ti9327[501st] Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Despite having just finished my Clone build, I am at it again. I recently picked up a TE2 TK kit and am embarking on the wonderful journey that building a TK. I am planning on shooting straight for Centurion status and make it as accurate as possible. The kit was purchased from someone in my garrison who found out he couldn't fit into it. He had already rough trimmed a majority of the armor, which allows me to jump directly into fitting everything. Here are some pictures of the kit all layed out. My friend and I got together today and started fitting the extremities. I'll take some pictures of them shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Dayum that looks nice! Good luck on the build mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 What's with the filler on the ab button detail plate? So you're planning on painting everything? Keep in mind that, when wanting accuracy "as close as possible" to ANH/ESB armor, a certain amount of "controlled sloppiness" is the way to go. Don't fill/sand stuff like the edge where the ab button plates are glued on, that takes away the character IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) I really don't know what the filler is. The person I bought the kit from started working on it prior to selling it and used the filler. I plan on taking a dremel and sanding it off. Yes, I do plan on painting everything. Hoping to take it to an autobody paint shop to paint an even coat. Edited January 28, 2012 by ti9327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Shame about the unnecessary filler, but painting it will of course hide the fact that someone was a little premature. I understand that original TE2 suits need a coat of paint anyways, so hey - don't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yeah, the filler is quite unfortunate. Hopefully it'll come off pretty easily w/ the dremel. Yeah, I've heard that, too, about the TE2 kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Okay, here's the first of many questions I am sure I'll have. I've seen lots of talk about butt joining the armor, but is that necessary? CanI get away with simply overlapping the joints and placing the finishing strips over them? Is butt joining a pre-requisite for Centurion status??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I don't think it's in the CRL, butt joint method is alittle more work and definitly worth it. Just take your time. Start with the biceps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Dave, I would not glue them overlap and then add the cover strip. That's not a true butt joining and not accurate at all. If you are going Centurion you should just do it correctly. IMO. And I will bust on you when I see you at the next event if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely be butt joining everything together. I'll make sure I take my time when doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Taping the pieces together from the inside helps a lot to keep them tight while the glue on the cover strip is curing when you do butt joining assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Well, it's been quite a while since I've posted any progress...and just as long since I've done any work on my build. However, I have been making some progress with acquiring parts for the build. Here is what i have received. TK Boots ANH Holster Neck Seal I am planning on cracking down and getting some work done this coming week, and also planning on attending an armor party next wekend. Hopefully my next post will be filled some better progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femtrooper Julie[501st] Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I am a big fan of TE2, can not wait to see it! If you've done a clone, butt-seaming should be easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks like you're off to a great start, David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Oy - Julie said butt seaming should be easy. Dang, perhaps too much 16 year old scotch tonight. TE2 is great stuff - can't wait to see how yours turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 David, it's not to often that you see a TE2 in kit form. I am glad you posted pix, enjoy the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Well, after much procrastination and a lot of help from some friends, I currently have the helmet nearly ready for assembly. All that's left is to fit the faceplate & cap together and then trim the ear caps to fit. I also have the left upper extremities trimmed & glued together and am working on the right upper extremities. Pictures to follow shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Been quite a while since I have made any progress, but over this past weekend I was able to get a bit done. Got together with a friend and we assembled the upper extremities (both biceps and forearms) as well as the calves. We ran into some issue with the thighs & back of calves not closing properly. We also sized the abs/kidney section. Pictures to follow shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Every little bit adds up in the end, keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 As promised, here are some progress pictures so far. Helmet -- Almost complete (prior to paining), just needs some longer screws for the ear caps: Upper Extremities -- Assembled and ready for finishing strips: Calves - Need finishing strips & clean-up in back (left needs to be shimmed so it will close): Blaster & Holster (didn't do much to these aside from purchase): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Looking good keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks! I'm really excited to be making progress and getting this done. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Got the remainder of the the items I need for my build. Rubber handbacks: Chemical Gloves: E-11 D Ring: S Trim for bucket: Canvas Belt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancelot[TK] Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Looking good! The lighting made the belt look gray at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti9327[501st] Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks!! Yeah, that's what I get for taking pictures in a hurry. But i assure you, it's white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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