TK Monkus

I put on my torso and thighs to see how much I would need to cut off the thighs, and it looks like there is a good amount. I stood in a stance where each leg would have the most overlap. I have marked where I think I'll need to cut and hopefully you can see the marks and these will look alright. I then put it on again to see if the marks were in a good spot and the left side looks ok but the right seemed like I needed to go further so I marked further then tried again. Second time I tried them on it looked like the original line I made would actually work so I think I will cut to that line first as I can always cut more if I need. I also think I'll cut out the mobility cuts on the bottom. See pics below for where I am thinking of cutting. Honestly a bit nervous as I don't want to ruin my thighs :/ Left Side Right Side First try Second try (first line is from the first try, second line was the "fix") Mobility cuts Thanks, M

Thanks Glen, I'll check it out. Thanks, M

Thanks Glen, I'll try the foam first and see how it all sits. Cutting my thighs may help a bit also. I'll leave my det as is for now and see what they say. Thanks, M

Thanks, will try that! Thanks, M

Thanks Glen! I need to get some foam for my arms and legs as well. I do want to bring the sides of my ab/kidney and bottom portion of the chest in more, so that may also help? I don't want to cut any off. On the detonator looks like I may need to trim down the end caps a bit as they are a bit longer than the 3/4" noted. Not sure how I am going to get them off When you say the "brackets don't get rounded", are you talking about the silver metal part with the screw in it? Unfortunately this is how it came from RS...I could maybe unscrew and try and cut that, but it would shorten that a bit. Thanks, M

Thanks Mario. I'll mark up my thighs and post some pics as to where I am thinking of cutting! Thanks, M

Thanks Chemi! I knew the butt plate was going to be an issue, so thanks for the tip on cutting the thighs. I will mark something up and post it, probably in my build thread? Maybe I'll post in both places. For the shoulders straps can I just use a heat gun and bend them? I also plan to add some foam inside my arms, thighs, and probably midsections as well. That will hopefully help with the "wideness" look. Thanks, M

So I kitted up and boy do I still have some work to do. I posted in the pre approval forum to see what needs to be done and if I can pass at least for basic Thanks, M

Thanks Caleb!

Thanks Glen!

Hey Guys, So I have completed the main build and would like to join the legion! After suiting up I can see I still have many areas to work on (which I knew I would), but hopefully what I have will be ok for basic? Once I get basic I can then work on it from there (hoping to get to centurion). See below the info and pics. If you would like any others feel free to ask. Also see below areas I think/know there are issues. Problem Areas: Whole midsection needs to be tapered in on front and back. Looks too wide. I need to adjust forearm placement( strapping issue) Both sides of ab/kidney junction do not sit even. The kidney pushes up. (maybe add middle strap to the left side?) But plate overlap on sides and back of thighs. But plate back side snap area should be more tucked in I think? (maybe heat gun?) Think I need to add mobility cuts to backs of thighs and shins Trim down backs of shoulder straps? Sure there are more... Information Matthew Landes Southern California Garrison/Los Angeles Squad RS Props RS Props RS Props RS Props Imperial Boots Still waiting for blaster N/A 5'10 125lb ANH-S Thank you @gmrhodes13 @TKSpartan @justjoseph63 Thanks, M

I put the second coat of blue on this morning and just pulled off the stencils. It looked almost perfect! There were a few spots where some of the blue came up with the stencil, but after minor touch ups I think it looks awesome! This means my bucket is now complete, which means my suit is now complete! I will let the touch ups dry a bit then do a full suit up for my 501st submission pics. Very exciting! This has been quite a journey. I know it is not done yet as I have some tweaks to make here and there and will tackle those, but it feels good to have a presentable suit in time for Celebration! (and hopefully by then those tweaks will have been made as well). Thank you to everyone who has helped along the way, especially @gmrhodes13 @TKSpartan and @justjoseph63 . I will post up pics once I do my suit up, but for the tweaks and fixes should I post those here or make a new thread? Thanks, M

Thanks Glen, I think it may just be the pic but I may try and scrape a bit off.

Put the first coat of blue on the tube stripes. I followed the recommendation of @justjoseph63 and @gmrhodes13 and did a couple coats of white first. I'll let this sit overnight then put on the 2nd coat tomorrow. I also painted my ab buttons. I painted them so they dont go all the way to the bottom of the button, but how do they look? Do they need any added or taken away? I think they look pretty good. Thanks, M

After a few minor touch ups I am pretty happy with how the stripes came out. Now for the tube stripes...wish me luck. Thanks, M

Rubbed off the black outlines and had them repainted by my cousin who is an artist. Very happy with how she did! I also touched up my left ear. I ordered stencils for my tube stripes and they came with ones for the traps and tears as well so I will hopefully get those on tonight. Thanks, M

Installed Thanks, M

Thanks as always Glen! M

While I am waiting for some paint to dry figured I could attach my holster to my belt. I saw it needs to be about 20mm from the edge of the belt and about 25mm gap from the bottom. RS has marked some points on the back already, but they are a bit off those numbers. The distance from the edge is about 35mm. How strict are the numbers here? Do I need to have it exactly 20mm from the edge or is that 35mm point ok? I will also need to cut the tops of the holster straps down as when it is 25mm from the bottom they stick out. Just want to make sure my numbers are correct before making any holes or cutting. It will then be secured with snaps on the back and a rivet on the front. See pics below. Thanks, M

Thanks Glen! Will modify and post back. Thanks, M

I added the black outlines and painted the vocoder. Apparently I do not have steady hands haha. It was not easy and there were many wipe aways and retries. I think it came out ok, but think I need to go back and do them again. They look a bit thick to me and think I need to redo the outline of the tears as it looks like there is more of an inward curve? I do think the vocoder came out alright though. See pics below. Thanks, M

Thanks Mario! Thanks, M

Thanks Joseph. I moved the current padding more towards the back and it seemed to help lower the helmet which as you said makes it look better and I can see better. Will probably play with it some more. Thanks, M

Grey paint on. I did about 3 coats on each part (2 on the ear). I figure the black line will clean up the edges of the areas as they are a bit unkept as of now. I think the teeth look ok, but if anyone sees any areas that need cleaning please point them out. Thanks, M

The helmet is fully assembled! @TKSpartan I know you had recommended lowering the brow to fit more into a stunt build (which I know is correct), but if it is ok and will still pass I would like to keep the lower brow. I just like the look better. I am going to probably try and get something other than the yellow foam at some point but it works for now. I am also going to try and get some mesh for the frown. The lens is not permanently secured yet. I will probably do a mix of what @justjoseph63 recommends with the SUGRU and what the RS videos recommend after I paint. Now off to start painting! Question: Is it normal to not really be able to look at the ground while you have the helmet on, or should it be tight enough that when you tilt your head down you should see the ground without having to hold the helmet in place? @justjoseph63 lens attachment Thanks, M