Hotel[TK] Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 (edited) I just received my ATA helmet kit tonight. I can't wait to get started! But, first... the little brown box... And the contents... I plan to add some electronics, likely ukswrath's hearing assist kit. May even go whole hog and through in an iComm. Probably easier to do that while I build, then fit it later. Or should I build it first? I didn't think I'd be so intimidated by a box of plastic, having built scale models and slot cars all my life. Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 (edited) Here's where I'm at, as of this morning... Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Did some work on opening up the teeth last night. A few of the locals I converse with all suggest a little bit more, so tonight I'll be back at it again. Small files seem to work the best. Looking at this last one, I can definitely see it. The smallest opening is definitely too round. Guess I need to put some magnifiers while I work. Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Something just doesn't quite feel right. The opening at the bottom feels squished. If I adjust the face, the sides open up. It looks like I need to trim more off the bottom of the cap and back, but I'm not sure. Is that little corner that flips out supposed to be there? Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Finally made some progress this weekend. I managed to get the right ear on, but now I'm not sure it's right. Is this OK, or do I need to start over? Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Looks about right... The ears are always the most difficult part of the bucket build. Coming along though. Im glad you fixed the teeth lol. As far as the ear go, they all pretty much have some gaps, just do the best you can. Look at some on-screen used ones and you will feel much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) On 10/25/2016 at 11:28 AM, illusionz_09 said: Looks about right... The ears are always the most difficult part of the bucket build. Coming along though. Im glad you fixed the teeth lol. As far as the ear go, they all pretty much have some gaps, just do the best you can. Look at some on-screen used ones and you will feel much better. Fixing the teeth made a big difference. Glad I did it too. Now, here's where I stand with the left ear. No way can I make this work... Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 you can probably salvage that. Sand down just the ear portion to make it thinner. This will bring it in a lot better. Plus, it is currently too fat anyway. Don't touch the curvature portion, just the flat ear part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 you can probably salvage that. Sand down just the ear portion to make it thinner. This will bring it in a lot better. Plus, it is currently too fat anyway. Don't touch the curvature portion, just the flat ear part. You're referring to the round, top part? That should be thinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgeOfStrife Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Can you drop the left ear a little? I seem to remember having to do this myself when I built mine last year. The ears will be at different angles as they're slightly differently shaped. If you can drop it enough to get the bottom under the edge of the tube, how much gap do you have above it to the brow strip? You could also thin the inside bottom edge of the ear where it goes under the tube so it doesn't have to drop as much. If you check out photos of screen used helmets such as http://www.starwarshelmets.com/original-ANH-Stunt-Stormtrooper-armor-helmets.htm you can see that on most while the right ear just about touches the brow strip the left ear has a gap. Dan Edited October 27, 2016 by AgeOfStrife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 You're referring to the round, top part? That should be thinner? yes. if it is thinner, it will decrease the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) I think I'm getting closer. Still some more fitting to do - you can see the pencil lines. Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 its getting there. good recovery. Make them a little thinner and i think you got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Looking good. Remember that if you are going to sand further, then focus on sanding the areas down which are already touching the lid. This will reduce the gaps you have and pull the ears in .for a tighter fit. Gaps are good, screen accurate! Marc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) A little more tweaking. I think I'm going to stop for fear of screwing it up more... Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 a quick 360 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTXYTK-lfY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Looks perfect. Nice job and great recovery. see told you it was still a good ear lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) Should probably get back to this one...but I've been building a TIE while I wait for the rest of the TK armor to arrive... Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusionz_09[TK] Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) TK is greater than TIE. (Especially on these boards lmfao)<br><br> Let's see some progress! Edited June 11, 2017 by illusionz_09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 TK is greater than TIE. (Especially on these boards lmfao)<br><br> Let's see some progress! Yeah, but I got the TIE for a steal... and I don't have the TK armor yet (it's been about 9 months of waiting now). Soon....very soon.... I hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) A little Father's Day Progress. Spent a few minutes, or more, in the garage tonight. Cleaning up a bit and decided to get the bucket back on the bench. I will be touching up the vocoder, as I am NOT happy with it. The rest, well...I can live with it. Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel update photo links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) And a little more painting last night. Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Brick[TK] Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Looking Good Jim... Your black outlines do look to be on the thick side though. Have a look at the reference pics. Thin them out and you'll be in good shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Looking Good Jim... Your black outlines do look to be on the thick side though. Have a look at the reference pics. Thin them out and you'll be in good shape. Thanks for the tip. I'll go back and clean them. The gray is covering better than I expected. I'll just need a smaller brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel[TK] Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Thinned down the black lines a bit, but I think a little more is necessary. Also need to clean up the edges. Shouldn't have done this right after drinking coffee. Edited July 21, 2017 by Hotel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.