toddo[TX] Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Why couldn't you use the Sitharmor gloves for both? Same thing, right? I'm constantly swapping-out parts for my costumes. I just have to be extra careful at troops so as to ensure that everything is swapped-out and packed, not that I've ever trooped while missing a shin or a pair of gloves Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Oh i can, i just figured i had these other ones laying around so why not get use out of em. There is the fear of my forgetting the gloves in the other costume though also lol. Ive done it with my Aker amp so much, i decided to just buy another one lol Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Ok so...first armor pics lol... Here is the box o parts! So most of the parts have very little "waves" in the plastic..light sanding would take out quickly. Then there wer these that are a little worse, but still, fixable I forgot to take a pic of the one forearm part that has super crazy orangepeel. It almost looks like acid burns. I kind of like it, but im going to guess i cant leave it, especially if i decide to go specialist. I'll post a pic of that tomorrow. Overall this isnt bad at all. the helmet is a KS, that I mostly built, i'll snap pics of that tomorrow also. Question... Can i have an all black snout piece? Not so fond of the grey on the black helmet. I may want to go specilaist, so keep that in mind, although that would be an easy part to swap out if nbeed be Also i glued the belt togther. One of the outer boxes was crooked so i did my best to make it straight when i attached it and just trimmed it to be as straight as possible. heres the full belt. Side pieces glued on from the back to hide as much of the seem as possible. Link to comment
Master Tej Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 The Specialist CRL says: "Complete replacement of snout detail and aerator with accurate parts, mounted onto a plate and painted a contrasting Black to the Armour." Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but that means that the snout is matte black while the helmet is gloss or semi-gloss, correct? - Master Tej - Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Id say yes, or vise versa. Im going with satin armor, but dunno if i like the idea of a gloss snout. was hoping if it was completely flat it would work. Link to comment
Chef[501st] Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 You could always try a matt snout. That will contrast with the Satin armour. Yes, Nick. You are correct. Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thats exactly what i was thinking Chef Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 i know this is slow moving, but hey i got clients stuff to finish too lol! So i got my black vinyl for the boots, cotton webbing for the drop boxes and chest/back connection, black nylon webbing for the belt and some velcro and the 4 clips for the drop box straps (not pictured) . I also painted the first piece of armor satin black. I sanded off the wrnkle, and glued behind it to make sure it doesnt split. I sanded the entore piece with 60grit, then 100, then 220 then 400. Then i primed it. Hit it with 0000 steel wool, primed again and then shot 2 coats of fusion satin black. Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Great start. This is going to look amazing. Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Im hoping so! I managed to get the helmet painted today, but i left it in the shop to fully cure, i think it looks better than the hump...i may do a light sand on the hump again and shoot another coat of satin on it. I'll have pics of the helmet tomorrow Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Ok so before i painted the helmet i added earth magnets to hold the face plate closed. I have this on my LW on my regular scout, and i did it on my wifes KS as well. It works great so i wanted to do it again. Here is where i put them. Then i sanded the entire helmet with 400 grit sandpaper, and then 600 grit. I wiped it down with a paper towel that was dampened with #1 novus. It repels dust so i get a clean finish. Pictures are'nt doing this justice, but here's what it looks like 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Slow moving? Looks like you are hauling butt! Awesome progress, Lou! Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 haha well my normal pace, if i had nothing else to do, id be working on it nonstop for 3-4 days and it would be almost done lol. The helmet was built a while ago, so i just needed to paint it . Everytime i work in the shop, the end of the day is 1 piece from this to get fixed/sanded/painted. Link to comment
Master Tej Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Beautiful looking helmet! - Master Tej - Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks Nick! I got the forearms fixed and painted last week, but havent had a chance to take a pic. Hoping to get a little more done in the coming week 1 Link to comment
izzi[TX] Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 KEEP IT UP! I love build threads. Thanks for keeping us updated! Link to comment
DarkSavage Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'll be watching this one closely as I'm attempting to fumble through my own build. Keep up the good work sir! Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I actually need to get back on this! Been busy with other projects....but i have not given up! I may paint up another armor piece tomorrow since i'll be painting stuff all day 1 Link to comment
Fivezero[TX] Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Great build, looking forward to more updates!! Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Yeah Lou, what is taking so long? Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 i know i know..see i told ya it would be slow moving lol I did however, sand and paint the knees today. So i have the tank, helmet, knees and forearms done. Still have a little ways to go, but hey..im a busy fella lol 3 Link to comment
txmomma Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm new here and looking to build a Shadow Scout as well, I so far don't know to much and am still researching! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi Kristy. Welcome to the Spec Ops boards. Please go ahead and post up a build thread for yourself and we'll be gappy to help you along every step of the way. Looks like youve also already hooked up your local garrison. They will be able to also provide hands on help in your area. Link to comment
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi Kristy. Welcome to the Spec Ops boards. Please go ahead and post up a build thread for yourself and we'll be gappy to help you along every step of the way. Looks like youve also already hooked up your local garrison. They will be able to also provide hands on help in your area. I am also always gappy to help! hahaha Well, nothing more to show, but hoping next week some time i can get the shoulders and chest sanded and painted 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I am also always gappy to help! hahaha Oh, darn posting on the phone. I'm leaving my post for prosterity sake. 2 Link to comment
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