Finally Got my TX Kit / build thread

[bscheff[501st]]

I also see that as a problem. The AM is really wide but not deep. The "tongue" of my boot doesn't want to go under but there is space by my ankles. Is that your issue?

[izzi[TX]]

You either have to get higher jodhpur boots (wich are hard to find in anything above an 11. Or rig something. Same with the FX and other kits. The Bass amsterdams just don't want to stay under there without a little help.

 

-iz

[mightytank[501st]]

I also see that as a problem. The AM is really wide but not deep. The "tongue" of my boot doesn't want to go under but there is space by my ankles. Is that your issue?

 

That is my exact problem. And I never had it with my fx shins. I even tried my tkboots with them to make sure it wasnt my black books. My next step is heat and bend into more of an oval

[defiance7x13[TX]]

Bah! I just caught my mistake with the ammo belt. Working on the problem now.....

 

Ive been building! I swear Just not on the suit I really want too

 

I busted out the old heat gun today and made some improvements to my shoulders and biceps. Both now fit my arm, and I am able to flex without fearing seams are going to bust. Tomorrow I will tackle the abs, kidney and butt plates.

 

Anyways here we go

 

The reason for the lack of updates, Ive been taking in my TK.

 

Battle Wound

 

Now on with the good stuff.....

 

 

 

Completed and awaiting snap plates

 

Finished with the hand plates

 

My Box is shrinking.......

 

And my Finished pile is growing..... Excellent

 

And Finally started installing finished plates

 

What can I say other than Opps?

 

[Darth Agnon[TX]]

What are you using to keep your hand plates on with?

[izzi[TX]]

I like it!

 

-iz

[defiance7x13[TX]]

What are you using to keep your hand plates on with?

 

 

Recycled AM wrist elastic w/velcro for the wrist, Womens hair ties for the middle finger and hot glue for the hold. Tomorrow I will dig out the hand plates from the box and take a picture from inside so you can see. I am a firm believer in recycling as much as the AM kit as possible. So what if my snaps have velcro behind them

 

and of course, Thanks Iz

[Darth Agnon[TX]]

Recycled AM wrist elastic w/velcro for the wrist, Womens hair ties for the middle finger and hot glue for the hold. Tomorrow I will dig out the hand plates from the box and take a picture from inside so you can see. I am a firm believer in recycling as much as the AM kit as possible. So what if my snaps have velcro behind them

 

and of course, Thanks Iz

 

Oh that's fine then, just wanted to make sure you weren't using velcro only. Cause hand sweat will loosen the glue from the glove and then they fall off.

[defiance7x13[TX]]

Almost Done

 

Snap Plates and hand guards

 

Completed Chest and Back Pieces

 

I even have black ties around the shoulder straps like our friends in white

 

Final Touches to the Butt and Kidney Plates

 

Im using the same suspenders that I made for my TK at the moment. They work, so why mess with a good thing?

 

A couple of snap plates for the shoulder bells.

 

Pile O' Armor

 

And if all goes according to plan, I will have the first pair of all black "TK Boots", and for less the $50 bones

Now all I need is my holster to get here and I should be 501st passable. And it would be nice to get to participate in some of the upcoming local Christmas events and give back some of the love.

[lunar lord]

someones a busy beaver

[defiance7x13[TX]]

Okay Hopefully this will be the last update before I post completed pictures, after a good polishing and with a good camera.

 

 

My new best friend

 

 

And this with be my TD

[lunar lord]

awesome progress

[Rotccole]

Knock it out brother!

[defiance7x13[TX]]

I got my boots back today. I now have to my knowledge, the first black "TK Boot" prototype. Check it out......

 

 

I am extremely happy with the results of the experiment! This crappy camera just doesn't do them justice. And looking at the boots next to my suit, I can wait put the final touch on this rig and get suited up.

[izzi[TX]]

[bscheff[501st]]

Your kit is too awesome for my IPhone. It refuses to load the pictures lol.

[Scootch[TX]]

Yep coming along nicely!

[ELP[501st]]

Nicely done sir ... Nicely done.

[defiance7x13[TX]]

My Thermal Det is almost finished. After I got them glued together, Ive spent the last 3 days laying down coats of primer and then lightly sanding, rinse, repeat.

 

Here is what those pieces look like now

 

And someone needed some advice on putting together their biceps, so I snapped some pictures of my finished pieces after sanding the return edge and taking a heat gun to them

 

 

Of course, thank you all for the positive feed back and Matt, Im on your heels, I'm just a couple screws and inner drop boxes from submitting my specialist request ....

 

But most of all Im glad to see you made it possible! I was rooting for you my friend....

 

Of course it doesn't hurt that I'm working with the same Armor and lid you passed with .

[defiance7x13[TX]]

The lighting sucked as it was starting to rain, but look what ive got here

 

As for the details, Lids an Efx #034, AM black kit, Dyed TK boots, Blaster and holster were provided by Vern, on the FISD boards and finally the belt is by Rob, TKkittle.

 

 

 

I know, I haven't fixed my shins to my boots and you can see the boot popping out, and the chest is caught in the torso seam.

Also I need to start wearing my black balaclava to hide my neck under the efx.

Once the weather clears and Ive got the time, I will take a final set for 501 submission. Till then, anything you guys catch that I should address?

[lunar lord]

looks great

[Rotccole]

Dang...I need to get to work...

 

Looks good though!

[izzi[TX]]

Looks pretty good. Your chest plate is tucked into your left side though.

 

-iz

[Darth Agnon[TX]]

lookin good bro!

[defiance7x13[TX]]

To give my lids a interior coat and layer, which if any of these would you guys use?

 

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