Rookie builds a rs anh-stunt tk

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 16, 2018

Hi there,

my name is Wolfgang and i am from Germany.

Been here for a while and just loosing interrest in building my clone, i take a chance when my wife was in a good mood and grapped the may the 4th offer by rs-propmasters.

Buyed an may the 4th and arrieved today.

So ... BBB-day ...

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 16, 2018

I was so excited i can´t wait to open the boxes and look what i found ...

**wook1138[TK]** · May 16, 2018

Congrats on your BBB day!! Looks awesome!!!

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 16, 2018

Thanks for your warm welcome.

I´m just at the beginning of the journey, especially when i look at the thighs. :blink:

At the end i will find out, which one is the right side.

As i read in another buildthread ... it looks like rs armour shins are the same, no matter which side.

**wook1138[TK]** · May 16, 2018

20 minutes ago, Lupus1202 said:

At the end i will find out, which one is the right side.

As i read in another buildthread ... it looks like rs armour shins are the same, no matter which side.

For the thighs, the large swoop goes to the inside of the thigh (and butt return edge to the front).

And yes, the shins are the same for the RS kit.

GilFran007 · May 16, 2018

Congrats on BBB and starting your build

**tydirium1[TK]** · May 16, 2018

Congrats on BBB day.

wish I could say I can help , but I've never owned an RS kit.

plenty of people on here that have though.

don't worry you will do just fine.

Remember there are no dumb questions, only the ones that never got asked.

So always ask if your unsure.

**TheSwede[TK]** · May 17, 2018

11 hours ago, Lupus1202 said:

it looks like rs armour shins are the same, no matter which side.

Yepp it`s two left shins and happy BBB-day! RS is a great kit with direct lineage from the Movie as they own a screen-used suit so you will look amazing :duim:

And..to post your pics I recommend using Imgur, best of luck with your build

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 17, 2018

20 hours ago, tydirium1 said:

Remember there are no dumb questions, only the ones that never got asked.

So always ask if your unsure.

So i take your word for real ... as i opend the boxes, the helmet and the armour ... i was so amazed and wondering at the same time.

All wip´s i read, the armour looks so shiny white, mine is a little bit like chalk. Is this normal?

I hope, i don´t have to paint the armour, after completing?!?!

Yeah ... the helmet, the tears and that, but the armour?

I will efenetly aske, when i start with the lower arms, and the thighs.

And thanks again for your kind words. :duim:

**tydirium1[TK]** · May 17, 2018

I'm not sure about that , I don't have that type of armor. Mine was from WTF. It came out of the box all shiny.

That is a good question that needs to be answered by someone with that make of armor.

Definitely, before you start gluing things together.

You may just want to use clear coat if you do have to paint.

Until you get an answer you could start fitting your parts. (Trimming to your size)

Remember to always measure 3 times and cut once. Or trim only a little at a time until you get your desired result.

It's hard not to be in a hurry, I know. But it's better than waiting on new parts because you accidentally trimmed to much.

And go back and read up on some build threads. Alot of them tell you what not to do also.

**tydirium1[TK]** · May 17, 2018

Also, post some pics if you can

**TheSwede[TK]** · May 17, 2018

33 minutes ago, Lupus1202 said:

So i take your word for real ... as i opend the boxes, the helmet and the armour ... i was so amazed and wondering at the same time.

All wip´s i read, the armour looks so shiny white, mine is a little bit like chalk. Is this normal?

I hope, i don´t have to paint the armour, after completing?!?!

Yeah ... the helmet, the tears and that, but the armour?

I will efenetly aske, when i start with the lower arms, and the thighs.

And thanks again for your kind words.

It’s as it should, RS is creamy white up close but looks shiny white on photos :duim:

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 20, 2018

A little step between building the helmet i got a question about the colours.

Humbrol #85 and # 14 are also available by tamiya and revell, except #5.

I tried out a little bit and looking for your opinion:

Bevor drying, fresh on abs

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=a1630b-1526809387.jpg

and the same after drying the night and pictures taken in the sun

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=2a7d63-1526809460.jpg

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=d761f0-1526809509.jpg

Please take a free word what you ladies and gents think.

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 20, 2018

On 17.5.2018 at 8:55 PM, TheSwede said:

It’s as it should, RS is creamy white up close but looks shiny white on photos

As you said. Look at the pictures taken in the sun. :duim:

**Frank75139[501st]** · May 20, 2018

Off to a great start!

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Pretzel · May 20, 2018

4 hours ago, Lupus1202 said:

A little step between building the helmet i got a question about the colours.

Humbrol #85 and # 14 are also available by tamiya and revell, except #5.

I tried out a little bit and looking for your opinion:

Bevor drying, fresh on abs

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=a1630b-1526809387.jpg

and the same after drying the night and pictures taken in the sun

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=2a7d63-1526809460.jpg

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=d761f0-1526809509.jpg

Please take a free word what you ladies and gents think.

Great work on your paint job trooper! :jc_doublethumbup:

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 21, 2018

So ... next step ... cutting the eyes and the toothholes.

First ... marking them.

Is it right that it don´t matter if you cut 4 teethholes, or 5 teethholes?

I take this to compare with.

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=4bf748-1526909374.jpg

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=bd96fd-1526909588.jpg

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=c3f624-1526909612.jpg

Sorry that they are upside down. :blink:

**Frank75139[501st]** · May 21, 2018

You might want to look into different image hosting. It took a while to get them downloaded on the site your using but I did. You are correct in where you have it all marked out.

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Pretzel · May 21, 2018

I concur with my friend Frank. Correct on your markings. Remember, be conservative with your cutting. You can always cut more if you need to, but can never trim less

**Lupus1202[501st]** · May 21, 2018

After an hour of dremeltime and sanding ...

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=41f6fa-1526916829.jpg

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=4a8279-1526916940.jpg

http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=75b392-1526917160.jpg

I think i´m fine with the teeth but i think, the eyes could be cut out more? :huh:

Edited May 21, 2018 by Lupus1202

**Frank75139[501st]** · May 21, 2018

Agreed. Maybe some fine tuning with a file for the eyes.

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**TheSwede[TK]** · May 21, 2018

Some screen helmets for reference and as you can see they are a bit rugged and I think the way you have yours are perfect and would like to suggest that you use the lens (tape it in temporary) to see if the look appeals to you - as it is your helmet, I´m mearly offering my opinion :salute: