SpikedGoat Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) After picking up my kit I could not wait to get started, but had no idea where to begin. I had a few of the guys from the San Joaquin Squad to help get started and today I made my first cuts and even did some glueing. Part list: CAP Kit from Scotch - Check Blaster - Hyper-firm - Check Belt - Trooperbay - Check Holster - Boots - TKboots Compression Shirt - Compression Pants - TD Clips .... All the Parts: Trimming the Fore Arms: Thighs Trimmed Ready for Glue: Glueing the 20mm Strip on the front of the Shins: Edited December 2, 2013 by SpikedGoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 ARMOR PARTY!!!!!! Congrats and all the best on your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 ARMOR PARTY!!!!!! Congrats and all the best on your build! Yes it was! Had a blast got stuff done. There was also Pizza and beer.... Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Day 2: Dry fitting the stripe on the bicep. Dry fitting the Forearm strip. Working the no Return edge on forearm (WIP) i missed a few spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I would trim more of the return edge on the bottom of the bicep for a better fit and you don't need to show that much of the shelf where the finishing strip sets. Especially if you have skinny limbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I would trim more of the return edge on the bottom of the bicep for a better fit and you don't need to show that much of the shelf where the finishing strip sets. Especially if you have skinny limbs. I agree, How does this look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Day 3: Gluing the forearms: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I agree, How does this look? That's much better, you could even go a bit more so none of the shelf shoes if it will still fit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Day 4: Bicep Strip gluing: Forearms waiting for glue to dry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Looks good, you can trim more of the return off the bottom of the bicep once the glue dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Biceps Glued test fit with compression: Do These need to Go Higher Up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 They look good. The longer your arms the lower they will sit. Probably just under the edge of the shoulder bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I trimmed the return edge just a little bit more and they go up about a half inch longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Day 5 Added the D Ring to my Hyber Firm Blaster: TD Painted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 NEED HELP!!!! Is there where I cut the Face Plate? Is this where I cut the Eyes? Is this where I cut the Top Part of the Lid? One last question before I glue the back of the Shin How does this look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) On the helmet face, either one of those lines on the side will be fine. You don't need to cut the top off the face in front. Your eye marks are good, just take your sweet time there. You will need a little more off in the tooth area. As for the marks on the cap you will need to take that line close to the rear of the temple trapezoid on both sides. There is a mold line that will guide you. The shins should be all about fit. They should be comfortable without being too loose. Edited November 26, 2013 by gazmosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thank you, I dont want to make a wrong cut. I will be sure to take my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 How did i Do? Face: Lid: QUESTION: Do I cut here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I would say wait for the helmet to be fully assembled before trimming the neck opening. This way you can remove only what you need to slip your head through and have a tighter fit around the neck. Don't worry about the ABS flash, it will be hidden by the neck trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Bucket Building: Ear still a work in Progress. (I had to take a break before I went crazy.) Sniper Plate Test Fitting: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 The helmet is coming along nicely, I really like the position of the brow. Knee plate looks good. Some of the detail is a bit funky, but nothing you can do about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikedGoat Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Helmet Status: I don't think ill ever be happy with the ears so I'm stopping for now before I screw it up. It doesn't look too bad. @SpikedGoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 The ears look good, the left ear sits lower than the right. Lowering in the ear would help with the fit. The new holes would be hidden under the ear piece. Trimming ears can be a pain, but you have done a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 The ears look good, the left ear sits lower than the right. To me, the left one sits higher than the right one (left and right are reversed on front pics). But as Nick says to improve the fit of the left ear you could try to lower it down a bit. I think it should solve this side. The right ear is good as it is right now. Perhaps to close the front gap you could try to tighten the bottom screw more, or drill a new hole closer to the neck opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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