Shade's Build Thread

[Shade]

Looks like Christmas came early today! Got a package in the mail from Scootch and excitement doesn't even describe how I feel, haha I still need to exchange a couple thing (that I bought and decided not to use ) I had a shirt to use for the undersuit, but, I might just end up getting the eastbay stuff since it's got a good deal going, and most troops for me will probably be scorching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shade]

Update: Worked on fine trimming the pieces some and getting the helmet assembled. Also, took a nice burn from some hot glue I used on something else :\

 

Here's a clamp closing a huge gap

 

Close up of helmet

 

The mess in the den

[izzi[TX]]

Love messes! Looking good so far. Keep updating us!

[Shade]

Update: Getting close to being done with a lot of the "major" trimming. Still have work to do on the thighs, greaves, and forearms. Other than that, most pieces are ready to either start glueing or painting. Do most people glue than paint? or just glue parts together and glue strapping after painting?

 

Here's the helmet as of now

 

The new condensed mess

 

Not sure whether or not to try and fix this or just round out the back of all of the greaves pieces. Might even make for more mobility? Thoughts on what to do?

 

Should I just put a little epoxy putty here to reinforce this part?

 

And on this part- should I just use a heat gun and flatten it out?

 

Also wasn't sure on how much more, if any, I should trim of the bottom of chest piece.

 

Heat gun again I guess?

 

Gluing biceps right now

 

Getting back pack stuff together (not everything in here yet, lol) going pretty loose on interpretation, but trying to stay as close as I can

 

And the radio I'm working on (still got a ways to go here)

[Darth Agnon[TX]]

Armor all over the livingroom floor.....as it should be.

 

I ordered the Eastbay top and bottoms. They're not bad. Their sizing chart is pretty accurate. Also, the Eastbay painted on logo is easy to scratch off.

[Shade]

Armor all over the livingroom floor.....as it should be.

 

I ordered the Eastbay top and bottoms. They're not bad. Their sizing chart is pretty accurate. Also, the Eastbay painted on logo is easy to scratch off.

 

Love putting everything together I think I am going to go with the shirt I already have, I thinks it's a Starter moisture wicking one and order a pair of Eastbay pants.

Still need to get some pouches, acceptable shoes, pauldron, and some parts for the backpack.

 

Here's how the parts are coming along for the pack, I have the pvc for the frame, side tube, and 5 smaller sections out in the garage.

 

Here's a close-up of how the radio is coming

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Looking good! I also use the Eastbay top and bottoms, great stuff and they have 2-for-1 sales all the time. I prefer them to my Under Armour and the price can't be beat.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Radio is looking good!

[Shade]

Update time (pic heavy, haha):

 

Worked with the heat gun on a bunch of pieces to shape them a little better where they were a bit flared out and whatnot.

 

Started gluing a strip on the inside of the shin pieces

 

Had to get a little crafty when I ran out of clamps

 

Both biceps glued together

 

Bent the belt

 

Also bent the ammo belt

 

Sanded primed and painted the helmet...

 

 

And what it looks like right now..

 

 

I am kinda frustrated at the back- it still has this pebbly dull looking finish for some reason. The front looks OK to me, but I might need some tips or advice on how to make the back look smoother and shinier :/

[izzi[TX]]

Try rustoleum professional gloss black paint. That gives an awesome shine and lasts forever. It also may be a case of you not putting on a thick enough coat, or enough light coats in rapid succession.

 

-iz

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

To be honest, I had the hardest time painting the bucket on my own. After may failed attempts, I went to a number of garages until I found one that would paint it for reasonable enough price. They are using auto paint with the gloss sealer, it looked great. Then I went and ruined the bucket, but that was unrelated to the painting...

[Trying2]

Thanks for sharing.

My body armir set should be comimg in today, and i cant find a black helmet .

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Thanks for sharing. My body armir set should be comimg in today, and i cant find a black helmet .

 

Have you looked over here? --> http://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/1366-fs-at3-anh-stunt-buckets/page__fromsearch__1