Sgt. Bilko

Making slow progress due to being worked like a dog...LOL. I've finished the forearm armor and have set aside for final cleaning. Working on the shins. After dry fitting the shins, it appears I will have to trim them down by about 3". I'm a bit worried about this, as I don't want to trim off any CRL required lines off of the armor. I'm in touch with 850 to discuss how best to do this. By the way, 850 Armor Works has started a tutorial page on FB. See links below: 850 armor works page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/205514516516535/ Death Trooper Tutorial page - https://www.facebook.com/deathtrooperjames/

Following...Like the ideas on snaps and straps for bringing the armor together.

Right forearm trimmed and now gluing. Slow but sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rough cuts complete. I'm going to start with the forearms. I'm assuming NO return edges on these, as with TK. CRL does not mention this. Also, the 850 armor has seam lines which I believe will overlap one another. This should make the assembly easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Been a long work week, but finally able to get started on the armor build. To get started, I plan on rough cutting all of my pieces. I am going to save black ABS pieces to make strips, as I did from my TK build. From there I will begin the task of dry fitting onto myself. During the process of dry fitting, I will fine cut to fit and sand the amor. For this work, I use a Dremel 3000 with a model 225 Flexible shaft. This is a personal preference. Some folks cut and snap and others use lexan scissors. The Dremel method is faster and more accurate. If you are not comfortable with the Dremel you can do a lot of damage to the armor. So choose wisely.

Quite welcome @evan1701. I'm also on the 850 Facebook page, so you can follow this thread and PM me on FB for better details. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Aaaaaaaannndd....big box arrived today! Now the armor fun begins. Thanks to Kevin at 850 Armory for on time delivery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

E-11D Blaster. Weathered with blaster barrel heat discoloration. Used Tamiya weathering kit D with additional purple Lorel makeup. Practiced technique on a piece of PVC pipe painted earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

SE-14R with real scope. Will weather later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Initial sand. First primer coat. Second sand and second primer coat. Letting dry overnight. Flat black tomorrow.

My 3D printer did a good job printing the parts, so I'm only going to fill some areas with Bondo (for plastic) and smooth others before applying the primer. For the finish job, I'm following in the footsteps of Tommy. The materials for this part are: Automotive 'Plastic' Bondo Sandpaper (220, 400, 600) Rustoleum Automotive Primer - Grey Rustoleum Flat Black Rustoleum Metallic Aluminum (for front of barrel) Tamiya Weathering Kit Master #D (Burnt blue, Burnt red, Oil stain) Extra Tamiya Applicators (kit comes with one, will need at least three). I plan on going to the local make-up isle for Tommy's purple and possibly extra applicators.

Final assembly of the blaster before filling, sanding, primer and painting.

Thanks Lancer. Ill give it a shot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Mark, have you determined how your armor will be strapped together yet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk