C0bra's ANH Stunt Build. (Centurion)

[TK 2759[501st]]

Looking good! Almost there!

[ComradeDave[TK]]

There you are, I finally found and followed your post Justin!

[C0bra_M3nace]

Plugging away at it!

 

As per feedback I tore the right thigh apart and trimmed it up some more. Focusing on the lower section around the knee. It was too loose and appeared to swallow the shin so I tightened it up!

 

PS: Pic was taken in the mirror so it looks like the left leg but it's really my right

 

Edited February 9, 2016 by C0bra_M3nace

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Much better. You definitely don't want church bell thighs around your knees. 

[C0bra_M3nace]

Another question regarding helmet painting. I'm going to tackle the tear and trap stripes and I may even try my hand at a homemade template for the tube stripes.

 

My question is this; does anyone know the "circumference" of the tube stripes?

 

I thought doing the tube stripes would be very easy if I had something to carve around to make the curves just right?

[TK 2759[501st]]

Another question regarding helmet painting. I'm going to tackle the tear and trap stripes and I may even try my hand at a homemade template for the tube stripes.

My question is this; does anyone know the "circumference" of the tube stripes?

I thought doing the tube stripes would be very easy if I had something to carve around to make the curves just right?

I think trooperbay sells templates for the tube stripes...

[C0bra_M3nace]

I think trooperbay sells templates for the tube stripes...

I know but I'd sooner hand paint it then buy a template with this exchange rate and then add $15 shipping.

Edited February 11, 2016 by C0bra_M3nace

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Just find Pandatroopers template, lay down some painters tape and cut out the stripes from the template. Instant tube stripe template. 

[C0bra_M3nace]

Just find Pandatroopers template, lay down some painters tape and cut out the stripes from the template. Instant tube stripe template.

I could kiss you right now.

[C0bra_M3nace]

Ooooooooooh. Yay!!!

 

Thank you so much @Darman ! These are AWESOME!

 

Edited February 12, 2016 by C0bra_M3nace

[C0bra_M3nace]

Fixed both my thighs! Not much left to do now before I send my basic approval photos off

 

[sylverbard[TK]]

Perfect. I figured since they're hidden it wouldn't be a big deal! I don't know, there's something about two snaps that makes me feel, weak. Lol.

 

I'd prefer 3 just for the solidity.

 

I wanna troop, not screw around with snaps. Lol.

Three snaps keeps it straight even with a blaster in the holder. Snaps in back as well. Velcro will keep top flap in place and td in place. Check the pics in my eib or centurion apps.

[C0bra_M3nace]

Three snaps keeps it straight even with a blaster in the holder. Snaps in back as well. Velcro will keep top flap in place and td in place. Check the pics in my eib or centurion apps.

Thanks!

 

I did end up going with three. I'll see how the belt looks after attaching my holster to it as well. If I need to add any more so be it!

Edited February 13, 2016 by C0bra_M3nace

[C0bra_M3nace]

Nearing a final update if this isn't it.

 

All I have left to do is paint my tube stripes and glue my handguards on.

 

But this is essentially my final product.

 

Hope you like!

 

 

[sylverbard[TK]]

For centurion you'll be told to make the shoulder bells as tight to shoulder strap as possible. Looks good :-)

[C0bra_M3nace]

For centurion you'll be told to make the shoulder bells as tight to shoulder strap as possible. Looks good :-)

Yeah I'm probably going to add another strategic strap in the shoulder bell to help pull it in.

[sylverbard[TK]]

Only needs one.

[C0bra_M3nace]

Thanks everyone for all your help!

 

TK18815 reporting for duty!

 

Edited February 20, 2016 by C0bra_M3nace

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Congrats man! Just a suggestion for your EIB/Centurion: offset your shoulder bell strapping. It will make the bells rotate more to the front and eliminate that last bit of extra black showing. Great work!

[C0bra_M3nace]

Congrats man! Just a suggestion for your EIB/Centurion: offset your shoulder bell strapping. It will make the bells rotate more to the front and eliminate that last bit of extra black showing. Great work!

Great idea! I'll need to do that for EIB and Cent

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

You can also shorten again the straps from the top of the bells to the bridges to help reduce those gaps. At rest, the top of the bell should be touching the side of the bridge

[C0bra_M3nace]

You can also shorten again the straps from the top of the bells to the bridges to help reduce those gaps. At rest, the top of the bell should be touching the side of the bridge

Yeah I've been having a tad bit of trouble getting the lengths perfect. If they're too short they pull the shoulder elastic, too long they just don't go up far enough.

 

I'll have to figure something out for them for my EIB/Cent.

 

Thanks man!

[TK 2759[501st]]

Welcome aboard Trooper! Congrats with your basic approval! Now off to the next level, so I'm seeing lol

[TD42115[501st]]

You can also shorten again the straps from the top of the bells to the bridges to help reduce those gaps. At rest, the top of the bell should be touching the side of the bridge

 

I did this and it worked great to bring them in and close the gaps.. 

 

Congrats on the acceptance im right behind you :-) 

Edited February 20, 2016 by dirtytrooper

[ask382]

Congrats ☺ I hope I can get there to some day ☺