Evan The Destroyer Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 1 Week ago the Big Box Arrived at by door, Unfortunately, I had to leave lovely NJ for the Bahamas for a week :/ poor me. While working here I have been doing tons of research & put together another $500+ shopping list for when I get home. EAS, IComm, Echo fans, EvilBoy TD Clips, TKittell Belt, & many more toys. I will be starting with my Bucket shortly after I get home to Hoth, & plan on documenting every step along the way, using all the great techniques I have found from all the great troopers on this board. Stay Frosty Troopers & Greetings from Paradise Island! -James- (still figuring out that picture posting thing lol!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadan[TK] Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I noticed the right eye has a 'bump' on the bottom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone[TK] Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Yes, sounds weird, but that's screen accurate ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianguy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Can't wait to see your progress! Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holnave (evan_loh)[TK] Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hey we share the same name! All the best in your build and I hope you throughly enjoy it. As there's a common saying here measure twice cut once. Also, don't worry about asking silly questions, if there's a decision you're not sure about just ask. It may save you from making a grave error! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for mentioning the right eye bump, I would have filed it down had you not mentioned it. Can't wait to get started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navajo Bro[TK] Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 What's up dude, our local NER guys will be watching this with you as well! As you know we have two other NJ guys building the AM 2.0 kits as we speak, so this will be great seeing a third join our ranks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Good luck with your build! Just finished my AM kit and got approved recently. Take your time with the forearms - they're super tricky since they don't have the built in ridge for the strips. stock up on rare earth magnets - theyll save ur life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I typed out a progress post 3x & am unable to post pictures every time. pix are shared on GoogleDrive, free for all to see, but not here? A build update is useless without pix, ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) I cannot post images from Google Drive that are shared to the public. I will try again tomorrow, just too pissed right now. going to watch Chad Vader & chill. Edited March 21, 2015 by Evan The Destroyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Sorry for the delay, but I promised myself to take my time with this, my deadline is Ep 7 release. OK, I deided to start with the bucket, joining the cap & back first. I drilled & filed out the teeth, This was my first Dremel work EVER. I was So Nervous. Then, on the mask & thought the Hovi Mic areas were pretty thin... so, I created some tabs to reinforce the tips fastening area. placed them then melted/moulded them to fit over the inside of the tips. then I filled all the gaps (in & out) with white caulk. The border on the cap & back was not good enough for me. Time for a bath... Now we let it dry for a few days & mask for interior paint (plasti-dip) 2 coats of plasti-dip Then using only the factory divets... drilled & joined I put the ears on shortly after, pix to come later, I hope. Edited March 22, 2015 by Evan The Destroyer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clonecollector[TK] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nice and neat job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Looking good, keep it up Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutter[TK] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Looks sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Ears are on, aligned strait off the factory divets.I know there will be adjustments, & countersinking of screws,but WOW, What a feeling to have a bucket as a fan from 1977.there will be some adjustments...But,... overalll, ... not badWhat Next, the netorious fore-arms?...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Sorry for the lack of posts, real life gets in the way sometimes. I have ordered stuff from TrooperBay to complete the bucket, & have my arms trimmed with return edges removed at the wrist. I removed return edges from one shin, the other tomorrow. (Yes I have the sides right) My Dremel tool sanding skills & technique are improving along the way. Once the TB shipment comes in I will paint the Hovis & mount. dis-assemble bucket, fine tune ears, countersink screws (by hand) & prep for painting. I have the "Rock" eyebrow effect from using the pre designed hole divets, but till now compensated by having the trim tight on one side & down on the other. A shim or two on the right (my right) should compensate and almost correct the problem. I am so hesitant to proceed without the essential parts for sizing, like latex hand plates & boots, that I am frozen by fear of cutting too much. I will post pix this weekend, I promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 HELP! I was just about to glue my forearm pieces, sized to squeeze my hands & rubber gloves w/ flex hand armor, and I saw someone on the 501st Rose Bowl documentary have VELCRO on their forearms! Is that OK? OK for Centurion? I need to know! I have re enforcing strips glued on both inside edges. Like so... I can get a better fit IF, I can do a clam shell like the calves with Velcro. I have not seen anyone do a velcro clamshell on the forearms on this forum... I just want to size my armor the best I can. Help me 501st, you are my only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 No velcro on the forearms; glue em shut! You can put your gloves on after they are on, you should make them just tight enough for your arm with undersuit on to squeeze in them. Most people then keep these always snapped and attached to the bicep piece, which is already attached to the shoulder piece. You slip all three pieces on at once and snap in the shoulders, ready to rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Cool, Thanks for the reassurance Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Since I have ordered the Anovos Armor, I am thinking about going TD with this one. I Always loved the big guns, and weathered look. I have the parts to do most from my AM kit & I figure the Anovos is a strait TK. Ya only live once & I may as well diversify my armor right? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrskmbr Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 There are still the Heavy Weapons Troopers on the shiny white side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 I haven't been here in several months, work & life happens :/ sorry guys.Bucket, chest & arms done, (minus finishing strips) but I wanted you guys to know I have 2 sets on order from Anovos.Because what is better than a set of trooper armor...2! & what is even better? A Shadow trooper set too!There seems to be a boot shortage lately with Imperial Boots closed till Jan 16, but I found a pair on Amazon...Link-http://www.amazon.com/Funtasma-Trooper-12-Combat-Polyurethane-Medium/dp/B00IK6Q30W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448504632&sr=8-1&keywords=Funtasma+Men%27s+Trooper-12+Combat+BootAlso got Shadow trooper boots from Zappo's - Link -http://www.zappos.com/giorgio-brutini-conner-blackJust an FYI. Still ordering from Imperial boots in January, since I will have 3 suits next year.Happy Thanksgiving to All, & see you on the 17th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan The Destroyer Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 It has been so long, that I forgot how to post images! LOL! :/http://imgur.com/kPHGAyohttp://imgur.com/626YE06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navajo Bro[TK] Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Glad to see you back at the build man! I see the white boots you posted in the link... they should be fine for basic approval but with the seam in the front they would prevent you from higher status like EIB or Centurion. I know because I used my old boots in my new build (they were from like 2006) and forgot about that little detail hahaha! I have to wait for new ones before I get my EIB badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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