Telsa's ANH Stunt AP Build

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

Ok, so how do I keep adding updated images to my own post?

[TrooperTim]

I sent ya a PM Scott

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Just post them in the reply to this topic box . Standing by for updates, good luck with the build

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

Thanks for that Admin!  Now, I've got it!

 

...and so the build begins!

 

Edited July 20, 2013 by Tesla Machine

[Locitus[Admin]]

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[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

Here is what I have accomplished working off and on over the past 2 days:

 

 

 

 

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Coming along nicely

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

Coming along nicely

Thanks! I endeavor to achieve Centurion status!

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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Thank you, I am still figuring things out regarding the forum.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Thanks! I endeavor to achieve Centurion status!

If that is the case you're gloves and hand guards will unfortunately not do

[TrooperTim]

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.

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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!

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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^)

[Clamps[TK]]

Lookin forward to watching this build. Enjoy the process!!

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

Updates!:

 

 

 

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Very nice, you are well into it, keep it up

[Clamps[TK]]

yes yes, keep it up and GOOD for you for sizing your parts with your undersuit on versus normal outerwear or bare skin! 

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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.

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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?

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

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

[TrooperTim]

They grey looks light. Are you using the same shade that you used to paint the helmet teeth?

[Tesla Kinetic[TK]]

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?

[TrooperTim]

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.