Clamps[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) So, its time to start my ESB thread! I have a Centurion ANH Stunt kit that, with minimal mods, I hope to make an EiB ESB worthy conversion. Below is my checklist of items to work on: Handgards - Purchased, trimmed and strapped (currently elastic for runner gloves, will change to stitched when I find the right gloves) Shoulder Bell Bicep Strap - I plan to tuck that away/tape is back when in ESB mode Helmet - I have a 2nd AP helmet I am building up to have correct paint/decal scheme Holster - I have one of TK Bondservnt 2392's convertible holsters with correct ESB black straps. I will remove my ANH holster and rotate belt 180 degress and attach ESB holster E-11 - I built my Resin E-11 to easily be able to remove Hengstler and power cylinders. Re-attached drop boxed to allow rotation to either side of belt. I think that is all, heck the only thing keeping me from Centurion would be the shoulder belts being attached in the back, but I have no intention of doing that any time soon, as it would render the ANH Stunt no longer an option. I'll start off with a few helmet shots. Bucket is built, decals are on. Painting began today. ESB on Left, ANH Stunt on the right. Handguards mostly trimmed, pre-elastic: Edited October 30, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Non-stop with you! Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 And then tragedy strikes: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=21448 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Couple more images BEFORE the crisis: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 you can always put sticky back velcro on your shoulder strap backs and remove the little white elastic then when converting back to anh, simply reverse the procedure. this is what I do with my dual EIB anh and esb versions. and I remove my canvas belt with the anh holster and replace it with a belt with no holes. novus will handle your bucket situation. it's really easy to mod the shoulder straps back and forth. fuzzy on the armor and hook on the backplate. then it removes really easy, and novus cleans it up good for the anh change back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 So I'm not the only one that can't stop building LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 So I'm not the only one that can't stop building LOL one simple word to describe it: addiction its like my body NEEDS ABS dust to survive now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 one simple word to describe it: addiction its like my body NEEDS ABS dust to survive now! LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 one simple word to describe it: addiction its like my body NEEDS ABS dust to survive now! Hey, I say KEEP BUILDING! Whenever you have too many sets of armor, feel free to send one my way. Or, just let me know and I'll pick it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Oh Jenny Jenny Jenny, perhaps one day when the lotto fairy pays me a visit, I'll be sure to put you down for a kit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Alrighty.... back in the game here. I got my bucket mess cleaned up to a satisfactory level to move forward. All that is left to complete on the bucket is the black paint on the ears (pinstripe and rank). Then, my final step is to get the drop boxes removed and re-attached for rotational goodness. you can see a bit on the right decal how the brush cleaner incident pooched things up. I just cannot bring myself to make ANOTHER Trooperbay order right now. but this will have to be replaced! Edited October 18, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Looks good charles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nice to see you are back on track, you could allways print one yourself for the time being or even hand paint, you seem to have the skills. I find my lack of paint skills disturbing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I want to go EIB so I have to use decals. We'll see how it goes. I will replace when I have more stuff to order for myself or others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 So, I believe I am complete with my ESB mods. I will be submitting to my GML hopefully today or tomorrow to get my ESB version of the kit approved. Once I do that I will have a go at EiB. Here is a sneak preview: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Hilarious Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Sweet! Nice to see you 'upgraded' to ESB (serious, we're the best because the Empire actually wins an our movie lol) I'd love to make myself convertible to ANH Hero, if I had the money Convertible TKs are for the win! Looking forward to seeing your EIB app! I'd wish you good luck, but I doubt you'll need any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks Jimmy, I am hoping I have all my ducks in a row for EiB. I took photos last night. I am evaluating them to see if I have everything in order. Once I have this all in order, its time to start researching something new And yes ESB troopers did pretty well..but TK's didn't see too much action hanging around the Death Star and Bespin, that's why they are sooo shiny! My armour is already too marked up to be a real ESB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Hilarious Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 you're kidding right? Bespin TKs had the most beat up suits of all! (probably all that Tantive IV damage + 3 years in storage) Gaffer tape on every shoulder bridge lol Never too marked up for ESB If I get any dirtier, I'll probably be not-so-politely redirected to the MEPD (seriously, my greaves and boots probably would pass basic for TD right now but not TK) And Jabob is ESB His suit was pretty hammered after 5000km Bits of it were still fresher than the film suits I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 :laugh1: Yes kidding for sure...I love the enthusiasm you have for the ESB though! I have nothing but true love for my ESB brothers! I submitted for approval this afternoon, so fingers crossed I have not missed anything major to be able to join you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Hilarious Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 get ready to join the Occupy Bespin movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 The sneak preview looks good, Charles! You can DO IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Nice work there Charles, good luck with approval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 get ready to join the Occupy Bespin movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Whoot! ESB approved. Time to get my EiB shots prepped. I think I need to go get some candy first to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Congrats, well done Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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