Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Report Posted July 12, 2015 Hi everyone! Before starting, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has posted their builds & those who commented with feedback! So many nuggets of information were found after hours of reading these boards! I ordered my AP kit from Mark on May 4, 2015...... I started the build pretty much immediately, and honestly haven't been too diligent with my photos. But I've got some of which I'll post here shortly with hopes for feedback. I've completed a lot......right up to the strapping and most painting. My goal is Centurion status, functionally ready for Halloween, and fully 501st approved for December's release of TFA. Left to go: Belt Assembly Cover strips (final install) Trimming of bite points! Painting of Tube Vents on helmet, and all rivets Holster purchase and install Neck seal purchase and install Hovi Tip purchase and install E-11 Kit purchase and build Belt Clips purchase and install Fan purchase and install Flexi-hand guards install Miscellaneous Tweaks and Details........ I'll follow up with photos after editing a few with comments, etc. I look forward to the feedback to my questions, and to anything else you see! Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Big brown box day, and the first cuts. I ordered a trimmed helmet, and untrimmed armour from Mark. Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Had some issues with finding the proper glue for Velcro on the gloves........and decided to make hand-loops with Velcro. Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 I had some concerns with my thigh assembly, but I think I'll be okay. Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Plasti-dip'd the inside....... Went with the military pads, and custom lens/mesh, along with the S-trim for Centurion level. Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Imperial Boots, size 10 received! Thanks, Francois! Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Additional build pics...... Thank god (well, Trooperbay, anyways) for templates! Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Inner Drop boxes assembled and elastics for biceps in progress..... Bicep hooks in place..... Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Ooooops........need some advice on this one..... Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) And some recent ones..... And a garter belt from Pencap510! Thanks! Edited July 13, 2015 by Teekay YYC 2 Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Posted July 12, 2015 Just the tube vents to go, and maybe some re-doing of the black trim......was pretty shaky! Also, does that rank stripe look to thick? Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 You can fix that scratch with some high grit sandpaper. I've used 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper and have done it wet. Works like a charm and since you're TK I'm sure you plan on polishing everything up at the end anyways. The ear rank looks good IMO. 1 Quote
aliens8us Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Plasti-dip'd the inside....... Went with the military pads, and custom lens/mesh, along with the S-trim for Centurion level. I'm going to need to replace my lens, as I have glue streaks on one of the lens. Where/how did you get yours? Quote
Khazid[TK] Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 You can get lens strips from trooperbay. Any dark green welding mask replacement face plate will work as well (harbor freight). Quote
Coastertk Posted July 15, 2015 Report Posted July 15, 2015 Looking Good Trooper! A little toning down of your black outlines now will mean you won't have to do it later, like when you apply for Centurion. Just chase it around from the inside with the grey paint. Easy. A thin pin stripe is all you want. If you need to remove any paint from the outside edge, a toothpick dipped in paint thinner is your answer. 1 Quote
Teekay YYC Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Posted July 15, 2015 I'm going to need to replace my lens, as I have glue streaks on one of the lens. Where/how did you get yours? I finally found a welders shield from Acklands Grainger.......not sure if you have them in the states, but it's an industrial/welding supply store. Quote
Teekay YYC Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Posted August 10, 2015 Here's my latest update. I still need to now complete the following: · add hovi tips (order placed with Keith) · add Echo's fan system · do final fit & trim of bite points · glue ABS shoulder straps · take photos & apply · order/build E-11 blaster The helmet has been completed, more or less.......black trim has been cleaned up & thinned, and vent stripes added. My concern over the thighs is no longer......I think they turned out okay. Except my LH coverstrip sometimes catches a bit on the sniper plate. I do have a new concern......and that's the stainless steel TD clips I made. The store didn't have aluminum, and just wondered if the Stainless Steel is acceptable. I will also say that my end caps were over-sanded which increases the gap between them and the 'control panel'......however I still meet the overall 7.5" length, and I wondered if that will be acceptable. Not sure what I can do if it's not........ And finally........my sniper plate.......my AP sniper plate. I think I got it quite level, but the ridges took one for the team, so to speak. Now that it's glued, I didn't want to try to re-heat it and straighten it before getting some feedback from all of you. Should I leave it, or risk making it look better by trying to fix it? I like to think of it as 'character'....... Feedback's appreciated! Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 Looks great. AP sniper plate always wonky... Just appreciate the tag 1 Quote
Teekay YYC Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Posted August 11, 2015 I know there's a few obvious things that you'll probably notice, but I want to hear what you think. These are not my submission photos, just some 'fully suited' pics. Quote
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 On your left thigh (right side as we view it), the front cover strip is too long. It should fall short just before the ridge at the bottom of the thigh. 1 Quote
Kredal[TK] Posted August 12, 2015 Report Posted August 12, 2015 I really hope you're able to get 25253 as your TK number. (: It would be the letters YYC when translated to numbers! 1 Quote
Ryth_[501st] Posted August 12, 2015 Report Posted August 12, 2015 Looks great to me! Good job trooper 1 Quote
Teekay YYC Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Posted August 23, 2015 Submitted my application within the past hour, and just got word from my GML that I'm unofficially approved! Awaiting TK ID!! Whew hoo!! Quote
Snaps[TK] Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 Congrats and welcome to the Legion! Get out there and troop 1 Quote
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