DripDaddys TX Death Trooper WIP

[SketchyGTI]

All opinions welcome. This is my first kit build. And am sharing along the way. Thank you all for who you are and what you do. Long Live the Empire. 
 

Hard parts “Jim Tripon”

Undersuit “Jim Tripon”

Gloves “Endor Finders”

Belt Buckle and Wrist Rockets “Phoenix Props”

Belt Pouches “TrooperBay”

E11D Finished “sourced Through Spec Ops Member”

Se14R “sourced Through Spec Ops Member”

 

 

And much much more TBD.

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Hi Collin. 
 

Great start. Looking forward to following your build. 
 

Always feel free to ask lots of questions. We are here to help

[SketchyGTI]

Thank you very much sir I look forward to sharing my journey.

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

@SketchyGTI Collin, Welcome to the darker side of The Darkside! Awesome choice on your kit, I look forward to your progress. Best of luck on your build. Reach out to the community if you have any questions or issues.

[SketchyGTI]

Can one of you distinguished Gentleman please run me through the process of posting images in the forum ? 

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Most use imgur. It is free and will store all of your images for you. If you select direct link from the photo on imgur, you can paste that into the post and the photo will show up.  Make sure to use direct link and not image link 

[SketchyGTI]

Glued my Shins together last night. Scariest thing I’ve done so far 

[SketchyGTI]

Applied resin to the inside of all pieces to seal the fiberglass and lock any remaining loose fibers

[SketchyGTI]

Bucket is coming along nicely 

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[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

14 hours ago, SketchyGTI said:

Glued my Shins together last night. Scariest thing I’ve done so far 

Looking good Trooper! Word of advice on Jim's shins. There will be a gap on the top front seam. Depending on how large it is you may have to fill it in. Most of us with Jim's kit have done this. I have found that if Bondo is used, overtime as the Bondo cures, it shrinks and or will separate from the shin material due to the opening/closing flexing of the shin. I used Devcon Plastic Weld to fill in the gap. Its a pain to sand smooth but it does not shrink after it has cured completely and bonds very well to the shin material. 

[SketchyGTI]

On 11/21/2024 at 11:55 PM, Chaos said:

Looking good Trooper! Word of advice on Jim's shins. There will be a gap on the top front seam. Depending on how large it is you may have to fill it in. Most of us with Jim's kit have done this. I have found that if Bondo is used, overtime as the Bondo cures, it shrinks and or will separate from the shin material due to the opening/closing flexing of the shin. I used Devcon Plastic Weld to fill in the gap. Its a pain to sand smooth but it does not shrink after it has cured completely and bonds very well to the shin material. 

Actually Chaos you’re going to be proud of me I took that advice off your other comments with other troopers WIPs and ordered Devcon because of you in advance. Way ahead of you sir ! Thank you very much !

[SketchyGTI]

Okay for those with experience with Jim’s kits have you ever had to extend the Shins 

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

4 hours ago, SketchyGTI said:

Okay for those with experience with Jim’s kits have you ever had to extend the Shins 

Extend as in length or circumference? Length is not really as issue as there is no CRL required gap between the thighs and shins. If you are referring to circumference, I believe @DoggyDoc increased his and I did a quick info sheet as well. https://imgur.com/a/shins-eMUq0

 

[SketchyGTI]

Just now, SketchyGTI said:

Little Progress I’ve had Pneumonia for the last 4 days. This is pre wet sand and pre clear coat. Not too shabby.