Magma DeathMOS

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Thanks for the advice. The only problem with lowering the brow is where the screws are and not being able to cover the holes. If I can heat it up and bend it down that could work.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

You can also do very little gap fill, but that will be tougher with the red.

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Yeah the helmet is just too far gone to fix at this point so I am purchasing another and starting from scratch. There are just too many issues besides the ears I pulled back one side to much etc. So a costly lesson but thats ok. I know more now on how to put it together. I should have did more reasearch on the helmet. When I built it was too excitied and rushed it so this time did better research and will take my time. Thanks for all the help everyone.

[Griffin-X[501st]]

It's okay and you are wiser now as a result. Yep, slow and steady really does win the race!

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Indeed it does I will post new pictures once I get my new helmet and fix it properly this time .

[Master Tej]

I look forwards to seeing the new pictures!

 

- Master Tej -

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

The helmet I am going very slow so I will post pictures once finished and also the boots once painted

Okay so a test fit.

I already fixed the thighs and body so it wont slip.

However as you can see the ammo box dangling the rivets didnt hold so I am going to try and rivet them again if anyone has any suggestions about that please let me know.

Also the belt I saw on one site they Velcro the front part to the body any suggestions?

http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/stormtrooper/

 

So after these couple of things the next pictures after the helmet will be the official so I can turn in my application.

 

The DL-44 finally got finished

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Another look

[xanthis02[501st]]

looking good Dorothy your almost there

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Thanks

[Master Tej]

Looks great!

 

- Master Tej -

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Helmet is finished and so is everything else so hope to post pics soon.

 

 

 

[mikedwelle94[TX]]

That helmet looks really good. I think you nailed it this time. Seeing that makes me want to replace my lame EFX even more!

Just one thing, I'm 80% sure the ear screws should be painted red. An easy fix.

[Splattum[TX]]

Not gonna say I hate my FX bucket but I would really like one of these. Stupid lack of money.

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

So the screws should be painted red? I was wondering that myself as there wasn't much info. I must say I do like the gold color.

 

Thank you I took my time putting it together and did better research. I am so glad it came out good. I even finished installing the fans last night had to switch the 4AA to two 9v per fan so now it is good to go. I am so excited we have a troop this upcoming Saturday so hopefully I can make my debut.

 

You guys helmets look great to me so no worries

[Master Tej]

Yeah, the helmet looks really nice! And, I'm pretty sure that I remember that the screws need to be red as well. But I'm not entirely sure on that.

 

- Master Tej -

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Thank you I am happy with it. Ok well since its not to big of a deal why not.

Oh here are some test run pictures. I am having some thigh sliding problems that I am trying to come up with a solution.

[toddo[TX]]

Getting there for sure. In most of the pics it looks like your chest plate is riding a tad too low in that it is obscuring the top ab buttons. I'm guessing if you shorten the elastic straps between the chest and back just a bit you will solve that problem.

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Actually the chest plate is unattached so I may have to make it a bit smaller or move down the body part not so sure which I will fiddle with it and see about a solution. Thank you for letting me know I wasnt so sure if it was covering up too much of the buttons.

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

so I thought about it yesterday I think a better option would be to shorten the body by cutting an inch off the body which seems to be a normal thing to do while I was doing research.

 

I do have a rather important question regarding the back of the thighs and shins.

 

I velcroed my shins and thighs together using this method, http://www.whitearmo.../Tutorials-legs

The only problem is the velcro shows slightly on the back of the shin edge and thigh edge once I put them on only if you look from the side but not looking directly behind and I was wondering how much of an issue is that?

 

Thigh on the left is my solution and the thigh on the right you can see the black velcro.

 

Shins

 

 

 

Also on the shins I used this method the only problem I am having is with the left shin as it does not want to close around the boot.

http://forum.501stsp...hins-not-shift/

 

Left you see how it is bunching up the boot

 

Right no issues

 

So is it possible to just have the shins sitting on top of the boot instead of around or do you think that would not work.

 

I just want to make sure when I do the pictures I can get approved.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Well, one thing you can do is not run the velcro right up to the lip. This will help to keep it from showing, though you will still get some gapping since the velcro is there. You could also try red velcro, which might not stand out as much (similar to the black velcro on a shadow).

 

http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-4-Inch-15-Feet-Fastener-Tape/dp/B00098BJC6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378503874&sr=8-1&keywords=red+velcro

 

My personal opinion is I prefer to clam shell with an elastic hook on the inside that helps keep the calm shell closed when worn, but it doesn't work for everyone.

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

I tried your idea and it worked like a charm. I will have to look into the clamshell so it wouldn't have a gap but for now it doesn't show so I can do the pictures and application. Thank you so much

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Quick question I am considering ordering a red canvas belt since I need the ABS material to fix my thighs and shins (they need to be widened)

 

I was able to get feedback from my local squad folks so I have some things to fix and need more red abs material.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Hi Dorothy, didn't see the question in there

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Sorry I kind of made it a statement. I was just concerned about the canvas belt and dismantling the red abs I have to use the materials from. I think it should be OK but as a back up do you think ata would sell like extra red abs?