Vf2112 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 ok where to start; well first try to remember less than a mth ago i knew NOTHING about this(things havent changed much)i didnt even know MEPD or FISD etc existed i bought a set of armour over the internet thought i could slap a pauldon and pack on and ta-da sandtrooper and to make it worse the armour was....rubies:( so many mistakes . So heres the progress. first i think you need to see the size difference this pic is shin the way i got it the other after trimming and heat treatment: so all i can say is lucky it was an XL size so i can trim thge **** out of it but i actually started with the abs ,now i really need some feedback on them the rubies besides being crap to start with was not only storm not sand but inacurate ,so.... i built one from scratch:) started by cutting out abs shape (from a sheet of HIPS) then cut out detail then glued them on then heat curve trim and sand and add to backplate via 6 rivets and on the other join ind velcro and the press stud because armour was so large i think i got well away withtrimming the rotj curved lip from around the body pieces then started on the arms then legs i appoligize for lack of pics but this is wat ive got arms; i wish id taken more photos during build but didnt understand til after the sort of thing ppl might be interested in so heres wat else ive got but stil need to trim alot a sand edges n stuff these are the shoes that came with so i have a pair of TK,s on the way the bucket (thats right i now kno the word bucket or lid ha)is just to embarressing and looks like it might fit an elephant so i have an FS GINO on the way . also i built a t-21 i think my bands are a little thin; bought some pouches painted and weathered a bit and before i read alot of forums i built a back pack and pauldron pls consider that i built every part myself even the radio and added a few thing i thought were cool before realizing the emphisis on screen accuyrate well thats all i have so far and a long way to go hope im doing ok but really need you guys to input it would be much appreciated ....and pls be blunt i want 501st but i want MEPD more i think:) cheers hope yous arent laughing to hard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Making some great progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Wow Vince, you've been busy! Great attempt at the home made back pack too! You've obviously got some skills, just a shame you bought rubies first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ha ha I reckon thanks guys I'm trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Vince respect for not giving up even after buying terrible armour. I have been in a similar situation after buying tiny armour for my huge frame but got there eventually where are you located as I have some armor spares that might help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hey Vince. Welcome to the MEPD bro! I am glad to see you make it here! As said, you have made some great progress already. Going from Rubies to Sandtrooper is not an easy task, bug I can see youve got the skills and attitude in the right place! That is awesome... So far, what I can see is that you are trying to go ANH. If I remember correctly, that is what you said over the FISD... Is that correct? Accuracy is something we all strive for in a way or other. But then, there is "legion accuracy" and MEPD accuracy. LOL!! I think you are doing very well already regarding the looks of many parts. The T21 looks fine, also the Back looks quiet close. A few things here and there might be needed for deployment (SWAT is a whole other thing). I think that so far the only thing I would say is, consider the butt joint look for all limbs, I cant see it clear so dont really know if the strips are there or if they are only shaped like that. If you dont have it already, add the covering strips over the plastic parts so it looks right (shins, thighs, forearms and biceps). Also, are you planning to paint all the armor to match whites? Or maybe rely on the weathering to make the ad plate blend into the rest of the parts? Good work so far! Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks fox I'm in oz and juan those comments and encouragement coming from you makes me feel heaps good and yeah all strips are there ill post some better pics wen I get home cheers again guys o and yeah juan was gunna rely on weathering got some fullers and other stuff on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Wow Vince, lookin really good. I like the t21. You got skills 4 sure. Did you find another bucket yet? E6000 will become your best friend, my friend. LOL Keep up the great work and the pics. Wees loves the pics. See you in the dunes soon. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwisapper Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Great work Vince, I was a bit like you I brought a set of troopable FX armour, then when it final arrived there was no way you could troop it, spending a lot of time fixing and correcting items on it. Looking at it now and I'm still working on it I would have been a lot better off buying new and making the whole thing. Oh well lessons learnt. Need out fit will be new thats for sure but there is no way I'm going to not finish my sandie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegance Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thats great work so far, cant wait to see the end result!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Great work Vince, I was a bit like you I brought a set of troopable FX armour, then when it final arrived there was no way you could troop it, spending a lot of time fixing and correcting items on it. Looking at it now and I'm still working on it I would have been a lot better off buying new and making the whole thing. Oh well lessons learnt. Need out fit will be new thats for sure but there is no way I'm going to not finish my sandie. Now thats the right attitude man.....Love it and keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 hey trooper yeah ive ordered heaps im waiting on, fs gino helmet, ab buttons, canvas shoulder straps, knee plate, canvas belt , e6000, earth magnets, tk boots, helmet decals( but i think ill paint them on), weathering powders(set of 3), neck seal, latex gloves and....i THINK thats it? juan you might be refering to front of shins i havent put strips on front yet but have got them on the back and back n front on thighs gauntlets biceps . hey fox wat spares you got ? not sure i need much but ya never no wat i might replace if available:) omg so far to go but its SO MUCH FUN ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 oh and thanks for encouragment kiwi n elegance much appreciated guys all of you cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWMAN Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Keep up the hard work Vince, you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 First time wit armor on stil waiting on many things and need a few strapping adjustments before painting to match parts and before weathering but how am I lookin? Anyone see any major/minor fails ?pls be bluntly honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Arrrrgh were did my pics go lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 c'mon vince, pic's mate.i really want to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vf2112 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Looks like I can only post one at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Omg now it's saying files to big wont let me post the rest arrrrrrrrrgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vf2112 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Every time I post the next one gives me less space do attachments am I spose to be deleting something somewhere to make room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Use photobucket, probably a bit easier. just copy the URL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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