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LTM

501st Stormtrooper[TK]
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  1. Belt is built, just need to add the hanging boxes. 

    Modified the empire front belt boxes to have screws attach all the way to the front cover. Concerned that the fronts could break off during a troop. Just need to counter sink and then epoxy over prior to painting. Bicep is just pushed on and not at the correct height.

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    Looks like it is sitting well on the posterior

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    Green tape is just to make sure I stay in alignment as I build each piece.

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  2. TD was downloaded from Thingverse (link in the 3D file section) and is actually made for the DN kit. As we are allowed the gap, is this acceptable or do I need to sculpt it for a more uniform appearance (will it even be seen on the sides and bottom)?

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    Holes for magnets to help with keeping it centered

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  3. Keeping with my theme of easier to suit up (as much as possible), I am going from this rig:

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    To using the installed snaps in my Sheeve's  gasket shirt. The velcro is for my amp box

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    Will trim the excess after full fitting

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    So the end of the rams horns are digging into the under-suit

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    Thinking as it is covered mostly by the gaskets, to cut off the angle and have the highlight follow it down (thoughts?)

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  4. More fun with magnets

     

    I am using a cheap dental vacuum (about 100.00) to make the holders/flange for the magnets. Not only for more surface area for glue, but to also help cushion between the magnets (so they don't shatter).

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    .040 plastic sheet

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    Pockets like I did on the calves

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    Magnets on the inside of the chest piece. Eventually I will sand and clean it up for a "nicer" look.

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  5. Test fitting of available pieces. Chest is only fastened at the sides (will do the magnet closure on the sides).

    under-suit is from Sheevs. New version on the way.

    Asking for feedback as it is easier to make changes now before proceeding further. Some things will sit better or be corrected when I add additional pieces, but you could see something wrong at this point and that is what I am  requesting you let me know.

     

     

    I think I have the biceps at the correct spot, I have long arms so this is a challenge area for me.

    I think I should lower the thighs?

     

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    TD will lay a little more straight when I add the butt plate (will use nylon from the TD to hold the butt plate in place).

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    Shoulder bell looks centered? Ignore the chest plate as there are no magnets holding it to the horns at this time.

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    No padding in the forearms yet, just hanging on my arms so they have rotated.

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  6. Shins!

    Wanted to do a twist on the magnetic closure by @Cricket. I did this on my OTTK, but was always concerned that the magnets didn't have enough hold on the plastic. This time I am enclosing the magnets in plastic with a larger flange for more surface area.

    Drilled the holes

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    Magnets on the outer shin

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    Inside view, plenty of room

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    Tight closure

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  7. Trying something new. I bought the 3D files that @Cricket used for her son's build. Its an almost perfect match on forearms with IS, so instead of 3D printing the forearms (was not able to get the front to pull up without cracking it), I will combine the two for better definition.

    The pull is soft and not much detail, other have rebuilt with plastic but I really don't trust my scratch building and having it hold up under trooping conditions.

    Here's the original:

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    Created the lip in ABS, looks like a bracelet.

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    Decided to do a shelf at the rear part so that the plastic is glued from two angles. This shot is the piece overlaid on the plastic (not cut yet)

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    Success! Joint behind the 3D is filled with epoxy putty. Now to do more sanding.

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    Nice and crisp from the side

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  8. Looking at the pill holes on the chest, do you leave a return edge and just cut out the bottom:

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    Or do you cut it all out like the official version:

     

     

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    Or either is acceptable? I assume in the urethane version it is just a straight hole, and the radius in plastic is due to vacu-forming? 

  9. Back from the dead...

    Can someone link to where the photos are posted that show the difference between TLJ and TFA (I believe it is the bicep cover strips as well as thigh covers and a few other. Tried all the other categories and was not successful. Specifically there was a category or series of photos showing troopers side by side on the differences.

     

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