Authentic Props TK ANH to ESB Conversion

[ComradeDave[TK]]

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33026-and-so-it-begins-ap-armor-build/

 

So I decided early enough when my armor comes in I want to convert the set I am building to ESB.

 

I have a ESB E-11 on hold and the correct handguards on order! I will be continue posting my progress on this thread.

 

List of things ordered/ Made/ Acquired:
AP Helmet - Ordered
AP Armour - Ordered
AP Holster - Ordered
AP Gloves - Ordered

ESB Clam Shell Handguards - Ordered
Canvas belt Ordered from TKittell

List of things needed:
Ribbed neck piece 
Black compression suit
Garter belt (DIY)
Thermal clips (DIY)
Ammo box backs
Hovi Mic tips
Audio system (both types-may skip for now)
Fans for helmet (might skip for now... I'll live with the heat)
E-11 (ESB E-11 On hold) 

DLT-19 (Future Project DIY)
S type stripping 
Piping for thermal (Grey 2 inch pvc?)
TK boots (Bass Amsterdams)  
Foam for Bucket

small Drafting square
small 90 degree square
Drill and Bit set
Heat gun

Sewing Machine
Hand sander (sand shims, lots of shims...)
plastic polish
polishing attachment to my drill
long straight edge (metal metre stick)
Hot glue gun with glue sticks
large box cutter type knife
fabric measuring tape
21inch sew on snaps

Correct Split rivets and cap rivets

Exacto Knife

Dremel

Sand paper of smaller grits

BrushesPaints
Mineral Spirits
Acetone

Cheese cloth

Black elastic 2 inch

E6000 ABS glue (clear)

1/4 inch white elastic
2inch white elastic
1 inch black elastic
1 inch black webbing
2 inch black webbing
1 inch white velcro
1 inch buckle
Hobby iron
Snaps at least 30 (size 24 snaps 5/16th post)
Snap setter
Small bolts for lenses (x6) (chicago style) 
black paint on plastidip

 

 

If y'all notice stuff I'm missing let me know. I'm in this for the long haul so that means getting that sweet sweet centurion status eventually!

 

Pics will come when stuff comes in.

 

Cheers!

Edited October 9, 2015 by ComradeDave

[Darth Havoc[TK]]

Looks like you have everything you need

[ComradeDave[TK]]

getting closer. A lot of this I want to DIY and what not. I want the whole experience. I do cosplays and stuff so I should be ok. Although this isn't EVA foam lol!

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Jovi mix mic tips just arrived this just got real. The first of many packages!

[ComradeDave[TK]]

still need to assemble and paint insides. any suggestions welcome

Edited September 29, 2015 by ComradeDave

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Up close left and right respectively

Edited September 23, 2015 by ComradeDave

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Lefthttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153174885194067&set=pcb.10153174885329067&type=3&theater right https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153174885204067&set=pcb.10153174885329067&type=3&theater

Edited September 23, 2015 by ComradeDave

[ComradeDave[TK]]

TKittell belt ordered!

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Who's tips are they? I ended up ordering the Vaj 3D printed ones yesterday

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

Who's tips are they? I ended up ordering the Vaj 3D printed ones yesterday

 

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I made the mistake of ordering them on ebay... Lesson learned. They look fine but I need to DIY them to look more authentic. So inevitable they will be my mic tips.... sigh. They look like casts from Mark from CFO so if anyone deserves props it's him, I saw the bs he was getting on the RPF forums after I bought them and now I feel like a real goof. Live and Learn. I'm going to order from Keith, Sskunky or Vaj for the real deal in due time.

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Looking forward to my ESB hand guards and Tkittell belt though!

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I'll take some HQ photos of Vajs when they get here

 

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[Knockerbot[501st]]

My Tkittell belt looks amazing. I can see why he's been making them for almost everyone on here now lol.

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Neck seal and handguards should be arriving soon!

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I was going to order Darmans but now someone local may make it for me and the more that I look I'm thinking if she doesn't I may just try myself.<br><br>

And I'm just going to ask Mark from AP is I can use the ones he's sending to make just myself an identical set of foam rubber hand guards. I'm scared of the latex. If he isn't I'll buy but I'd rather just pop out my own. Or even better try my hand at mold making and carve my own out. That actually sounds like so much more fun to me

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Just to make sure I'm clear to everyone I'm not saying recast at all lol

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Just to make sure I'm clear to everyone I'm not saying recast at all lol

 

 

I donno man you might be walking down a dangerous path  , I know how you feel though I want to DIY as much as I can to real get the whole experience

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Now that I'm thinking more I really like the idea of the challage of trying myself.

 

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[Darth Havoc[TK]]

i have a Darman neck seal and fwiw it rocks

[ComradeDave[TK]]

In my life time there is not only going to be one build I can count on that. I still would love to do a Scout, Shadow and Snowtrooper eventually. Plenty of time to upgrade.

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Everyone is jumping on TFA Stormtrooper and I'm over here waiting for TFA Snowtrooper so I know how you feel on that one

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

Mic tips, cut, sanded, polished, insides inserted, screws installed pics to come.

[Knockerbot[501st]]

What needed to be cut?

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

Bass Amsterdam Ankle boots ordered!!!!! Shout out to Vern Beezer or Bondsrvnt for steering me in the right direction

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Where and how much on those boots?