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Progress has been slower than anticipated, but there is Progress! I've been manually filling (wood filler & Loctite gel glue) and sanding (wood block, foam block, folded sandpaper, files); things are getting smoother, but there there are still holes to fill and edges to shape. I've used XTC-3D on some of the pieces that really needed some heavy surface smoothing, and everything else is in filler-primer. I expect that I'll need to use some more XTC and filler-primer after another round of sanding. After that, I'll probably be ready for a dry assemble and test fit. I'll most likely be reinforcing the back plate with some aluminumat this time too, to add some strength from flexing. Once I'm satisfied with the fit and finish, I'll move on to mounting and painting. Time for some progress pics... Initial filling... Filled and Sanded ... XTC-3D Applied ... Filler Primer ...

My procedure is close to Joseph's ... 1. Put on Pencaps belt with thigh straps already looped around, and set to desired length (this way there's no monkeying around with one thigh being too high or too low. Once you've set the strap length once, you're always good-to-go) 2. pull on left thigh armor and snap it on to the strap (yes, there's enough room to reach in behind the thigh armor and snap them in place) 3. repeat with the right 4. put on my boots 5. put calves on by opening up the backs of the armor 6. close calves 7. proceed with everything else

Nice Joe! Glad to see your shooting for Centurion! Post pics when you get you BBB.

Whoa!

Congratulations Jim!

Nice Progress Trooper!

Nice looking bin!

You got it Garry. Put your forearms on first then your gloves.

Hey Byron, have a look here...http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/16-ongoing-sales-project-orders/ for vendors of soft parts and everything TK. Maybe a Darman neck seal and a TKittel canvas belt? Look through all the postings as there are multiple vendors, and lots of things to empty your bank account. The Amazon suit looks fine. It's got black stitching and the logos can be easily removed of blacked out.

Congrats TK18910 !

Nice Work! Looks Good.

Happy BBB Day!

I'm going to attempt magnets. I like the idea of a clean install with no additional (visible) strapping. I'm hoping to construct a removable plate that would be temporary affixed (via Velcro) to the inside of my existing AP back plate. This plate would possibly have two threaded "things" (heavy thread like a light bulb or something (No, I'm not using a light bulb, just picture the threads)) that would have magnets glued to the ends of them. I'm hoping that I could unscrew the "things" and that would break the bond between the magnets, allowing the backpack to be removed. This is all theory at this point as I haven't mocked anything up, or sourced threaded fittings that would be appropriate. The entire Spacepack will be very light, but If I find that the weight of it is pulling on my back plate in a negative way, I'm thinking of a strap that would be riveted to my removable plate and could be clipped around my chest, pulling the back plate tight to my body. Again, only theory. To get dressed (& undressed), I currently put on my torso as one assembled unit, so I'm hoping that I could do the same with Spacepack already attached. Then "snap" on the hose (again with magnets). Might still need two people, but we'll see.

Well Troopers, my AP Stunt TK has been serving me well, so I thought it might be time for an accessory. The Spacepack is a relatively easy addition, as it needs very little modification to my existing TK setup. The Spacepack is 3d Printed (from CrookKknight) and I received it in the mail a few days ago (fast shipping, Thanks Shawn!). Sorry, I forgot to take a BBB day picture. Regardless, the kit looks great and I'll try to capture what's required to build, finish, and wear this pack in this thread. This is my first 3D printed anything, so there might be some trial-and-error while completing this build. I hope to keep the error to a minimum, but you know. If you do have any 3D printing tips feel free to share!!! So ... how about some pics!?! The whole kit... Close up... Cylinders... Other side... Through the main body... Texture... (going to have to sand and fill, and fill and sand) Keep you posted!

Christina, I can't remember, but are you in the make-up/fx industry? Paint skills are killer!

As others have said, it's easy to build to Centurion from the start, and it's not too ambitious for your first build. Go for it! We are all here to help you succeed.

Shim your bicep semi-flexed. You've got some muscles there, but it's unlikely you'll be showing off the pipes like that while trooping. You should be able to bring your forearm up (like a bicep curl) and have a little room in your bicep armour piece. Most of the time, the heaviest thing you'll be holding/lifting is your blaster or your bucket.

Welcome Rob! Post some pics and let's get your kit going! Will you be shooting for Centurion?

Hi Ben, yes, your grey is too matte in finish. Are you using the appropriate paint? Also, the openings on your frown could be squared up a little (they are a little soft), and then the painted edges will need to be cleaned up as they are a little jagged. Good progress so far! The bucket is a lot of fun, especially when finished. Oh, and play around with your helmet pad. Figure out what works best for you, and then remove the excess velcro. You've got the scratchy side of the velcro facing inwards (towards your face). You want to minimize the amount of pointy scratchy things inside the bucket ... especially when you're putting it on or taking it off. Good Work Trooper!

Congrats Centurion!

Welcome! Post pics! Centurion

Looking Good Trooper!

Hi Stephen, Have you mocked up your full arm (shoulder bell, bicep, and forearm) on your body yet? I'm only asking because you are planning on cutting your shoulder bell. Double check that it all looks good before making the cut. I suggest kitting up as much as you can to ensure the sizing looks appropriate.

Armour can wait. Take care of the fam.

Industrial Velcro on the front of the boot and on the inside of the front of the shin. Allows for walking movement/stairs/whatever and the shin stays in place.