dm101[TK] Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Name: Craig Staley ID: TK6794 FISD Forum Name: dm101 Garrison: Carida Armor= AP Helmet= AP Blaster= resin, Doopy Doo’s Height = 5’-10†Weight = 175 Boots = CA Boots Canvas belt = TrooperBay Hand Plates = Sonnenschein Flexi-Rubber (w/rubber glove) Electronics= N/A Neck Seal = Chris S. from FISD boards Holster = Vern’s Helmet Close Up HAND and Forearm Close Up BLASTER Close Up BLASTER D-Ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Looking good, Craig! Nothing like a clean, shiny white set of armor! Good luck! Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 It's a nice hero you've build, but there are some issue with the helmet. Specifically the mic tips needs replacement for more accurate ones, the ears should only have 2 screws, one in the top and one in the bottom, and the ears needs to be replaced with a 3-bump version. Other than that you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Besides the two small issues Mathias mentioned, you look awesome! Get some sskunky mic tips, and I think ATA makes 3 bumps ears. I suppose the pics were taken in a studio? I really love the hand guard close ups! I've never seen them so well photographed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Looks like a nice build Craig. Good luck with the helmet mods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Senf Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 really nice build but is this a rivet on the lower part of the ears?? and the left tear looks a bit like you did not use the whole space for painting,theres space between the paint ending and the formed tear, maybe you did it on purpose and theres a reason for it. but well build and very well photographed!!!! Dr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Indeed, it's a rivet on the ear. I think this is a slight misunderstsanding: There's a rivet under the ear,which holds the two helmet parts together. On, the ear, there's the second screw (with hero helmets). But everything is a quick fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Looking good well done trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Looks Great Trooper!! Those are some great pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 What colour are the helmet tube stripes in these pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 It's a nice hero you've build, but there are some issue with the helmet. Specifically the mic tips needs replacement for more accurate ones, the ears should only have 2 screws, one in the top and one in the bottom, and the ears needs to be replaced with a 3-bump version. Other than that you should be fine. THANKS for all the input. Helmet ARGHHHH... My helmet has been a problem since day #1. I had bought some 3 bumb ears from one of the guys in England who posted them on the FISD boards (need to look back thru my stuff for the name).We had nothig but problemswith them. After hours (no joke) we finally made them fit. I took my 501st submition photos and was shot down because of the helmet. It looked like we mounted the left ear at a 45 degree angle. ( I will try to find that photo, it's so obvious, and funny). I will replace mic tips. I will search for someone selling better 3 bump ears Replace rivet with screw and only use 1 screw at the top. The tube stripes. I hand painted these boys 3 times. Practice makes almost perfect. Something is wonky with my helmet. I carefully measured back from the front to start my stripes. So both sides start at the same place but end at different spots (YES I have the same count of stripes on both sides. Regarding Photos- I went to one of the photographers in my garrison. My first intention was just to get a real good photo for making a trading card. I mentioned going for EI status so he took q bunch of qapproval type photos while I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 What colour are the helmet tube stripes in these pictures? Humbrol Blue (the darker one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5492[TK] Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Since you are already pretty much revamping the entire helmet, I think you should lower the brow. The hero helmets in the movie seem to all have the brow very close to the eyes. This is a matter of opinion, however, as I don't believe there's anything about that in the CRL. Other than that spot on job! Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Since you are already pretty much revamping the entire helmet, I think you should lower the brow. The hero helmets in the movie seem to all have the brow very close to the eyes. This is a matter of opinion, however, as I don't believe there's anything about that in the CRL. Other than that spot on job! Very nice. Not all hero helmets had a low brow. This is a common misconception. I would however recommend a repaint of the tube stripes with the lighter blue, humbrol #14 (french blue). If that is what you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5492[TK] Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Not all hero helmets had a low brow. This is a common misconception. I would however recommend a repaint of the tube stripes with the lighter blue, humbrol #14 (french blue). If that is what you want to do. I had a feeling I would be scolded for that. Well, in my own mind, when I think of a hero helmet- I always think of them with the low brow. It's still optional, nonetheless, but I guess it's just one of those personal pet peeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Don't worry about it. Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Besides the two small issues Mathias mentioned, you look awesome! Get some sskunky mic tips, and I think ATA makes 3 bumps ears. I suppose the pics were taken in a studio? I really love the hand guard close ups! I've never seen them so well photographed! Karin- Thanks for the hand guards and gloves. They are fresh out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Keith[TK] Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Your build looks really nice, and the pics are awesome too! Congrats trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Armour and helmet looks great! It might be easier just to turn it into a stunt helmet as it looks more like one to me anyway. Just swap out the lenses and extend the frown paint slightly. That would save you changing the ears. Joe Edited October 8, 2012 by JoeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Armour and helmet looks great! It might be easier just to turn it into a stunt helmet as it looks more like one to me anyway. Just swap out the lenses and extend the frown paint slightly. That would save you changing the ears. Joe Thanks for the good suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 After some careful deliberation I have reached a solution. I have a TROOPERMASTER ANH helmet. Which arrived recently. IMHO it is a work of art. I was going to keep it for another project. My botched AP helmet has been a problem since day #1. I have a large melon to start with and the AP helmet is very small. So I need a larger helmet. Plus at this point, I think it’s a waste of money and time to fix all the AP helmets issues to bring it up to EI hero level. So starting today the AP is going into the closet and the TM helmet will be used exclusively. Here are some photos. Thanks for everyone’s help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5492[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Beautiful Hero helmet. Absolutely gorgeous. Nice fix there, brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Looks like you can tighten the elastic between back->kidney and chest->ab to close the gaps and allow more overlap on the chest, as well as lower your left bicep an inch or so but other than that I think you're just fine. Approved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Nice bucket Craig. Congrats on the Approval sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Looks like you can tighten the elastic between back->kidney and chest->ab to close the gaps and allow more overlap on the chest, as well as lower your left bicep an inch or so but other than that I think you're just fine. Approved! THANKS for the tips and the APPROVAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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