BIGDEAL[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Great stuff. Exciting to be a Canadian Trailblazer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'm just following in the footsteps of our two great Alphas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 haha awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcoder[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Awesome work!!! Congrats on making it to the finish line! YAY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 FanExpo Cannot come soon enough! There's going to be so much TFA sexiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Nice work! More First Order stormtroopers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintrabar[TK] Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 WOW looks amazing! (i am SOOO not ready to try and build one of thoes! hehe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Did some Decal work (forgot to take the TD decal photos) Added screws to the holster local alpha and I came up with a concept where we put a magnet on the inner forearm and the inner wrist of the glove to keep the forearm always in the right orientation when you twist your wrist. and it keeps it from dropping too much onto your write to prevent nerve pinching. Works great with the soft gaskets as the forearm is completely free to move. This would not work with the rubber as the gasket would be attached to forearm. There comes a time in every build of a costume where you just gotta say “I’m Done!” Well that time is now. Now notice I didn’t saw I was “finished.” We all know a kit is never finished, it’s always a work in progress. That said, there IS some work to be done, but not until I troop it a bit and figure out what I am not happy with. Kitted up 95% on my own, with my 9 year old son helping with a couple minor items. I must be standing funny to make the back crooked… and here is its pretty new home, first time the whole thing is in the box. Note I did not put the bucket inside. That stays in its bucket bag with a memory foam liner at the bottom of the bag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Oh, "one more thing" (I gotta use that before Swatch gets that patented and Apple battles them for it. We took 5 Rubies E-11 blasters and did the whole flip the counter and magazine thing. To give them a more solid feel, we filled them with gap filling foam. Then used Apoxy Sculpt to fill the bubbles and big gaps where the magazine and counter used to be. We’ll be sanding and painting this week. We also will add scopes prior to painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Very nice, very nice. You going to be selling those blasters when finished? If so I may have to put in a request for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkers Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) and here is its pretty new home, first time the whole thing is in the box. Note I did not put the bucket inside. That stays in its bucket bag with a memory foam liner at the bottom of the bag. Which chest is that ? And did you purchase it recently, or recycling a used one? I'm having a hell of a time finding the locking lid one. At least in the 24 gallon size. Edited August 26, 2015 by Punkers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 That looks like the defacto Legion-standard Stanley bin. Exactly like the one my TFA kit lives in (minus the patches). http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-24-Gal-Mobile-Chest-029025R/203710098 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I love my Husky http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-37-in-Mobile-Job-Box-209261/203668066 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Very nice, very nice. You going to be selling those blasters when finished? If so I may have to put in a request for one. sorry. All spoken for. 4 local with one in the next wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Which chest is that ? And did you purchase it recently, or recycling a used one? I'm having a hell of a time finding the locking lid one. At least in the 24 gallon size. 50G Stanley. New purchased about 4 months back when Home Depot had a clearance at one store. We bought all 5 they had left. I am hearing locally there may be a retailer with a few for like CA$80 which is like 50cents US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eco[501st] Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Itchin to receive my kit.<br> Ive been trawling thru all wips and i thanku.<br> I did wonder wot i was gettin my self into but uve made it look easy.<br> Your tips i take on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nothing was "easy" but having two Alpha troopers who had built kits helping me along made all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 We've been pretty crazy busy with Fan Expo last weekend and a pre-Force Friday appearance to boot. Once I get some photos to my bucket, I can share a few here that show the "final build" and discuss any of my "issue" areas during approx 12 hours of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjarmoryinc Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Hey mate, suit looks great, do you mind if I ask what boots you went with~? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Hey mate, suit looks great, do you mind if I ask what boots you went with~? Boots and gloves came from Imperial Boots. Specific shots of both can be found a couple pages back. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/32031-Clamps-Goes-All-TFA-and-Stuff/page__view__findpost__p__420132 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod[TK] Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Time to stick that velcro to the attachment tabs of the gaskets. Once I got the tension and stitch length dialled in, it was pretty easy....only yelled a few times. I don't suppose you remember what the settings were on your sewing machine? -Zaphod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Pete I used the standard straight stitch pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod[TK] Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Pete I used the standard straight stitch pattern. I tried that and the thread keeps bunching up underneath. I may be quicker doing it by hand. -Zaphod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I used straight stitch. Had to tweak out the stitch length and tensions until it became easy. Also a fresh needle in the machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB750[501st] Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 I tried that and the thread keeps bunching up underneath. I may be quicker doing it by hand. -Zaphod Bunching up in a sewing machine is almost 100% due to the tension being incorrect. Find a scrap piece and play around with the tension dial until the bunching stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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