Authentic Props TK ANH to ESB Conversion

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Ok for the mic tips I needed to cut the vents that separate the bottom from the top portion. I needed to cut, file and polish between those 4 posts and insert the innards. It's not a multiple piece construction like Keith's or any of the other high quality mic tips.

 

 

As for my boots I got them for 92 bucks Canadian (around 62 USD) with a sale voucher on Shoeme.ca. decent deal considering on Amazon.com my size (13 US) was 65 US plus shipping and taxes outside the US. All in all 85.92 US (113 CAD) (they don't have any on Amazon.ca).

 

I'd say check it out. http://www.shoeme.ca/products/bass-men-amsterdam-black-range-calf enter FALL20 for 20% off, FALL25 (until tomorrow) for 25% off

Edited September 29, 2015 by ComradeDave

[ComradeDave[TK]]

I'm probably going to have to put on the breaks buying stuff for a bit... I just checked my credit card balance lol

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Yeah man, I'm only using what i have in cash. I'll go out of control if I use credit

 

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[Knockerbot[501st]]

Also, Christ that's a lot of work to get those to spec

 

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[Knockerbot[501st]]

Looks like I'll be missing the sale but I'll pick those up either way thank you

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

The Tips are Hovi Mix Pa2 they just weren't to my liking I studied Keith's and Sskunky's and tried my damnedest to get them looking like theirs. I'll post pics when I get home. Also I have a bunch of accessories slated to arrive today if stuff starts showing up I'll post that too I got a photobucket account and I'll use that as not to waste space on my attachments.

Edited September 29, 2015 by ComradeDave

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Mic Tip progress

 

 

First Shipped^

 

Hovi Mic Tip markingss

 

Used Drmel to cut holes

 

 

Referenced Keith, Sskunky and Vaj for insert. Used screw caps from home depot and hot glue to mold the classic innard sharpe.

 

 

Painted inside with acrylic white paint and inseted screens after forming them on a hi lighter.

 

Voila

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Did you do a quick black coat on the parts you cut out too or were the scuffs unnoticeable in person from the front?

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

ESB Handguards (need to be trimmed and a bit of heat forming.)

 

 

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But arrived timely and in perfect condition. Thanks Clonecollector! I loved the sharpie and cards too!

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Can't forget about the neck seal

 

[Mcott65[TK]]

Dave you seem to have tiny hands.<br>

Or are they dinner plates

[Knockerbot[501st]]

But I've got these tiny hands lol

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

Dave you seem to have tiny hands.<br>

Or are they dinner plates

 

I have spider fingers lol but thoose things are friggin massive 

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Did you do a quick black coat on the parts you cut out too or were the scuffs unnoticeable in person from the front?

 

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I might paint the outside too, but I tried to polish again and it doesn't look too bad.

[ComradeDave[TK]]

I did end up grabbing an antique sewing machine works great!

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Ok do I really need ESB Decals for the bucket or will the AP one's the kit comes with suffice?

[ComradeDave[TK]]

Also the more I think about AP's kit is pretty much good to go to ANH Centurion with their new upgrades... Maybe I'll flop back or do both 

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I do believe he's saying it is good enough to get there in that email.

 

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[ComradeDave[TK]]

Ok I got my TKittell belt in the mail and my boots arrived pics soon I'm going to try to keep this build thread a little cleaner its filling up fast with my idle chitchat From now on I'll only post when I have something finished or a pic of something that came in the mail.