TC-2917 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 It's time to begin my journey from Clonetrooper to becoming a sandy. I have been a clone variant of some sort for over 10years including a Jango Fett. I basically lived on CT.net during the prequels. I'm excited to begin gathering everything needed to make the transition to a TD and become more traditional. I'm shooting for The Alley Check V2 Sergeant and would like to apply for S.W.A.T. so my build will be with that end state in mind in the hopes of doing it right the first time. I will be using ANOVOS armor for my base. I am on the tier 1 pre-order so I should be receiving my kit during the first fielding. hopefully this month early next month. I have began gathering the additional parts to make it a TD, From trooperbay; 1. Sniper Knee Plate 2. white paldron w/ separated panels 3. canvas shoulder straps 4. Flexible hand guards 5. Misc hard to find correct snaps, rivets, ect. Pouches from eBay: TK Boots E-11 is a British Sterling SMG Airsoft coversion with a real Hengstler counter w/ eagle with a real M38 tank Scope This blaster is HEAVY! I may end up getting with Sci-fire for a hyperfirm version for long troops. (if we get to tote blasters anymore, that is) -Backpack will come in kit form, from Dirty boy. to be purchased after the new year Please let me know if i am forgetting something that i may need to acquire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Looks like you're doing the same as I am - get the kit then convert it to a TD... Looking forward to seeing the build..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you need elastic shoulder straps for SWAT now. No more canvas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Thank you Airborne Trooper! I was curious about that one! I have not read a definite answer on that yet. I have both shoulder straps so either way I will be covered on that issue. This is exactly what I need to ensure a proper build the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Gents, I think with all my reading and research here I have managed to confuse myself. During the scene where the troops are headed towards the docking bay there is a trooper with white ear caps. In this pic his waist pouch looks to be a medium pouch not a small This pic shows white ears is not wearing a shoulder pouch. in this next pic, white ears is wearing a shoulder pouch Which trooper is this considered to be? and which pack, and pouches does he wear to be considered SWAT? and his armor and Pauldron weathering seems to mimic Davin's, correct? It seems that with the two white pauldron troopers flip flop accessories back and forth between editing so it is hard to determine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Thank you Airborne Trooper! I was curious about that one! I have not read a definite answer on that yet. I have both shoulder straps so either way I will be covered on that issue. This is exactly what I need to ensure a proper build the first time. If you double ply the elastic and sew it together it makes it much stronger and won't allow the shoulder bell to tug it as much. I just made a new set this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Gents, I think with all my reading and research here I have managed to confuse myself. During the scene where the troops are headed towards the docking bay there is a trooper with white ear caps. Publicity_Garindan (1).jpg In this pic his waist pouch looks to be a medium pouch not a small ANH_Screencap_10.jpg ANH_Screencap_08.jpg This pic shows white ears is not wearing a shoulder pouch. in this next pic, white ears is wearing a shoulder pouch sandtrooper white ears 4_edited-1.jpg ANH_Screencap_10.jpg Which trooper is this considered to be? and which pack, and pouches does he wear to be considered SWAT? and his armor and Pauldron weathering seems to mimic Davin's, correct? It seems that with the two white pauldron troopers flip flop accessories back and forth between editing so it is hard to determine. Anyone have any insight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Armor was swapped out and around a bunch for the sandies. Your best bet is to focus on one particular scene the best you can. Look at some SWAT submissions for the trooper you want to emulate and go with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 my ANOVOS armor will be here on the 26th. Finally this build will start to gain some momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Good luck on your conversion and SWAT deployment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrraKnolaT Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Armor was swapped out and around a bunch for the sandies. Your best bet is to focus on one particular scene the best you can. Look at some SWAT submissions for the trooper you want to emulate and go with that. Mine just arrived and I'm planning to do the same as you! So I'll be following your progress with great interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Armor came in, I started to with the helmet first. This is the before... I disassembled it and began removing the decals for repaint. I used non-acetone fingernail polish removal. It took some work, time, and a lot of patience. I forgot to take pics of the helmet with all the paint removed. sorry I have already re-assembled the helmet and repainted the gray inlays. I will paint the black trim later this week along with the tube stripes. I have a decal template on order for the tube stripes. I did redo the inside of the helmet and afix the visor correctly according to canon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 more helmet work initial paint is all done. all thats left to do here is the weathering now. that will take place when all the armor is completed. now onto the armor! thighs and calves are put together. Glue got a little sloppy but it will clean up with some paint thinner. I am going to hold off putting the outer straps of plastic on until everything is trimmed and test fitted. I like putting the armor together from the inside. It gives me a better long term hold and it makes the construction process easier overall. now onto trimming and putting together the forearms and bicepts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Nice work on the bucket but I have to ask... When it was apart, was there a reason you decided not to raise the brow somewhat in the middle rather than leaving it as is? Also, how easy is it to disassemble? I was thinking about painting the inside and mod'ing the brow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Check the distance of those tube stripes. You want them about a pencil width away from the top of the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Check the distance of those tube stripes. You want them about a pencil width away from the top of the tube. 10-4 I will double check that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Nice work on the bucket but I have to ask... When it was apart, was there a reason you decided not to raise the brow somewhat in the middle rather than leaving it as is? Also, how easy is it to disassemble? I was thinking about painting the inside and mod'ing the brow... disassembly was very easy. back off the nuts, remove the bolts and done, The brow band is glued in a few places, so be careful with that so you dont tear it. If mine is too high for the white ear helmet I will lower it. It isnt hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Starting to come together all the armor is trimmed and what needs to be assembled is assembled! Time to start working the straps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 getting somewhere now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwatcher Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Looking good im kicking myself for not getting one of these kits haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-2917 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 received this 3 button from Walt. I think we have a winner for the ANOVOS armor more strapwork completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Nice progress. Looks like the color of Walt's 3 button piece matches pretty well too. Well if it didn't, it'd be ok too since its getting weathered anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD42115 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Where did you get the 3 button from again? Looks good... Nice job so far...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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