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Title: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on May 03, 2017, 09:11:05 PM
I got my first initial part of my TK in..... TK boots :D supposed to be getting the armor on Friday Ill def be posting if I do

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4160/34398804796_591d276603_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UpGSej)tk boots (https://flic.kr/p/UpGSej) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally
Post by: bigguynextdoor on May 03, 2017, 09:19:07 PM
~Impressive, Most Impressive!

OHHHHHH MAN!!! NOW WERE TALKING!!! :) :) :)

TK's are the BEST!!! and my Favorite!

I'm watching this thread!

~SHHHHHH,.....HOHHHHHHH.

Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally
Post by: Jimsidious on May 03, 2017, 09:33:57 PM
~Impressive, Most Impressive!

OHHHHHH MAN!!! NOW WERE TALKING!!! :) :) :)

TK's are the BEST!!! and my Favorite!

I'm watching this thread!

~SHHHHHH,.....HOHHHHHHH.



well of course were your fave lol you are Vader after all!!!
hopefully I have the pics of that armor posted Friday well its gunna be a late night so maybe Saturday... early...ish lol
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally
Post by: PDXTimbers on May 03, 2017, 09:48:52 PM
Is the Plaid Trooper a spoiler from Episode 8?!?  #NoSpoilers
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally
Post by: Jimsidious on May 04, 2017, 04:36:13 AM
Is the Plaid Trooper a spoiler from Episode 8?!?  #NoSpoilers

I was trying to be subtle..... I wasnt subtle enough.... lol  :grin:
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on May 07, 2017, 09:46:03 AM
and heeeeeres the armor!!!!!

how can I paint this and get perfect crisp lines??

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34351447852_9df27df196_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ukw9Eh)pre fin bucket (https://flic.kr/p/Ukw9Eh) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4155/34351460792_4de3a8cfe9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ukwdvo)pre fin armor (https://flic.kr/p/Ukwdvo) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

so Im gunna have a TON!!!!! of questions since the kit wasnt as finished as I was told it would be ( although I was offered a fitting session I just wanted to get this home and be done with every thing)..... I ask what have I done!!?? lol

Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: daryldoak on May 07, 2017, 01:11:58 PM
You got this, you can do it!  We're here to help.

I highly recommend you start a build thread in our Stormtrooper builds forum or on FISD (or both).  Keep everything in one posting, start to finish, don't start a new post for every question. It makes it much easier for everyone to follow along.

Good luck.
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on May 07, 2017, 01:17:18 PM
thanks Daryl!!! Ill ask my firs set of questions in that case LOL!!!!

obviously I want to start on my bucket how does one go about getting unreal crisp lines with thier paint, when ever I try masking or what have ya I always get some bleed through is there a good trick??
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: daryldoak on May 07, 2017, 01:27:56 PM
My Anovos helmet came completed, so I don't have much experience with hand-painting the tears, traps, or tube stripes, but I did hand-paint the frown.

If you're not confident in your painting skills I'd recommend checking TrooperBay for a decal set.

Jim Moser hand-painted his entire helmet. Check his build on FISD for an example:
http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36035-wtf-anh-stunt-build-wip/
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on May 12, 2017, 06:34:01 PM
looks like Ill be ordering the tube stripes from trooperbay contemplating the full decal set, only cuz I just am not skilled as an artist lol..... oh and we did some work last night, Tyrel ( Vashta Nerada on the boards)came by for some pizza and cutting and sanding..... I trimmed up my calf armor and sanded them smooth, unfortunately my biceps and forearms came pre glued..... they are a VERY TIGHT FIT!!!! so I was trying to cut them free and slipped  :cry: sliced my right bicep armor.... Ive got two new ones coming, hopefully soon. I believe Ty got his drop boxes completed and trimmed up some other doo dads

 (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/33812086483_199587f708_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TvRMjk)tk ty (https://flic.kr/p/TvRMjk) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

hoping to get more done this weekend, Ill be ordering my hook set and decals this weekend!!!!
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 08, 2017, 05:53:22 PM
and heres a little more work, got started on the bucket.... I actually did some trimming on the plates for the abs and went out and got some paint but Ill save those pics for the post this weekend when I really hit it..... but heres the bucket work

tube stripes... UGH!!!!!! what a serious pain lol
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4226/34377928413_ecf1d651b8_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UnRSpF)DSC_2516[1] (https://flic.kr/p/UnRSpF) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

left side...with model lol
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4235/34377938273_74a5907e23_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UnRVkF)DSC_2517[1] (https://flic.kr/p/UnRVkF) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

back left...again with model :)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/35187539745_952f40c183_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VBpkDK)DSC_2518[1] (https://flic.kr/p/VBpkDK) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

back right
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4251/35187543605_e00dabc319_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VBpmNi)DSC_2519[1] (https://flic.kr/p/VBpmNi) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

right side
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4242/35056910311_692b1673d5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VpRQ58)DSC_2520[1] (https://flic.kr/p/VpRQ58) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

there will be more to come after this weekend :)

Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Beckett on June 08, 2017, 08:43:46 PM
Superb
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 08, 2017, 08:54:33 PM
Thank you sir  :afro:
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: nukem25rs on June 09, 2017, 06:32:24 AM
looks good! for the frown and vocoder paint i just used a toothpick and the flat end of one of the manicure sticks when the paint was dry and lightly scraped the edges where i didn't want paint. the testers paint seems to be pretty good about scratching off pretty straight(same thing for the ears) and just remember.. it doesnt have to be perfect.. its more accurate if its not.
I would take just a little bit more of the lip on the eyes out.. should be flat straight back.. they get picky on that for EIB and centurion!
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 09, 2017, 09:39:53 PM
Great tips Mike!!  Thank you, I was actually wondering about the eyes thank you I'm hoping to get that part done this weekend!!!  Some more wip pics coming as we are working on it right now  :D
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 10, 2017, 09:47:51 AM
Tyrel came by last night for pizza and armor lol and I had the paint arteest extraordinaar (say in french accent lol) help with paint on the bucket!!!!

 group photo!!!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4204/35053501082_cc3b93891e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VpymCj)group photo (https://flic.kr/p/VpymCj) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

working her magic
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4245/35178900896_0281d960bf_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VAD4C5)touch ups (https://flic.kr/p/VAD4C5) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

tools we NEED!!! lol
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4270/35178909936_c69fa512ec_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VAD7iW)tools of the trade (https://flic.kr/p/VAD7iW) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

got two pieces of my calves glued hoping for more tonight
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4269/35178919496_eac947aa94_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VADa9L)gluey (https://flic.kr/p/VADa9L) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

coming together so beautifully....
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4232/34409910043_e71d785eaf_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UqFMr6)frown (https://flic.kr/p/UqFMr6) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

TK bucket photo bomb lol
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4223/34409916043_618e3a9595_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UqFPdx)ear (rank bar) (https://flic.kr/p/UqFPdx) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Vashta_Nerada on June 10, 2017, 04:00:00 PM
Had tons of fun both times I've come by. Can't wait till next time.
Sorry your magnets came so small, hope mine work for you. I think I might have to hear gun something on my thighs too, we'll see.
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: daryldoak on June 10, 2017, 04:02:47 PM
Looks really good Jim!
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 11, 2017, 10:53:09 AM
I ordered new mags hopefully be here sooner than later lol got a bunch of spring clips and them mags worked awesome!!!!

thanks Daryl hearing you say that means alot your TK and build are awesome
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 20, 2017, 09:09:16 PM
yay!!!! more work completed, got the bucket at a display worthy completion.... still need the neck rubber... s seal I think its called and I need to figure out what Im gunna do inside the bucket.....
I also got my right and left shins glued and cleaned up next stop bra hooks and back side seam

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4283/35438471375_8ea3bda2a3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZzqTa)glue mouth (https://flic.kr/p/VZzqTa) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/34596777964_3f8a9be23d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UHcwKN)mesh mouth (https://flic.kr/p/UHcwKN) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4236/35051488520_c5eadda17a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vpo3mY)bucket complete (https://flic.kr/p/Vpo3mY) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4240/34628789383_b92496675d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UL2ACP)left shin (https://flic.kr/p/UL2ACP) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4253/35051480680_b2e353f4f2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vpo12N)right shin complete (https://flic.kr/p/Vpo12N) by Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/68876040@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: carpe mindiem on June 20, 2017, 09:16:39 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: james.p.moser on June 21, 2017, 02:04:01 PM
Looking good! Only question is why is the screen behind your teeth metallic? I assume you will be painting it black?? ;) (or get some black screen)


Jim - TK50899
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 22, 2017, 06:43:39 PM
Looking good! Only question is why is the screen behind your teeth metallic? I assume you will be painting it black?? ;) (or get some black screen)


Jim - TK50899

lol yes Jim.... I actually planned on painting it black but got excited and just put it in, well since some one has noticed I SUPPOSE i will remove it and paint it LMAO  :lol: !!!!I was gunna see if I could just roll with it lol
Very nice!

thanks Mindie!!
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: james.p.moser on June 24, 2017, 09:52:20 AM
I know all about being excited. Every time I would finish a new piece I'd put ALL of it on just to see it coming together.


Jim - TK50899
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on June 24, 2017, 11:15:08 AM
IM NOT ALONE!!!!!! lmao!!! try it on and take pictures at the best "most complete looking angle" just to say DUDE!!! I actually almost look like a stormtrooper....  :lol:
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Rat on July 06, 2017, 03:32:54 PM
Looking great Jim.

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Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Jimsidious on July 06, 2017, 08:19:31 PM
Looking great Jim.

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Thanks man!!!! :o
Title: Re: starting at the bottom... literally ....continuing up
Post by: Rat on July 06, 2017, 08:28:37 PM


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Thanks man!!!! :o

Thanks for sharing.

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