Jonboy2312 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well, the time has finally come - my self-sculpted fiberglass armor is now officially retired. It has served me well for the past two years and earned me my Deployed status in the MEPD. Just last Thursday I've gotten my box of goodies from Authentic Props and went to work on it right away. Voila, here's a near-complete preview, held in place with nothing but tape and the Will of the Force (tailoring stores are closed on labor Day, so I couldn't get my velcros, argh!!!). The thighs are not suspended at all, so don't mind them I botched the right thigh pretty bad - it turned out very late-FX-ish... i fixed that right away, though, and now it tapers down nicely. I still need to trim off the edges of the shins (the sponge in my left shin was to stop it from biting me real bad, LOL Here's the lid itself - a beautiful pull! I absolutely LOVE it Sorry about the ESB lighting on an ANH helmet, I couldn't resist playing with my strobes a bit, LOL AP is fabulous... i enjoyed every bit of assembling it (except having to open and redo the right thigh, but it was my fault) and I absolutely love how it looks. Sharp and detailed, and yet tough as nails. I just can't wait to troop in it So... any thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions? Anything else I botched and should fix? I don't mind putting more work into it, it's a pleasure to work on a great kit like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I think you looked great bro! I know about the thigh,got an AP too,and i got a healthy thigh to dealt with too,and its hard not to make it not pinch when walking My small suggest is the ab buttons,it should be only 3 buttons instead of 4. I dont know about frown screen,should they exist or not,but on the film it doesnt exist Humans are hard to be satisfied,you'll be more experimenting your wethering,you would think to upgrading your pack to be more accurate,your thought for putting more details on your BFG,paint chips,etc...........you'll get your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboy2312 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Oh I'll definitely be putting a mesh behind the grille. That, and a layer of mirror window ting behind the green visor acetate. I absolutely hate it when eyes show in photos - and it happens EVERY TIME when flash is used straight-on. I'll also install my microphone in there... But for now, I need to finish the strapping system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Jonboy, my boy, you look amazing in the new kit! Great job. I am already looking forward to trooping with you in your new kit in the near future. I think the two of us trooping together would be quite impresive if I do say so. All the best for now. Luke TD-7174 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-743 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Looks great, that is one nice helmet as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboy2312 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Looks great, that is one nice helmet as well! Thanks for the kind words, guys! I've been working on little details here and there again, and changed the weathering on the helmet. Luke, I'm looking forward to trooping with you again Any chance you might show up at ToyCon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboy2312 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Almost done! I forgot to weather the handplates for the shots, but that's corrected now I think I'll do a tiny little bit of shaving/trimming on the upper corners of the kidney plate, as they tend to bite my ribs rather painfully. I'm also thinking of installing elastics connecting the corners of the butt plate to the kidney plate, so that the gap is kept smaller and the buttplate corners won't stick out so much. Other than that, I think I'm done Here are some hi-res shots next to the old armor... it's a world of a difference, I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 The AP is a sweet armor. I must say that you have done a good job.. And don't forget to loose on of the buttons on the ab plate buddy..TD's only have 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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