Redforce Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hello all... I've began my TD build at the end of March. I'm just getting over half way through the armor build so I've decided to create a thread to document my progress. I am shooting for a Sergeant build I can probably use some advice at some point on TD details as I might have to change a few things. I am researching them as I go...so by all means please jump in and yell at me with some knowledge at any point (: Armor - NE (I'm currently in the middle of building) helmet - NE (already built by Darthvoorhees) 3 button ab plate - TM Small Spanish pouches- Anthony/Blaster 8266 MP 40 pouches - military surplus Pauldron - trooperbay Handguards - Karin Belt - trooperbay boots - TK boots Backpack - Quartermaster E-11 - hyper-firm Here are some progress photos some shins My thighs were built already. They are from my TK. When I built my TK last year...I didn't trim the length of them. I also didn't taper them down by the knees at all. They looked ok for a bit but, ultimately I built a new pair trimming them to the proper size..For my TD....I'm reconstructing my old TK thighs and trimming them to the proper length and bringing them in towards the bottom near my knees a bit. Thighs are also of the NE make... here they are before reconstruction reconstruction photos Forearms and biceps belt trimming/prepping Chest - ab - kidney - back trimming 3 button ab plate for left hand side of ab from troopermaster Pouches Helmet built by Darthvoorhees Will update thread as the build goes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clonecollector Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Lou did a great job trimming those ears! A suggestion if I may... Since you took the time to trim the thighs why not notch the outer parts to make them look more screen accurate. I did that on my NE thighs. Let me know if you have questions! Good luck!... Hope we get to troop together soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hey Paul! I am going to trim in the notch.... I did the thighs over a month ago...between then and now...I learned about the notch up at the top. I knew I've seen it before...but didn't realize until recently that it is an essential for all sandys... Yes. Lou did a great job on the lid! I'll Definitely hit you up if I need to. Thanks! I'll be at the Lincoln Park library at the end of the month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clonecollector Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Lookin good Anthony. I like the mascott, looks like eddie from Iron Maiden. He got a name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Lookin good Anthony. I like the mascott, looks like eddie from Iron Maiden. He got a name? Thank Al! That would be Eddie! It's from a number of the beast figure set from Asylum.... I'm a big Maiden fan brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Yeeeah man cool !! Will be watchin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 A lil progress today...nothing crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 side rivets install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 @ Anthony - Looking good so far, Troop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Finally ...got to work on some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 TK boots came in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Test fitting....need to make slight adjustment up by the bicep/shoulder bell area. Need to paint my side rivets white.....acrylic paints are on their way to me ..so the it's going to be time to get dirty real soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clonecollector Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Looks great on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Dirty time! First pass of brown.....before wiping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 After wipe down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Second coat......oily look added...before wipe down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Final wipe down.....just a few parts shown...the thighs,shins,back,kidney,butt,chest, and ab are done as of now...hope will get to belt, shoulder bells and arm pieces tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clonecollector Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looking great! I'm still working on mine. Hopefully I can get it done in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlineJeff Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can you post a link as to where you got your leather MP40 Pouches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looking great! I'm still working on mine. Hopefully I can get it done in the next few weeks. Thanks Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can you post a link as to where you got your leather MP40 Pouches? I got them off an on-line military surplus store last year. I looked them up a few months ago and they weren't available there anymore....when I get on my pc later...I will find the link and post anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redforce Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 More parts with weathering completed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looking good mate more pics love pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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