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Public Information => Imperial Armor => Imperial Work In Progress => Topic started by: daryldoak on March 26, 2016, 08:55:39 PM
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Hello, everyone,
I just recently finished my TK, but I was itching to build something. For my second costume I knew wanted one with more mobility than my TK, but that still had a helmet.
Three of my favorite characters immediately came to mind:
1. TIE Pilot 2. AT-AT Driver 3. Snowtrooper
Ever since I first saw ESB in 1980 I've loved the AT-ATs. I still have all of my original Kenner figures, vehicles, and play sets, including the AT-AT. The choice was obvious: AT-AT Driver. I love the look of the helmet with all the interesting greeblies, and the chest box and tubes.
Here is my parts status:
Armor: WTF (received 5/2)
Helmet: WTF (received 5/2)
Chestbox: WTF (received 5/2)
Commpad: Gucabe@Shapeways.com (received 4/12)
Boots: white Technica Moon Boots Amazon (received 3/25) http://www.amazon.co...ailpage_o00_s00
Ejection Harness material: Strapworks 2" HWP silver gray (received 3/26) http://www.strapwork...lene_p/hwp2.htm
Flight Suit: WampaWear (received 4/7) http://www.wampawear.com/flightsuit-grey/
Gloves: White leather gauntlets w/ added stitch lines (received 4/27) (need to be ordered via email to get stitch lines added) http://www.leathermystics.com/gauntlets/gauntlets.html
Gloves: Rich tools grey welding gloves (received 4/5) http://www.richtoolsystems.com/Grey-Welding-Glove_p_426.html
Balaclava: white (received 4/27) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Cycling-Ski-Neck-protecting-Outdoor-lycra-Balaclava-Full-Face-Mask
Greeblies/Hoses/chest&back decals: Cueloopz@ACD (received 5/11)
Hoses: Mon-Cal
Helmet clock arms/gears: Blockade Runner Supply
Other greeblies: Elvistrooper (recieved 5/5) http://www.elvistrooper.com/atat.htm
Helmet canisters: Mandalor1an@ACD (received 4/1)
Helmet decals: Trooperbay (received 3/31)
Chestbox lights (ordered 5/24) (I will be following NastyNoah's build on ACD):
Arduino: http://www.amazon.com/Arduino-UNO-board-ATmega328P-A000066/dp/B008GRTSV6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
LEDs: http://www.amazon.com/Sunyou-Bright-Current-Limiting-Resistors/dp/B00ORL4N5Q?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
AA battery holder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O5AZI12/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Frosted acrylic sheet (circuit board): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010MPDUBS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Tin sheet (chestbox): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JWTF17W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hard Hat: Home Depot
Helmet Trim: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281861202815?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Testor Cream paint: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311653475738?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Plastidip black for helmet interior. https://www.amazon.com/Performix-12213-Plasti-Dip-Black/dp/B00I9SK8XY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472005512&sr=8-3&keywords=plasti+dip+black
I am planning on doing a white gray build for armor, helmet, chestbox, and boots, using the following paint:
VHT SP953 Vinyl Dye Light Gray Satin. https://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP953-Vinyl-Light-Satin/dp/B000CPCRQ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1471494272&sr=1-1&keywords=vht+vinyl+dye+light+gray
Krylon Cover Maxx clear satin https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K09163000-COVERMAXX-Crystal-Acrylic/dp/B013LT62G2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472005317&sr=8-3&keywords=krylon+covermaxx+spray+paint+clear
Van Sickle Ford Light Gray post 1965 http://www.landmsupply.com/search-results/vansickle-light-grey-ford-post-1965-spray-12oz
Helmet red details: Model Master "Guards red"
Helmet right-forehead red-dot decal: Model Master "Sunburst"
I'll also be running a parallel build thread on the ACD forums: http://forum.armoredcavalry.net/index.php?/topic/2414-daryls-at-at-driver-build-wip/
(I will be updating this post when I make decisions or changes)
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First up: Boot modifications...
Out of the box:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/25456109503_42131f3157_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EMtdtH)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EMtdtH) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Removed logo vinyl, laces, and buckles. Next some acetone remove the rear logos:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1470/25992340931_45e32d4f27_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FARxpa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FARxpa) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Rear logos removed:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1705/25966150842_24903cd2fd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FyxiZU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FyxiZU) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Initial mods finished, they need tape wraps and grey paint:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1678/25453907624_9151cf8b86_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EMgVWh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EMgVWh) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Strapping for ejection harness:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1464/26032750006_30db108070_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FEqDBm)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FEqDBm) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Nice start! Welcome to the sickness. :)
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Nice! I will be following this build for sure, I do love the TA.
p.s. do you collect all vintage SW? I am always looking to trade
Chris
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p.s. do you collect all vintage SW? I am always looking to trade
Chris
I do have my original collection of vintage figures, ships, and playsets. Unfortunately I really don't have any duplicate pieces that I would want to trade right now.
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Awesome! Excited to see an AT-AT costume in the works.
What sort of turn around time does WTF have for their stuff?
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What sort of turn around time does WTF have for their stuff?
Sounds like about 4-6 weeks.
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Today I did a paint test on a piece of scrap ABS from my Anovos TK build and on my moon boots.
I'm using Krylon 4102 misty gray chalky finish, which is a matte finish (see picture above). It was recommended by someone on ACD forums.
The moon boot test was 1/2 on the nylon and 1/2 on the vinyl. I was very concerned about how the paint would react when the nylon fabric was flexed, but so far it seems to work great, no cracking or peeling.
I'm wondering how dirty the matte finish might get and how durable it will be without some kind of clear coat.
Overall I'm very happy with the results and I really love the color.
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The paint didn't actually work on the nylon part of the boot. Was able to easily remove it with my finger. I removed the paint from the vinyl with acetone.
But this might not be bad news since I just found out from a post on ACD that according to Anovos @ WonderCon, with information from Lucasfilm research, the original AT-AT Driver had white boots and gloves, even though the armor was gray.
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More paint testing.
Wanted to see what a shine would look like on the matte gray so I bought some satin clear coat.
You can see it in the shine. Not sure I like that.
I think if I want satin I need to find the proper gray in satin, not add a clear coat.
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More paint testing today.
For a comparison I bought some Krylon Colormaster Gloss pewter gray.
You can see scratches I made on the triangle with my fingernail, so I determine the matte finish was no good.
I think the color of the new gloss gray is good, but I notice it's showing a little orange peel texture, though not as bad as the matte + clear coat (see prior post).
It's interesting how different the same color looks in different light and at different angles. That's probably why most of us thought the AT-AT Driver's helmet and armor were white for all these years.
So I'm still not sure if I'm satisfied with this paint or not. Someone on the ACD forums thought my problems were either my painting conditions or my painting skills (probably both), but that I should avoid hardware store paint (Krylon) and I should get some hobby store paint. That's probably my next step.
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the enamel spray paint that I got in the auto section of HD did make a huge difference in the orange peel compared to the standard paint. I have never tried the hobby store paint, maybe its comparable or even better than the HD enamel.
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the enamel spray paint that I got in the auto section of HD did make a huge difference in the orange peel compared to the standard paint. I have never tried the hobby store paint, maybe its comparable or even better than the HD enamel.
I looked on the HD website, I don't think that paint comes in the gray I'm looking for.
Someone on ACD forums posted this link, which has tips for getting a good gloss finish:
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/4/t/151120.aspx
I'm going to try the sanding and polishing technique, using my Novus 2.
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Decision: gray vs white...
When I first had the idea to build an AT-AT Driver I had no idea there was even a question of what color the helmet and armor were, it was obvious to me: white.
I just recently completed a TK build, approved to Centurion. Everything for the TK build is very well defined on FISD, but then I joined the ACD forums and my whole world was thrown into chaos.
At first I was shocked to find that the original driver was gray, and I kinda rejected the idea. But then I started reading all of the great ACD posts on the topic and I started to come around. I changed my mind and decided that gray was the best idea, especially since levels 2&3 require it.
So I started down the path of going gray. Testing paint, gray gloves, etc. But I was running into issues that started making me reconsider the going gray decision:
- boot painting issues
- my paint skills
- multiple shades of gray on different parts
- extra work
Then I decided that my helmet and armor would be gray, but I'd keep the gloves and boots white. This seemed to be a good balance, and it eliminated the boot painting issue I was very worried about.
But the decision was still plaguing me.
I had read a thread on ACD that gave the advice that it is nice if you match the other Drivers in your garrison. So I decided to contact Kristin to ask what color she was (I really couldn't tell from any of the pictures I saw), and she told me white. That helped seal my decision, but there was one factor that outweighed it: we all saw white when we watched ESB.
I have thought the AT-AT Driver was white for 36 years, and I think 99% of the general public does also. White is "screen accurate" and gray is "set accurate", and for me "screen accurate" wins.
So going white is currently my decision.
Thanks for reading.
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re: weird paint issues. I've seen on TDH that low temperature can play a big part in how well your paint behaves too. If it's below ~60 degrees paint does weird things and can look bad. Days like today are great and it's easy street but if you tried it early in the morning when it's in the 40's you'll likely have issues.
I used rustoleum rattle cans for my Boba armor, and while it was a rush job the paint itself for the most part didn't orange peel, and it was plenty warm in Sept, and I have the painting skills of a untrained 4 year old.
Loving the updates!
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Got my Trooperbay helmet decal set in the mail today:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4263/35765436006_9976e0b3f8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wutd5o)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wutd5o) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Received my helmet canisters + awesome cards in the mail today from ACD Detachment Leader Ian Parlett.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/34996073043_e1eb30faa6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vju2gH)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vju2gH) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Ordered my WampaWear flight suit and Leather Mystics gloves today.
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Received my WampaWear flight suit today.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4261/34996073263_c29f2ccf94_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vju2kv)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vju2kv) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I ordered a medium. Looks fantastic and fits perfectly.
The pictures on the WW web-site are not correct. The suit has been updated for better accuracy (chevron pockets and collar, removed shin pockets).
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Another piece of the puzzle arrived today.
Orange greeblie for the chestbox + a bonus patch!!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/34996073303_dee9c726cd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vju2mc)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vju2mc) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Minor update today.
Received my commpad in the mail today:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4282/35806179065_6be0a7c94a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wy52yV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wy52yV) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4286/35637031292_8af59cde7d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wi86Q1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wi86Q1) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I started to put together the ejection harness:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35674185481_db4b6df2ba_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wmpwtt)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wmpwtt) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Trying to determine if it is sized properly.
With Flightsuit:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/35637030512_27c80f24b3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wi86Ay)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wi86Ay) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
With Flightsuit and boots:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4242/35637030532_3e79af0c52_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wi86AU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wi86AU) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I'm definitely going to need to add some stirrup elastic or something to the bottom of the pant legs to keep them in the boots.
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Looks pretty spot-on so far!
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Received my gloves from LeatherMystics today. I think they look pretty good:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/35806233585_40f506bbc9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wy5iLV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wy5iLV) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4242/35765540086_4bda238efe_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WutK1S)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WutK1S) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I also received my white balaclava today.
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its coming together. Excited to see the finished product
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Looking good!
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Received my BBB from WTF today.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/34965926114_e492156fe5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VgPvD5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VgPvD5) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I also ordered the ElvisTrooper full AT-AT greeblie set today.
Can't wait to get started, but I'm in the middle of painting my kitchen cabinets, so I need to complete that first. :)
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those cabs can wait, you've got an AT-AT driver to build :lol:
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Got some goodies in the mail today from ElvisTrooper:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4278/35417654050_02bb0fa763_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXJJBL)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VXJJBL) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
These things are beautiful.
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I started rough trimming the helmet pieces.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/35674370091_7aa76e3b89_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wmqtmp)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wmqtmp) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Trying to figure out how wide the mohawk is supposed to be, based upon the width of the inside of the trident (per WTF's video instruction).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/35806389845_9c674b5e1c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wy67e4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wy67e4) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
The front inside of the trident is 8cm, but it tapers to 7.5cm (as seen above) so I mocked up the hemispheres with a 7.5cm mohawk with some shims just to get a feel for how the face will fit.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4265/34996349353_e9fec56cc1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VjvrpF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VjvrpF) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
The shims on the inside are tacked in with a little E-6000, but the shims on the outside are not glued, they are just reference for the 7.5cm width.
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Received a package from Cueloopz on ACD.
Helmet greeblies, chestbox greeblies, back plate greeblies, tubes, armor trim, and decals:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35674370071_698b0f590e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wmqtm4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wmqtm4) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
It's a lot of stuff, 42 pieces. Most of the greeblies will need trimming, sanding, and painting.
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Looks awesome so far! One pro tip from Marc was to roll-up and cuff the pant leg then tuck that into your socks. Should work for moon boots as well. I tried dressage clips awhile back but they were a waste of money.
Have been meaning to order a Wampa suit but haven't gotten around to it. (My mon cal is already pilling.)
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Did some additional trimming on the helmet brow and sides in order to get the face to fit properly, and also to leave room for the soda-siphon tubes:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/34966332704_e9d4eb7d0b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VgRAvf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VgRAvf) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4240/35765922366_fbca453736_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WuvGDU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WuvGDU) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then decided to cut out the eyes and get the bubble lenses to fit.
Drill first:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4239/35765922266_574dcdc27b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WuvGCb)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WuvGCb) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Scissors next:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4216/35674562981_783d796c3a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WmrsG6)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WmrsG6) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Dremel next:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/34996561733_ff74c6b597_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vjwwxp)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vjwwxp) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Finally, hand sanding with 100 then 220 in order to get the curves correct for the bubble lenses:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35637394652_2332f9bba0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wi9XQQ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wi9XQQ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I think it turned out pretty good:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4256/35765922306_6da4b17dee_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WuvGCS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WuvGCS) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4277/35637394622_a2f5d18afc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wi9XQj)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wi9XQj) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Started trimming the chestbox:
Before:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4237/35637564832_21345039bc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WiaQqY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WiaQqY) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
After:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/34996785973_7d0ff4b183_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VjxFcB)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VjxFcB) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/35674747661_984a930584_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WmspAe)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WmspAe) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next, score and snap to create the mohawk strip:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/35766089486_b629ec1079_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wuwykh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wuwykh) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/35418208750_e5de2632f3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXMzvy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VXMzvy) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4257/35418208560_616b764b35_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXMzsh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VXMzsh) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Decided on a 77mm mohawk. Glued in the guide strips:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4236/35766147796_390a045f50_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WuwREC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WuwREC) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Broke my own rule and used zap-a-gap.
Then glued on the mohawk. This was extremely stressful and challenging. I ended up using zap-a-gap on this also since I didn't see any way to keep it in place for a 24 hour e6000 cure time.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/35637564752_9c29e39ae8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WiaQpA)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WiaQpA) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
It came out pretty good. It's wonky and there are gaps along both sides, but there are on the screen used helmets also, so overall I'm happy with it.
I also cut a bit out of the front in order to have the trident sit up far enough, matching the screen-used helmet. More on that later when I trim the trident.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4239/35418208680_6a9944f66b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXMzum)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VXMzum) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Added the rear bend using my heat gun to complete the mohawk.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4216/34996786063_83efbc96c6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VjxFea)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VjxFea) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/34996786123_72c5de2107_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VjxFfc)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VjxFfc) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I couldn't resist:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/35418207200_b7750eb60e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXMz3Q)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VXMz3Q) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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So cool to have your armor vendor read your build thread on ACD and give nice compliments on your progress.
WTF!
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I love your expression in that last photo. It speaks volumes about how we've all felt getting costumes together.
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Helmet is looking good! Keep it up man!
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Yay progress! :grin:
Keeps looking more and more awesome every time I check in!
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Decided it was time to rough-assemble the helmet and face. I positioned the face and drilled the holes, then attached using nuts and bolts on the face:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4238/34966709724_de42d2d98b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VgTwzA)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VgTwzA) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
and on both sides:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/35766285846_8fce35eabb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WuxyGN)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WuxyGN) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4231/35637742302_eccdc60007_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WibKbN)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WibKbN) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Trident and Hanger tubes are just for reference.
Did additional trimming and fitting of the trident. In order to get it positioned the way I wanted I had to trim more off of the front of the mohawk and face:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/34997009763_f0a89af375_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VjyPJ4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VjyPJ4) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I like the placement.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4242/35806982175_598af05045_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wy99iD)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wy99iD) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
But like most people, when the trident is positioned properly on the face it is not straight on the mohawk.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4240/34966709654_f813c73022_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VgTwyo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VgTwyo) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Gonna have to figure out how to trim the trident into a proper point while keeping it positioned straight on the face.
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Worked on additional trimming of the trident.
First I marked the center of the mohawk, positioned the trident how I like it on the forehead, and marked where the new "center" tip of the trident needed to be:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4232/35806981875_5a91e31392_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wy99dt)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wy99dt) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I taped the point of the trident, to determine if the new "center" tip would look strange:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/35637742392_42ab99a52b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WibKdm)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WibKdm) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I cut it out and I really couldn't tell it was actually off-center:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/35418413340_392357cf9f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXNCjY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VXNCjY) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next was trimming the ears:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/35638004422_dab2e81ef6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wid677)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wid677) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Test fit. They still need a bit of fine-tuning:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/35766552676_927884b8ed_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WuyW2j)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WuyW2j) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then a little work on the chestbox. I was trying to figure out how to handle the gaps on the sides of the WTF chestbox, so they wouldn't show when the donuts were attached. So I decided to fill them with scrap abs:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/34997255563_7b5f693432_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VjA5MZ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VjA5MZ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
And then hide the seam with abs paste. This is before any sanding:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4210/35638004192_c9ba73706a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wid639)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wid639) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35675272851_86f8d23aea_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wmv6He)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wmv6He) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I think it's going to turn out good.
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Finally motivated to get back to work on this project.
Got my Arduino, LEDs, and electronics kit (about a month ago) and started to prototype the chest box lights.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35648838742_4eb4e58a47_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjaBLJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjaBLJ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Just need to figure out how I want to make it more "permanent" for an actual installation in the chestbox.
The finished the shimming for the sides of the chestbox.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/34978063594_006ef7b018_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VhTHFY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VhTHFY) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I trimmed the chest and back. I left 5/16" return edge for the rubber trim.
Marking the 5/16" return edge cut line.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4210/35777498716_b606684bed_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wvx2U9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wvx2U9) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/35686025441_ff23813d0d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wnsd5H)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wnsd5H) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Back, with rubber trim test fit:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4207/35818280805_fd221f14b7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wz93ZB)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wz93ZB) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/34978063394_89e476da27_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VhTHCw)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VhTHCw) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35008083363_9ec09f3a0d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vkxzwc)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vkxzwc) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Chest, with rubber trim test fit:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4284/34978062444_a59ba7cdb2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VhTHm9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VhTHm9) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I worked on attaching the ears. I used a nail thru the ear hole to mark the location on the helmet.
Just the screw holding them on at this point. Not ready to commit with any glue:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4282/35818280105_01787620a1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wz93Mx)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wz93Mx) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35777498016_a149170aa4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wvx2G5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wvx2G5) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4231/35818279935_5e215317de_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wz93JB)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wz93JB) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35429736010_dd94300455_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VYNEaq)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VYNEaq) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
There are gonna be gaps, and I'm ok with that since the reference pictures have pretty much the same gaps. I'm not really sure where to actually glue. I'm thinking just on the tube-to-ear connection.
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great build thread!
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Love it! I just got a message from Walt on my EIB application post, he's following to see if I get it. Can't wait to see your AT-AT driver done.
Jim - TK50899
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As suggested by someone on ACD forums, I bought some little nuts and bolt to attached the ear and tube from the bottom. They will be covered by the rubber trim. I think it turned out pretty good.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/35008901003_fd4175249a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkBLzr)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkBLzr) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Both side still have gaps. Still debating on whether I want to use a little glue too fix them.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4235/34978770964_a6274f98b2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VhXkY1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VhXkY1) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Walt is graciously providing me with new ears so I can attempt them again. More to come on that later.
In the meantime I have added a few pieces to the puzzle:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4256/35686747801_8cc1c34bc5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnvUPc)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnvUPc) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Going clockwise from top left:
Helmet trim: 16mm. Not sure I like this, may keep looking.
Hard-hat suspension: Going to use this in the helmet (duh). Planning to use the same technique as Jim Moser.
Frosted acrylic sheet: This will be used for the circuit board for the back. (it's covered in brown protective paper)
Testors Cream paint: This will be used to color the circuit board to give it that authentic yellow-brownish color.
Tin sheet: This will be used on the chest box.
I added links in my first post for these items.
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That's pretty cool that Walt is sending you some new ears. What ended up being the issue with the first pair?
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That's pretty cool that Walt is sending you some new ears. What ended up being the issue with the first pair?
I trimmed a little too much off of the backs, now they don't close in the back.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4278/35008902313_fe61cf7f2c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkBLY2)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkBLY2) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Made some more progress today.
Trimmed the shoulder bells. Left one is before, right one is after:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35649904022_b0c6fe638b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wjg5rC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wjg5rC) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Both done:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4279/35430850350_68efd2afc3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VYUnqb)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VYUnqb) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I trimmed the shoulder straps:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/35687072731_58486c6c04_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wnxzpr)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wnxzpr) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then used my heat gun to give them some curve:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4261/35430850750_f05aa9734b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VYUnx5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VYUnx5) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then drilled the holes and attached the greeblies:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35687072891_dce75d678f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wnxzsc)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wnxzsc) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I used my heat gun to ease the curve on the back, in order to allow it to sit lower.
It's hard to tell, but the foreground side is before, background side is after:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/35778630866_bb7947a0be_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvCQrY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvCQrY) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
In this one the foreground side is after, background side is before:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4213/35430850760_54dc0a6309_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VYUnxf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VYUnxf) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I drilled the holes in the chest and back and attached the shoulder straps:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4116/35819320395_7f2cee9795_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wzeo2z)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wzeo2z) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Test fit:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4280/35649902632_528786ec0a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wjg52E)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wjg52E) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Looks awesome. I Always enjoyed the AT-AT Driver helmet.
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Continued to work on the chestbox.
Cut the donuts to proper size. Top ones 14mm (left), bottom ones 10mm (right):
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4239/34979370234_db201b767b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1q7f)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1q7f) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I decided to attach my donuts using a surface attaching technique Walt mentioned in one of his FB videos.
I used e6000 to glue some bolt to the inside of the donuts:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/35687337481_3c9a61fe17_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnyW76)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnyW76) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I positioned the donuts on the side of the chestbox to mark for drilling:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4239/34979371824_b9cefc8ce6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1qzE)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1qzE) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then added lock washers and nuts:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/35819590075_9b4cd74780_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzfLce)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WzfLce) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4277/35819589935_cafab015a4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzfL9P)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WzfL9P) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Used my lexan scissors and dremel to cut the holes in the top donuts. Mock-up, not glued yet:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4284/35009508683_ddeb0c0d99_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkETdF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkETdF) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I'm planning to use some white caulking to fill the gaps on the donuts and the top/bottom chestbox connections.
Then I marked where I plan to cut out for the checkbox attachment, leaving a 15mm border on the chest:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35778924226_4f9245115d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvEkDU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvEkDU) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next up will be cutting the holes and gluing the chestbox top and bottom.
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Looks awesome so far Daryl.
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More chestbox progress.
Cut the holes out of the chestbox and the chest:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/34979370894_e1a052374d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1qiC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1qiC) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/35819589955_77e1c414d2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzfLaa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WzfLaa) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I glued a strip on the inside front of the top, to fill the gap where the top overhangs the bottom:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35431131840_9a5c7ca272_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VYVP6s)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VYVP6s) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4279/35687337901_bfc6065853_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnyWek)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnyWek) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Time to finally glue the top and bottom with a combination of magnet and clamps:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4261/35687336191_6868a3c26d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnyVHR)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnyVHR) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/34979370594_37e25e5b36_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1qds)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi1qds) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I drilled holes in chestbox and chest, and attached with bolts and wingnuts:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4242/35009508483_ea3c7fb520_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkETae)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkETae) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I'm really pleased with how it turned out:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4237/35009507693_9c14b9c263_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkESVB)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkESVB) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35650209522_c1c19afff2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjhDfS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjhDfS) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4239/35009507513_b8509540b7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkESSv)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkESSv) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
And I'll finish this post with a terrible selfie:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35778923866_129baa93f7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvEkxG)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvEkxG) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Looking good! Thanks for posting progress here, it's fun to watch local builds!
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It does look good. I'll be sure to post my build here as well as on the FISD forums.
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I like it. Your build is making me want to order a kit.
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Worked on the helmet today.
I wanted fit the half-moon spacers (that the tusks are mounted on) into the chin holes. So I cut out the necessary holes in the chin where the tubes fit on the tie face. But there was no way the spacers were going to fit inside the holes, so I used my heat gun in the hole and then pressed the spacer into place. It worked perfect, spacer are now seated properly:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4283/35779621066_fdcd87b00a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvHUNo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvHUNo) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Ignore the mohawk, looks super wonky in that picture. It looks much better when the trident is in place.
Inside view:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4213/35687921131_9704902e82_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnBVB2)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnBVB2) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
With tusks temporarily in place:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/35779620306_a5f401623e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvHUzh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvHUzh) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/34979919314_567f2f60df_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4ek9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4ek9) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
With the tusks mounted:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/34979919124_783c2d6c59_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4egS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4egS) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I am really happy with how they look. The tusks make the face look awesome.
Turns out the suspension system in the hard hat I bought won't fit since it's too tall, then I remember the hard hat rig that came with my Anovos Helmet. Turns out it just might work if I can figure out a good way to mount it.
Got in mounted with duct tape right now for testing:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4261/34979919324_4993c6ae77_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4ekj)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4ekj) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/35779619636_bdcb075bd1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvHUnJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvHUnJ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Test fitting:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4283/34979919334_ee57100825_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4eku)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi4eku) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I think it's sitting at the proper angle:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/35820143895_1b6a07fa8f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WziAPR)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WziAPR) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I think I'll be able to wear my glasses inside of this helmet.
Next I need to test the helmet while wearing the chest/back armor in order to make sure the helmet is sitting at the correct height.
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Looks pretty good to me.
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This is looking so cool! I love seeing it come together step by step.
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looking good Daryl! those tusks are mean looking
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Gonna poke someone's eye out with those! Haha they are awesome!
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Daryl great thread! Love learning from other keep up the great work brother! -Dave
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This is looking so cool! I love seeing it come together step by step.
Looks pretty good to me.
looking good Daryl! those tusks are mean looking
Gonna poke someone's eye out with those! Haha they are awesome!
Daryl great thread! Love learning from other keep up the great work brother! -Dave
Thanks everyone for the kind words. I haven't been very motivated on the build since summer started, but it's felt good to get back to it these last few weeks.
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In prior posts, both here and on ACD forums, I've been pretty adamant about my decision to stay with a white AT-AT Driver build.
For those not up on the topic you can read this ACD thread: http://forum.armoredcavalry.net/index.php?/topic/595-grey-vs-white/
But recently after seeing fantastic gray builds on ACD I decided to give the topic some more thought. After weighing the pros and cons, I've decided to change my mind... I'm going to switch from a white AT-AT Driver build to a gray build.
So I've bought VHT Light gray vinyl dye, which is the most common "paint" to use on gray Drivers, and it also works on the moon boots. I also bought the plastidip to paint the interior of the helmet.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35779960376_de075fc587_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvKDEy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvKDEy) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I already have gray gloves, I just need to sew the 3 stitch lines in the back of the hand (white ABS in the picture for color reference):
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4238/35651213892_16d2bbbeb2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjnMPA)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjnMPA) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Today I glued the rubber trim to the sides and neck of the armor, using E6000:
Chest:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4286/35688232131_ef71591dfd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnDw46)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnDw46) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Back:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4241/35010520103_0dd38d46ba_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkL4SX)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkL4SX) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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A package from WTF arrived today. New ears to fix my current ones that I over-trimmed (see previous posts on ear issues).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4278/35651213872_89aa729331_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjnMPf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjnMPf) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Here's an ear comparison. Untrimmed on left, trimmed on right:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4209/35431962100_aba785cdaf_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZ14Uh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZ14Uh) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4237/35431961820_5cae4cc92f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZ14Ps)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZ14Ps) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4265/35431961620_7837212ae7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZ14L1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZ14L1) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35010520443_11463ca1ba_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkL4YP)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkL4YP) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Walt is such a great guy!
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Nice! So how much is left to do?
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Nice! So how much is left to do?
Quite a bit:
Trim and fit ears to helmet
Paint and clear coat the helmet, armor and boots
Plastidip helmet interior
Attach bubble lens and helmet suspension, fans
Cleanup and paint all helmet, chestbox, and back greeblies
Cut and assemble back circuit board, add decals and greeblies
Add aluminum panel, decals, and greeblies to chestbox
Finalize LED light system and mount in chestbox
Add decals and greeblies to helmet, paint details
Cut and attach hoses
Add Armor strapping
Attach shoulder bells to flight suit
Add 3 stitch lines to back of each glove
Misc fine tuning
Piece of cake :)
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Thanks to Freya for sewing the stitch lines in my gloves today:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4238/35688502161_d44be15f44_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnEUjM)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnEUjM) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/35651473552_40dd3e604e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wjp81u)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wjp81u) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Drilled the holes in the corners of back and shoulders:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/35010808013_3b72bb0df9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkMxsV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkMxsV) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4253/35820817645_fe61739f39_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wzn47e)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wzn47e) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Today I drilled the holes in the chest for the rivet and the holes in the back for the circuit board:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/35820818215_889ceaa6ea_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wzn4h4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wzn4h4) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4278/34980493074_65d1d7fc20_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi7aTy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi7aTy) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I painted the chest, back, and shoulder bells:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/35432267080_d1fa1bea54_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZ2Cyy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZ2Cyy) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4235/34980494654_50e3107fcd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi7bmN)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi7bmN) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I prepped by washing the parts with soap and water. Then I held the piece while painting and hung to dry. I put on 3 coats, 10 minutes between coats. 7 days to cure.
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I really like that grey. Is it a flat grey, or a shiny grey?
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I really like that grey. Is it a flat grey, or a shiny grey?
It is VHT SP953 Vinyl Dye Light Gray Satin. I'm also planning to use a clear coat which is also satin.
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Did I read that correct? 7 day cure time?? Dang!
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Did I read that correct? 7 day cure time?? Dang!
The can instructions are confusing since this is a vinyl dye. I may have taken that out of context. LOL
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Boot mods today:
I used ABS to add some roundness to the boot uppers:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4283/35688752491_a2124f94f9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnGbJP)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnGbJP) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35780544916_da5bcb2c43_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvNDqQ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvNDqQ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I made a template and marked for the serrated sole:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/34980758024_cf648250fa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi8wDE)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi8wDE) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then used my dremel to cut them out:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4265/35780544426_21fc67a8f3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvNDho)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvNDho) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Still need to do some additional clean-up before adding the tape wraps and painting.
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Did some additional cleanup of the serrated soles and added the 3 tape wraps to finish my boot mods. Ready for gray paint.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4208/34980758764_3233b14847_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vi8wSq)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vi8wSq) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Cut the tin sheet and screen to size for the chestbox. Trimmed the decals and temporarily set things in place to see how it looked.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/35780944856_665835990e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvQGjm)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvQGjm) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Glued on the front of the trident. I used CA glue. I did end up adding a little scrap to the front of the mohawk to give more gluing surface.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35780941126_157886c5bb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvQFd3)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvQFd3) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35652102282_6ae6464e9e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjskUE)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjskUE) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I added the forehead cylinder.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4253/35689111171_37ac7ae902_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnJ2mX)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnJ2mX) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I After that dried for a bit I glued the rest of the trident down using E6000.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4210/35432820290_b2b7d6f625_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZ5t1E)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZ5t1E) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I trimmed my new ears, and got them as good as I can. I did use a drop or two of CA glue in a couple of spots to eliminate gaps. This time I left more return edge on the back of the ears.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4282/35821400565_fb57d8df82_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wzq3oz)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wzq3oz) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4286/35780944196_46acc0d878_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvQG7Y)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvQG7Y) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4209/35689111971_cc9dac2c11_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnJ2AK)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnJ2AK) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4237/35821402125_357e95a45b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wzq3Rt)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wzq3Rt) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4232/35780942166_22a21cb108_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvQFvY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvQFvY) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I am happy with how the helmet turned out. Next up, mounting the bubble lense and hard hat harness, plastidip, rubber neck trim, and then gray paint, then lots of helmet greeblies, paint details, and decals.
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I'm just in awe of all the tiny details that go into this costume.
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Basic helmet build complete.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35822684775_9791d0c602_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzwC98)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WzwC98) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Worked on the chestbox LED display hole. My plan is the use the green visor for the window (stole this idea from somebody on ACD). The "hole" decal has very little margin for error once you cutout the black section. Makes cutting the hole in the tin sheet and chestbox more difficult.
I began by cutting the hole in the chestbox about 1mm bigger than the decal window. Then I cut the hole the same size in the tin sheet using my dremel and a drill. Then I cutout the green visor.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4261/35653501482_84d9349efc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjzvQN)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjzvQN) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4259/35432487650_e794eb7157_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZ3L8u)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZ3L8u) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
The plan is for the green visor to be flush with the tin sheet so the decal covers the seem. I think I accomplished it. (There is protective film on the green window in the photo)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/35012840363_49a44beda1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkXXBr)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkXXBr) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I painted my boots. I think they came out great.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/34982523324_251c11151c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VihzpS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VihzpS) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
And I painted the chestbox and shoulder straps.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4265/34982523304_ba1c53c700_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vihzpw)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vihzpw) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Mounted my bubble lense:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/35434379970_455027c577_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZdsDG)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZdsDG) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4210/34982727474_8f4da1cb54_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViiC6G)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViiC6G) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4213/35013031803_c2274b2e89_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkYWw8)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VkYWw8) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I fixed a problem I caused by cutting a section out of the forehead, before I properly trimmed the trident. (see problem in prior photo)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35782492756_56f63feef3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvYCsh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvYCsh) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I sprayed clear coat on the armor.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35782493886_fde68eed4f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvYCML)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WvYCML) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35690542911_9b79926967_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnRmY8)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WnRmY8) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4235/34982729684_63cff013fe_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViiCKN)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViiCKN) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I think it came out better than I expected.
Plastidipped the interior of the helmet, using brush on instead of spray.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/34982727304_e05134e591_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViiC3L)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViiC3L) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Added rubber neck trim.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4257/35437880810_6117f517f9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZwpk1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZwpk1) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
And prepped for painting the helmet.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4209/35437881160_e013e73f9c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZwpr3)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZwpr3) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Painted the helmet.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35826172655_6a5cda1c1b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzQuXZ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WzQuXZ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Cutout the acrylic sheet for the circuit board using score and snap and then a dremel for the side cutouts, and trimmed the decals.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4278/34985978664_8a7888d89a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViAhyG)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViAhyG) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then applied the decals (brown protective coating is still on the back).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35785959586_824d539dd2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wwhp2d)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wwhp2d) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Still looking awesome!
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Got some painting done.
Model Masters Panzer Gray for the canisters:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35694007441_3304ffc671_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Woa7Rp)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Woa7Rp) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Model Masters Gunship Gray for the siphon tubes, flat black on the siphon hangers:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4206/35657079902_8db680588b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjTRzG)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjTRzG) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Painting the trident:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35657080602_9337687375_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjTRML)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjTRML) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4286/35785959256_bb6d8f67da_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WwhoVw)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WwhoVw) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Look forward to seeing this finish
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So just curious here, but is this the same bucket design as the Tie Pilot, with the addition of the trident?
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So just curious here, but is this the same bucket design as the Tie Pilot, with the addition of the trident?
The original helmets were Tie helmets that had additional greeblies added. Trident is the same on both.
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Oh damn, it totally just dawned on me that Tie buckets have the trident.
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Painted the frown and vocoder:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4235/34986256304_5d477416b1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViBH6A)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViBH6A) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/34986256044_bc0963caf7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViBH27)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViBH27) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Painted some helmet details, added pill box and canisters.
The paint is Model Masters Guards Red, it was the best match to the TrooperBay cog decals.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4205/35657353042_d4eec06707_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WjVfM1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WjVfM1) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4241/34986256644_82848d92dc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViBHcs)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViBHcs) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/35016560413_aa1ae0edfc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vmi2se)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vmi2se) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4279/35694253421_0d54d73f4e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WobnYr)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WobnYr) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Today was a day of problems and mistakes. (Thanks to Neil for discussing all of the following issues with me throughout the day)
It started with finding out I put the right forehead dot in the wrong location (Thanks to Michael on ACD forums for letting me know). At first I was going to leave it, since it was going to be hard to fix. But I knew I would never be satisfied it I left it. So I sanded the dot off of the helmet.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/35017800733_d2d5f4bd5f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vmpoa4)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Vmpoa4) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I taped up around the area to be repainted, and I painted. But when I removed the tape my worst fears were confirmed...the color did not match and I created a tape line. CRAP!! So I removed a lot of the tape/covering and sanded away the line. Then I painted over a larger area, which helped to blend the paint.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4214/34987384604_1632b4b1d4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViHuv3)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViHuv3) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
But when I removed the tape/covering I discovered that gray mist had gotten on the trident. CRAP again!! So I sanded a bit, taped up again and repainted the trident.
I'm very thankful it worked out ok.
Next I attempted to attach my circuit board (CB) to the back armor. Since my rivets were too short I decided to just attach the rivets to the CB and then E6000 the CB to the back armor. It sounded brilliant in my head, but when I glued the CB you could see the E6000 thru the clear CB. EPIC FAIL!! So I had to remove the E6000 from the CB and back armor and then drill out 4 rivets from the CB. It sucked.
Then I found I had long enough rivets, but they were bigger than I wanted, but I attempted to rivet anyway. Big mistake...I cracked the CB corner on the first rivet. CRAP!! So I glued the corner back on and went to the store to get the proper rivets. Put the CB on the back armor finally. Not happy with the cracked corner, but my wife wasn't able to detect it, so it's probably fine. Then I attached the bug box.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/35787333616_97db9b2a0e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wwprto)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wwprto) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I also sanded and painted the pill box black.
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Man you folks amaze me. The more I look through wip and build threads the more I realize all the little things that go into the building of some kits. I always figured if I did this it would be a trooper or a Jedi. The trooper has won out, of course, but it amazes me. Thumbs up to you folks that get into these other kits.
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Outstanding work Daryl! Another outstanding build so far, looking forward to seeing more.
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Ugh! Daryl....reading that last post reminded me of every second of my Chewie build. Crap! Back to the Crap, I forgot this, crap, ugh!
No idea how I finished it. Well, got it approved....it'll never be finished.
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Worked a lot on prepping greeblies for the helmet and chestbox. Trimming, sanding, painting, etc.
Was able to make some good progress on the chestbox.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4290/35827780315_f13157eb79_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzYJSg)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WzYJSg) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
It's missing a couple of greeblies. I still need to make the "pencil" and I lost my orange greeblie and had to order another from Black Knight on ACD. The other black one for the top will wait until I get the orange one.
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Accomplished quite a bit the last few days:
1. Flightsuit: Added snaps for shoulder bells, and stirrup elastics at bottom
2. Greeblies: All trimmed, sanded, painted
3. Helmet: clear-coated
4. Chestbox: complete
5. Armor strapping: complete
6. Gloves: attached commpad
Steps left to complete:
1. Attach greeblies, canisters, pill box to helmet and put decals on
2. Add snap/velcro and size ejection harness
3. Add magnets and trim hoses to proper size
4. Add hard-hat suspension
5. Submit approval pics
Build includes all basic, level 2 and level 3 requirements.
Post-approval steps:
1. Finalize and add LED system to chestbox
2. Add fan system
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Today's progress.
Installed tusks, forehead cylinder, forehead squares, clock gears, and bubble lenses:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4282/34987529724_889263a624_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViJeD7)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViJeD7) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Installed pill box and canisters:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4209/35695465931_e8daf5791c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WohApM)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WohApM) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Finished chest/chestbox:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4232/35695466231_5d827f7395_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WohAuX)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WohAuX) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Hard hat ready for installation, this will be last since I need access to the inside for bolts:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4242/34987529684_1381b4dfde_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViJeCq)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViJeCq) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Also, I found a plumbing fitting to use to mount the magnet on the end of the hoses.
Tomorrow will be siphon hangers/tubes/tube retainers, clock arms, hard hat install, and hopefully decals on the helmet. Possibly finish the hoses and size the ejection harness.
I think I figured out why my USB battery won't power my Arduino LED system. Some USB batteries have an auto-shutdown if no power is being consumed. Mine is one of them. Since the Arduino draws very little power, the battery won't stay on. I ordered a AA battery pack and PCB to make my LED system install-ready.
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It just keeps getting more and more awesome! :grin:
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Why didn't this trooper get more screen time!?! It's so detailed.
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Why didn't this trooper get more screen time!?! It's so detailed.
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I always wondered that as well. So much went into them and so little is seen.
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Helmet is complete:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/35018838853_36b5745075_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VmuGKF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VmuGKF) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Just need to add hard-hat and fan system inside.
Approval pics coming soon.
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Looks awesome!
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What are the 2 pieces on the sides of the trident for? Looks like lense wipers attach to them when it rains.
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What are the 2 pieces on the sides of the trident for? Looks like lense wipers attach to them when it rains.
The greeblie is called the "clock arm and gear".
From the ACD Greeblie Database: "All we know is it is Rotary Multi-pole switch, the Key arm would originally have been used as a mounting bracket or support, on either side of the switch. The second arm on each switch has been cut off and the remains of it can be seen folded back on a 90deg angle."
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I submitted my approval pics this afternoon, and I just found out I'm approved! TA-11371
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/35440306270_8e4a3598ff_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZJQkh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZJQkh) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/34988342494_e26a05cdce_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViNpfo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViNpfo) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4207/35828599345_c095d74ce3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WA3Wkt)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WA3Wkt) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4208/35696218991_d8aa768b66_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Womsgz)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Womsgz) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4253/35018839433_0b9e660183_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VmuGVF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VmuGVF) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Congrats on the approval Daryl! I appreciate the details you provided for this build, and your driver looks amazing!
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Well that was quick for approval! Congratulations!! Such a well made detailed costume.
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Great job, with such a detailed build, you made it easy for the judges!
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Man, that was fast! Congrats! :grin:
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List of changes:
1. Shorten and shape hoses. I plan to try a heat gun and/or insert a metal hanger.
2. Paint hoses to match the siphon hanger tubes (gunship gray).
3. Adjust the hard hat so the helmet sits lower on my head. Looking at my pics you can see my balaclava from the side view, and comparing to the promo pics, my helmet is too high. To accomplish this I'm going to need to cut off the tip of the crown off of the hat hat and reglue. I was thinking this was going to need further adjustment so I used E6000.
4. LED system for chestbox
5. Repaint helmet neck trim. It's still tacky, I think from the clear coat.
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Looks great, Daryl! Can't wait to see it in action!
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Will you be arriving in style to RCCC this weekend in your AT-AT? :cool:
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Will you be arriving in style to RCCC this weekend in your AT-AT? :cool:
Unfortunately, no. I'm not ready to wear this yet, especially at such a crowded event. I love the mobility of the flight suit, but my head feels like it's in traction with the hoses. Need to get the hoses to behave properly first.
I will debut the AT-AT at the OMSI movie event on the 25th.
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Awesome job Daryl and congrats!
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Will you be arriving in style to RCCC this weekend in your AT-AT? :cool:
Made several hose mods today, gonna wear it tomorrow.
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Most people have probably seen my FB post already, but here is a photo from my first TA troop at RCCC.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4280/35659866882_11bf1bea72_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wk9945)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wk9945) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Made some changes.
Got a new chestbox LED display from a new electronic builder on FB: The Blockade Runner Supply. This display has the square-shaped LEDs that I like.
Redblurr on ACD forums gave me some vinyl cog patches. I added them to my flight suit:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/35659795182_1530e030ae_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wk8LJS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wk8LJS) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Also got new hoses from Black Knight on ACD forums. The painted hoses I had at RCCC were a complete failure. BK's hoses from Australia are the perfect light gray color.
Added my magnet end caps and shaped them with a heat gun and tape to get the proper shape:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4265/34988436784_5b86da7b55_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViNTh5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViNTh5) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/35788415156_ca8d1c013b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WwuYYC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WwuYYC) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Should be ready for my two troops tomorrow (9/25).
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Still a awesome costume even if the hoses and what not weren't to spec. I look forward to seeing this at a troop.
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I'm not happy with how the hoses looked at my recent troops, so today I added an internal wire that will allow me to shape the hoses so they hang properly.
I think I'm 95% there.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4207/35828726555_6669dd34b5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WA4A9K)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WA4A9K) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/34988453184_4561fca42f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViNY9Q)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViNY9Q) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
We'll see how these work at tomorrow's Go Rogue troop.
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That does look better. Any idea how the hoses in the movie were shaped? Wire or foam inside maybe?
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That does look better. Any idea how the hoses in the movie were shaped? Wire or foam inside maybe?
It's generally thought the hoses in the 70's were made of different material than we use today, and it was probably not as stiff.
Also, production photos show that they used string or fishing line to strap the hoses to the side of the chest. Was trying to avoid going to that technique.
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Looks awesome! See you tonight!
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That does look better. Any idea how the hoses in the movie were shaped? Wire or foam inside maybe?
It's generally thought the hoses in the 70's were made of different material than we use today, and it was probably not as stiff.
Also, production photos show that they used string or fishing line to strap the hoses to the side of the chest. Was trying to avoid going to that technique.
That makes sense. It's amazing to me how our costumes are usually higher quality in regards to functionality than the movies so we can wear them more than once or more than a few minutes of screen time.
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Wow, this whole thread is amazing. Such a great job. I am in awe!
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great thread Daryl! I def gotta see it in person looks awesome!
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Lost a helmet greeblie at a recent troop:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/34988506584_b6bae9c31f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ViPf2w)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ViPf2w) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Helmet repair complete:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35659943052_4fa6085548_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wk9wGm)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Wk9wGm) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4237/35440573440_3cb41ff425_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZLcKE)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/VZLcKE) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35788575156_0d940e88d3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WwvNxf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WwvNxf) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/35696504831_32cb6ef6ac_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WonVeR)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WonVeR) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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I just became the first AT-AT Driver in the Legion to achieve "Marauder" class in the Armored Cavalry Detachment's new Spearhead program!
http://forum.armoredcavalry.net/index.php?/topic/2988-ta-11371-requesting-at-at-driver-spearhead-status/page__pid__25133#entry25133
This is the equivalent of FISD's Centurion level.
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Awesome! Great work!
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Gratz! #1!
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Congrats again Daryl!
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Outstanding work Daryl!
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Fantastic news!
Jim - TK50899
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Awesome! Great work!
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Gratz! #1!
Congrats again Daryl!
Outstanding work Daryl!
Fantastic news!
Jim - TK50899
Thanks everybody!
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I forgot to post this picture. The one fix I needed to make to get the Marauder approval was changing the right-forehead "red dot" from hand-painted to a decal in a lighter shade of red from the cog decals:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4260/35696552381_ceacc5dae6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WooanF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/WooanF) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I cut the "decal" from electrical tape (big enough to cover the hand-painted dot) and painted it using Model Master "Sunburst".
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I updated all the photo links. I'm using Flickr now.
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For a while I've been wanting to repaint my Driver armor. I chose the shade of gray based upon a common paint that people had been using (VHT Light Gray Satin) since it would paint the nylon moon boots reasonably well.
I've never really been happy with how dark the gray is. The armor is darker than the flight suit, but from reference photos I believe the armor should be lighter than the flight suit.
Lately I've been gathering up some supplies to possibly do a repaint.
Here is a paint comparison of several shades of gray that I have gathered. Here are the paints L to R:
(Shoulder Bell) VHT SP953 Light Gray Satin, with Satin clear coat
VHT SP953 Light Gray Satin
Humbrol 64 Acrylic Matte
Krylon Misty Gray Chalky Finish
Tamiya AS-16 Light Gray
Tamiya AS-20 Insignia White
White WTF ABS
Inside my garage under fluorescent lights:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/950/28269873828_06d00f8e21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K57uzJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/K57uzJ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Outside under overcast sky:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/951/42095590472_301b619999_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/278QUsC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/278QUsC) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Of these 5 shades I think the Tamiya AS-20 Insignia White (which is actually gray) has the best contrast with the flight suit.
A couple other ACD members have recently received AT-AT Driver armor from Mon-Cal, and according to his paint research the "Van Sickle Gloss Light Ford Gray (1965&newer) 46570" is the proper shade. I really like their armor in that color and I'm considering buying some. It's much more affordable than the little cans of Tamiya are.
ACD Detachment leader has said that Humbrol 64 is the closest to the screen used helmet, according to someone who has seen it in person (Jez from starwarshelmets.com). To me that looks way too dark.
The next issue is with my hoses. I chose them because they didn't need to be painted, but they are a pain since they are so inflexible, and the rib spacing is not exactly accurate.
So I bought some Tie-Pilot hoses from Targworx, and they arrived today. Not exactly what I was expecting.
Top: New Targworx
Middle: Hoses from Cueloopz@ACD
Bottom: My existing hoses
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41439629274_248e5ab722.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/268SW3N)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/268SW3N) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/957/41439629134_bb78d106da.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/268SW1o)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/268SW1o) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/970/28287924268_66bbc7c245.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K6H1md)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/K6H1md) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Pros:
hose is super flexible
hose diameter is closer to the 33mm
Cons:
Rib spacing is very wide
Hose diameter is a little bigger than 33mm
Unknown:
Will they they take paint?
I also received some new helmet decals from Crookknights Assembly Line, and I'm going to order new chestbox and circuit board decals from Cueloopz@ACD.
I'm hoping to accomplish this make-over this summer while the weather is nice for painting.
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I'm about to embark on changes to this costume, to get it closer to what I see on screen, primarily consisting of the following:
Repaint armor to lighter gray
Repaint some greeblies
New hoses
The armor repaint will require new decals for the helmet, chestbox, and the back circuit board.
I also intend to use this same paint on the boots, so I'm also going to do a boot paint test after a last troop in it this Friday.
New parts list (will update as parts arrive):
Gray paint: Van Sickle Ford Light Gray post 1965 http://www.landmsupply.com/search-results/vansickle-light-grey-ford-post-1965-spray-12oz
Helmet decals: CrookKnight's Imperial Assembly Line
Chestbox and circuit board decals: CueLoopz@ACD
Hoses: Mon-Cal
New paint arrived:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1746/41737675014_6b0f9242f6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26AduEs)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/26AduEs) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Step 1 of the armor repaint project is to see how the new paint (see prior post) holds up on the boots.
I painted over the top of the existing VHT vinyl dye, without any prep.
It took a heavy coat to cover, the material was soaking in the paint. This proved to be a bad technique since the paint stayed tacky for over 12 hours. I was worried that it was never going to cure, but it finally did.
I love the color and the paint seems pretty durable.
Outdoor, overcast light (left new paint, right old paint):
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1729/42696483761_58d3928b9a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/283WD6K)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/283WD6K) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Indoors (left new paint, right old paint):
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1751/42696483661_f13f476a8e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/283WD52)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/283WD52) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next step is to test paint one of the shoulder bells. Once that is done I will disassemble everything and repaint it all.
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Wow that is a huge difference in color.
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Did a paint test on the armor, right on top of the VHT Vinyl Dye, which also had a gloss clear coat. I did a light sanding for prep.
New paint top, old paint bottom:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1757/40954929880_8046da8a62_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25p3HNG)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/25p3HNG) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I liked the results so I went forward with more pieces.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/875/40954929910_097427235e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25p3HPd)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/25p3HPd) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Looking good!
Man, I gotta get a workshop! Lol
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Looking good!
Man, I gotta get a workshop! Lol
Yes a workshop would be awesome.
Looking awesome Daryl.
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Looking good!
Man, I gotta get a workshop! Lol
Yes a workshop would be awesome.
Looking awesome Daryl.
Thanks guys. I am spoiled with the garage in my new house. It's a 4-car tandem + workshop + bonus room. But there is no overhead storage, so the back of the garage is all boxes.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1721/40992742850_cbd0c3b4a2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25sowhs)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/25sowhs) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Anyway, I removed all of the greeblies from the helmet.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1722/42070469984_a6b2f79eb5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/276Ca1L)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/276Ca1L) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Gave the helmet a first coat.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1722/27934330197_7488468649_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JysK9H)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/JysK9H) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Also painted a first coat on the chest armor and back armor, and put a second coat on the shoulders bells, straps, and chestbox.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1751/27934330267_a6f80b4fa3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JysKaV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/JysKaV) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Thanks guys. I am spoiled with the garage in my new house. It's a 4-car tandem + workshop + bonus room. But there is no overhead storage, so the back of the garage is all boxes.
I am so jealous of the work space you have! I have recently made a deal to trade use of garage work space for beer. We do what we have to!
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I received my new hoses from Mon-Cal. They are fantastic!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1803/29432732378_8484d5169f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LQSrV5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/LQSrV5) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Now that Dengar is done it was time to get back to this repaint.
Painted the black helmet details.
Gloss black spray for the trident:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1881/30275844408_87cdb963fa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N8nBKo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/N8nBKo) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1817/29205254817_0664f01987_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LuLyLa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/LuLyLa) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1858/29205254027_383d8a959b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LuLywx)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/LuLywx) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Trident came out great.
Gloss black brush-on for the mouth and chin:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1832/43236561845_14aecb3c47_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28SEFuR)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/28SEFuR) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1891/43236523565_766108548a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28SEu7R)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/28SEu7R) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
The brush-on didn't turn out so great. Lots of tape leakage that I'm gonna need to fix.
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So is this a new bucket or just a repaint of the old one?
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So is this a new bucket or just a repaint of the old one?
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This the same bucket and armor, just repainting to a lighter shade of gray.
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So is this a new bucket or just a repaint of the old one?
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This the same bucket and armor, just repainting to a lighter shade of gray.
I kinda thought that was the case. Well those trident lines are perfection man.
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More progress today.
I needed to paint the helmet tubes to match my chest tube. Out of the 6 shades of gray that I have I decided that the VHT gray seemed to match the best.
So I painted them.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1891/43262141195_b541f9d6b9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28UVMm8)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/28UVMm8) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
But it turned out the vinyl dye did not adhere well to the previous paint and cracked really bad. So I'm gonna try to remove all of the paint from the tubes and start over, or possibly find new tubes.
Then I corrected the paint leakage around the frown and chin, painted all of the red details, and started putting some greeblies back on the helmet.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1848/44167234781_f088d8c8fb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ahUC8X)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2ahUC8X) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1820/44167234801_385e42e27f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ahUC9i)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2ahUC9i) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Then I started adding greeblies back onto the chestbox (ignore the magnet next to the pulleys, it's helping to glue something on the inside).
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1878/44167234511_175f30fc8e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ahUC4i)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2ahUC4i) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Looking good man.
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I finished adding all of the greeblies to the chestbox.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1861/29247313237_be0d961112_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lyu8gk)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Lyu8gk) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Next I added the tube stripe and cog decals to the helmet.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1850/44156386622_1c147a2bbb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2agX2mJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2agX2mJ) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I ordered new helmet tubes (Blockade Supply/Matt Nelson) and new clock arms/gears (shapeways) for the helmet. I can finish off the helmet when those arrive.
I also ordered an new piece of plexiglass to remake the back armor circuit board.
Then the last item will be to get the new hoses cut and shaped.
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Got the new clock arms and gears in from Blockade Runner Supply, printed by Shapeways:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1879/30489277738_8b931e05f0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nsew3o)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Nsew3o) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Got them painted:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1887/30489277678_93b0102c48_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nsew2m)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Nsew2m) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
And installed:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1862/30499244788_cd9d9db4af_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7AU5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Nt7AU5) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Also installed the rear canisters and pillbox:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1858/44318965682_c4fc2efa20_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2awjhrY)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2awjhrY) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Helmet is finished:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1855/42710137180_7d8f45f112_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2859BMw)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2859BMw) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Wow! Very well done!
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Awesome job Daryl.
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This is the final update, I have finished the repaint/rebuild of the AT-AT Driver.
I added the thread to the back armor and the shoulder bells.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1883/44603657981_2971acf355.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aXtpxT)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2aXtpxT) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1863/43693771725_e006b872cb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29z514P)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/29z514P) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I rebuilt the back armor circuit board. The old one had a cracked corner. I bought a new piece of frosted plexiglass and new sticker from cueloopz@ACD.
Bottom left: old board. top: new sticker. bottom right: new plexiglass.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1877/44603658341_762e5d90d2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aXtpE6)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2aXtpE6) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I cut out the plexiglass, applied the sticker, riveted it to the back armor, and then added the bug box and center greeblie.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1880/44608181222_7ed9c2c015.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aXSA9N)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2aXSA9N) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
Last thing on the agenda was shaping the hoses. I went to home depot and bought a wire plant support and some pipe insulation. I put the wire inside the pipe insulation and then inserted it into the hoses. Then I began the frustrating process of shaping the hoses.
When I started I knew the hoses were way too long, but I wasn't sure by how much. I always felt my previous hoses were a bit too short, so I couldn't use them as a guide. So for my first attempt I tried to start at the helmet end of the hose. This proved to the harder way to do this since it means doing all of the bends without knowing exactly how long the hoses need to be. So I switched gears and started at the chestbox end. This helped a lot since the trimming was on the helmet end of the hoses, which remain fairly straight anyway.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1865/44657970611_35358c0de8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b3gLNx)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2b3gLNx) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1851/44657970401_609572a272.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b3gLJV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2b3gLJV) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1866/30787488988_9267976d4b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NUzVRE)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/NUzVRE) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/30787487588_5291a87755.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NUzVrw)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/NUzVrw) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
I'm pretty happy with the results. I'm sure I'll need to fine-tune them after wearing the costume.
I'll post some full body pictures after my first troop.
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Looks great Daryl.
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1853/29829829987_30596e3954_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MrXFcz)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/MrXFcz) by daryl doak (https://www.flickr.com/photos/136564629@N02/), on Flickr
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Amazing work Daryl.
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To prepare for an upcoming costume, I need to change how my shoulder bells are attached to the flight suit.
At the time I built the AT-AT Driver I didn't plan to multi-purpose my flight suit, so I sewed snap plates directly to the flight suit:
(https://i.imgur.com/vO2r7tvl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3Cg4Vhsl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fSQfSHcl.jpg)
And I glued snap plates into the shoulder bells:
(https://i.imgur.com/M6VkOuKl.jpg)
So I removed the snap plates from the flight suit:
(https://i.imgur.com/ARhfIhll.jpg)
And from the shoulder bells:
(https://i.imgur.com/0Tlzcdal.jpg)
I was glad that I didn't cause any damage to the suit or the paint job on the shoulder bells, though on the flight suit there are some light pencil marks that I wasn't able to erase fully.
There are also some paint overspray dots on the front of my flight suit from when I was painting my Dengar armor last summer. (Note to self: Don't have a gray flight suit hanging behind the armor you are painting brown) These are mostly covered by the AT-AT Driver armor, but won't be covered with the new costume. Oh well.
(https://i.imgur.com/f58sabOl.jpg)
The next step will be to add magnets to the shoulder bells and flight suit.
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So are ya downsizing to AT-ST pilot?
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So are ya downsizing to AT-ST pilot?
That is sort of what it sounds like to me Lee.
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So are ya downsizing to AT-ST pilot?
That is sort of what it sounds like to me Lee.
Not really downsizing, I’m just expanding my driving skills to include forest terrain.
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So are ya downsizing to AT-ST pilot?
That is sort of what it sounds like to me Lee.
Not really downsizing, I’m just expanding my driving skills to include forest terrain.
Hahahaha!
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I want to have this ready to AT-AT Driver troop on Tuesday, so I glued the magnets onto the shoulder bells today.
(https://i.imgur.com/NE1FE7Jl.jpg)
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I'm really happy with how these turned out. I'm not sure why I didn't use magnets in the first place, much easier than snaps.
(https://i.imgur.com/alizwKql.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sIZ7fO5l.jpg)
Ready for tomorrow's troop.