Merkava74's TFA FOTK Build Thread (Anovos)

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

16 minutes ago, merkava74 said:

Please let me know if you can view this so I know my privacy settings are correct. Thanks!

Clear image of the Helmet. 

[merkava74[TK]]

1 minute ago, TKSpartan said:

Clear image of the Helmet. 

Thanks! Ok I'm set! Now to start repairing!

[merkava74[TK]]

Finally finished repairing all the broken photo links! Have migrated over to imgur, and all is good! Have submitted my photos to my GMLs for approval, and will be sharing the photos here as well for a complete reference of all the different parts. 

 

I am waiting for BlastFX to send me the electronics for my SE44C, F11D and F11D heavy before I start my detailed build for the blasters. In the meantime, I am getting approval with an old Justinian F11D that I had for a couple of years now. 

Edited May 22, 2020 by merkava74

[merkava74[TK]]

COMPLETED PHOTOS

 

HELMET

 

 

 

 

 

NECK SEAL

 

 

CHEST, YOKE AND BACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

THERMAL DETONATOR

 

 

SHOULDER AND ELBOW GASKETS

 

 

SHOULDER BELLS

 

 

BICEPS

 

 

FOREARMS

 

 

GLOVES AND HAND PLATES

 

 

ABDOMEN

 

 

COD AND POSTERIOR

 

 

BELT

 

 

UNDERSUIT

 

 

THIGHS

 

 

KNEE GASKETS

 

 

KNEE PLATES

 

 

SHINS

 

 

ANKLE SPATS

 

 

BOOTS

 

 

That's all the completed photos! As mentioned, blasters builds will be detailed later when my parts arrive.

[merkava74[TK]]

SUITED UP PHOTOS

 

Here are some shots fully suited up to show fitting, proportions and overall look. 

 

 

 

 

Forgive the somewhat droopy front scope. I would need to heat bend it back. Probably due to old resin... 

Edited May 22, 2020 by merkava74

[Sly11[Admin]]

Exceptional!

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Fantastic job Jasper 

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Amazing , Well done. Good luck with your approval !!  

[MaskedVengeance[Staff]]

Congrats on your completion! Fantastic job overall, and those suited-up photos are excellent! If I might ask, what kind of photo backdrop are you using?

Edited May 22, 2020 by MaskedVengeance

[merkava74[TK]]

Just now, MaskedVengeance said:

Congrats on your approval! Fantastic job overall, and those suited-up photos are excellent! If I might ask, what kind of photo backdrop are you using?

Oh! I am not approved yet! Just submitted my photos.. haha! Thanks, anyway. I'm using studio paper backdrop for my shoot. 

[MaskedVengeance[Staff]]

1 minute ago, merkava74 said:

Oh! I am not approved yet! Just submitted my photos.. haha! Thanks, anyway. I'm using studio paper backdrop for my shoot. 

Haha, I realized that shortly after posting and adjusted my phrasing to "completion." I initially saw your 501st badge under your avatar, but then later realized that you must have already been a member of the Legion with another kit. Nice to hear you were able to use studio paper and keep it blemish free. I may need to go that route for my full body images (when I get to that point), since vinyl drops are so expensive.

[merkava74[TK]]

2 minutes ago, MaskedVengeance said:

Haha, I realized that shortly after posting and adjusted my phrasing to "completion." I initially saw your 501st badge under your avatar, but then later realized that you must have already been a member of the Legion with another kit. Nice to hear you were able to use studio paper and keep it blemish free. I may need to go that route for my full body images (when I get to that point), since vinyl drops are so expensive.

Yeah, paper backdrops tend to get dirty where we usually stand. The back should be relatively clean. Vinyl drops are easier to maintain, but you're right... the price does not justify it. 

[LTM[TK]]

You look fantastic! The gaskets look perfect and those knees! How is your range of motion compared to your OT kit? How long does it take you to suit up/down and did you get help?

 

Again, fantastic job!

[merkava74[TK]]

You look fantastic! The gaskets look perfect and those knees! How is your range of motion compared to your OT kit? How long does it take you to suit up/down and did you get help?

 

Again, fantastic job!

Thank you! The range of motion is much better than the OTTK. Knees can bend a lot more, thighs can lift more too. Steps will not be a problem.

 

What I find more restrictive are the forearms. There is only 1 direction where you can bend your elbows, unless when you twist your wrists and twist the whole forearm armour too. You can only bend your elbows at the curve of the inside of the forearm, if you know what I mean. Other than that, it’s better in terms of motion than the OTTK.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking smart trooper, good luck with approval, although I doubt you'll need it 

[Chemi[Staff]]

 

Amazing work with the armor, Jasper...How it Shines!

 

Regards.

[TheTruth777[501st]]

Stellar work! What paint code did you use for your armor?

[merkava74[TK]]

5 hours ago, TheTruth777 said:

Stellar work! What paint code did you use for your armor?

Thanks! Not sure if you have it, but its from Honda NH-578, Tefetta White.

 

[merkava74[TK]]

And I'm approved! Gonna be submitted for EIB soon!

 

[Sly11[Admin]]

Outstanding news Jasper, can't wait to see those EI and Centurion banners under you avatar.

Congratulations on your Garrison approval

[Chemi[Staff]]

Congratulations Jasper!!! You will not have problems with EIB and CENTURION... 

 

Regards. 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Congratulations trooper, well deserved. 

[MaskedVengeance[Staff]]

AWESOME! Congrats for real now!

[shashachu[TK]]

Somehow missed this thread while you were working on it, but PHENOMENAL job. Seriously Joseph and I could not find a single thing wrong with it. Very inspiring.

[merkava74[TK]]

2 hours ago, shashachu said:

Somehow missed this thread while you were working on it, but PHENOMENAL job. Seriously Joseph and I could not find a single thing wrong with it. Very inspiring.

Thank you for your kind words! Many generous people here helped with really good advice and guidance!