
Mar2D2 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Report Posted June 9, 2020 Hi troopers, I had issues with having broad shoulders so needed to give my bells a little bath to widen them.Here are the before pics.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Report Posted June 9, 2020 And after a little dip in hot water.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Mar2D2 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Report Posted June 9, 2020 I have also finished off making my E-11 holster.I used 8oz veg tan leather dyed black using leather shoe dye and finished with a coat on neutral leather polish.Apart from the snaps, I used Chicago screws on all the attachments.I followed as many build threads and used my own blaster to figure out the final sizing.What do you troopers think? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 11 hours ago, Mar2D2 said: What do you troopers think? You are an artist!!! 1 Quote
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