SCORCH Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Possibly thinking of converting my TK AP armor to a Sandtrooper. So far I think I have to do the following: Change Knee plate (need help where to buy or get this) Change ABS section and three buttons (need help where to buy) Remove stripes from tear and back decals Weathering of course Remove side boxes Add pauldron Add side and upper ammo pouches Add backpack. Anyready have my MG-15 (can be seen in here http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=6004) anything else? thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Change the shoulder straps from the rigid, ribbed Tk ones to canvas/soft ones... Change the belt to canvas as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 thanks...already have a canvas belt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 WTB anyone? Change Knee plate (need help where to buy or get this) Change ABS section and three buttons (need help where to buy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQTK5122 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 You don't necessarily have to buy these, you can make them yourself from patterns that are available here if you use the search function. When I get home tonight, I will see if I can find them on my pc and post them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yeah, there are tuts on these and you can cannibalize your drop boxes for the ab plate, and if you have spare ABS make the sniper plate. One other thing you'll need to note is to ensure that your helmet is an ANH stunt, e.g. green lenses, eight total teeth, four bumps on ear caps, three screws per ear. This is more for deployed status, the 501st requirements historically were pretty low, though the new CRL includes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks both for your help, I check back to see what you post...I have an AP helmet...and it will be a stunt version. Also for the MP pouches...do I order the green canvas ones here and dye them black? http://www.ima-usa.com/advanced_search_res...mp;x=43&y=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I have diamond knee plates, 3 button strips and cheese grater hand plates available in ABS. PM me if you want any of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQTK5122 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Here's the template I used. http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jo...Mods_wScale.jpg I'm not thrilled with the knee plate, though, because it's just flat. it looks cheap to me, although I doubt anyone else has ever noticed. If I ever need a new one, I plan to contact TM about his (thanks for the heads-up, TM). And yet another option might be to contact Ward. He says the new AM armor pieces work well with the old FX armor (assuming that's what you have) ... http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=...40&start=40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 I have diamond knee plates, 3 button strips and cheese grater hand plates available in ABS. PM me if you want any of these Thanks troopermaster...I think I will try it on my own with left over materials...if you didn't live overseas I would consider it with shipping and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 My AP lid...are the green bubble lens OK? I have 8 holes in the mouth piece 3 screws each side ears no stripes on tear and back decals good yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 The bubble lenses are a no go on the TD... but other than that it's looking good! Just need to go patrol on Tatooine a while to gather some sand (apparently — based on the films — it only takes 10 minutes tops). haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thats too bad...I really like these lenses...that will be the last thing I change if I go full TD as required. thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Fury Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 If you have never tried the flat lenses before, I am sure you will like them. The bubble lenses are distorted and I really enjoy looking through my buckets that have the flat lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Started a little weathering so far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 More pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Looking good and I like the decals. For my taste it's a little heavy and doesn't come across as natural as it could. I'd suggest wiping away a little, and perhaps looking at photos of weathered items to get a sense of how to add some subtlety. * * And yes, mine is not perfect either and could use some work, but that doesn't mean I can't offer a suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Looking good and I like the decals. For my taste it's a little heavy and doesn't come across as natural as it could. I'd suggest wiping away a little, and perhaps looking at photos of weathered items to get a sense of how to add some subtlety. * * And yes, mine is not perfect either and could use some work, but that doesn't mean I can't offer a suggestion No problem..I was thinking of cleaning it up a bit as well....this is not final...photos always make it look different then in person.. I've been looking at so many photos anyways I'm not trying to get it too screen acurate I want sort of my own look but not too far off... thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yea its looking great ! Take a little off and your golden. Great job, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 thanks guys...cleaned it up a bit...added some blaster hits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Shoulder pouch dyed and weathered.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 thanks guys...cleaned it up a bit...added some blaster hits... [/quote I love the blast marks... Good job dude!! By the way, is that a man cave I see?? I display my armor in a similar way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORCH Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 thanks guys...cleaned it up a bit...added some blaster hits... I love the blast marks... Good job dude!! By the way, is that a man cave I see?? I display my armor in a similar way. LOL doesn't everyone have one...here is a quick photo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 LOL doesn't everyone have one...here is a quick photo.. Dude huge thumbs up! I an still moving into my house and my man cave will ultimately be a garage convert. I have my armor in the livingroom up stairs. BUT I love how you did gives me some great ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciscotiger Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Cool, Star Wars set up! I'm planning to convert my TK too, great weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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