Clamps[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Finally, "brown box" day has arrived. Super excited to get started. I have a very busy work and summer schedule, but I will try to post progress as time allows. Photos for the build will be iPhoney quality, as it is is just too much time wasted using the regular camera. Obligatory Box shot Here are the parts spread out in a dysfunctional way. I received the kit as trimmed, so this is why everything looks nice right outta the box. I decided to build the bucket first as I believe that is the personality and soul that will inspire the rest of the build. all screws are in , nice brow line Addded the decals, these will be replaced come Centurion time, but will do for now S-Trim, this is kinda a PITA to install, moreso than I expected finally the mic tips. These are the AP upgrades, which I belive come from TrooperBay. Not sure of the lineage beyond that. Next up. PAINT, oh boy, I am NOT a good painter, this is gonna be a challenge. Thanks in advance for any and all assistance. PLEASE keep it respectful and civil everyone! ChookaBOOM! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) About time! Just kidding Charles. I am expecting great things from you. As for painting, layer thinly. Better do a few layers than try to cover all in on go. Lid looks great already. Oh and for S trim start under the vocoder, because if they dont join perfect at the end you cant see it. Edited August 13, 2012 by bigironvault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Charles, I to got the exact same box and armor. (mine came back in June) (it's now done...YEAH!!!!) YES the S trim is a PITA. I used E6000 and tought i had enough on the inside. The first troop it pulled off. Luckily it stays in place if you do not touch it. Painting is not that bad. Take your time. I found out the hard way that if you use the Humbrol paints. It's like painting with water. Use thin coats. Lay your painted part horizontal nd not vertical. Because my paint ran. I painted in my garage when it was extra hot out and not to humid. It takes a good day of heat and a little fan action to make the paint set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Senf Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice Lid! Looks really good already even with decals, but if the Decals were on the right side it would look even better! its getting my nemesis i think, those tubestripes lol Have a look-----http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=20547&st=20 Regards Dr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Great job! I saved my helmet toward the end because it was so daunting. But then, i also had to trim my own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 interesting trim job on the thigh power cells. can I see photos of the thigh belt and the belt plastic? looks like a good trim job on that lid... closeups? have fun charles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Woo Charles! Bout damn time, hehehe. I'll be up in Toronto for the Saturday troop. We could do an after armor party or some such if you're interested Have fun building!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice Lid!Looks really good already even with decals, but if the Decals were on the right side it would look even better! its getting my nemesis i think, those tubestripes lol Have a look-----http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=20547&st=20 Regards Dr Thanka Dr. I've seen the threads discussing the "lean" of the stripes. To my eyes looking head on my stripes lean forward. So I guess I am in the camp of "I don't see it" I tested placing both sets but was not seeing the difference. I will Take a fresh look tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Once you get the S-trim on you can use superglue every 2 inches or so on the inside, don't overdo it. It will stay on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Woo Charles! Bout damn time, hehehe. I'll be up in Toronto for the Saturday troop. We could do an after armor party or some such if you're interested Have fun building!!! wish I could but I'll be out of town Sat. ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Woo Charles! Bout damn time, hehehe. I'll be up in Toronto for the Saturday troop. We could do an after armor party or some such if you're interested Have fun building!!! Jealous! I will be in the USA. I wanted to be one of the first to see Charles' armour - take lots of pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 More photos before I go to bed. Having too much fun digging around the box right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 the humbrol colors work out a little pale in my opinion compared to ap decals. I would go with testors 1138 for the frown. just make sure your temp is right when painting. your tubestripes look fine, they are aligned correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Already had the humbrol 5 for the frown. I plan to remove stickers and go for centurion later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 you will notice how pale the humbrol colors really are. and stickers are fine for centurion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Yeah +1 with what Vern said. Humbrol is definitely paler than Testors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 all my helmets are painted testors, and they seem to match the 'hand painted' decals I have. especially the ears. you've seen em in person there charles!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Some updates for last night and today. Drop boxes strapped with white elastic. Inner drop boxes glued this morning (not shown) TD prepped (glue setting right now). Here is thigh ammo belt. It are trimmed with the curve already. I marked my estimated rivet hole location. Approx 5mm in from tip and side Look ok? The belt... Came ore trimmed. It's about 1.25 inches from last box to the edge on either end. I have marked the estimated 45degree cut 10mmx10mm. Look ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Wrong photo of belt corner marks. Dunno how to edit thread in Tapatalk so here is the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) the thigh power cell is way too much cut off. glad the belt was not trimmed. belt marks look perfect! your T Det clips look a little too long on the belt side. NICE WORK so far! fast! Edited August 14, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 You don't want to glue the belt buttons on until you've attached the ammo section to your belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 In that photo they are not yet glued. Just placed for aesthetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeSidious Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 ok cool,just that it looks like theres glue around the button. Move along,move along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 oh crap, you are right, sorry, I forgot I posted two photos (my brain is foggy today with migraines over the last few days.) You are referencing the 2nd photo with the cut marks. YES, I have already placed Chicago screws behind with a piece of tape, marks the belt and did a bit of glue last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) the thigh power cell is way too much cut off. glad the belt was not trimmed. belt marks look perfect! your T Det clips look a little too long on the belt side. NICE WORK so far! fast! First off, belated Happy Bday Vern! fast? nah, I am just trying to avoid the hard parts so I am ticking off some of the smaller things to get my TK mojo. the T-det clips are Jesse's 1" clip. Once I put it together (its drying now) and fit it on the belt with armour, let's revisit that to see what mods need to be done. I will say that the end caps don't really sit well on the pipe, a little wonky but I think it will be ok in the end. For the thigh power cells, I am not sure how much is supposed to have been cut off or what the official curve is (this is what the trimmer provided). I have seen quite a variance in kits posted here. I have looked at reference photos form the Tantive IV, and best I can tell they are not THAT far off. I estimate the trimmer went 3CM in from each side and build a smooth curve. My untrained eye, squinting at these reference shots: EDIT: its not letting me post the images from the photobucket site.(http://s880.photobucket.com/albums/ac5/dashrazor/anh%20hd%20screenshots/) with the movie screen caps. I wanted to show the trooper next to the door when Vadar come in for the first time (image 5), and the second shot is the trooper that enters the area where Princess Leia is hiding just before they stun her (image 18) Edited August 14, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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