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Progress update: Leather leather leather! Warning I am a first timer with leather! So I went to Leffler Leather last Friday on my day off to spend $$$ on leather and leather crafting tools. I picked up some leather, hole punch, dye, conditioner, rivets, snaps, and various tools to begin the works. I had to create a woodblock mould for one of the belt pouches. Was a fairly simple exercise except I got my measurements wrong the first time. However. I progressed with my second mould and with a little love and attention I got my first pouch. First you thoroughly soak the leather in water and then basically stretch and mould to the block. You need to trim excess gathering and it's a bit random but it works. Once you have the leather shaped you clamp it or tack it. I chose clamping. Then it's just wait for it to dry. I also had a crack at the speed strap for the SE-14r. Testing out skills... Last night I cut out the back/front flap and tried my hand at dyeing the leather: I have plenty of leather left over so will continue making these until I have none left. If they're good enough I will sell some to recoup costs I happy to post more detailed pics of the build later if anyone is interested.

Nice! I will more than likely get a walts next

Congrats!! Looks awesome mate

Nice! Good luck with the approval!

Ok so a small big update. I went to visit our CRL model Tom yesterday to pick up the 3D printed SE-14r and E-11D parts to begin the blaster builds. He also gave me some belt material and allowed me to take some measurements of the leather pouch and SE-14r strap which I will be making by hand. Thanks Tom, you're legend in my eyes and I hope to be able to help others as much as you have helped me! Here are some pics Belt material: 3D printed blaster parts: I have ordered all the screws etc and will be adding the flashlight and possibly the real scope for the SE-14r I have all the paints and will be going down to the Auto shop this arvo to grab some bog/filler/putty to smooth some of the 3D printing. I will also visit a couple of places to get the canvas for the 3 pouches today if I have time. All of these items should keep me busy for the next couple of months while I wait for armour and undersuit.

I have been doing a little bit of work on the audio. I have what I think is effectively the effects chain. I just need to figure out how to get that into a live situation. I do have some pre-recorded chatter I voice acted from the film. I'll keep working on it. Are there any other sound engineers here?

Here's the Anovos bucket

My belt buckle arrived today as well from Phoenix Props. However it had a very mirror like finish so I sanded it back a little. First with some 120 grit then a slight polish with some 400. Came up nice

BBB day. Helmet has arrived! Will take pics later when not at work Will be collecting some blasters this weekend from Tom along with some belt material!

Great work Nick. Looks great.

Hey Chuck. I plan on posting a full build of this kit as I have yet to see one. Dennis is a great chap to deal with. He is very busy too!

I just noticed that the MP40 Pouch I bought off eBay is not screen accurate. So I will be making some changes as highlighted in the pic below: Square flaps highlighted blue. Stitching highlighted yellow. Oblong shaped tabs circled in green

MP40 Ammo pouch arrived. Have made stitching all black. I used a black Sharpie on the stitching, then black shoe polish to remove the Sharpie stains from the leather. Anovos Helmet is on its way as of 2 days ago. Will be going to a tailor over the next week to get full body measurements for both the undersuit and armour. Have been researching the leather pouch and blaster strap and am considering making these myself.

08/05/17 Right. So I was originally going to do a Shadow Trooper, however I have made a change of plans and have started the process of building the DT. Because it's too awesome not to do! This is my first ever build so will be trial by fire! Base Requirements: Helmet: Anovos : received Undersuit: ArmoryShop : received Armour: ArmoryShop : received Boots: Imperial Boots : received Gloves: Imperial Boots : received Belt: Tom gave me the belt material Belt Buckle: Phoenix Props : received Ammo Pouches: self build Balaclava: local purchase Leather Pouch: self build Leather holster : self build Weapons: E-11D : Tom : received SE-14r : Tom : received Generic.22 Scope : received Grenades: Tom : ordered HK Ammo boxes: Tom : ordered Torch for the E-11D http://s.aliexpress.com/6jYFzmuY Swivel http://s.aliexpress.com/mumYruEv Specialist level requirements: MP40 Ammo Pouch: eBay : self build Pauldron: Ginger Burke Chest Rig: Gryffon Defense CR4 Low Profile Chest Rig: received 32mm belt material Other kit: Helmet Fans: Henry Ford : received Sound: TrooperTalk Buckles: for chest rig : received Ejection Seat buckles: eBay Aluminium Wrist Rockets: vmusicstore on eBay aka Field Marshall? Aluminium V-ring buckles: Steve Sévigny Paints: Tamiya weathering kits C&D : received Tamiya TS-40 Metallic black paint for highlights Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminium Rustoleum matte black : bunnings Rustoleum High gloss black and primer: will pick up E6000 Zap-a-gap medium viscosity CA glue

Hey Mark. I am keen on getting one of these belt kits. Have tried messaging you on Facebook. Cheers!

I think that is a very reasonable outcome. Are there going to be L1, L2 and L3 distinctions or all basic?

Has the CRL changed already?

I got my bucket from Anovos. I have to wait until August for armour :-/

Nice! I am currently in the queue for armour from Dennis. I also have one of the 5 slots for the soft parts. Been helping a little on the design

Not really a poop storm. Great discussion IMO. All perspectives need to be considered.

Congratulations! Looking great!

My personal opinion would be to sell the TK and buy a TX. Way less hassles and cheaper in the long run. I am sure it won't be too much of a hassle to sell a TK, especially an Anovos one.

Looking great Nick! Almost there! These build threads a super motivational.

I don't think the character is a pilot. I guess we'll find out more closer to release. Either way it's a cool costume.

Yes Jim and also Sister Margaret's was doing a run. But has since gone silent. She must be very busy... I have messaged her about 1-2 weeks ago and still no response yet. Will also be people at SWCO as well