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 Mix's Protector WIP (Approved Official Kit, Brigade Status: Approved 8-2-16)

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #25 on: Jun 19, 2016, 04:08 PM »
I cannot take credit for that! 

Plates from Red Krayt Dragon is the primo stuff, IMO.  Came out of the box well sized and shaped.

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #26 on: Jun 20, 2016, 02:03 PM »
Plates and spacing look niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.....

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #27 on: Jun 20, 2016, 02:52 PM »
Thanks again, Vhett.

I've been talking to Dha Bral and Raestin about the plate spacing.  Their concern is the crunching of the ab plate from the chest tabs.  I should be able to make some minute adjustments and we should be good to go there.  In the meantime, I was able to make some more progress on my lazy Sunday.


Masking fluid removed.  Lots and lots of tweezing involved here.


Close up of the knees.  These guys, along with my shoulder plates, and gaunts (when I get around to them) will just have their final coat right over this layer of primer.  No funny colors for these guys this time.


Don't mind mah feet.  The "funny" colors will be the accent layer of color beneath the green to give the armor a little pop.  Similar to Boba and what I have on my first kit.


Re-attached to my vest and hung up with the masking fluid removed.  I'm very happy with the results on this.  Unfortunately, I ran out of masking fluid in this endeavor and my new stuff won't arrive until sometime later this week.  Until then, I've got plenty of other stuff to work on.

I also got the hardware attached to my jet pack that will keep it attached to my back.  Should be seeing a paint up of that soon.  I'm sure that will really put my painting skills to the test! 

« Last Edit: Nov 13, 2017, 09:23 AM by Mi'ix » Logged
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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #28 on: Jun 21, 2016, 03:32 AM »
Absolutely fantastic progress!  And I'm loving the layered weathering you've got started.  Keep up the great work!

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #29 on: Jun 21, 2016, 03:46 AM »
Great work, mAkes me want to pull my finger out and get moving again

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #30 on: Jun 21, 2016, 08:41 AM »
Thanks guys!  I'm so glad you like where this build is going. 

I'm still waiting on my masking fluid, but in the meantime, tonight will be focused on getting my cod/kidney armor to sit right, and starting to clean up the various jetpack parts.  I need to look into acquiring some more hardware to get the rocket and thrusters mounted.

More updates to come!

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #31 on: Jun 22, 2016, 11:34 AM »
Looking pretty awesome! I really like the gloves and the addition of the collar studs

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #32 on: Jun 22, 2016, 12:39 PM »
The little metal bits (studs, toe spikes, etc...) are the little details, to me, that will make the kit! 


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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #33 on: Jun 27, 2016, 10:01 PM »
Ok!

It has been awhile and things have been happening, but I haven't had time to post as this weekend was pretty busy with the clan, etc...

So, I had to deal with the conundrum of how to deal with the gaping hole in my NME rocket pack. For those of you that don't know, I have to make this rocket removable for easier transport. The problem is where to mount said hardware with the hole. I used resin to fill the hole, and a wooden frame to set the bolt. I'm going to let it setup over night just to make sure everything is ok.









The jetpacks thrusters also received the same treatment. I'll post the results once I know how everything turned out.

And finally....



GREEN ALL THE THINGS!  ;D

Seriously, how could anyone ever tire of green.

That's all for now...oh, and range finder tax.



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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #34 on: Jun 29, 2016, 09:07 PM »
Ok, so more progress tonight.


Gaunt shells connected with some pop rivets (just like my first kit.


Shiny jetpack! Base cost of "aluminum" put down over the original gray primer. I'll do some masking fluid, add another layer of primer and then start with the colors.


Knees darts added to mah knees. Making sure the placement is good before final paint. Don't want no Steve Buscemi knee darts.

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #35 on: Jun 29, 2016, 10:20 PM »
Looking sharp  8)  8)  8)

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #36 on: Jul 01, 2016, 08:31 AM »
Ok, so to go with all the purty armor I have, I needed a blaster for pew pew purposes....


DC-15A, all nekkid.


Comes apart for easy transport!  This was a plus to me as this thing is over 5 feet long.


Primed and "metal" coated with Rustoleum aluminum! (I didn't get pictures of the primer, but it's there)


Beginnings of cape weathering.  I did a lot more after this picture was taken, but I let the blowtorch burn a little too long resulting in the large "blaster" burn.  Don't worry!  I was able to play around with the damage and come up with a nice finished product.  (no pictures yet)

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #37 on: Jul 01, 2016, 11:34 AM »
Looking like your set for a kick shebs kit, looking great  ;D

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #38 on: Jul 01, 2016, 07:09 PM »
Looking really good!! Loving the Boba styled armor.
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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #39 on: Jul 04, 2016, 01:57 AM »
Thank you all for the kind words! I'm really excited to hopefully be finishing up this build soon.

See below...


Front


Right side


Back


Left side (kinda)


In yo' face!


Added accesories...

Still a ton to do, at the top of the list being jetpack paint, more weathering, Boba thong, gaunt greeblies, but we're getting close!

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #40 on: Jul 04, 2016, 02:31 AM »
Love first kits ups, looks fantastic  8)

Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #41 on: Jul 04, 2016, 03:20 AM »
Looking good vod
Reminds me I have to get ball rolling on mine

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #42 on: Jul 04, 2016, 11:43 PM »
Looking super fly man! I Love it!

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #43 on: Jul 06, 2016, 12:22 AM »
I did a thing, or rather, a lot of different things that led to one obnoxious thing.

The pack's paint job is obviously based off of Boba's in ROTJ, with some differences, mainly purple rocket, no piano keys, and some colors switched around to avoid being identical.


Pre-weathering


Post-weathering

This what probably the single most complex thing I've ever painted, let alone weathered. It's not done yet, but certainly closer.

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #44 on: Jul 06, 2016, 12:48 AM »
I like it!

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #45 on: Jul 06, 2016, 02:42 AM »
Thing of beauty

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #46 on: Jul 07, 2016, 12:47 PM »
This is fantastic! Nice work. May I ask how much the toe spikes were? I'd like to get some.

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #47 on: Jul 07, 2016, 12:57 PM »
These were $60 I think from machine craft replica over on the dented helmet.

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #48 on: Jul 07, 2016, 05:37 PM »
spectacular work Mi'ix, I have my work cut out for me for sure.

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Re: Mix's Protector WIP
« Reply #49 on: Jul 07, 2016, 06:02 PM »
Thank you, Kai!

We're going to have a very good bunch of protectors when all is said and done.

I had some time tonight to add my brigade sigil to the left shoulder plate. The Protectors are the only ones who can add the sigil to their armor prior to being accepted into the brigades from what I understand, so on it went.

I believe the only other thing I need to do is put together my shin tools and we'll be ready for pre-app.


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