Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) I have gotten considerable help from my future local squad as well as other 501st troopers and thought it high time I start posting my progress. So here goes...! It began when I received my brown box oh so many months ago... Edited July 20, 2013 by Tesla Machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Ok, so how do I keep adding updated images to my own post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I sent ya a PM Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Just post them in the reply to this topic box . Standing by for updates, good luck with the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks for that Admin! Now, I've got it! ...and so the build begins! Edited July 20, 2013 by Tesla Machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Use this button to attach images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Here is what I have accomplished working off and on over the past 2 days: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) I stole my friend and follow trooper's process for closing the drop box! Thanks, Tim! Added white elastic straps... Edited July 29, 2013 by Tesla Machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Coming along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Coming along nicely Thanks! I endeavor to achieve Centurion status! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Use this button to attach images. Thank you, I am still figuring things out regarding the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks! I endeavor to achieve Centurion status! If that is the case you're gloves and hand guards will unfortunately not do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 If that is the case you're gloves and hand guards will unfortunately not do He can upgrade the handplates later, but yeah they'll get upgraded. Unless they're on order? Scott can get 501 and probably EIB first off the bat. I want to see him trooping with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 If that is the case you're gloves and hand guards will unfortunately not do Yes! Thank you for pointing that out! I knew that already and have plans to purchase the white rubber handguards as well as rubber chem gloves. I already had these so I thought it best to work on them to give me more of a feel for gluing and sizing. Believe me, I will be acquiring a few more items to make sure I can apply for Centurion status. Keep the helpful ideas coming, thought! I am sure I haven't thought of everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 He can upgrade the handplates later, but yeah they'll get upgraded. Unless they're on order? Scott can get 501 and probably EIB first off the bat. I want to see him trooping with us. 8^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Lookin forward to watching this build. Enjoy the process!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Updates!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Very nice, you are well into it, keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 yes yes, keep it up and GOOD for you for sizing your parts with your undersuit on versus normal outerwear or bare skin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Awwww,...thanks! The local squad is having an armor party thisw weekend so i hope to get even more accomplished with their help on the sizing! This. Is. Happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 So I was having a bit of a worry that I had not enough ABS material to makes my cover strips out of (there are a lot of scratches and scuffs) that I decided to label everything... Here is my painted TD: Q: does anyone have an idea of how I can smooth out the brush stroke lines? Lightly sand and cover with a Clear Coat polyurethane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Yes you got it, lightly sand with some fine sandpaper then clear coat. If you don't have any luck with that just sand all the paint off, get some spray primer, give it a couple of coats in that then clear coat after. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 They grey looks light. Are you using the same shade that you used to paint the helmet teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Kinetic[TK] Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 No, I have not yet acquired helmet paint. I did not find a paint color requirement for the TD in the CRL. Is there one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 The CRL doesn't specify what grey, but most use a humberol or testors brand dark grey for the back canister. helmet teeth, tears, and traps. Several people including myself have used testors grey 1138. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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