CrookKnight

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CONSTRUCTION SECTION 2: LEFT SIDE FRONT PLATE AND PANELS (Photo courtesy of Magmatrooper1205) First, I decided to create the left and right bottom of panels. As I continue to do this, I will make it more clear the area I am working on. I am learning this as I go along. I made templates out of cardboard, so I could do this again and again. This is left side panel: This is the right side panel (plate): Before I trimmed it. I then placed the template on the 1/4" PVC Expanded Plastic Sheet and traced both of them. At this point, I used the dremel tool to make the cut and the table sander to clean the edges. Below is the final result. Below is the template I made for the front plate that these 2 side plates attach to. Once you cut this out of the PVC, it has to be bent into shape by heating up the pvc where you need to bend it. Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures of this process. Below was my first attempt at glueing all of the pieces together. However, I glued the side pieces on backwards. Do do not do it this way. After I painted it, I realized I had put the longer side with the notch on the wrong side. When facting the pack, it needs to be on the left. See pictures below: Next, I cut the backplate at 500 mm x 250 mm, as a starting point. this will be trimmed as I go along. I then placed the piece on the back piece and traced out the right section. The piece to the left will need to be removed. I then glued the 2 pieces togther.. Now that we have got the bottom panel / plates glued together, it is time to work on the upper portion. I started with a template created from cardboard. I then traced the template, confirmed the measurements, and cut out the piece from the PVC Foamboard. I again used the heat gun to bend the plate (panel) where I needed to. At this point, I measured and traced out the 2 side pieces that go with this face plate. Use this template for both plates. Only need the notch in 1 plate. I am waiting to cut the notch until I can confirm placement. Next cut out 2 identical pieces that will go on the face plate. At some point, I will label the pack and reference the pieces so this is easire to follow. Measurements will also be clarified and added to all drawings and text. Since this is a work in progress, I am having to do things, via trial and error. These 2 pieces will be bent 90 degrees to allow for the proper sizing. Next time, I will not bend these and just create 3 separate pieces, in lieu of 2. Bending is made possible by applying heat to the PVC Foam board via heat gun. I then slid these onto the face plate and allowed for 15 mm around the edges.. Glued, taped, etc.... Once the glue dried. I sanded it down and prepared it for painting. For now, I applied 2 coats of gray primer paint (flat). Ok. I have spent the last couple of days working hard on this thing. First thing I noticed was that I put the side panels on backwards. The part with the notch needs to be on the left side of the pack. Below is the corrected version. After I corrected that mistake (this happens when working on a prototype for future builds). I cut out the back plate 500 mm x 250 mm. I then cut out the 215 mm x 58 mm section at the bottom right. Then glued the finished portions to the back plate. I then glued the previously cut top angles to the back plate. (only 1 shown below) When I test fit the top plate over these, it appeared they were too long. Therefore I had to remove them and cut them down. At the same time, I shortened the back plate by 75 mm and glued the two angle pieces back on. You will notice the fins and some other pieces are on the left side of the photo. These will be discussed in another section. For what I am calling the access hatch on the face plate, I created this out of the 1/8" PVC board and cut out a 14 cm x 13 cm rectangle. I had actually cut out a hole on the face plate at 13cm x 12cm, however, I could not get it to function correctly. So for this prototype I am going to keep the access hatch on top of the plate instead of flush. I will see if I can make an operational hatch for Version 3. For the upper small "Name Plate" on the face plate, I cut a 4 cm x 6 cm rectangle out of the same 1/8 pvc board. These are the 2 plates after 2 coats of the flat gray spray paint. Here is a picture with the plates attached.

Added the following to the FINS SECTION above. I wanted to go ahead and test the paint adherence to the acrylic, so I painted 4 fins. First, I cleaned off the plexi glass with very fine steel wool to make for a smooth surface the paint would stick to. Next I used a premium Chrome Aluminum Gloss Spray Paint from a local hardware store. I laid the fins out to paint 1 side at a time. I then applied 2 coats to each side. This is what I ended up with. I am happy with this result and will continue with this method for all remaining fins. Unfortunately, I did not order enough of the material, so I will have to wait for it to come in. Once I get the remaining material in, I will finish this section. I wanted to go ahead and test the paint adherence to the acrylic, so I painted 4 fins. First, I cleaned off the plexi glass with very fine steel wool to make for a smooth surface the paint would stick to. Next I used a premium Chrome Aluminum Gloss Spray Paint from a local hardware store. I laid the fins out to paint 1 side at a time. I then applied 2 coats to each side. This is what I ended up with. I am happy with this result and will continue with this method for all remaining fins. Unfortunately, I did not order enough of the material, so I will have to wait for it to come in. Once I get the remaining material in, I will finish this section.

Congrats and welcome aboard.

I have added more to the Fins section above.

Nice job.

Top Left Box: To build this box, I used a 6in x 6in x 6in box from Hobby Lobby. I did not take many pictures of this one, my apologies. I first cut the black thin abs sheets into a 6x6 square and glued it to the top. This is to allow for a durable top, even surface, and good surface to glue to and paint. I then took some 1/2" wide balsa wood and cut these into the strips for the 3 strips on this box. I used a water bottle top for the button. All balsa wood was sanded on the ends to allow for curved ends. It was then glued onto the top of the box and then painted. Additional pictures, measurements and instructions will be added.

Fyi. I will be selling this one, once completed. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

I HAVE STARTED A NEW THREAD. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/39911-battlefront-magma-trooper-pack-build-v2/

CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1: THE FINS: The fins can be seen on the left and right side of the pack. They appear to be silver in color and spaced equally apart. The first step is to make the stencils. You will need to make 4 different stencils. See below: Fin Stencil 01: 12cm x 12cm with (2) 2cm Radii. Fin Stencil 02: 11cm x 10cm with (2) 2cm Radii. Fin Stencil 03: 10cm x 8cm with (2) 2cm Radii. Fin Stencil 04: 9cm x 6cm with (2) 2cm Radii. From these we will be cutting 14 fins. I ordered the following material for the fins: 1/8" thick acrylic plexi glass sheets, clear 12"x 24" Once this arrives, I will be able to begin cutting. Expected delivery is 12/16/16. 12/18/2016: Alright, the material for the fins, arrived. I decided to leave the plastic cover on the plexi to make it easier for me to trace the stencil. First, I placed stencil #1 on the bottom corner of the plexi. This is so I could have 2 good straight edges to work with. I then traced the stencil with the red pen. Next, I put on the protective face shield and used the dremel with the circular blade to make the cut where marked by the red pen. If you go slow enough, you can keep it in a straight line. You will notice I cut the 2 corners at a 45 degree angle. I will shape it properly on the sanding table. I then sanded the edges to make a smooth radius at the corners. The end result...I will now cut all of the remaining pieces (14 total) and then apply an aluminum type spray paint. I wanted to go ahead and test the paint adherence to the acrylic, so I painted 4 fins. First, I cleaned off the plexi glass with very fine steel wool to make for a smooth surface the paint would stick to. Next I used a premium Chrome Aluminum Gloss Spray Paint from a local hardware store. I laid the fins out to paint 1 side at a time. I then applied 2 coats to each side. This is what I ended up with. I am happy with this result and will continue with this method for all remaining fins. Unfortunately, I did not order enough of the material, so I will have to wait for it to come in. Finally finished all 20 pieces. This has got to be the most difficult part of this build. Made some good progress on the Fins / Valves.....Here are some of the pictures. I will add details and more photos tomorrow.

After some trial and error, I have decided to start this build over. Major credit is given to Magmatrooper1205 for being the founder of this build. I am going to show each and every step on this build, so if you would like to build it for yourself, you should be able to. This is a very technical build with some materials we do not typically use. On this first post, I will continue to update the materials list as I go. This will be a slow process, but the end results should be very good. UPDATED ON 1/8/2017 MATERIALS: Cardboard for templates and/or stencils. I used an old shipping box. Very fine steel wool Chrome Aluminum Gloss spray paint Red felt tip pen MM / CM Ruler Online Metal Supply PVC Expanded Plastic Sheet 1/4" x 12" x 24" - White (4 Pack): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0163IM5U0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (2) Source One LLC 1/8 th (or 1/4" )Inch Thick Acrylic Plexiglass Sheet, Clear (12" x 24"): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FEF0VQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (2) White Sintra 24" X 24" X 3MM (0.118") Plastic Boards https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQC0EIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 TOOLS NEEDED: Small and medium exacto knife. Sharp Scissors Red Pen Belt Sander - Table Version Dremel with circular butting blade for cutting acrylic plexi glass Full face shield for safety CURRENT PROGRESS (PHOTO) OF MY BUILD REFERENCE PHOTO: (Provided by Magmatrooper1205) REFERENCE PHOTO - From Battlefront Game:

Congratulations and welcome to the Heavy's Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

This is a sneak peak at the pack. Please note, I have not connected any of these parts to the pack or themselves. This is just a placement test. Also, not all of the parts are shown here (i.e. tubing). Once I complete the build in the next day or 2, I will post the how-to pictures.

I am working with Magmatrooper on this. As a result, I will be posting new images and progress within the next couple of days. It is my intention to complete this as soon as possible. Should be pretty cool. I will be starting on new build thread labelled "Magma Stormtrooper Built Thread by CrookKnight, V2."

Done. Long live the FISD.

Lower Left Radio Box: I am not sure if this is exactly what it is, but based on all of the different pictures, it is something close. The first picture I am going to show you is my first failure to build this. So do not build this one. Just wanted to give you an idea of the trial and error involved. As you can tell, that one had some issues. So started all over again with some different materials. First, I took a 8" x 8" x 6" Box that I purchased from Hobby Lobby. I thought the mustaches were a nice touch. But, since it did not match the pack in the game, I had to cover them. As you can see, the dimension are not exact. However, that is how it was labelled. For the upper right raised up rectangular piece, I used a 0.25in thick black PVC sheet. It was cut into a rectangle with the following dimensions: 2 1/4in x 3 7/8 in (measurements shown below are before final sanding. I then proceeded to cut a thin black pvc sheet into a smaller rectangle (I will list the exact material at a later date, when I am back in my workshop). Dimensions: Outside- 2 in x 3 in. I then offset it by 1/2 in and cut out the center. This created the upper left rectangle on the box. In order to ensure the face of the box was solid, I cut one of the black thin pvc sheets into an 8 in x in 8 square and glued it to the top. I used magnets to ensure it stayed down: I then glued the the 2 in black rubber "Tank to Bowl Gasket" to the bottom right face of the box. The other components were also glued down. 2 coats of flat black spray paint were applied. Below is the finished product. Once I have all of the pieces on the base of the pack, I might make some adjustments to the thickness of the box. Since this is a work in progress, once I finish, I will go back and add details to this build thread. Next I will be working on the tube like thing that has the toilet bobber on it.

I got it from Michael's and Hobby Lobby. It is simple craft paint. I used black for the armor and silver for the pack. You can just brush it on all over, then take a wet cloth and wipe/blot off what you do not want.

Funny, i just ordered the same one last night. Thanks for looking. I also ordered the black tubing. I will have some pics of more progress posted today. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Having some difficulty finding the last couple of items. If anyone has any clue where I can get these, let me know. See picture below. To me the Bottom Bulb looks like it could be a float used for a Toilet. Not sure.

That is one reason I use the washable paint.[emoji41] Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Finally getting started on the pack. My design/build is based on all of the many different pictures of the pack from the game and 1/6 scale figures. Right Side Tube: Below represents some of the items I will be using. First, I took the 1.5" SCH 40 PVC Tube at a length of 2 feet (24"). I then proceeded to measure 1.5" from one of the ends. I cut the 1.5" off the end of the PVC tube: I then used the below PVC glue I glued the 1.5" PVC Coupling and the 1.5" cut-off section from the PVC tube, together. I then glued the 1.5" PVC cap to the 1.5" PVC piece to make the top of the right side tube. Then I took the 1.5" PVC Elbow and glued it to the bottom of the 1.5" PVC Tube: After the glued dried, I applied the first coat of flat black spray paint. I will apply 2 more coats to ensure adhesion. Applied the prime coat of white to the top piece of the right side tube. I then noticed the writing on the top of the cap and realized that I will need to sand that down. I then took the 1" Fix It Pressure Coupling and applied the first coat of flat black spray paint. This will be used for the piece above the lower left box. Not exactly sure what it is for. This is it for today. As I continue, I will update the parts list on the first post. Also, I may go back and change some things during this process, so if you are building one at the same time, beware, as there is a very good chance this will happen. Thanks.

After much research, I have decided to use the following as my backpack base: It is the one on the right. I was torn between these 2. But I felt the one on the left was not thick enough. I will be posting more pictures shortly of the materials. Goal is to have this complete in 2 weeks using readily available materials.