Obievon[501st] Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Finally got the finishing touches completed today. I still have a little tweaking on the fit, but all in all not bad. Here is a picture of my first fitting. I know it's a TX but I wouldn't have been able to complete it if it wasn't for all the help I got here on the FISD. Thanks to everyone that helped this newbie out. I think I'll take a little break then I'll start on the TK. Do you think I can get in the 501st with this TX? I'll try to get some better pictures soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDri Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yes you can, I ran into the only member of the 501st I've ever meet in person and he was a TX (an FX recast at that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Dude u may be a TX but thats just on the out side, ur truly FISD on the in side LOL Very cool plz post the rest of pics ( when u suit up again) front sides back etc. very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Do you think I can get in the 501st with this TX? Do you think you pass 501st muster? Dude, does a bear s*** in the woods? That TX is a complete badass. And just in time for Halloween! Too bad the Spec Ops detachment doesn't have an elite program, if so you'd be gold. Let me be the first to say in advance - welcome to the 501st Legion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Do you think you pass 501st muster? Dude, does a bear s*** in the woods? That TX is a complete badass. And just in time for Halloween! Too bad the Spec Ops detachment doesn't have an elite program, if so you'd be gold. Let me be the first to say in advance - welcome to the 501st Legion. Thanks, I have been posting over on the Spec Ops just not much going on over there. I am looking forward to going for my TX number with the 501st. Then I plan on hooking up with the 70th. TK is in the box waiting. I do plan on taking my time on him. This was a rush job. (More than I wanted too, for the young-uns Halloween escort) I do plan on getting some better picture soon............time flies Some of my Pictures on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 6918[501st] Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Excellent! Looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 From a TX to another TX, great job. It feels good to be a TX, not many around. It can get tiring when "uninformed" people start calling you Darth VAder or a Tie Pilot. Yeah, I know what you mean by not much posting over in the Spec Ops forum. So that helmet is the painted ATA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks, It was challenging for my first build. Here is a shot from the front. Man this thing is hard to take pictures of. Like a black mirror. This is the TE2 helmet. I still have the ATA in the making process, (color sanding and detail painting). I'll post some finished pictures when I'm done. I hope to send in my pics to the 501st and get excepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 No worries, it's an easy pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I just sent in my app. Now I guess I wait to be contacted, then I send in my pictures for approval. ..................Waiting.......................Waiting........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 No worries, it's an easy pass. Oh and Terrell, the helmet is turning out awesome by the way. I'm taking my time and detailing it out. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Feel free to keep posting here Bill - a trooper is a trooper, black or white. One TX is cool - it really takes 2-3 together to really look a treat, just like TK's. It's an easy 501st pass, though I'd adjust the shoulder bells a little closer to the shoulder straps. Feel free to post more pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Feel free to keep posting here Bill - a trooper is a trooper, black or white. One TX is cool - it really takes 2-3 together to really look a treat, just like TK's. It's an easy 501st pass, though I'd adjust the shoulder bells a little closer to the shoulder straps. Feel free to post more pix Thanks for the input. I agree on the bells. I have some ATA bells that I'm going to try also, just got to get around to glossing them up. (Black Paint) I hope to get accepted into the 501st with the TX, I have a TK still in the box and I'll start on him soon (winter project). My wife wants the garage back............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Feel free to keep posting here Bill - a trooper is a trooper, black or white. I HAVE A DREAM... Couldn't resist...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hey, nice TIE Pilot! Just kidding . That looks AWESOME! And I think you did a good choice for the helmet! Well done! Is it hard not to scratch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 NOW THAT"S ONE SLICK BLACK SET OF ARMOR!! Nice....real nice. That makes you wanna take a one way trip to the Black Hole!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-Tank Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 That's one awesome stealth trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 That does look really nice. Helmet looks superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dark knight[501st] Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 its sweet. you should see his suit in person! good job brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hey thanks for upping this older post. I've been busy with the holidays and work. ( I know everyone can relate) I do plan posting some more stuff just need to get around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dark knight[501st] Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 you gonna be able to make our make a wish troop next month? should have vader done then, ill need a spec. ops trooper to watch my 6! lol. again, good work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Ya Jon, I do plan on being there. I've got some stuff to do yet, but I got your back man. No Problem! you gonna be able to make our make a wish troop next month? should have vader done then, ill need a spec. ops trooper to watch my 6! lol. again, good work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrenzo Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 guys i have to build 1 of these soon for a mate of mine in my Garrison......how did u all build ur shins, thighs, forearms and biceps?? Did u just overlap and velcro or butt the edges together and glue a strip of ABS over the join like they did the TK's in the original films?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 It depends on the kit. Most TX troopers have FX kits, in which the seams are designed to overlap. However, I have seen a TM TX, and I believe ATA also makes TX kits. For those, you'd butt the edges and use a joining strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obievon[501st] Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Absolutly right. It does depend on the armor make. Mine is a FX and overlaped. I used e6000 and it worked great. After I glued it all together using a body dummy, (for fitting reason) I did my final trims to fit and funtion of movement. Other than slight mods and closing the side gaps, it's pretty much FX except for the lid. It depends on the kit. Most TX troopers have FX kits, in which the seams are designed to overlap. However, I have seen a TM TX, and I believe ATA also makes TX kits. For those, you'd butt the edges and use a joining strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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