LTM's Imperial Surplus FOTK TLJ

[TheSwede[TK]]

6 hours ago, LTM said:

Thinking as it is covered mostly by the gaskets, to cut off the angle and have the highlight follow it down (thoughts?)

You can trim them down 

[LTM[TK]]

Working on the TD.

 

Planning on strapping the posterior plate to the TD via velcro sewn to the nylon straps. Should make it easy to take on and off

 

Will add the snap for the belt. Magnets will help keep the TD centered while trooping

 

[LTM[TK]]

TD was downloaded from Thingverse (link in the 3D file section) and is actually made for the DN kit. As we are allowed the gap, is this acceptable or do I need to sculpt it for a more uniform appearance (will it even be seen on the sides and bottom)?

 

Holes for magnets to help with keeping it centered

 

[LTM[TK]]

Pulling the Anovos helmet apart for interior and possible exterior painting.

Followed this tutorial:

https://youtu.be/qGc1LXHuaT4

 

Success!

 

Honestly showing my age, but thought of this when I put the helmet on:

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

[LTM[TK]]

Interior painted with liner

Removed the foam, sanded and preped

Added a helmet harness, have to work around the mounting points

 

[LTM[TK]]

Posterior mounted via velcro on the nylon straps, belt snap installed

[LTM[TK]]

Belt is built, just need to add the hanging boxes. 

Modified the empire front belt boxes to have screws attach all the way to the front cover. Concerned that the fronts could break off during a troop. Just need to counter sink and then epoxy over prior to painting. Bicep is just pushed on and not at the correct height.

Looks like it is sitting well on the posterior

Green tape is just to make sure I stay in alignment as I build each piece.

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking good

[Sly11[Admin]]

Everything is looking good so far, keep up the great work.

[LTM[TK]]

Used empire 3D front boxes with the curves, removed the inset nuts and drilled all the way through for a secure assembly. I will counter-sink the hardware.

 

 

 

 

 

Working on the pauldron next, plan is to attach with magnets

Pauldron from DN:

Edited June 5, 2023 by LTM

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I used magnets as well but found some times when moving the arms the pauldron could detach, I ended up adding a velcro strap to which went down around the neck area, see how you go  

[LTM[TK]]

Pauldron is on

[LTM[TK]]

Well, its been a while since the last update. Working with Sheev 's on updated under-suit, just waiting on delivery and I can finish up this build.

[Sly11[Admin]]

1 hour ago, LTM said:

Well, its been a while since the last update. Working with Sheev 's on updated under-suit, just waiting on delivery and I can finish up this build.

Good news, glad you are still working on your armour.

[LTM[TK]]

Update: Looks like I am next in line with the new and improved gasket set.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

5 hours ago, LTM said:

Update: Looks like I am next in line with the new and improved gasket set.

Looking forward to seeing the improvements  

[LTM[TK]]

Haven’t had an update from Sheev’s since April, does anyone know if he is ok?

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

5 hours ago, LTM said:

Haven’t had an update from Sheev’s since April, does anyone know if he is ok?

Saw some post on FB @ May, I think you will find many of the soft good suppliers have their hands full with work and family, being better weather for a lot of them, I have no doubt he's still trying to get through orders and I've not heard anything negative at this stage.

 

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

On 8/1/2024 at 1:39 AM, LTM said:

Haven’t had an update from Sheev’s since April, does anyone know if he is ok?

I noticed over the last couple of days Sheev's been posting across social media once again. I think you will find like many makers they take on far too much and wait times become unrealistic, most appear to be @12 months these days.