TK-4510[TK] Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have produced the first prototype. I will post picks here after Comic-Con. The armor is based off the early CAP armor with many modifications. Helmet - Done Slightly smoothed and made to look more like the original Brian R helmet. Chest - Correctly widened at the base. Shoulder straps - More defined and curved Ab Plate - Resculpted ab button area and reliefs for side button panel, made deeper for bigger guys (me). Shoulder Bells - Made them deeper, but otherwise untouched. Forearms - Untouched other than making the holes sharper and making the mating areas fit better. Biceps - Made the tour bicep lines deeper to fit biceps better. Hand Guards - Untouched Butt and Kidney plate: Deeper. Back Plate - Untouched Thighs - Got rid of joining strip line in the backs so you can widen the thighs without having to use a huge strip of plastic. Shins - Cleaned up Kneeplate - Resculpted TD panel and end caps - Resculpted Belt and thigh boxes - made new more correct ones. Stay tuned!!! I estimate that I will start selling this armor immediately upon staff approval [EDIT] STAY TUNED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobojuice Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) ABS? HIPS? Edited July 18, 2011 by bobojuice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 As a reminder, you'll need pix and items have to be in hand for you to sell them on the open forums, as well as an asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk0000[501st] Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seantrooper[TK] Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 sounds awesome. May look into a set of this at some stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ab Plate - Resculpted ab button area and reliefs for side button panel, made deeper for bigger guys (me). correct me if i'm wrong but does this mean there's less chance of the need to shim the abs/kidney? if so you may have yourself a customer very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yes I added another 4 inches to the waist. I wear a 38 inch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 lovely, sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordietrooper Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) what a joke this forum is becoming Edited July 19, 2011 by geordietrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 what's your beef chief? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turrican Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Edit: Sometimes it's better to keep what i think for myself... Edited July 19, 2011 by Turrican Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 If you have something constructive to offer, offer it up. If you have a criticism, then you should offer a solution. Complaining without offering an alternative is also known as whining. And, this is not the thread for this. Stay on topic gents - if you have a beef with how we run things create a separate thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordietrooper Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 whining lol oh & save your pm's i ain't interested thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroRoom[TK] Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I've always been a firm believer that the point of life is to develop your mind and your creative skills to the highest level you can. The thing about being an a**hole that makes it boring is there's no challenge in it. Anybody can do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Did you make a separate set of untouched molds before you did the modifications? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) No. Just one set of molds. I did have to cast some parts again after modification to insure integrity though.. I see no need to save a set of untouched molds. I still have the armor if I need to start over again. Edited July 20, 2011 by TK-4510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk0000[501st] Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Can't wait to see the quality. It's great you decided to add some inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashrazor Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thread moved to the appropriate forum. Mike, can you pleas provide photos? you just need to verify the linage to be approved as a vetted seller these are the forum guidelines for submitting new armor/ helmets 1. If you are showing off a new mold you made, it's strongly advised to show progress pictures to validate that you are not recasting someone else's work. 2. If you have used someone else's work as a basis for your own, you must give them credit as such. 3. If you are presenting new armor, you must show pictures of your work to support your claims. 4. Any accusations of recasting must be supported with evidence, else those posts will be deleted. 5. This is not the forum for sales. If you want to sell something, please use the appropriate For Sale area. 6. This is not the forum to discuss recasting. That issue is dealt with in the Trash Compactor. if you have any questions feel free to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Would be cool to see a set of "accurate" armour for the bigger boys. AM is cool and all, but not really accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Finally someone corrects the belt, drop boxes etc. The TE-lineage items which he sculpet himself back then are about 15% too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster[501st] Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. I have been working with Mike for the past month on some new Sandtrooper Field pack parts and if his new armor is anything like what he has put into that project, you will not be dissappointed. Mike is an honest guy and it has been my pleasure working with him. I for one will be one of his 1st customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG7601 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I have been in contact with Mike for a few months now, and I am looking forward to seeing what he has been working on. By following the forums, I think you've done an awesome job so far on all the product you offer. I have pulled my ticket, and waiting in line patiently for a full new set of armor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks for the positive words everyone. FISD can be the hotbed of critics or a bounty of friends. I prefer the latter I will be posting pics soon. Just have to geek out at Comic-Con this week first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordietrooper Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I've always been a firm believer that the point of life is to develop your mind and your creative skills to the highest level you can. The thing about being an a**hole that makes it boring is there's no challenge in it. Anybody can do it... well you bored me with that post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Please stop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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