Racermouse[TK] Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hi there! Moved my build thread here to the right place. My journey has begun. So far I got my shoes, neck seal and holster done. Cheap jodhpur shoes converted with the all famous Angelus paint. If you want a nice even finish, use a sponge to paint with, but you need more layers. I haven't put any finisher on yet, and probably won't so I get a more authentic look. Awakening my sowing skills Thank you pandatrooper Acquiring the right kind of leather in my town was almost impossible. And I got my hand guards from justjoseph63 and they are great. Thanks man. Now it's just to wait for the BBB day, which should be in about a week. Yay! This is a great forum and the information here is endless, so I feel quite confident in my build thanks to you all. I've red hundreds of threads and watched thousands of pictures. I think I've put this TK armour together in my head hundreds of times already. I'm quite short and skinny so this will be challenge. I'll put up some pics here now and then, just to keep some kind of record of my progress (for my self). Cheers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Gloves done. Edited May 15, 2016 by myys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Almost ready. Couple of things missing tho. BBB's will be at my door on Friday (according to UPS). Yesss! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Finally here.For a first time builder the amount of pieces is overwhelming, so let's start with something easy.Done.Beautiful RS E-11 blaster.I don't really know where to start but I think I'll go for the hardest parts first, the torso.I am short and thin so there will be a lot of trimming going on.Any good suggestions on what order parts should be done? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Working hard... kind of. At least this much has to go from the but plate, which means the kidney plate also needs rework.Heat sealing iron on its way, I'm going to need it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Looks like you have all the right tools, and then some. The usually recommended order is to start with forearms and biceps, so that you get a feel for how the ABS reacts as you cut. I would recommend not doing any torso work until a little later. This is your build, however, and if you want to jump into the torso, just be sure to measure and recheck before cutting. Much easier to remove more, than to add it back on. Your work on the Thermal Det looks great! Edited May 22, 2016 by Sentry71 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Looks like you have all the right tools, and then some. The usually recommended order is to start with forearms and biceps, so that you get a feel for how the ABS reacts as you cut. I would recommend not doing any torso work until a little later. This is your build, however, and if you want to jump into the torso, just be sure to measure and recheck before cutting. Much easier to remove more, than to add it back on. Your work on the Thermal Det looks great! Thanks! I'm very glad I got the belt sander. It was about $100 and is a Chinese piece of crap, but it does the job. I really don't see how you can build an armour without one. Got the torso sanded down to about original size so i can see what needs to be done. But biceps first to get the hang of how things are done. Edited May 22, 2016 by myys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Is this a proper fit, what do you people here think?[ Edited May 23, 2016 by myys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Looks good!! Will you be able to put the same size cover strip on both the bicep and the forearm? The forearm strip area seems a little wide compared to the bicep cover strip - but that could be due to the photo angle. Overall, it looks like the armor fits you very well. Keep it up. Edited May 23, 2016 by Sentry71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Looks good!! Will you be able to put the same size cover strip on both the bicep and the forearm? The forearm strip area seems a little wide compared to the bicep cover strip - but that could be due to the photo angle. Overall, it looks like the armor fits you very well. Keep it up. The seam is measured for 16mm strip, but as you said it looks quite wide, I'll have to look into that. Fortunately I still have some room to narrow it down. The RS suite is really wonky, and it's no easy task for a beginner. No kind of assembly instructions are provided with the armour. The cover strip seams on many places are not that straight, so a little improvisation is required here and there. I learn as i go, and thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Definitely keep an eye out for RS threads in this forum. I'm sure other RS users have had to address similar issues, so they would be a good source for how to deal with RS-specific wonkiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Right arm, check.[ Tomorrow the left one is done. Hey! Progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) Suddenly this day became... HELMET DAY! This has been a long day at (helmet) work. This is crazy, I'm actually holding a Stormtrooper helmet in my hands. Lots of work still left on this one, but I'm pretty happy with my accomplishment. Edited May 28, 2016 by myys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 More painting.This has been the hardest part for me. I suck at painting!But with a lot of time and redoing I will get there. Decided to airbrush the vents in. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addertime[TK] Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Paint looks great!Helmet day is still in the future for me but my confidence is growing. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Paint looks great! Helmet day is still in the future for me but my confidence is growing. Keep up the great work! You should see the tube stripe test pieces, absolutely horrible no matter what way I paint. Think I'll go for decals here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Tube stripes... DAMN THEM! The best I could produce is not even close to my own standard Transfer decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Tube stripes... DAMN THEM! The best I could produce is not even close to my own standard Transfer decals? You need to be happy with your helmet... if that means decals, go for it. Personally, I did just that - hand painted everything except the tube stripes, and used the decals instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Ready helmet sans tube stripes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Helmet looks awesome so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 It's some kind of test fitting time. Nothing on the torso is really cut down to my size yet, but I don't think I have to trim away as much as I thought.Still waiting for the canvas belt from RS.sorry for the crappy photo. FYI I'm 169 cm tall and weigh 56 kg, let the google converters roll. How the heck do I deal with these wrinkles?They look awful and need to be flattened out somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) I am assuming this is the butt plate you have a photo of? I can't really tell. There are a few ways to flatten the wrinkles, though you may find that once everything is together, no one will know they are there except you. If you plan to flatten them, you can either do a hot water bath, and press them flat with a piece of wood or other flat object - or you can try a hobby iron with a cloth cover, and keep it moving. Another option is a heat gun - but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AGAINST IT - as the heat gun can overheat and warp your suit beyond repair in the blink of an eye. So, don't use that unless you have experience. Edited June 8, 2016 by Sentry71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I am assuming this is the butt plate you have a photo of? I can't really tell. There are a few ways to flatten the wrinkles, though you may find that once everything is together, no one will know they are there except you. If you plan to flatten them, you can either do a hot water bath, and press them flat with a piece of wood or other flat object - or you can try a hobby iron with a cloth cover, and keep it moving. Another option is a heat gun - but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AGAINST IT - as the heat gun can overheat and warp your suit beyond repair in the blink of an eye. So, don't use that unless you have experience. It's actually the kidney plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racermouse[TK] Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Shin time.The shins tend to move up over my shoes when I walk, have to figure out some strapping here.Maby some strap under the heel or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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