Trogdor

Sorry to all reading this I guess I can't correctly post inline images from iOS. I'll edit back at the pic soon.

Ok looking at the cover strips this might be a screw up. Is this too much shoulder under the thigh cover strip. I am trying to build to advanced tactics. <a class="bbc_url" href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/trogdor1881/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsiqde77fd.jpeg.html"><imgsrc="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll183/trogdor1881/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsiqde77fd.jpeg" alt="image_zpsiqde77fd.jpeg"></a>

Thanks. I'm gluing inner coverstrips on the thigh fronts. On at a time as I don't have enough magnets. I'll then suit up again and see where things fall.

Just a quick update. Started on the strapping. I am leaving enough return edges for the strap brackets but decided to do webbing "plates" with snaps. Back, kidney and but are done. Also trimmed off the extra edges on the hand guards (Thanks Jamie!). I am starting on the layout for the Snaps and rivets on the torso/cod. I have the thighs mocked up but I am not sure how much space to leave and where on the knee the front goes. I know the screen used suits had the lower edge behind the knee removed for more mobility... I am getting closer... I am thinking of setting the halloween deadline to try and sprint to the finish.

So here is the shots from the first (second) fitting. This is what helped me realize your return edges have a big impact on things. Is this the right direction for the hand guards? More pictures soon.

I have been using photo bucket. Which is why I haven't been posting photos to the forum lately (I need 2 browser windows for my method). I know they set photo upload limits in the forum software so things stay fast and affordable. Check out http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/32273-tips-for-using-photobucket-to-post-pics/?hl=%2Bpost+%2Bphoto Justjoseph63 's post of ukswrath method. Thanks!

I made some progress over the past couple weeks. Pictures tonight.<br><br> Hand guards done, canvas belt made, thermal detonator done, inner cover strips on biceps and forearms, elastic loops on shoulder bells. I also have been thining out the return edges on everything else. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered an e-11.<br><br> I also got two different kinds of apoxie sculpt. White is more like white clay colored super white is more like the white plastic. It doesn't match but it's a brighter white so the paint covers nicely. Once I fit the ab I'll set the thighs and start the shims.

Thats the clincher I gonna find that stuff. I did manage to find a pretty good match for the abs. It's similar to the paint in that thread...<br> Rustoleum 2x ultra cover gloss white. I got the test fitting photos uploaded finally. I'll post in the thread when I get to a computer. Thanks for the info!

Darth Havoc Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely take the tip on the fuzzy Velcro on the clips. I did change the bend on the clips to be more accurate. I'll post pics. But I'm not that worked as it goes under the belt. I have enough material left to remake in the future if required. I am happy to have the helmet done and now I need to get the glue out and get back to the armor.<br><br> I'll get some test fitting shots taken and posted to get some feed back.<br><br> I have a plan for the thigh shims but my test piece failed because it wasn't completely dry when I started sanding so the core piece in the gap tore out... I'll have to repeat the test. <br><br><br> I see the new first order troopers are using bondo(not bindi) in some places is there a reason I should consider that?

So all this talk inspired me to get back to work on the bucket tonight. What do you think? I definitely didn't have the steady hand for this tonight but I'll let you guys judge. Frown, lens and tube stripes. Vocorder and aerators chin and appearently uncut trim

Thanks guys. I am committed the decals are on the bucket after all. Call anything out you see wrong I may try to be like Steve (centurion) one day. Did you guys go with satin black for the chin and the frown. I am finding mixed information on that. Also on the underside on the chin, I have been going through the centurion threads again and it seems like its a black strip to meet the neck trim. Is that correct? Steve, I may have a second set of mtk ears if mine are good.

The bad news is I will need to retake the test fitting photos. The good news is I painted the ears and got the decals on. Didn't turn out exactly as I wanted with the brow traps and trim but hopefully its not a deal breaker. So here are some photo updates. Thermal detonator, need to round the corners facing me and the armor as they are a bit sharp. Ears painted. Need to paint the bars. Suggestions? Decals (minus the tube stripes as the ears are drying). Thanks to TK4510 for the decal video. Homemade neckseal. Went with about a 1/4 inch stitch spacing. I have more materials so if I have to make a new one its not the end of the world.

Thanks for the response. It really is hard there are so many good threads out there so most probably don't follow a rookie. Hind sight I should have gone ANH as your right its much higher traffic. I will try to get the pictures on tonight or take some new ones now that I have cut the thighs to show everyone exactly how much shimming I will have to do.

Thanks for picking this back up. The detail is awesome! I somehow missed this thread in my research but I am following now. Keep up the good work.

Taps the mic... Is anyone out there? First test fitting told me a lot. I can stand to lose more return edges all over the place, the ab will fit me just fine (no shims there). The thighs are going to need serious shimming at the top. I am going to post this in the local garrison board swell to see if I can get some help. Perhaps at an upcoming armor party. I was able to finish the Thermal detonator. Finally something complete. I also followed toybiz's build thread and did the water bend of the knee packs. It didn't come out as nice as his did. I got some distortion on the top and bottom edges between the cells. I was able to fix it up by re-heating and moving the clamps to bend the edges in and cooling. I would recommend any one trying it use some sort of padding on the clamp faces that cover the whole height of the packs. That would make it similar to panadtrooper's paint stick method for the ammo belt. I'll post some pictures after I do the final trim and sand cleaning up the edges.

As promised here is some of the progress With some questions thrown in. Bucket: Ready for paint? Does anyone know the size of the ribs on the neck seal? I was going with 1/4 inch. Here is my test sample. Please ignore the blue thread, my wife had that loaded in the machine and I was too lazy to change it out for a test. Thermal detonator build. Just finish work left: glue the control panel, sand the clips a bit more, borrow some metal snips to cut them to length and finish the bends. Thanks to TK Bondservnt 2392!!!

I can't speak for the photos on here but thats what I just built. 2 inch nonmetallic (PVC) electrical conduit (grey). A piece came with my MTK armor.

I'll be posting some pictures soon. I'm almost done with helmet assembly thanks to an armor party. Also the thermal detonator parts, clips are done and paint is drying. Fabric cut for my neck seal. <br><br> On a side note I've had lots of problems with fisd DNS lately can only use on my home circuit not available at work on cellular.

I'll be watching to see how the iron work turns out I need as much plastic on the thighs as I can get.

I just wanted to say thank you for this. Great instruction and the clamping guidance is spot on.

Hope to return to building this coming weekend. Did get some imperial boots in the mail though. Also ordered a second set of ears just in case.... I'm still here.

I don't think it's a trick and I am a rookie... but I used a really sharp utility knife and a metal straight edge. Just hold the straight edge and Very lightly make a couple of passes. The light passed start to make a grove and the knife won't wander as much and you can complete cutting all the way through without the straight edge. I don't know if it's too hot down here in fl but score and snap didn't work that well for me.

Considering how many troopers look to your videos they should have given you one. Good luck. I'll be watching as well. Thanks for all you do Mike.

I'm going through the same thing. I'm working on an Mtk ESB build. I'm just afraid of trimming too much off. Good luck to you I'll be watching your thread.

Thanks Steve! I'll keep at it. It's hard as I dont ever want to cut too much off. I will say playing with abs paste and sand paper made me more comfortable but the feedback from others helps. After all this is my first build. You guys have already done this once or twice. That said I re-examined some of my research links especially the ESB helmet video from Starwars helmets and your right on on the eyes. Definitely shallower inside. I am happy to say MTK seems to be improving his molds as the shape difference (toybiz' build thread discusses this well)) seems to be corrected as well as the extra thumb print has been removed. He has been great to deal with and the fact that he has improved things based on troopers feed back is awesome. I have no problem telling others why I chose to go with his armor now.