Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Posted May 12, 2016 Looks like your making some good headway. Hey buddy...things are picking up..still need to sand the thighs and shins but other than that, I'm nearing the paint process 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Posted May 13, 2016 Went ahead and coated the inside today while I'm waiting for the paint test. That being said, I went ahead and masked off very securely as SB had an issue with some overspray leaking through. Next, threw down a misting coat of dark primer. Once this dried after about 60-90 minutes I went ahead and laid the plastic coat. I prefer LET over plastidip as it sprays MUCH better. You can find it at any Home Depot. Here are my results after about 15 minutes of drying time.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
EvilestFool Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 I did the same thing to mine. It makes it feel more like a bucket than a toy. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 1 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 Snap!!! Did this a while ago and installed a homemade two fan system using AA battery packs. Just yesterday I finished tinkering with a new improved USB powered three fan system! Waiting on some switches to upgrade further and then I'll install. I'm also building an internal mic system and a hearing system. Lots of fun whilst waiting on the armour 2 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted May 13, 2016 Report Posted May 13, 2016 I also put in some soft pads and put some PVC dust proof computer mesh over the vents. This has reminded me to start a build thread! 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Posted May 14, 2016 I also put in some soft pads and put some PVC dust proof computer mesh over the vents. This has reminded me to start a build thread! Beautiful....I have the same Skydex pads...how do you like them with the helmet liner?...One thing I don't like about the liner is that it rotates anterior/posterior... Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 They fit well and add that little bit of comfort. Also helps deaden the bucket acoustics. I don't mind the liner. Just gives that little extra support. 1 Quote
Dakari[TK] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Well then, I know what I'm buying when I go to Home Depot today...How'd you guys mask off the lenses? Edited May 14, 2016 by Dakari 1 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 Well then, I know what I'm buying when I go to Home Depot today...How'd you guys mask off the lenses? Slowly and carefully Just layer up the masking tape and make sure you cover everything!!! On, and don't forget to plug the vents so spray doesn't leak out to the outer bucket. 1 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 Here are a couple more shots that may help... 2 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Posted May 14, 2016 Here are a couple more shots that may help... Hey buddy, I love all the discussion but lets try and keep the photos limited to your thread...if I allow other members to post pics throughout my personal thread it becomes difficult to decipher my own images ; )....thanks 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Posted May 14, 2016 Slowly and carefully Just layer up the masking tape and make sure you cover everything!!! On, and don't forget to plug the vents so spray doesn't leak out to the outer bucket. Yep, exactly this....I tore into smaller strips, then carefully placed and doubled up /overlapped covering the entire lens.... 1 Quote
Predatormv[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 So I've got a question for you, you tried a flexible paint that your ended up liking on your armor bits but on the more rigid parts it didn't end up looking the same? Did you clear coat them as well or just use the same white and not the clear? Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Posted May 14, 2016 I did not cc but it would probably be ok....honestly at this point, if I don't end up going with the auto guy, I think I would end up going with the Rustoleum steamboat is using on his kit....you just can't beat that gloss Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted May 14, 2016 Report Posted May 14, 2016 Hey buddy, I love all the discussion but lets try and keep the photos limited to your thread... Apologies and agreed This has spurred me on to get busy and start creating my own thread. 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Apologies and agreed This has spurred me on to get busy and start creating my own thread.No worries buddy! I get excited too lol! Let's get yours going...we've got a great group working on Jims armor right now! Edited May 14, 2016 by Dynamic1 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Alright...got a ton completed today...trimmed back of ab section and put down light primer. Next, I did some trimming on the thighs followed by resin on the inside as well as the shins....I also received my greebles and holster from Justin and these are beautiful!...super clean lines and a tad more rigid which I like. These are a great touch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 14, 2016 by Dynamic1 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Starting to mess around with placement....trimmed the thighs about 1-2" and added in the recessed section around the knee area...much more mobility as I could prob bang out a full squat if I wanted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 15, 2016 by Dynamic1 Quote
EvilestFool Posted May 15, 2016 Report Posted May 15, 2016 Should start a first order gym! Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Posted May 15, 2016 Just another light sand and primer to go on this bad boy! Thighs and shins left Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Posted May 16, 2016 In chatting with Steamboat he reminded me to trim the calfs...so....got the medial side of the calfs trimmed as well. Here is a reference from my 1/6 scale HT for you guys as well... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
steamboatphan Posted May 16, 2016 Report Posted May 16, 2016 I'm about to cut mine tonight too! Our build pages are gonna look identical now Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Dynamic1[501st] Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Posted May 16, 2016 I'm about to cut mine tonight too! Our build pages are gonna look identical now Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk Lmao!!! Great minds baby....did a bit of wet sanding too Quote
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