CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Wonder if someone can help. I was scrolling a couple of days back and found a build where there was a diagram of the forearm construction The member had also added the screw to the forearm rail. I’ve got one with a flange and wondered if theirs was the same but can’t find the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 32 minutes ago, funkster said: Wonder if someone can help. I was scrolling a couple of days back and found a build where there was a diagram of the forearm construction The member had also added the screw to the forearm rail. I’ve got one with a flange and wondered if theirs was the same but can’t find the thread Excuse me mate, it may be the language barrier but are you talking about the metal holster? is where I have seen that screw type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thanks dudeIt wasn’t, but after a long scrolling session I found it in Krisko’s build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Great you found it. first time a see that close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Here is a screen used asset, hope this is helpful for your holster referencing. You will notice Torx security bolts are used (have that center pin) The bearing is also held in place with a Torx security bolt Dome head and the others are counter sunk. Screen cap wardrobe malfunction forearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Also looks like you have the correct bolt for the forearm, saw the holster post so followed up on that for some clarity as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Finished the TD today with help from a buddy with a vinyl cutter. Actually ended up using vinyl on the end cap to get a clean edge. Can’t see the join unless you get about an inch awayBack detail Bolt done Nipples and shoulder tabs painting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Bits and bobsPouches from Trooper Bay and filled with rigid foam3d printed shoulder tabs (thanks to whomever uploaded them here)Hot glued in and straps ready for shoulders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Is this not your bolt? I just noticed you used the one with the flange perhaps I confused you and if so, my apologies as you had this then another image posted. This as far as we are aware is the correct type to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Yeah I had to use the one with the flange to cover up a bit of damageYou can see that the button details are bigger on my rail and painted 3d printed plastic doesn’t respond to a Dremel as well as resin does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted September 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Belt boxes sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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funkster[TK] Posted September 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Did a bit of work on the lid yesterday. It’s still not fitting together without issue, so started removing some material to try and help. Also, the mesh did fair too well in the casting processSo out it comes, and I’ll be replacing it with some metal mesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 The bubbles are an issue where a vacuum pot hasn't been used to draw them out of the resin before pouring into the mold. Also because the mold may be too large to also add to the vacuum pot after its filled. As to it not fitting, it looks like the molds may be slightly distorted so the part just doesn't align correctly at both sides. Also the original buck was probably 3D printed and may have warped during that process hence why the alignment is out as would be the mold made from it. Have you spoken to Walt about it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Yep.Spoken to him a few times with little advice other than “sand more”It’s frustrating as I’ve heated the face plate to better mold it to the inside, but it then just goes back to its original shape. It’s going to need a LOT of adhesive to keep it in place. He said he was going to put together a video on how to assemble the helmet. Still waiting for the clips and vinyl which he said had come in and would be in the post. That was a month ago. Unfortunately, he’s now been flooded out, which is not good news for anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 On a more productive note 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Looks the business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skablaze[TK] Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 As I'm probably going to print the same files from Akira Yuming, I'm looking forward to this ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiechixor[TK] Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 9:54 AM, funkster said: 3d printed shoulder tabs (thanks to whomever uploaded them here) Maybe I missed those, I was going to print a pair for myself, mind dropping a link to those Shoulder Tabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Maybe I missed those, I was going to print a pair for myself, mind dropping a link to those Shoulder Tabs?If I could remember where….Give me some time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted December 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 With just the abs and lid to go, I plumped for a BS lid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Looking forward to seeing the BS upgrade, good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 After a bit of a break, I’m back on this with a vengeance with the biggest UK Con in just over two weeks Spats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkster[TK] Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 Abs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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