WEG Cannon Seatrooper Build

[lunar lord]

looks awesome so far keep it up

[Tachyon[501st]]

Thanks mate

 

Just while I was looking at the ref pics, should the hoses from bucket to pack be black or white/grey??? Always thought that they should be black because tie pilots are black, but then, just checked before I go buying stuff, not so sure now.

 

Also, while looking at the other ref pics, do you think it would be safe to say that because the trooper on this pic dosn't have the black T bits on the bicep, that the trooper on the book cover wouldn't?

 

[lunar lord]

they look gray but i think they should be the same color as the armor so white but an off white?

[izzi[TX]]

Thanks mate

 

Just while I was looking at the ref pics, should the hoses from bucket to pack be black or white/grey??? Always thought that they should be black because tie pilots are black, but then, just checked before I go buying stuff, not so sure now.

 

Also, while looking at the other ref pics, do you think it would be safe to say that because the trooper on this pic dosn't have the black T bits on the bicep, that the trooper on the book cover wouldn't?

 

 

Go with the main picture. The WEG book gives the most detailed look at the AATs so I would go with that. If they have white or grey hoses, use those, If they have black T-bits then paint them black. The source you have above is the WotC RPG pic. Unfortunately, WotC isn't known for putting details into their armor and rarely have a solid reference to match (Same lack of detail caused the WotC Nova to be declined as a paint option). The WEG is the one that shows both front and back, so that should be your detail base pic to use.

 

-iz

[Tachyon[501st]]

Ok thanks Izzi. I'm thinking I should put them on, because a normal biker has them, but the WEG images don't really show a decent detailed view of that part of the bicep.

 

Some more progress;

 

 

Got the muzzle built. Still need to fill in some gaps, and sand the curve in. Didn't bother filling in the end sections because the sanding will get rid of the tape holding the panels in. Joined back and front plates together for the resining step, tacked the pack on as a trial.

 

FPS Time! Kill the Zillo!!!

[izzi[TX]]

Ok thanks Izzi. I'm thinking I should put them on, because a normal biker has them, but the WEG images don't really show a decent detailed view of that part of the bicep.

Make the judgment off your sources. If you leave them off, the worst that can happen is the LMO can tell you to put them on. If you put them on, he may tell you to take them off. Make the call and be prepared to change it if needed.

 

-iz

[lunar lord]

keeps getting better and better and poor zillo what did he ever do to you

[hopfot[501st]]

Personally got to take a look at this and am very impressed by what I have seen. Cant wait for the finished product 'B2'.

[hopfot[501st]]

Personally got to take a look at this and am very impressed by what I have seen. Cant wait for the finished product 'B2'.

[Tachyon[501st]]

Quick Update;

 

Got the Cummerbund done and the pouches are well underway Not much of an update, but progress has been slowed due to my uni commitments... Hopefully though I'll get alot more work done next month. I decided I'm not happy with my chest piece, so I'm going to rebuild that, possibly sculpt it then vacform. Watch this space

[izzi[TX]]

Yay for cummerbunds!

 

What pouches are you talking about? The hip boxes? Belt pouches?

 

-iz

[Tachyon[501st]]

Belt pouches Did a prototype yesterday, came out a bit rough, but cut the fabric for the proper ones, just waiting for some time to sit down and sew them together.

[hopfot[501st]]

I can vouch for the work tach has done, the pouches are looking good and the cumberbund.

[lunar lord]

cant wait for pics lol

[Tachyon[501st]]

Yay, some more progress. Took a day off study today due to illness but managed to get 4 of my 5 belt pouches sewn. This just leaves one more belt pouch, filling the pouches with a rigid frame and the belt buckler and it's complete. Hoping to get my buckler vac formed in the next week or so, and might get the drop boxes done at the same time *fingers crossed*. Formally finish my study later this week, so I won't be able to post pics up until after that (pouches will look better when filled out), but here's hoping I'll have my ab section completed when I have the camera out! Cummerbund done, belt at about 75%.

[lunar lord]

nice update

[Rotccole]

Haha, I like the progress bars.

[Tachyon[501st]]

Yep, figured it would be a better way for me to keep track of my progress than keeping it on a whiteboard where notes keep getting mysteriously erased

[lunar lord]

i like the bars too id do it for mine but idk how far i am lol

[Tachyon[501st]]

I just guessed based on how close I felt I was to completion. Going to finish up with the belt pouches tonight so expect photos in the next day or so

[Rotccole]

SWEET!

[Tachyon[501st]]

Well, photo time. All I have left to do on these pouches is sew the flap shut and reinforce the belt loops on two. I have some more time free now, so expect to see more updates on this project

 

 

Hopefully I will be getting the molds of the belt buckle and dropboxes done next week and fingers crossed on the vac forming of them too.

[lunar lord]

shweet

[Wraith[TX]]

Looks awesome!

[hopfot[501st]]

I've already stated my opinion over in RBG. But I'll say again, great work there Tach. You working on this on the weekend at my place I take it.

 

Also, how did you do that progress bar?