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 AWALL (Resahc Mrots)- Approved Brigades WIP

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AWALL (Resahc Mrots)- Approved Brigades WIP
« on: Mar 14, 2019, 12:31 AM »
Here are a few pics of my new mando build over last year.  All parts were 3d printes on a gcreate printer.  All printed in in PLA.  Enjoy! Comments appreciated!

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build
« Reply #1 on: Mar 14, 2019, 12:33 AM »
I don't see any pictures, vod.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build
« Reply #2 on: Mar 14, 2019, 04:51 PM »
Knees




Gauntlet mockup






Hands- Helmet Interior - Blasters

























Helmet still needs interior work and visor (UPDATE) circuit board behind key holes was painted black and is barely visible as to comply with kit guidelines.










Right Gauntlet





Left Gauntlet (still need to paint over the numbers on keypad)





Darts and left thigh unattached





Gun Belt - Boots -Gloves





3d Printed holsters then used a heat gun to bend to shape.  really wanted to make them look like leather





3d printed male and female fixtures that also accept a small screw.  the males were plastic welded to the armor then cut holes in leather.  The plan is to add interior strapping to give extra measure of support to the leather.  Zipper is totally concealed on the outside once the chest diamond is in place.  Modified an old leather motorcycle jacket








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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build
« Reply #3 on: Mar 14, 2019, 06:32 PM »
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You're doing some really nice work here, vod.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build
« Reply #4 on: Mar 14, 2019, 07:10 PM »
My apologies!  Thank you for combining.  It won't happen again.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build
« Reply #5 on: Mar 14, 2019, 08:42 PM »
No worries.  I did notice, though, that your rocket is lacking a cradle.  It'll need something to rest on, rather than being attached directly to the gauntlet.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build
« Reply #6 on: Mar 14, 2019, 09:19 PM »
 :like:

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build
« Reply #7 on: Mar 16, 2019, 08:37 PM »
*Right rocket craddle 3d printed and in paint (bad nighttime pic)
*Anyone had good bad experiences with ev foam as bucket interior?
*Used 3 layers of a 7up 2 liter bottle to make weathered scope lenses.
*Added a few more metal parts to bucket ears
*toe spike mockup






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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #8 on: Mar 16, 2019, 09:12 PM »
Looking good Awall! Can’t wait to see the finished kit.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #9 on: Mar 19, 2019, 09:29 PM »
Some Helmet lighting I may or may not use. 
Also added some greebles to interior.




Wife stenciled me a towel to use as a bandanna under my bucket.


Added the rocket cradle to right gauntlet


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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #10 on: Mar 20, 2019, 10:01 AM »
What method are you using to smooth your prints? The elements of this are coming together nicely.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #11 on: Mar 20, 2019, 10:34 AM »
Wow a lot of work and I'm really liking all the little details. Can't wait to see it all come together!

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #12 on: Mar 20, 2019, 10:48 AM »
What method are you using to smooth your prints? The elements of this are coming together nicely.

Just old fasioned elbow grease.  Sanding the print and priming...then more sanding ...then final coat of primer before paint.  I've been using all Krylon brand paint and buildup primer.  I've been very happy with the results. 

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #13 on: Mar 20, 2019, 02:49 PM »
Very, very nice.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #14 on: Mar 21, 2019, 04:43 PM »
This is a great looking build!

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #15 on: Mar 21, 2019, 05:08 PM »
Thanks! 
Update:  Removed the 4 greebles I attached inside the helmet that were pieces of circuit board.  Pictured above. Had a member comment that I might get dinged on those ...so better safe than sorry.

Also contemplating trimming down some edges of my plates to make a little smaller per a members comments.  I'm a big boy 6'2" 275lbs line backer..so I tried to proportion things a little bigger.

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« Reply #16 on: Mar 21, 2019, 08:16 PM »
It looks very very nice.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #17 on: Mar 21, 2019, 08:47 PM »
Thanks!

Settled on antennas.  Started distressing and weathering


Left gauntlet numbers scrubbed off keypad with Dremel and wire wheel


Gauntlet lighting


Hidden hinge assembly


My new flask...I mean electro binoculars! Started distressing and weathering.  These will be the accessory held in my left thigh armor/net pocket.  Used magnets to attach end panel so I can use it to house tools and tape for kit repairs.   Would make a good flask though!  Just need to get a 2 liter of 7up to make a 3 layer lens for the eye and end display.  I might add a few green leds inside for effect.


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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #18 on: Mar 29, 2019, 10:39 AM »
Smart use of the interior space of that set of macros. :like:

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #19 on: Apr 02, 2019, 09:22 PM »
Ammo Belt weathered, washed and just about where I want it.  Might add a few plates or canisters on the back.  Also not to happy with my grenade on left side.  Might add a top button and something other than the ring. 





Weathered boots. Dremeled scars in the soles, light and dark paint fades, and wire wheeled the toes and other parts of the leather.
 


Origionally painted over numbers now wire wheeled off on the gauntlet keyboard.  Braided lines are now black washed and distressed.  Might need a little more!


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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #20 on: Apr 02, 2019, 10:56 PM »
You really have been busting out the work! Great job so far, can’t wait to see it all come together!

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #21 on: Apr 03, 2019, 06:53 AM »
The wondrous world of 3D printing. Do you print in ABS or PLa?
I love it that you integrated so much details in this kit. Even a tighplate gets an extra boost by raising it with an extra layer.
I love to see the overall view! Kudo's to the progress so far!

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #22 on: Apr 03, 2019, 01:08 PM »
The wondrous world of 3D printing. Do you print in ABS or PLa?

PLA. 
Thanks for the comments!

3 layers of 7up two liter plastic for lenses.  The glue between the 3 layers creates a weathered and used look!




Helmet interior padding going well...just some more fitting and sanding.
Going to add some black mesh or black material behind the ear cap vents to hide any flesh from view.
Bucket obviously looks big... however take into consideration that I will be overall 6' 4" - 6' 5" in hight with this kit.  I will also have a wrap around cape around neck.




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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #23 on: Apr 03, 2019, 11:13 PM »
A front-facing pic would help, but it looks appropriately sized.

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Re: 2.5 Month Mando Build WIP
« Reply #24 on: Apr 05, 2019, 05:27 PM »
This is all coming along quite nicely :D. Funny enough, I was going to comment on the circuit board behind the keyslots, so I'm glad I read through the whole thread :P. To elaborate for any newer members reading through your build, there are not really any canon examples of circuit boards being just out and about like in other forms of Sci-Fi, so it's not generally a good idea to use. I don't know that it would have been an approval issue as it was behind the keyslots and probably not noticeable from more than arm's length away, but you'll be better off without it anyway. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

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