CrookKnight

8/4/2016: Started on the faceplate for the button box I call it. Chamfered the edges and painted gray. Painted the clear bumpers black. Once dried, glued everything together. Began working on the radio box. Purchased the photo box from Micheals. Cut it down to size, per Ukswraths tutorial. Removed hardware and sanded down. Drilled screws into the 4 corners. In lieu of black construction paper, I used a plastic "For Sale" sign. Cut pieces to correct sizes and glued to box. Applied 1 cost of the flat black paint. Glued on plastic bottle caps. Set to dry. Will paint the entire box tonight

7/28/2016 Finally back at it after a nice vacation. I am wanting to finish this within the next 30 days, so I plan on stepping it up. Once the glue dried on the sign backing, the screws were installed. Only installed screws in the large and small box. Once this was completed, using the flat black spray paint, I painted all 3 containers. Did about 3 coats to ensure good coverage. While I waited on the paint to dry, I cut out a 4" x 6-3/4" sheet from the "For Sale Sign". This will be used to create the the design on the lower right face plate. I then cut out the 3 arches to match the HWT pack design. I did not really use any specific dimensions. I just made sure they were evenly spaced with the same amount of border. At this point, I glued the face plate to the top of the container and painted again. Need a little final touchup, but overall turned out good. More to follow...

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Where do you get the magnets from that you use to hold things in place while they dry? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Yes i did. The open portion of the boxes were glued to the black painted side of the no parking sign. Is that a problem? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

7/17/2016 Back from vacation and ready to get this thing completed. I trimmed the 3 clear boxes with a hack saw (yes, a hacksaw). I tried an exacto knife, but it was taking too long. I cut the lips off and then sanded with a power sander. See picture below: Once sanding was complete, I took the thick plastic sign (No Parking Sign - already painted one side black) and traced around them. I did not round the corners, I left them square (90 degrees). This will be the base plate for the boxes. Then I glued the base plates to the open side of the clear boxes (the side I just sanded down). I used the E6000 glue and place weights on the boxes to keep pressure on. After about 6 hours, I took them off.(see below) Once dry, I took the remainder of the "No Parking Sign" and cut the parts for the top of the boxes. This time I did round the corners. Traced the other side of the boxes. I then glued the plates to the bottom portion of the clear plastic containers. This will become the face plate.

Can't wait to get started on these new builds. Deathtrooper and Shoretrooper are definetely cool and very complex.

Congrats. You are now a part of something great.

Congrats. You are now a part of something great.

Congrats. You are now a part of something great.

Congrats. You are now a part of something great.

Congrats. You are now a part of something great.

Congrats. You are now part of something great.

Congrats. You are now a part of something great.

Thank you. Will do. First event is 7/23 Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

7/10/2016 Painted the oil pan flat black. Cutting the 3 boxes (pop it boxes) lips off. Sanding down and preparing for paint. Antenna came in and preparing. Headed on vacation now and will really get things moving when I return in 1 week. Ready to get it completed.

Just received the oil pan and pop-it containers. Who ever thought I would be excited for those. Going to get started on painting them.

7/6/2016 While I await for the bulk of parts and materials to be delivered, I am working on some miscellaneous items. The first item is the tube that is on the right side of the pack. Just so everyone knows, I am mainly using Ukswrath's HWT pack picture and build thread to build my HWT pack. Since I may need to very my pack a little, based on material and part availiabilty, I am also using the CRL image for reference. Both images are shown below: Ukswrath HWT Pack CRL HWT Pack I purchased a 2 foot long 2 inch diameter PVC pipe and (2) 2" PVC slip caps. Applied 2 coats of black primer spray paint (rust-o-leum). Next I will be glueing the caps and cutting as required.

Thanks for the info. Ukswrath HWT thread is definately what I am going to use. Tomorrow I am going to Lowe's to get some of the supplies so I can start painting.

I am just getting started on my Heavy Weapons Trooper Pack Build. I recently obtained approval on my first build TK ANH Stunt and am now going to convert to HWT. I will be posting each and every step in order to get any comments or feedback or so this can help someone after me, with their build. I am using ideas from others, including Ukswrath, so my pack may look a little different. 7/1/2015 - Today I ordered the oil pan, plastic containers, and radio antenna. Oil Drain (22"x 15"x 4") or similar $17, Amazon > http://www.amazon.co...o Oil Drain Pan Plastic Container kit $23, Amazon > http://www.amazon.co...Food Saver Set) 1' Radio Antenna (rubber or plastic) with swivel base, $9+. Napa Auto. http://www.napaonlin...5903_0361152922 This weekend, I will be going to the hardware store to get some more of the supplies and get started with painting. I will post as many pictures as I can during this process.

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I finally received approval on my very first build, TK ANH Stunt. Looking forward to more builds and getting out there, trooping. TK 10204 - aka CrookKnight

Requesting 501st access W. Shawn Cantey TK 10204 Carolina Garrison http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=21867

Thanks for all of the info and advice. When i begin, i will post a thread. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk