Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Steve, as requested. Better and close up blaster photos. New sight rail, sight rail into vent hole on top of barrel, front sight fixed and bayonet lug attached . Edited May 21, 2014 by Zixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Another wave of awesome improvements! Quick, give him his Centurion badge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks Evan! Been working my butt off all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 And last but not least..........chest return edges trimmed to proper size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Nice work Jason. You smashed all that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks Ian! Once I put my mind to it, it's getting done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Sorry Steve, if you check his thread pretty sure he used aluminum.you are correct, Ian. I didn't read far enough down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Wow Jason! You have bee working tour patootie off!!! Well done on the those corrections!!! Now is the point you throw daggers at me. Before I get into that, keep in mind, Centurion is about the details. Each aspect of anyone's armor and its accessories are considered and looked at. The package must be complete. I couldn't see your blaster well enough on the original pictures you posted. I can see everything now and it revealed 2 things that will need repair. It is great that you upgraded from the hasbro to a doopys kit. However, having a Sterling based kit is awesome, but it needs to be built correctly. With the amount of incredible builds and reference photos available here, I just can't overlook these details:The part on the underside of you blaster near the butt cap is a lock stop and sadly is mounted backwards. It is a "U" shaped channel with a lever inside that sits at an angle pushed up on one side with a spring. Although fake, the mold does show the pivot pin in the center that the lever pivots on. To remove the butt cap on the real gun, the lever needs to be pushed down allowing the butt cap to be pushed forward enough to rotate in the tracks under the cap. Without pushing that lever down, the butt cap hits the lever and cannot be pushed forward. That lever should be angled upward towards the butt cap not the grip like on yours. Secondly, is the rear sight. It, too, is mounted backwards. The serrated or scalloped portion should face the rear. Here is a shot showing a real Sterling back end.(welded to steel pipe. Thanks, usaeatt2)Please contact me if I have confused you in any way. After you make these corrections, PLEASE PLEASE post a pic suited up, standing tall in your "NEW" Centurion armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I will fix ASAP! And I will get suited up later this afternoon and have my wife take pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lock stop mounted correctly and rear sight mounted correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) As requested, new photos with all improvements! (And Steve, I also adjusted the shoulder bells) Thanks to my love Desiree for the photos. Edited May 23, 2014 by Zixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I am blown away by your dedication, your effort and your final look. I am sure that you will agree that the changes, though challenging, were for the better! Your Garrison should be honored to have you beside them! Welcome to Centurion!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkFan24 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Congrats and welcome trooper ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Great work trooper, congrats, welcome to the ranks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thank you everyone so much! Especially Steve for helping and guiding along the way. I am very proud to be among the 123 Centurions in the Legion. Very, very PROUD! March on Troopers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congrats Jason. Well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce[TK] Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Fantastic! Well-deserved! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoekoner[TK] Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congrats trooper looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehcaveman Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congrats brother... Now our squad has 2 bad as$ TK's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Congrats brother... Now our squad has 2 bad as$ TK's Thanks Manny! And that's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 First troop today in my official Centurion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Congrats buddy. Very, very we'll deserved what with all the mods and perseverance! Welcome to the ranks trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader’s Wingman[501st] Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks Evan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltstrooper[TK] Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Congrats Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaeatt2 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Pic stolen from usaeatt2's build thread http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26960-e-11-steel-pipe-build/page-5?. The 1/16 will be a LOT easier to bend and probably more screen accurate too. Nothing makes me smile more than when I'm minding my own business, reading Centurion applications and I come across something I did being used as a reference... If you are going to go with the 1/16th rail like in the top pic, he used steel rather than aluminum. An aluminum one will most likely bow and look goofy. I'd try to cut down your drop boxes before getting new ones. You might be able to make it work. The top rail was "supposed" to be steel...but if you read my build thread a little further, you'll find the agony of defeat, where I realized I bought a 1/8" steel bar in error. Bending 1/8" steel is tough without heat and that's when I noticed it...you'd think I would have noticed during cutting and filing, but I think I was preoccupied with making my 4th rail. Sooo, the 1/16" rail you see in the top picture is actually made from 1/16" aluminum angle. Turns out it's difficult to find 1/16" steel bar. The 1/16" aluminum rail doesn't bow very much AND that's with a REAL scope and counter (heavy) attached. Maybe having the counter bracket and rail cut from one piece provides a little "rigidity" in the middle. Whatever the case, I think a 1/16" aluminum rail would work fine with a resin scope and counter attached. NICE WORK on all your modifications, Jason!!!! Congratulations!!! Edited May 30, 2014 by usaeatt2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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