therealtotty[TX] Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Hey Everyone! I will do my best to keep this updated and will probably have a few questions, as this is my first build. Helmet: Armory Props Shop (Russia) received Denuo Novo (Anovos) received Armor: Armory Props Shop (Russia) received Undersuit: Armory Props Shop (Russia) received Pauldron: Armory Props Shop (Russia) received Belt Pouches: Armory Props Shop (Russia) received Gloves: Ender Finders received Boots: IB "Killer" (HK) received Belt: Armory Props Shop (Russia) received Belt Pouch: Trooperbay (US) received SE-14R holster: DarmonsProps (US) received E-11D blaster: Imperial Arms (US) received SE-14R blaster: Imperial Arms (US) received DLT-19D blaster: Premier Props (US) considering Helmet Audio System: researching Helmet Cooling System: Henry's Helmet Fans (US) received Chest Rig: researching Shoulder Ammo Pouch: researching Stormie: handmade Tote: DEWALT Tough Chest 63 Gal: recieved (Credit to @Lt. Dan for the list structure) -Michael 2 1 Link to comment
nanotek[CMD-DWM] Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Looks like you're off to a great start. Belt pouches are simple enough to make, otherwise in addition to the vendor list I found these https://trooperbay.com/rogue-one-death-trooper-black-canvas-ammo-3-pouch-set The Imperial Boots are the way to go if I'm being honest, although their gloves aren't as great as Endor Finders I think as a starting point if you buy the IB package you're off to a good start. @Chaos has a great chest rig guide here if you want to make your own The MP40 ammo pouches are pretty easy to find on eBay, or we have a tutorial on how to make All the blasters I got from Tom TDK Props All the best with your build, take your time it's a massive task 2 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 @nanotek Thanks! I hadn't seen Endor Finders, so I will give them a look around. I read a few threads about strapping, and a few local DTs said they were willing to help. That's my next big research project. As you know (from our past messages) I've been taking my sweet time haha. It's always the first time I do each step that I am super cautious. But the last few weeks have been the most productive that I've been in 2 years. Most of the armor is primed and sanded (repeatedly), ready for paint. -Michael 2 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 So I wanted to put this out there. @Chaos @nanotek @Lt. Dan and anyone else I have been rockin' away with primer and puddy and sanding (everything but one stubborn leg are close to paint day). This morning, I am touching up my breastplate and I notice that my old kidney plate (that was a botched print) had been sitting in the sun (84 degrees outside ) for about an hour and was not shaped the same as it was when delivered. What are the recommendations for a 3D print so that this experience doesn't happen while trooping. Do most of you use resin on the inside? Fiberglass lining? Or once it is finished with a clear coat, there shouldn't be any issues with that? Thanks! -Michael Link to comment
nanotek[CMD-DWM] Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, therealtotty said: So I wanted to put this out there. @Chaos @nanotek @Lt. Dan and anyone else I have been rockin' away with primer and puddy and sanding (everything but one stubborn leg are close to paint day). This morning, I am touching up my breastplate and I notice that my old kidney plate (that was a botched print) had been sitting in the sun (84 degrees outside ) for about an hour and was not shaped the same as it was when delivered. What are the recommendations for a 3D print so that this experience doesn't happen while trooping. Do most of you use resin on the inside? Fiberglass lining? Or once it is finished with a clear coat, there shouldn't be any issues with that? Thanks! -Michael I also had a number of parts warp in the sun while I was prepping towards paint. All I can say is when using any spray putty, do not leave in the sun - period! I only applied Fibreglass to the areas that I thought needed it. Thighs, butt (I thought it would need reinforcement but it doesn’t really) ab, shoulders, etc I did apply Fibreglass resin to everything though, inside and out. I think i applied at least two coats to get a nice workable surface before filler/primer. Just have to be careful not to get runs, globs etc in the detail bits. I used a more expensive paint brush to do the detailed areas Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, nanotek said: I also had a number of parts warp in the sun while I was prepping towards paint. All I can say is when using any spray putty, do not leave in the sun - period! I only applied Fibreglass to the areas that I thought needed it. Thighs, butt (I thought it would need reinforcement but it doesn’t really) ab, shoulders, etc I did apply Fibreglass resin to everything though, inside and out. I think i applied at least two coats to get a nice workable surface before filler/primer. Just have to be careful not to get runs, globs etc in the detail bits. I used a more expensive paint brush to do the detailed areas Yeah, it is the only piece that has been in the sun. I used it for some testing since it was a bad print (was sent a new one) and I didn't really care about it. I just want to make sure that I don't go out on a hot troop and and up a slime-trooper. I've already finished almost all of the exteriors with filler primer and/or puddy. So I can do the insides if you recommend it. -Michael Link to comment
nanotek[CMD-DWM] Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, therealtotty said: Yeah, it is the only piece that has been in the sun. I used it for some testing since it was a bad print (was sent a new one) and I didn't really care about it. I just want to make sure that I don't go out on a hot troop and and up a slime-trooper. I've already finished almost all of the exteriors with filler primer and/or puddy. So I can do the insides if you recommend it. -Michael Once the armour is painted should be fine. I have trooped 40+ degree Celsius days in direct sunlight with no trouble other than I feel like I’m being microwaved 1 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 I am not liking how the resin forearm rockets turned out very much, and I want to look into aluminum ones. Anyone have suggestions? -Michael Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Oh let's go have a look see in the Death Trooper parts vendor thread and see what we can find ...... Oh look! "Metal Parts" http://www.warmachinepaintball.com/death-trooper/ ???? I had to do that, all the time and effort I put into that list and hardly anyone uses it. 2 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 @Chaos I'm so sorry! ? I read that as only parts for the E-11D. I have that page open ALL the time haha It is an awesome tool. -Michael 1 Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 @therealtotty no worries, I was joking around, those aluminum arm greeblies are pricey but worth it in the long run. 1 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Had a pretty good paint day today! https://imgur.com/gallery/sJH7vkw Tomorrow will be more! @Chaos Yeah, I don't doubt it! The resin cast wasn't great, I'm hoping these will look much better than I could do with the casts. -Michael 1 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 @Chaos @nanotek @Lt. Dan I was looking at the back paint scheme on the CRL, and I wanted to follow up on it. In the picture for the back armor, the entire recess is flat black, but in the guide, only the deep recess has flat black marked. Is this just preference? I studied the reference photos from the weathering guide and any others that I could find online. -Michael Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 The color scheme guide is correct, photos of the armor depending on lighting, will give the look of a different sheen. Use the guide. 1 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Awesome. I was finding the same thing, that's why I wanted to ask. Thanks! -Michael Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thankful for all of your help this year! I cannot wait to be trooping! I am still waiting on my helmet and belt so that I can finish strapping and have the base of the build finished. The upper body is good and fits nice! (I will get pics after the holiday) -Michael 2 Link to comment
MKE-Trooper[TX] Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 10:36 AM, therealtotty said: Thankful for all of your help this year! I cannot wait to be trooping! I am still waiting on my helmet and belt so that I can finish strapping and have the base of the build finished. The upper body is good and fits nice! (I will get pics after the holiday) -Michael Hey Michael, I just placed my order for ASP armor last month. What did you decide on for strapping? Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 2:33 PM, MKE-Trooper said: Hey Michael, I just placed my order for APS armor last month. What did you decide on for strapping? Hey @MKE-Trooper! So sorry about the late response. I have found that most everything on the upper body can be attached to my ASP undersuit or to the chest/back plates. The midsection and thighs are going to mostly be attached to the belt and have snaps on the upper body to secure the placement. The shins just sit on top of the shoes. I haven't had any issues so far and had multiple upper body suit-ups. I hope that helps! -Michael Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Helmet and belt came in last week! So I will be getting the midsection done soon (I hope), but here is the upper body and helmet! https://imgur.com/a/FYh1wSf -Michael 4 Link to comment
Lt. Dan[501st] Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 6 hours ago, therealtotty said: ....but here is the upper body and helmet! Looks good, that is already half the battle? 1 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 So everything is in (minus guns and specialist additions)! I am adjusting the thighs for strapping, and then I think I will be ready to submit. I'll send more photos here soon for advice and things I may have missed. https://imgur.com/a/8rogkty -Michael 3 Link to comment
Lt. Dan[501st] Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 6:40 PM, therealtotty said: I'll send more photos here soon for advice and things I may have missed. Looking good so far! Watch your left shoulder strap? 1 Link to comment
therealtotty[TX] Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Please pick it apart! I am aware of the left shin top "missing." I had a painting problem and will have to redo it... Otherwise, have at it! https://imgur.com/a/gipHHvs Thank you all! -Michael 3 Link to comment
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