DirtyBoy Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 That's awesome man....never seen that done before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Agreed! Amazing build based upon creativity need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanx guys I really appreciate the support on my build. It's ready to prime and paint. Gelcoated the extension for strength polypasted on top to give the shape more definition. I dont want it to look hashed together. Tougher than a Dewback steak and smoother than the emperor on a saturday night.... ...just got to find a good strong plastic gloss white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dirty Trooper Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Mate I love that. "Tougher than a Dewback steak and smoother than the emperor on a saturday night...." I'm going to claim that as mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 ok finished the chest modifications. Primed the chest (of course showed up just how much more sanding was needed ) then set about painting it. I used 3 coats of satin white "Plastikote" followed by 2 coats of gloss clear. Looks pretty close to the original finish, not that it matters too much as the wethering should balance it all out. Back in the game Time to make a start on the backpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dirty Trooper Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Mate, Seamless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eiros Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 looking great brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I salute you crafty one! Keep it going!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETNUHHA Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 great work bro , looking forward to seeing the end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raulvader Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Awesome Work Bro btw. where can i buy a ATA Kit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Here's to you bro: Terrell from Ata Works <ataworks@yahoo.com> Saludos hermano! Awesome Work Bro btw. where can i buy a ATA Kit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Not updated te build thread in a while as most of the stuff im doing now is fitting and clean up, but I thought id post some progress for those following the build. Due to my "manly" and strangly proportioned body I have had to make a few adjustments to my build for comfort purposes. All though pretty much put together I really couldnt manage to stay suited up for too long. As I intend to troop like crazy once cleared I set about making some changes. Due to being stuck on an island with no help avaliable and a missus who wets herself with laughter when she sees me in my bodysuit. I decided to build a duct tape mannequin to make it easier to adjust my armors fit. I wish that I had done this in the begining of my build it has really made things easier. Its a dead ringer for my body shape and was simple to make. The boots, gloves, suit and neck seal are part of the mannequin as I they have been replaced during my test fits. Using the mannequin I have adjusted biceps, shoulders, back, chest, shins and cod (thank goodness my boys were killing me!) A few adjustments left but nearly there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrooper Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looks great, Mike, but the armour is too clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looks great, Mike, but the armour is too clean! Soon.....very very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Looks great, Mike, but the armour is too clean! Ditto that! (and yes I saw your "soon... very very soon" reply) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasse Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Wow! Nice save on the Chest piece there mate! Can't wait to get my ATA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Onto the last update I decided to redo the inside of my helmet as there isnt a lot of space and to be honest I couldnt see me wearing it for a 4 hour stint. I removed all the padding and lenses and basically went back to the begining. I cut up a set of foam knee protectors to use to pad the inside of the helmet and give it some more space. I filled the eye surrounds with milliput and popped in some motherboard standoffs to hold the lenses. I ground off the outer screw with my dremel leaving this Next I made a template for the lenses using a piece of toy plastic from one of the many toys I have to buy for my little ones. I transfered the template to a piece of wielders mask and drilled the screw holes The wielders mask is much darker and stronder than the material that came with my helmet. I edged it off with C channel (So I dont scratch my face again ) and screwed it into the helmet Finally I ran some weather stripping over the srew heads and placed the last piece of padding between the nose bridge. As the helmet is obviously not symetrical it needed padding here to stop irritation to my left eye. Much more comfortable and conclusive proof that even a melon as big as mine can fit into an ATA helmet This will hopefully be the last pic post. Final test fitting tonight then a week of weathering. I wont post anymore pics. Anyone interested will see my build in all its glory when I am cleared and request deployment Thanks to those who followed the thread and "See you in the ranks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Nice work man....I like the idea of the stripping arround the eye area....looks cool and prob make much more comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Mike, I really enjoy reading your build thread. Your armor, pack, and T21 look amazing! I'm also going the sergeant route and was wondering if the T21 was just for fun since I didn't see it in any of the sergeant layouts that Panda has posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrooper Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Jason, unless you're going for SWAT you can have any pauldron, backpack or weapon combination you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks! I wasn't aware of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Jason Ive bought a Doopys resin E-11 to go with my desert sergeant (just in case I get any SWAT aspirations) but lets face it the best bit of being a sandy is carrying a BFG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Dude... the inside of that helmet is glorious!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Jason Ive bought a Doopys resin E-11 to go with my desert sergeant (just in case I get any SWAT aspirations) but lets face it the best bit of being a sandy is carrying a BFG!! No kidding, just have to wait until WoodChuck starts another run since I can't get Doopy's in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xtrooper Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Doopydoos ship to the US http://www.doopydoos.com/stormtrooper-e-11-complete-anh-e-11-blaster-kit-offer-2685-p.asp Well worth the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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