mitcheg1[501st] Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Late night addition! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTheTK Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 That there is a thing of beauty. Great job on the armor sir.<br> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadvision[TK] Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 How was your experience with the rustoleum cans? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 How was your experience with the rustoleum cans? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk I had no issues with the Rustoleum and was pretty pleased with how glossy it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Tote for my TK/FN! Thanks Artshot and JeepFrog for the nameplate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireandmewzik Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 That is epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nektarrr Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Progress update: I think that's it for the Master Mold! Now to let it cure and fiberglass mother mold tomorrow! First of all let me start by saying I really love the bucket + armor you made / gathered, looks amazing! May I also bother you with a little question (I'm working on a bucket also, and really love what you did with the casting): what silicone did you use to create that inner mould (Is it silicone?), is it brushed on, or poured on? Thx in advance, Nektarrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I used Smooth-on's Rebound 25 Platinum Cure brush-on Silicon. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I got really luck with my first mold, but I am planning on trying out a matrix mold technique next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Now that I've finished my armor, finally getting around to upgrading my helmet's kill stripes. Made a mold of the 3D printed pieces and cast them in Smooth-Cast 305. Then cut out the old stripes! Glued in the new ones and sand to smooth! I think it looks pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opentheblastdoors Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Looks good bud. Will these updated kill stripes be made available? And how did you go about cutting and gluing in the new stripes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 It's official! TK-33724 is officially approved! So excited! It was a long journey that started shortly after Celebration. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor[TK] Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Had to make a minor edit to my profile pic! The Empire is dead! They failed. The First Order will bring order back to the galaxy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTheTK Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Nice! Congratulations on the entire build.<br> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Looks good bud. Will these updated kill stripes be made available? And how did you go about cutting and gluing in the new stripes?Most likely I will. Nominal fee plus shipping. I will post detailed pics once I finish my bucket upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droids Inc Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Looks Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiroquai[TK] Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Congrats on your approval! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Check out my accuracy upgrade thread. Mitcheg1 Bucket Accuracy Upgrade http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/36121-Mitcheg1-Bucket-Accuracy-Upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Now that I've upgraded my bucket decided to try my hand at something new! Matrix mold! I followed Sorenzo Prop's tutorial on Youtube. Hopefully this will resolve several of the mold imperfections I've struggled with. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNg7kAd_NUwsQ4wcjLSpVqZFaeY7Q9uqp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadvision[TK] Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Oh wow, never seen anything like that. Is the new run going to be made from these? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Yeah, I'm game. Got the fist gen mitcheg. Like to have v2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Beautiful work Greg! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Yes, congratulations, sorry I'm late. Impressive workmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 More enhancements in the works. I made a minor tweak to the beak to pull it in just under the visor. It's very subtle, but feel it's more screen accurate. I also am trying a different mold approach as I've struggled with getting good beaks. I have also spent some time fine sanding the visor buck. Trying to get a smoother surface to improve visibility yet retain the bubble visor look. Looking forward to getting new parts out of these molds and see how they turn out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I hate fiberglassing!!! I did switch from mat to cloth when I went from the front to the back. I thought the cloth was much easier to work with! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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