DJTrooper[501st] Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Still gluing all the pieces together, but almost done there. But I do have the strapping system ready as I'm taking it from the back brace I'm using to hold up the thighs. Made a few more snap plates up in the mean time using webbing and a soldering iron to pierce the holes, which works great as it seals the holes from fraying at the same time... and also along the edges. Link to comment
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Why didn't you cut the butt tab off? I think I put the pic of how it should be cut right in my thread, but I have some more pics to post there that might help too that I haven't uploaded yet. And no Griff, the part about applying the glue with popsicle sticks was still valid. Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Because it works for me, I still cut half of the butt tab off, and now it sits comfortably and hides the 2 snaps drilled through Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sweet idea with the soldering iron bro. I usually cut an x and press it through without trying to loose my mind or the feeling in my finger tips. Cant wait for the next installment ..... Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Almost there now! Shins complete with snap plates inside lower section to snap to the boots tab, thighs complete and snaps fitted for garter/back brace system. Ab and kidney panel connected and straps added between the kidney and butt piece. Strapping system/braces installed inside ab and kidney. Arms done, biceps and shoulder bells connected with snap plates and straps (bicep fitted almost halfway up into shoulder bell). Snap plated added to top of shoulder bell for connection to webbing between chest and back pieces. Belt fitted last night (just have to drill into ab panel to connect either snaps or chicago screws through to the belt) and shoulder bridges heated up and bent to fit properly over the AM armor detailing (requires a slight curve). Get them glued to the chest panel later (free floating in the back). Double snaps added to both the inside of chest and back pieces at the shoulders, and still to add the webbing and snaps to go between them. Then away we go, my GML are just waiting on my pics for approval Link to comment
Master Tej Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Your GML isn't the only one waiting on pics . . . - Master Tej - Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Here's a taster of a pic from today then Link to comment
Master Tej Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Alright, I'm liking it so far, keep 'em coming. - Master Tej - Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Padding almost complete inside helmet... Belt attached and holes drilled through ab piece with extra snaps... Shiny belt.... Should be finished today or tomorrow then to send in my pics for approval as my squad have a big parade to troop in next weekend! Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Wow thats awesome !! Where did you find that shiny belt ? That looks sick bro. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Nice work, love the belt too. Link to comment
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Must be one of those ebay patent leather belts Link to comment
Wolf[TX] Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Sighs I remember when there was 3 of us down under as tx's and now there's how many lol .... Like the look of the finished armour build and build pics .and is that the AM kit ? Guess it time for mine to upgrade yet again to match rest of new bloods down under Cheers Wolf Btw love the wolf pic can I ask for a copy for a tattoo design ? Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Sighs I remember when there was 3 of us down under as tx's and now there's how many lol .... Like the look of the finished armour build and build pics .and is that the AM kit ? Guess it time for mine to upgrade yet again to match rest of new bloods down under Cheers Wolf Btw love the wolf pic can I ask for a copy for a tattoo design ? Haha cheers Wolf... If I get approval I'll actually be the 1st and only Shadow Trooper in Western Australia and in the Desert Scorpion Squad I know there are quite a few of you over east in the other squads though. Yeah it's an AM kit too mate. I'll PM you now about the wolf design Link to comment
Wolf[TX] Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 It's great beening a 1st . If I make it to a con or troop there I have a closer look as I do like your tweaks and mods . With mine I had stomper's wired hovi's hooked to a rom fx pro . Also little tip I used to pack in my troop bag a pack of cotton gloves from cheap shops so when I armoured up I won't leave finger prints on it and took the gloves off as last thing to swap into the nomex gloves . And you been told bout the dish washing liquid trick ? Inside the lenses to stop them fogging up Cheers Wolf Oh yer almost forgot get word to me when you pass muster and I send ya a recent spec op patch . Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 It's great beening a 1st . If I make it to a con or troop there I have a closer look as I do like your tweaks and mods . With mine I had stomper's wired hovi's hooked to a rom fx pro . Also little tip I used to pack in my troop bag a pack of cotton gloves from cheap shops so when I armoured up I won't leave finger prints on it and took the gloves off as last thing to swap into the nomex gloves . And you been told bout the dish washing liquid trick ? Inside the lenses to stop them fogging up Cheers Wolf Oh yer almost forgot get word to me when you pass muster and I send ya a recent spec op patch . Cheers! I think the next major one will be OzComic-con Nice tip with the cotton gloves and washing liquid, I hadn't thought about the long term of suiting up so the gloves will come in handy. I've got Evilboys twin fan kit so hopefully that will help with the fogging... it does in my ROTJ armor I wore at a charity event last month. And thanks for the offer of the patch... I'll definitely take you up on that! Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hey guys!.... I JUST GOT APPROVED!!! Just 1 or 2 days now until I get my numbers too! Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Congratulations Tony! Excellent work. Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks guys! I'm on cloud 9 right now! .... (Or is that Cloud City)? Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks Tori! Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 AWESOME BRO......WOOOO HOOOOOOO....Congrats............Party Time !!!!!!! yea, uh yea Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 And I just got my numbers! Say hello to TX49876! http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=16235&costumeID=134 Link to comment
DJTrooper[501st] Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 I need 501st access please! Link to comment
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