DoggyDoc’s Jimmiroquai Imperial Death Trooper Build Thread

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

EL panels arrived on the 17th.  Well packaged and no issues with them,  all 4 work well.  Now I just need to figure out how to trim them and mount them.  
 

[TookBreaker[TX]]

2 minutes ago, DoggyDoc said:

EL panels arrived on the 17th.  Well packaged and no issues with them,  all 4 work well.  Now I just need to figure out how to trim them and mount them.  
 

I got mine two days ago and they work well too. I ordered the round ones as I wanted to keep the cutting to the minimal. Will try later on and will follow yours too! 🙂

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Finally completed my SE-14R. 
 

 

 

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Working on the E-11D the past few days. All parts printed. So much faster with a resin printer. The 2 barrel parts had to go on the filament printer still as they are huge. 
 

must admit, I did run around the house with the barrel and threw out a few Pew 

 

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

That looks really good! You are going to shorten the buttstock rods aren't you? 😉

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

3 hours ago, Chaos said:

That looks really good! You are going to shorten the buttstock rods aren't you?

Yes. I will set the full length to 36”, then trim the rods.  That way, I can adjust them down as needed.  Also a lot of sanding to do on the barrel. 

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

I hate sanding, I've started dabbling in using UV resins on my small detailed 3rd Gen Dark Trooper pieces, it definitely cuts down on my over all sanding. Just a thought.

 

[HRivera7322]

Is it me or am I not seeing the cut outs for the barrel? Not required for approval, but that was just something that I noticed

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

2 hours ago, HRivera7322 said:

Is it me or am I not seeing the cut outs for the barrel? Not required for approval, but that was just something that I noticed

You are correct.  You can’t see them because I had the front section rotated 90 degrees so they are on the top and bottom.  

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

4 hours ago, Chaos said:

 

I hate sanding, I've started dabbling in using UV resins on my small detailed 3rd Gen Dark Trooper pieces, it definitely cuts down on my over all sanding. Just a thought.

 

Thanks, I have been thinking about this.  The resin printed parts need minimal light sanding, it is just the barrel that needs a lot of work.  I will look at it.  I was thinking more for the armour pieces.

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Had a productive day today. 
 

I decided that I was not happy with the shoulder strap buckles that came with the kit as they had imperfections inside of the troughs.  I also dropped one and the D ring shattered.  the belt boxes were also fairly uneven and when I applied Bondo and sanded, it opened up lots of air bubbles.  
 

I rendered new D rings, belt boxes and armour plates for the soft belt pouches.  The shoulder buckle is the one that came with the shoulder strap files from @Chaos (thanks again).

I feel they turned out alright;

 

Also wet moulded the leather belt pouch.  It’s amazing how many new things you learn to do with this hobby. 
 

 

 

 

I used the Fabric paint to darken the canvas for the soft belt pouches.  The black dye came out more dark grey.  Happier with the painted product. The darker potion is the painted area, the edge shows the more grey area. 
 

 

Finally I made the SE-14R holster. Thanks @nanotek for the tutorial. 
Not sure if this is sitting properly.  It does not feel like it will be very secure when I walk around.  I have posted 2 different ways to strap in the blaster.  Is one of these correct?

 

 

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

@DoggyDoc wished I'd know you needed the belt pouch covers, I've got a file for that as well. I'll send you some pictures later reference the pistol strapping.

[Lt. Dan[501st]]

For me, the DT holster was and is a cramp. No idea who came up with it. Completely impractical from a military point of view. Apart from the fact that the blaster also wiggles back and forth like a lamb's tail and scrapes the armor. 

I adjusted my holster the way that the large loop goes vertical around the wide receiver of the scope. I also shortened the small loop so that it sits in tension just below the scope adjustment screws. This way the blaster hangs at least reasonably straight in the holster. If you glue a small piece of foam to the back of the blaster now, at least it won't scratch the paint on the armor.

At the moment I have no picture on hand, but can gladly make one if needed!

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

SE-14R strapping. We have seen 3 ways in the movie and TV, I have mine like the far right configuration.

[Lt. Dan[501st]]

Great, then I have the middle config as mentioned and there´s no need for another pic, thanks @Chaos

Btw, its the first time I recognized that there are two rivets underneath the magazine of the SE-14R🤔

[GrandAdmiralDeathTrooper]

On 2/4/2023 at 10:04 PM, DoggyDoc said:

Snaps finally arrived and I was able to do some more work on the strapping.  Just waiting for the E6000 to set on the shoulder and biceps snaps and the torso will be done.  Then onto the big job of resizing the thighs and calves. 
 

 

 

 

 

hey i also will be starting my jim kit soon and wanted to start gathering all the misc items like snaps and nylon straps for putting everything together. what snaps and nylon did you get?? amazon???

 

thanks

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

2 hours ago, GrandAdmiralDeathTrooper said:

what snaps and nylon did you get?? amazon???

Hey Mark. 
 

I used line 24 Tandy snaps from Amazon,  they are pricey but they are also very strong.  I bought a cheaper snap for my holster and belt pouch and they hardly hold together, so I will switch those fit Tandy snaps as well. 
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003ABSPT4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

For the nylon, I also ordered through Amazon.  I use 1 inch for the snap plates and 2 inch for the strapping. 
https://www.amazon.ca/Yards-Black-Nylon-Heavy-Webbing/dp/B08BNNKV9M/ref=sr_1_7?crid=6ZBFBTLBJIML&keywords=2+nylon+webbing&qid=1680786366&sprefix=2"+nylon%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.ca/Juasky-Strapping-Backpack-Climbing-Crafting/dp/B09J7Z7CS2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=YXOB0EBOHMCL&keywords=1+nylon+webbing&qid=1680786408&sprefix=1+nylon+webbing%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-7
 

 

 

[GrandAdmiralDeathTrooper]

awesome thanks, sadly the snaps arent available anymore, recommend any others??

[TookBreaker[TX]]

2 minutes ago, GrandAdmiralDeathTrooper said:

awesome thanks, sadly the snaps arent available anymore, recommend any others??

You can use these too. They work well enough to keep things in place: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0883CBC7Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[GrandAdmiralDeathTrooper]

i went on the tandyleather site and they have the line 24s there.

[productionsbykyle]

@DoggyDoc how do you plan to attach the belt? My worry is that there will be a small gap between the belt and the ab plate, due to the square on the ab plate not having anything below it. 

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

I have not thought about it yet. My TK has a couple of snaps and Velcro to hold the front in place. Likely something along those lines. 

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

11 hours ago, productionsbykyle said:

@DoggyDoc how do you plan to attach the belt? My worry is that there will be a small gap between the belt and the ab plate, due to the square on the ab plate not having anything below it. 

Jim's kit doesn't have a piece under the abdomen. I used a piece of ABS and epoxied it to the bottom edge. This gave me a place to put velcro strips to hold the belt in place.

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Created the HK- MG3 magazines for the specialist chest rig. Looked into getting real ones but they are not legal to have in most areas. 
I found a CAD rendering that I cleaned up in blender and then resin printed. 

If anyone wants these files, just PM me.

 

 

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Leather belt pouch is complete as are the 6 HK-MG3 magazines. Also did a bit of work on the belt boxes. Getting them ready for mounting.