ACJay's Nova APPROVED 2011/01/25

[izzi[TX]]

Yeah you can trim them. Mine sit above my knees so I can walk/run. (Plus I'm just tall.) Also grind down any return on the top of the thigh if you haven't already, and see how high you can pull them up without hindering your hip joint, first.

 

Take a paint brush and clean up the rough edges of the gold as well.

 

-iz

[ACJay[501st]]

Thanks Sith and Thanks Izz.

[Orsan[501st]]

I have one question.

 

How did you make the Black lines on the side? To me that seems to be the hardest part of painting the helmet.

 

I am planing to use the ones my FX bucket has as guidelines, then remove and clean the spot.

 

But if you did it differently and have some pictures to share it would be awesome.

 

Great Job!

 

[ACJay[501st]]

I have one question.

 

How did you make the Black lines on the side? To me that seems to be the hardest part of painting the helmet.

 

I am planing to use the ones my FX bucket has as guidelines, then remove and clean the spot.

 

But if you did it differently and have some pictures to share it would be awesome.

 

Great Job!

 

 

Thank you, but they are actually black decals I found on ebay for a few dollars. The original ad was for blue but I asked for b;ack and the seller delivered. Here's the ebay post, I'm sure he has more Good luck

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290331551839&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[ACJay[501st]]

Lots a work in the past few days. I cleaned up the gold lines hope they are acceptable Izz

 

 

 

 

 

Refinished my pauldron with Rustoleum. Didn't realize I had used Krylon the first time. Also, clear coated. Looks so much better with the gloss. I also used Sith'ari's paint scheme. Thanks Sith hope you don't mind. It just looked too good to pass up.

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0523.jpg

 

Got my black leather pouches as well. Question for Iz on this. Should I paint the seams black as they are currently white?

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0522.jpg

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0521.jpg

 

Made some shims out of... cutting board plastic sheets. They are really flexible and about the same thickness as the original armor. They also took paint really well. I cut the thighs and the shins to have a nice straight line for the shim to go down. The thighs fit made the back into an hourglass so I cut out the hourglass with a nice rectangle for the shim and the shins weren't going over my shoes quite riight without being opened up. The pic of my lower half that I thought looked good had the shins open in the back so I decided to use the shims. I'm also going to use the shims on the side torso area.

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0520.jpg

 

I also redid some snaps with canvas instead of plastic squares. The plastic was probably too thick and didn't allow the snap to set correctly.

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0518.jpg

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0519.jpg

 

And finally I did a complete sand primer and repaint of every peice of armor. The armor in my opinion looks way better than the original black paint job and if it's screwed up I can only blame myself

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0517.jpg

[ACJay[501st]]

Yeah you can trim them. Mine sit above my knees so I can walk/run. (Plus I'm just tall.) Also grind down any return on the top of the thigh if you haven't already, and see how high you can pull them up without hindering your hip joint, first.

 

Take a paint brush and clean up the rough edges of the gold as well.

 

-iz

 

Hey iz, I was planning on wearing my armor to do a toys for tots fundraiser for my aunt and I was also thinking about doing some bell ringing for the salvation army since I've done some other fundraisers for them in the past. I am not in any way going to put myself out as a representative of the 501st until I get my TX but I wanted to make sure this was ok before I did it. I was also wondering how I could get some real 501st members out for a troop if any other events come up in the near future.

-Thanks iz

[bscheff[501st]]

Looks great AC! I'm glad you like my paint job.

 

Have you joined your local garrison forums yet? My local squad started inviting me to events even though I am not offici yet. If your Squad Leader thinks you look good enough he can invite you. I'd start there.

 

I'm sure Iz has some better input, butthay was my experience.

[ACJay[501st]]

Looks great AC! I'm glad you like my paint job.

 

Have you joined your local garrison forums yet? My local squad started inviting me to events even though I am not offici yet. If your Squad Leader thinks you look good enough he can invite you. I'd start there.

 

I'm sure Iz has some better input, butthay was my experience.

 

Thanks for the advice Sith

[izzi[TX]]

Things look good to me!

 

What is Sith'ari's paint scheme? Is it different? Hmm....

 

The stitching on the pouch is up to you. I don't believe you'll get docked for white stitching.

 

Just look up and contact your local garrison, to see if they're available to attend any events you're in charge of.

 

-iz

[ACJay[501st]]

Things look good to me!

 

What is Sith'ari's paint scheme? Is it different? Hmm....

 

The stitching on the pouch is up to you. I don't believe you'll get docked for white stitching.

 

Just look up and contact your local garrison, to see if they're available to attend any events you're in charge of.

 

-iz

 

Thanks iz

 

Sith painted the rim and the leather tabs gold along with the platform itself on the pauldron. I thought it looked really cool like that and matched the TCG ref really well.

 

I'm getting fond of the stitching so I'll probably leave until the leather shows some wear and needs some leather luster.

[ACJay[501st]]

Got the gold stripes on today as well as my buttons. I'll probably have the radio done this weekend. Got some craft foam so I'll see how that works out. Hopefully I can clear coat all the gold in a few days.

 

 

 

[izzi[TX]]

Oooh.... Glossy....

[ACJay[501st]]

Gotta Love Rustoleum!

[ACJay[501st]]

Yay arms are all done!

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0542.jpg

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0547.jpg

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0546.jpg

[Rotccole]

Looking good brother! I can't wait to get my next set of arms and legs so I can make one!

[ACJay[501st]]

Finally got the thighs looking how I wanted them. Got the shims put in, Hope they are good. I had so much fun making them (pain in the neck) Also took a pose pic just for fun.

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0558.jpg

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0559.jpg

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0555.jpg

 

 

Started working on my radio. It's gonna take a long time...

 

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa447/ACJaynScuttle/IMG_0563.jpg

 

Questions for anyone reading. How do you attach/wear your handguards? How do you attach/wear your Ammo pouches?

 

-Thanks everyone

[lunar lord]

looks great so far

[Rotccole]

Is that a drum pad on your radio?

[Darth Agnon[TX]]

Lookin good!

[ACJay[501st]]

Is that a drum pad on your radio?

 

The pad on there is actually craft foam. I'm using it to make all the details on the radio. I'm also thinking about putting a speaker inside and a backlight for the frequency thingie (technical term) that goes in the upper left corner as you look at it. But first I need to get all the basic forms on it. It takes a long time but it's very inexpensive. $5 for the foam sheets and $4 for the box at Joann's. It'll be interesting to paint though.

[Rotccole]

Good luck brother! You need any help just say so.

[Orsan[501st]]

Beautiful!!

[izzi[TX]]

It'll definitely look better than mine when it's done.

 

-iz

[ACJay[501st]]

Thanks for the support guys. I'm having my first unofficial troop on saturday. Still haven't got my neckseal but I'm gonna use a Balaclava from work to cover my neck up. I'm taking a break this week from working on the armor though. Been at work so much haven't had time for the fam. But the only major thing left I think is the radio.

 

Oh yeah and if anybody could let me know a good way to attach the handguards and the ammo pouches it'd be much appreciated. I was also wondering if I should put a strap from the back to the chest peice or if it's supposed to hang loose?

 

Thanks again everyone

[Darth Agnon[TX]]

Thanks for the support guys. I'm having my first unofficial troop on saturday. Still haven't got my neckseal but I'm gonna use a Balaclava from work to cover my neck up. I'm taking a break this week from working on the armor though. Been at work so much haven't had time for the fam. But the only major thing left I think is the radio.

 

Oh yeah and if anybody could let me know a good way to attach the handguards and the ammo pouches it'd be much appreciated. I was also wondering if I should put a strap from the back to the chest peice or if it's supposed to hang loose?

 

Thanks again everyone

 

On my hand plates I have a strip of elastic glued to the bottom part so it wraps around my wrist and I have a black hair tie ring cut down and glued to the top so it wraps around my middle finger. I have total movement of my hand, I can shake hands with people and not have to worry about them falling off.