Rich330[TK] Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) It's officially Big Brown Box Day at our house today. My TM kit arrived today and I'm absolutely chuffed to bits with it. I also have a second helmet coming soon as I intend to make up two separate helmets, two belt assemblies and two sets of gloves (with different handguards) so that I can rotate the armour between ESB Stunt and ANH Stunt. I intend to go ESB with both and will be documenting my build here along the way. Let the armour porn commence ... It's the care and attention and minor things like proper packaging that also make the difference ... Two sets of belt armour for two belt assemblies (ESB on white canvas, ANH on natural canvas (belts by Rob)) ... Two sets of handplates. (I will actually be using Karin's imitation latex handplates for ANH though) ... As I say, the attention to detail, e.g. marking up all the parts as "L" or "R" and including little tips and instructions, counts for a lot as far as I'm concerned ... I have a feeling this weekend is going to be fun! Edited June 10, 2010 by Rick330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Schweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Woho! Gz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Very nice! TM's attention to details certainly is a high bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Congrats! I'm eager to see photos of you and Conny suited up together. A dual ANH/ESB build is definitely the way to go, it's like getting 2 costumes for only slightly more than the cost of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 lOVLEY JUBLEY Richard now get on and build the suit lol like to see lots of pics TM band of brothers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonitekid Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) Dammit, your making me nostaglic for the build experience and I only fininshed a week ago! Good luck and keep us updated on the builds. Edited June 10, 2010 by carbonitekid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 What can I say Rich?.. AWESOME!!!! You took an AP and made it EIB in record time. Now you have a GREAT TM and will make it a dual EIB... I truly want to see the progress of this. And again, I hope we can troop together very soon. I want to see an EIB TM with my own eyes! As I told you on the SG forums, whatever you need, just let me know. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 SWEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted June 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 What can I say Rich?.. AWESOME!!!! You took an AP and made it EIB in record time. Now you have a GREAT TM and will make it a dual EIB... I truly want to see the progress of this. And again, I hope we can troop together very soon. I want to see an EIB TM with my own eyes! As I told you on the SG forums, whatever you need, just let me know. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Thanks, man! I should be quick getting this finished too (ESB first) and I'm due a trip to the mainland anyway, so I should see you at a Madrid troop pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 One box of TM armour, fully trimmed ... One sore hand ... A day of gluing and welding planned for tomorrow. Right, I'm off to watch the footie and have a few beers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ha, ha, ha! Rich, you're incredible. England's goalkeeper, on the other side... I'd really like to see the outcome of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hah, yeah I know the sore hand feeling. Mine's still recovering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Looking foward to your build! Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I was up bright and early to day and headed back into the workshop. My workshop and my security guard .... Before I got the plastic weld and the glue working, it was time for some preparatory measures. A 20mm strip and a 15mm strip cut to use as a template for my finishing strips ... I started with the biceps, welding a reinforcement strip (roughly 10mm) onto the inside of the join first ... Running plastic weld down the seam ... At this point I was already struck by just how well the TM parts go together. The ABS is very rubbery but eberything lines up so beautifully. It really makes it an easy kti to put together. And I'm really not the most gifted or tidy builder. Preparing the 15mm finishing strips ... Here are both sets of biceps armour, clamped and drying off under the watchful eye of my wife in her wedding dress! The first finished parts a good few hours later. Not fully dry but firm enough to remove the clamps and magnets ... The pink hew to the insides is from the plastic weld. I have a red brush and the plastic weld took on some of the colour. No big deal as it's all invisible and it actually helped me see where I'd applied weld and where I hadn't. Time for a big mug of Earl Grey ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Still some final trimming and sanding to be done to the parts once I've done a test fitting by the way, so some of those inside edges will be smoother. Pressed on with a goo dfew parts today and was really impressed at how easy the thighs and shins were to assemble. I left quite a lot of material on the backs of the calf pieces so I have a nice overlap. I've glued the finishing strip to one side and a quick test fitting confirmed I'll be able to wear the backs open. It all lines up so perfectly! Amazing work from TM. It makes me look liek I almost know what I'm doing. Some more finished parts (apart from the final trimming and sanding)... And I currently have the finishing strips on the thighs and calves/shins drying. Really productive day. I can start gluing in snaps and assembling some of those small parts of the armour, maybe tackle the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 You're working fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Excellent work so far. Keep up the good work and great photos/text. I'm definitely following your build for guidance on my kit - it's an AM kit, but I'm building it out ANH/ESB style via joining strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Excellent work so far. Keep up the good work and great photos/text. I'm definitely following your build for guidance on my kit - it's an AM kit, but I'm building it out ANH/ESB style via joining strips. Wow, that's a big compliment. I feel like a total beginner still but am more than happy to share. Show and tell and all that ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 There's more ... I just love the legs on thsi kit. Amazing definition ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 ah... dual EIB... nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Go Rich, Go! Looking great mate, as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Probably my favourite part of the TM sculpt; the thighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 I see Paul labeled the ANH & ESB belts for you. Is there a difference in how the ANH and ESB belts should be trimmed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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