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Ellemijn's first WIP
« on: Oct 15, 2017, 01:15 PM »
Hello everyone! My name is Ellemijn and I started working on my first kit. I already have a wip in the clan forum but I thought it would be fun to start one here too. This is my overall plan. I am going to use the angular chest template (I don't want it to be... round :P). I don't know what logo I want on my shoulder. Any ideas?


I put the templates on me today. I think the collar plate is off but I don't really know how to fix it. (You can also see my finished flak vest in this pic :D)

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #1 on: Oct 17, 2017, 08:33 AM »
Chest looks good. For the collar, take some off the outside edges till it's the same width as the chest plates and then add to the inside edge so that it is nestled closer against your neck - follow the edge of your vest as a guide. The ab may need an inch off the bottom, it's looking fairly long, but it is hard to judge without cod and waist items in place so I'd leave it longer and trim when you have the rest in place.

You're probably well aware of this but just in case it may help - don't forget that the cod needs to be much bigger than you expect as the top inch or so will be covered by your waist items, if you don't account for that and make it a tiny triangle you'll have to sling your belts right down on your hips and end up hiding most of the cod. (Hip slung belts are not fun once you start adding extra stuff that drags them down... and trust me, extra shiny stuff just accumulates because shiny!)

For the logo - use another general mythosaur skull? If you ever design something else or find something you want instead then you can just paint over it. My shoulders have been through about 5 repaints so far :P I think there must be about 20 paint layers on there by now.

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #2 on: Oct 19, 2017, 11:59 AM »
I started cutting out the templates and already shaped them. I took some time to figure out the right shape but I really like how it looks now. I already put bondo on the creases so I can sand it down tomorrow.




I made some ammo pouches a few days ago out of scrap leather. I just need to get a nice belt now.


I am also starting to think about my blaster. I might buy this one. Thoughts?

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #3 on: Oct 19, 2017, 02:56 PM »
Looks good, Did you put any hardener in that Bondo or is it a different brand? Just looks very grey still.

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #4 on: Oct 19, 2017, 03:17 PM »
I like the direction your build is going, and will be watching with interest.  As for what sigil or emblem to use on your shoulder bell, have you thought about leaving it blank, and once you're approved, putting your clan sigil there?

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #5 on: Oct 19, 2017, 03:57 PM »
very nice progress vod! I also agree you should put your clan sigil once you are approved

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #6 on: Oct 19, 2017, 04:40 PM »
Looks good, Did you put any hardener in that Bondo or is it a different brand? Just looks very grey still.
I did :P. It's not the brand bondo since they don't sell that here but some cheap other brand. I used it before though and it turned out pretty good.

I like the direction your build is going, and will be watching with interest.  As for what sigil or emblem to use on your shoulder bell, have you thought about leaving it blank, and once you're approved, putting your clan sigil there?
That is a great idea! Thanks

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #7 on: Oct 20, 2017, 03:46 AM »
Aha! An English WIP thread!  Great start!

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #8 on: Oct 29, 2017, 10:49 AM »
Angular plates for the win ! I'm glad to see there are a few more of these being built :)

Good luck with that bondo sanding !

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #9 on: Nov 08, 2017, 03:59 PM »
Hello again! I was very busy with school the past weeks so I didn't get a lot of stuff done but I feel like it's time for an update. So I got my helmet and while I was unpacking I almost dropped it because I was so excited :laugh:. I already attached the earcaps and cut out the vents (scariest. Magnets to attach the rangefinder piece are on the way :D .



Also attached the armor pieces to my vest using velcro and made a template for my backplate. Does it look okay?




Oh, and I did a little something 8). But I want a bigger blaster asap.

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #10 on: Nov 13, 2017, 04:12 PM »
Hey there! Great start! I’ve always liked the way those angular plates look!

Just a few things I’m seeing here! Your collar plate is currently sitting too low. It needs to be brought up to where it feels like it’s almost choking you (but actually shouldn’t!). From there, your plates may have to be brought up as well. You may need some trimming to both collar and chest plates or just one or the other. Don’t trim yet, placement should be good before doing that :)

Shoulders are a bit uneven, but that’s an easy fix :)

Back plate looks good, I’d jusy round out those corners on the bottom so they don’t end up stabbing you. 

Again, great job so far and I look forward to seeing more progress from you :)

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #11 on: Nov 14, 2017, 07:46 PM »
It's so cool that you're doing the angled plates, they've turned out great so far!  I'm excited to see what else you do :D

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #12 on: Nov 18, 2017, 10:25 PM »
Yup, the collar should be "almost choking you" and the others will need to scoot up some a well - but you're getting there!

Also, I LOVE your kit colors- but then I'm partial to orange on armor ;)

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Re: My first WIP
« Reply #13 on: Nov 21, 2017, 02:52 PM »
Hi again,
So last weekend I went trooping for the first time at Dutch Comic Con. I had a lot of fun and I met a few of the dutch clan members.

Because I was in a hurry the paint job didn't turn out very well so I'm going to spend the next upcoming weeks fixing that :P I also placed the collar piece a little bit higher (it touches my neck a little bit but not in an annoying way) and it looks a lot better. I will trim off some of the chest pieces so it matches the collar better and it won't stick out so much. I still need to weather all the soft parts.
I will post a more in depth update later this week.



Yup, the collar should be "almost choking you" and the others will need to scoot up some a well - but you're getting there!

Also, I LOVE your kit colors- but then I'm partial to orange on armor ;)
Orange is an awesome color 8)

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #14 on: Feb 19, 2018, 02:14 PM »
Hello :) It has been a while since my last update so I decided to post something again. I finished the paint job on my plates. I don't like the shape of my collar plate so I will probably make a new one.


I also made the knee plates. They are not straight in this picture :rolleyes:


Also started working on a backplate. Thoughts?


I also purchased these ammo pouches which I will paint black. For my birthday I got these gauntlets :D

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #15 on: Feb 19, 2018, 03:11 PM »
Backplate will probably need at least 2 inches taking off, possibly more. For the best movement the bottom of the backplate tends to end around elbow level.

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #16 on: Feb 21, 2018, 01:33 PM »
Plates look a bit wide, but if you remake the collar, be sure it lines up with the chest plates. However, they still may be a bit wide for comfort. Does it pinch any when you move your arms out in front of you?

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #17 on: Feb 21, 2018, 04:20 PM »
Plates look a bit wide, but if you remake the collar, be sure it lines up with the chest plates. However, they still may be a bit wide for comfort. Does it pinch any when you move your arms out in front of you?

Luckily they don't pinch anywhere :) On my clan wip somebody suggested I take off the sides like this:

Will that work? I think it also makes the plates look less wide.

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #18 on: Feb 22, 2018, 01:00 AM »
Yeah that would work!

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #19 on: Feb 23, 2018, 06:30 PM »
That's exactly what I did with my chest plates! Better movement, more comfortable, all the things. 10/10 highly recommend. 8)

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #20 on: Mar 11, 2018, 10:57 AM »
Got some work on my backplate done this weekend. It is now attached to my vest with velcro. Also took some of the bottom for comfort. I also took of the edged of my chestplates to line it up better and I really like the result! This is what it looks like now.


I also got my gauntlets this friday. They fit really wel.


I am strting to think about my weapons and because I got an unexpected bonus I am thinking about buying a westar 35 variation used by the imperial super comandos. Thoughts?

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #21 on: Mar 11, 2018, 12:24 PM »
I think that looks pretty dandy.   ;D 

The fangs on your chest plates could be secured to you a bit more, but...you're doing really nice work.  This is coming along very well.  Looking great.   ;D

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #22 on: Dec 04, 2018, 01:53 PM »
Been a while since I posted here but with the help from my clan, I became official  :D!! I also took some cool photos two weeks ago that I wanted to share.



So... upgrade time!
I am thinking of adding a sidearm (probably a DL18) and a holster. I also want to add more to my gauntlets since I feel they are a bit empty now.

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #23 on: Dec 12, 2018, 05:26 PM »
Yay! Congratulations. :) Those are some sweet shots!

Looking forward to the upgrades!

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Re: Ellemijn's first WIP
« Reply #24 on: Jan 12, 2019, 08:04 AM »
I just stumbled over this while looking around the Forum and I gotta say,.. I love the angular chest and the colors.   ;D

I had a bit of a struggle with my Chest-plates, because I tried to make them out of one piece. just using three looks like the better solution

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