Solcar23

Hey Keith, Well, slow going so far. Between work and kids, getting to the kit has been challenging to say the least. I started a progress post here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=19213&hl=&fromsearch=1 Ive gotten a little further since then but haven't posted any of the pics yet. I started to work on the helmet a bit but am waiting to visit a garrison mate here to get some expert advice as soon as i can get out to him. My advice is just to read everything you can and begin compiling links to ATA builds and EIB/Centurian posts for reference. That's helped me enormously so far. Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing your build progress! Manuel, That's great advice! I was working on the helmet and am glad I didn't go drilling anything yet! You're timing is excellent!

If you know someone who plays drums a 5A stick works perfectly! Fits snug as a bug! I followed Luis' advice and used a coat hanger.

Ahhh, so familiar! This is an excellent thread! I have a spreadsheet running of nearly everything so far as well. I may share the details after I've finished with the build and satisfied that I'm generally done (can that ever happen?). I've been dropping the ball as of late with keeping up with it, especially after I went over budget and have easily cracked the $1,200 mark that I set as my limit. Fortunately, I've been financing mine with ebay sales of my other nerdology items so as long as I still have worthy things to sell I should be in good shape! Onward and upward!

Well, I've finally begun the kit. I've been trimming for 4 days and still have 3 parts to go! Wow, is that a process! My fingers are going to fall off!! This is what I've got done so far: This is left: The tools I've been relying on: And a bit of the progress: Testing a bicep with my compression undershirt on.... note the cardboard standee "model", been staring at him a lot!: Still need to get the helmet going but I'm waiting to get over to Gazmosis's house to get some expert help! Onward and upward!.......

I got the exact same ones at the same price! LOL! We're all on the same page! I've only worn them to try em on and for sizing pieces so far but they seem excellent and comfortable!

That's a great idea! Nice work so far! I'm loving your creativity!

I'm using Safari 5.1.4. And I'm seeing exactly what you have in the picture. Adjusting them doesn't make a difference. So weird!

Even after using the new theme, resetting my cache, clicking it from the "forum" section, it still doesn't show me any new content. Any other suggestions?

Amen to THAT!

Thanks Lucas! I really appreciate it when the vets give a compliment!

Hey Oso, I sprayed probably 3 coats on it. I ended up using 1 1/2 cans on it. I just kept spraying in light coats until it was covered. It took a while and initially looked too thick, but after finishing I think it came out fine. The rustoleum will come out looking really glossy at first so you will definitely have to hit it with some clear matt paint. I used Floquil model train paint to finish it. Oh, and I airbrushed the matt coat so it wouldn't cover so thickly. Good luck my brother!

YES!........OH YES!!!!!!!!

It's looking amazing, my friend!!

I'm voting for the epoxy, mine feels incredibly solid. I'm absolutely sure it could probably crack with a decent drop, but for just playing around with it (and I've been doing a LOT of that with it!), holstering it quickly, etc. it feels totally solid. I'm also absolutely sure if it did break it wouldn't be where the epoxy was! LOL! I tried E6000 first and after 2 days of waiting for it to cure it still pulled apart easily. I started a thread just for this topic: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=18341&hl=&fromsearch=1 and I was the only one who had trouble but a few said they used epoxy or two part superglue as well. The other thing is the cure time. I was able to assemble just about everything in one evening with the epoxy. And, it created some nice looking "weld" points on some sections. Such as the front sight seams: --------- And the rear sight and the shoulder bracket clip (kinda hard to see the clip but it made a nice weld-looking point): -------- You just have to be really careful with the application because it's obviously a bit harder to work with, but if you go relatively sparing with it and try to be creative, I'm sure you can get it to look awesome and like I said above, it'll be the strongest parts of the blaster! A billion times stronger that the resin it's cast with! AND, I figured what a better way to glue a resin but with another resin! Well, good luck and I hope my little epoxy infomercial helped. No, I don't work for the epoxy industry...

Congrats Julie!

Very interesting mod! Nice work so far!

Congrats!!!!

Nice work neighbor!

Here's a couple wide shots after detailing. Still needs wires and a bit more weathering. In the holster:

That was behind the camera!

The picture below is much of the stuff that I've compiled for my basic armor build, but I have begun using some other things such as my Dremel tool, B&D portable worktable and vise. Also, make sure you get some work gloves and goggles and some other basic tools from the tool chest and you'll be fine. I did my best to put this together from reading here, but in my experience so far of building my E-11, there was always a problem that arose that made me have to improvise from things I have, or, ultimately sends me back to hobby shops, surplus stores and home centers when I don't have it. Good luck! Hope this helps a little. -----------

Well, worked on the detailing and weathering last evening. I've decided for very mild weathering so I'm not going full on. So far I've weathered the scope, Henstler and added the metallic details. First of all, here's the spray paint I used. Now on to the details. Here is the scope slightly weathered and with the screws and lettering painted: Hengstler details: Bolt door: Put together: Now, I just need to pimp the scope lenses, add the wires for the Hengstler, weather the rest and clear coat it. More to come!

Thanks Martin!!! Not as artistic as yours, but without yours as the guide I'd never have gotten it done as well as I have! I'm pleased with it!

I'm inspired Steve!! I've been staring at your Photobucket constantly! I just wish it was in order! Great stuff tho, really amazing assembly!

I'd recommend 2 part epoxy sparingly on parts! worked great for me! AND I'd just glue it. After filling, sanding, priming and painting you'll never even know it was ever broken!