PaqMan11M's R1TK Build

[PaqMan11M]

So I just ordered my raw ABS kit for my R1TK from 850 Armorworks. Going to go with  The Darkside Closet for my soft parts, Imperial Boots for my boots and gloves. Got my bucket already, which is a Black Series helmet, pictured below. Got replacement hovi tips for Ukswrath, new lenses and helmet gasket from OPLEprops on the way! Just waiting for my BBB day! I'll continue to update this thread as things progress! FOR THE EMPIRE!

 

 

[TK3373[TK]]

Cool. I have a BS helmet as well which I am modding. Be sure to check out some of the threads on how to make it more accurate.

[PaqMan11M]

Big Brown Box Day for my R1TK from 850 Armorworks is today! Woohoo!

[Chemi[Staff]]

1 hour ago, PaqMan11M said:

Big Brown Box Day for my R1TK from 850 Armorworks is today! Woohoo!

 

The party begins!!!...

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Congratulations !!!  

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Great news, looking forward to seeing the progress

[PaqMan11M]

 

Decided to add some photos from my WIP on my Hasbro Black Series bucket.

 

Disassembly:

 

Complete breakdown:

 

Parts I don't need anymore:

 

New lenses from OPLEProps on Etsy:

 

New hovi mic tips from Ukswrath:

 

Starting the slow and meticulous process of cutting out the vents:

 

That's the only pics I've got so far, but it's coming along. Slow but steady.

Edited June 9, 2020 by PaqMan11M
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[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Great Project, a lot of work ahead.  Good luck ! 

[PaqMan11M]

@TKSpartan thanks! I'm trying to do EIB Level for my initial approval, but we'll see. Shoot for the moon, right?

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

34 minutes ago, PaqMan11M said:

@TKSpartan thanks! I'm trying to do EIB Level for my initial approval, but we'll see. Shoot for the moon, right?

You got this mate, there's no way back !! .   

[PaqMan11M]

Next step, basic armor trim.

 

A small sample of the pile of ABS trimmings from the kit. (Note: I binged the full first season of "The Mandalorian" while trimming this out! )

 

Some of the parts mostly trimmed:

 

Torso pieces and some other final odds and ends:

 

I've left a little bit of return edge on these so I didn't OVERCUT and end up having to fix a problem. Next step is gonna be sizing and then will final trim and sand down any return edges on the belt sander. Then assembly begins, with final sanding, primer, paint and clear! 

[PaqMan11M]

Some goodies came in the mail!

 

Gloves by Endorfinders:

 

ImperialBoots coming through with a big score:

 

R1TK zipper boots (non-Chukka boot) with flat one-piece sole, and a thin balacava for trooping down here in sunny South Florida :

 

Next thing coming in the mail is the E-11 R1 blaster kit printed by friend of mine, and the undershirt with gaskets from "The Darkside Closet". So many things happening! 

[11b30b4[TK]]

Coming along nicely, modding that BS helmet is a real pain but it looks good when finished. I added you to the roster.

[Roukie 1[TK]]

I´ve got the same gloves. The quality is really good, but I ended up removing the inserts. When you wear them for some time and get sweaty hands, it is very difficult to get them off. I kept the inner gloves for colder days. It´s easy to wear them both.