Funkster’s 3D printed TLJ

[CallMeMrTibbles[501st]]

Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh mate 

[funkster[TK]]

Wonder if someone can help.

I was scrolling a couple of days back and found a build where there was a diagram of the forearm construction

The member had also added the screw to the forearm rail.

I’ve got one with a flange and wondered if theirs was the same but can’t find the thread

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

32 minutes ago, funkster said:

Wonder if someone can help.

I was scrolling a couple of days back and found a build where there was a diagram of the forearm construction

The member had also added the screw to the forearm rail.

I’ve got one with a flange and wondered if theirs was the same but can’t find the thread

Excuse me mate, it may be the language barrier but are you talking about the metal holster? is where I have seen that screw type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[funkster[TK]]

Thanks dude

It wasn’t, but after a long scrolling session I found it in Krisko’s build

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Great you found it. first time a see that close.  

[Sly11[Admin]]

Here is a screen used asset, hope this is helpful for your holster referencing.

You will notice Torx security bolts are used  (have that center pin)

The bearing is also held in place with a Torx security bolt Dome head and the others are counter sunk.

 

 

 

 

Screen cap wardrobe malfunction forearm.

 

[Sly11[Admin]]

Also looks like you have the correct bolt for the forearm, saw the  holster post so followed up on that for some clarity as well.

[funkster[TK]]

Finished the TD today with help from a buddy with a vinyl cutter.

Actually ended up using vinyl on the end cap to get a clean edge. Can’t see the join unless you get about an inch away






Back detail




Bolt done



Nipples and shoulder tabs painting

[funkster[TK]]

Bits and bobs

Pouches from Trooper Bay and filled with rigid foam




3d printed shoulder tabs (thanks to whomever uploaded them here)

Hot glued in and straps ready for shoulders

[Sly11[Admin]]

Is this not your bolt?

 

I just noticed you used the one with the flange perhaps I confused you and if so, my apologies as you had this then another image posted.

This as far as we are aware is the correct type to use.

 

 

[funkster[TK]]

Yeah I had to use the one with the flange to cover up a bit of damage

You can see that the button details are bigger on my rail and painted 3d printed plastic doesn’t respond to a Dremel as well as resin does.

[funkster[TK]]

Belt boxes sorted

[funkster[TK]]

Belt boxes sorted

[funkster[TK]]

Did a bit of work on the lid yesterday.

It’s still not fitting together without issue, so started removing some material to try and help.

Also, the mesh did fair too well in the casting process




So out it comes, and I’ll be replacing it with some metal mesh

[Sly11[Admin]]

The bubbles are an issue where a vacuum pot hasn't been used to draw them out of the resin before pouring into the mold. Also because the mold may be too large to also add to the vacuum pot after its filled.

As to it not fitting, it looks like the molds may be slightly distorted so the part just doesn't align correctly at both sides.

Also the original buck was probably 3D printed and may have warped during that process hence why the alignment is out as would be the mold made from it.

Have you spoken to Walt about it yet?

[funkster[TK]]

Yep.
Spoken to him a few times with little advice other than “sand more”

It’s frustrating as I’ve heated the face plate to better mold it to the inside, but it then just goes back to its original shape.

It’s going to need a LOT of adhesive to keep it in place.

He said he was going to put together a video on how to assemble the helmet.

Still waiting for the clips and vinyl which he said had come in and would be in the post. That was a month ago.

Unfortunately, he’s now been flooded out, which is not good news for anyone.

[funkster[TK]]

On a more productive note

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looks the business  

[Skablaze[TK]]

As I'm probably going to print the same files from Akira Yuming, I'm looking forward to this !

[indiechixor[TK]]

On 8/31/2021 at 9:54 AM, funkster said:

3d printed shoulder tabs (thanks to whomever uploaded them here)
 

 

Maybe I missed those, I was going to print a pair for myself, mind dropping a link to those Shoulder Tabs?

[funkster[TK]]

 
Maybe I missed those, I was going to print a pair for myself, mind dropping a link to those Shoulder Tabs?

If I could remember where….

Give me some time

[funkster[TK]]

With just the abs and lid to go, I plumped for a BS lid

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking forward to seeing the BS upgrade, good luck

[funkster[TK]]

After a bit of a break, I’m back on this with a vengeance with the biggest UK Con in just over two weeks

Spats

[funkster[TK]]

Abs