mitcheg1[TX] Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 After seeing the DT’s make an appearance in the Mandalorian, I decided it was time to get off my butt and finally finish my DT that I started a long time ago... Gonna need some guidance as I’ve been disconnected from this for a while so comments/suggestions/advice are welcome Helmet and armor: 3D printed (TDK Props files) gloves: Endor Finders Undersuit: Darkside Closet forearm bands and rubber gasket for helmet: Plastic Arms Dealer belt kit: Various suppliers - leather pouch and holster: K Roundtree - soft pouches: K Lugo DLT19 and E-11D: 3D Printed (TDK Props files) [I’ll update this as I proceed] printed the accessories for the helmet first. Had some white PLA lying around so I used it (After baking it out). Had some flow issues, but generally pleased with how these turned out. Got some new black PLA so printing the main bucket as we speak. 1 Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 30 hours and pretty darn pleased with how this turned out! Thanks Tom for ghe advice on printing upside down! 1 Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Progress continues. I need to smooth these. Still have some XTC3D so I’ll use that for now. Probably switch to Resin after that. 1 Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 For the record, I hate the process of smoothing and sanding my parts! Next time I’m buying vac formed or cast parts. However, finally seeing progress on the bucket. Now gotta get my printer working again (thermistor crapped out) so I can start printing the armor! 2 Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Had to rebuild my 3D printer to get back to building, but getting some really good results now! 3D printed TC files, Plastic Arms Dealer bands, and EndorFinders gloves Link to comment
Werak Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I'm also looking at 3d printing the Deathtrooper. Where did you get the files from? I assume TC is Tom Canpbell but I haven't been able to find those files yet. or found out how to contact Tom. Thanks,, Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 13 hours ago, Werak said: I'm also looking at 3d printing the Deathtrooper. Where did you get the files from? I assume TC is Tom Canpbell but I haven't been able to find those files yet. or found out how to contact Tom. Thanks,, That it is! Tom is on Facebook. Can probably connect with him through the Death Trooper (build group) on Facebook as well Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Productive weekend!!! Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 So I’ve finally got some momentum on this! All armor parts are now printed, still a lot of sanding to do! All soft parts are ordered, and various electronics as well. Here some update pics! Realized I never posted my finished helmet, so here you go! 3 Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Slow and steady! Looking great, keep up the momentum! Link to comment
nanotek[CMD-DWM] Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 You've done a fantastic job of the helmet! Nice work! Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Lot of work since my last post! All parts have now been primered and several are in final paint! Also started laying out the belt and finished chest rig! Trying to figure out best method for rigging everything, so have been scouring others build posts. Hopefully will begin working on that shortly. 3 Link to comment
Atraxas[TX] Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Looking great! once your done it will all feel worth it!! Link to comment
Devolver[501st] Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Looking GOOD! Any progress since your last post? Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Oh yeah! Lots of progress. Just waiting on my undersuit now! 1 Link to comment
DarkPhoenix[TX] Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 On 4/24/2020 at 2:34 PM, mitcheg1 said: Oh yeah! Lots of progress. Just waiting on my undersuit now! That looks amazing so far, Greg! Also, I really dig the paintjob as it isn't too shiny and neither too matt. Very similar to what can be seen on the reference photos of SWC London 2016. If I may point out one thing: You may want to switch the shoulder bells since the front sides that can be seen on your picture are actually supposed to be at the back. The very same may apply to the biceps parts as I can't see any "racing lines" on them. Please take this as constructive feedback and not as criticism per se. As mentioned above, your armor looks gorgeous. Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 10:56 AM, RogueLeader said: That looks amazing so far, Greg! Also, I really dig the paintjob as it isn't too shiny and neither too matt. Very similar to what can be seen on the reference photos of SWC London 2016. If I may point out one thing: You may want to switch the shoulder bells since the front sides that can be seen on your picture are actually supposed to be at the back. The very same may apply to the biceps parts as I can't see any "racing lines" on them. Please take this as constructive feedback and not as criticism per se. As mentioned above, your armor looks gorgeous. Thanks for the feedback! I have corrected this! Link to comment
DHKnecht Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Mitcheg1/Greg - a few questions --- what is your process for filling, sanding and painting the 3d prints? What filler did you use when you printed parts in multiple pieces then attached them together? Did you use anything to help before sanding and painting, such as Filler Primer or XTC-3d? What kind of primer and paint did you use? I'm just about at the same stage myself and have looked at several different methods, so wanted to see what you did so I can try it out as well. Thanks! Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 4/24/2020 at 8:34 AM, mitcheg1 said: Oh yeah! Lots of progress. Just waiting on my undersuit now! On 5/1/2020 at 10:51 PM, DHKnecht said: Mitcheg1/Greg - a few questions --- what is your process for filling, sanding and painting the 3d prints? What filler did you use when you printed parts in multiple pieces then attached them together? Did you use anything to help before sanding and painting, such as Filler Primer or XTC-3d? What kind of primer and paint did you use? I'm just about at the same stage myself and have looked at several different methods, so wanted to see what you did so I can try it out as well. Thanks! I used both XTC-3D and standard Epoxy Resin like you get for Fiberglassing. XTC was much easier to deal with, so worth the added cost in my opinion! I then used filler primer, coarse sand with 80 grit, filler primer, 120 grit, filler primer and maybe some bondo spot putty for bigger gaps, 220 grit, more primer, wet sand with 400. Final paint. It ain’t perfect but looks good in my opinion! I strictly used Rustoleum for my painting. This is just about done! Missing my undersuit, which will be arriving on Wed! Can’t wait! 1 Link to comment
DHKnecht Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 That finish looks great. Thanks for letting us know how you achieved it, and I'll be following your advice with the XTC-3D. Good luck with the final suit and approval! Link to comment
DreadPirateRoberts Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Do you know what colors of rustoleum you used? I got gloss and flat black, but I'm having trouble with the grey and silver. Link to comment
mitcheg1[TX] Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 I finally finished and my kit and am finally approved! 4 years later! Can’t wait to get out and. Start trooping! 2 Link to comment
RAIDER[COTG] Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Congrats and welcome to the fam! Look forward to seeing it in person man! p.s. Make sure to request your full member access here: https://forum.specops501st.com/forum/130-access-requests/ Link to comment
IcyTrooper[CMD-DL] Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Congrats on the approval! Link to comment
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