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 First build

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Ruug'la Tal


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Re: First build
« Reply #50 on: Jul 29, 2018, 07:11 PM »
Little weekend update...
spent all weekend sewing velcro and snaps but got these done quick during sewing break.

Needed and ammo belt and decided a mini girth might be cool.
Used Shammah's technique...there is a great tutorial linked with my first girth belt update.

Cut a wig up, dyed and braided...jedi and wookie trophies.

As always love your feedback.

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Re: First build
« Reply #51 on: Jul 30, 2018, 03:06 PM »
Everything looks to be in Ac"cord" here.

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Re: First build
« Reply #52 on: Jul 30, 2018, 10:40 PM »
Love the braid trophies.   :like:

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Re: First build
« Reply #53 on: Jul 31, 2018, 10:49 PM »
Nice work Ruug'la. ;)

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Re: First build
« Reply #54 on: Oct 12, 2018, 03:17 PM »
Wow, way over due to get back to work. Got a little sidetracked with end of summer festivities. Plus i bought a couple 3d printers and have been tirelessly working on learning and upgrading.
First project completed with the printer.


Added some flashy stuff...

and an antique targeting screen...

Paint and weather...
I love my printer.
Gauntlets on the way!

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Re: First build
« Reply #55 on: Oct 12, 2018, 03:28 PM »
3d Printers are awesome, but 3d printed props need a bit of work to be approved. 3d printing lines have to be eliminated.  - Basically, if you can look at it, and tell it was 3d printed, as opposed to resin cast, or some other build method, you're not done smoothing yet. 

If those macro's are going to be part of your approved kit, you're going to need to smooth the print lines more and then repaint after words.   Sandpaper, bondo glazing putty, and filler primer will all help you in your quest to remove the lines.   This applies to all 3d printed prop and costume elements on a kit.

Good work on the paint.

EDIT:
My friend just sent me some progress photos of the same set of Macros I printed for her:



They need to be smooth like these for approval.

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Re: First build
« Reply #56 on: Oct 12, 2018, 03:52 PM »
Thanks good to know, I got some sanding primer for them, and have new settings to really improve next set.

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Re: First build
« Reply #57 on: Oct 14, 2018, 03:16 PM »
I look forward to seeing how it goes!

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Re: First build
« Reply #58 on: Jan 18, 2019, 06:17 PM »
Big update,


Helmet done...

Backplate built...


Boot armor...


Shins and knees...

Base coat day.

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Re: First build
« Reply #59 on: Jan 18, 2019, 11:59 PM »
Wow... that IS one heck of an update!

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Re: First build
« Reply #60 on: Jan 19, 2019, 12:15 PM »
What color paint did you use for your base metal?  Looks gunmetal-ish.  I like it.

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Re: First build
« Reply #61 on: Jan 19, 2019, 02:27 PM »
Holy cow, that is some really awesome stuff!

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Re: First build
« Reply #62 on: Jan 19, 2019, 06:11 PM »
WOWZA! Those plates are something else! Fantastic work

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Re: First build
« Reply #63 on: Jan 19, 2019, 07:09 PM »
Nice work Ruug'la. That amount of damage is going to take a while to mask, but I look forward to seeing the next coat of paint. BTW, how many coats of your base metal are you going to lay down? And why did everyone wait until it snowed to start painting outside? Is there something I don't? :laugh:

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Re: First build
« Reply #64 on: Jan 19, 2019, 09:38 PM »
And why did everyone wait until it snowed to start painting outside? Is there something I don't? :laugh:

Two words: "powder coat"
Some of us like it when our paint freezes mid-air.

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Re: First build
« Reply #65 on: Jan 19, 2019, 10:57 PM »
What color paint did you use for your base metal?  Looks gunmetal-ish.  I like it.
Rustolium...Hammered metallic.
I think it looks like it's been hand forgeed.

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Re: First build
« Reply #66 on: Jan 21, 2019, 08:57 PM »
Trying to keep upto date now...
Gauntlet progress

4 in pvc, cut, heated and bent.

Hinged and bladed....has interior latch...

adding some electronics benzels...


lights installed and wired...

ready for paint.


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Re: First build
« Reply #67 on: Jan 22, 2019, 09:41 AM »
Very impressive!

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Re: First build
« Reply #68 on: Jan 24, 2019, 01:48 PM »
Those gauntlets are looking great! Can't wait to see this come together.

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Re: First build
« Reply #69 on: Jan 24, 2019, 10:21 PM »
Nice Job Ruug'la. I meant to say the other day, make sure the wiring is well weatherproofed. Even if you don't really sweat the moisture gets pretty heavy under all your plates.

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Re: First build
« Reply #70 on: Jan 25, 2019, 01:54 AM »
man you got some great work all over here. Lots of details and love going into this one.

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Re: First build
« Reply #71 on: Jan 25, 2019, 07:58 AM »
Can't wait to see those gauntlets in person.

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Re: First build
« Reply #72 on: Feb 04, 2019, 07:12 PM »
Update time....
Finally got my flight suit weathered


Been filling bounties for a very long time, want my gear to show it.
Got alterations done to my flak vest...

Needed to add buckles for adjustment and tidy up sizing.

I like the tac look anyway.
Next i got my helmet totally done...


Electronics and removable visor anchors.
2 blower fans for air circulation

Making progress, trying to finish each piece now as i post...

Wanted to thank everyone for their input, but especially give a shout out to my clan, Vhett Manda, they have been a huge help in keeping my running true.

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Re: First build
« Reply #73 on: Feb 04, 2019, 09:23 PM »
Moving right along vod. Plates about done, or do you need it to be actively snowing to get the paint effect you're going for? :laugh:

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Re: First build
« Reply #74 on: Feb 04, 2019, 09:34 PM »
Moving right along vod. Plates about done, or do you need it to be actively snowing to get the paint effect you're going for? :laugh:
One more coat of paint and fasteners, had to wait at least till it was 20 degrees. Really trying to focus and finish each piece before moving to the next. Everything is about 70% done, just fine tuning it.

 


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