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Addition to backplate WIP
« on: Jan 21, 2017, 05:55 PM »
I know it looks silly now but it will look killer when it's finished

 
Now it's gotten stripped and primered ready for wiring to begin.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #1 on: Jan 21, 2017, 05:58 PM »
Duuuuude, that's awesome!

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #2 on: Jan 21, 2017, 06:03 PM »
PLEASE tell me it still makes the sounds that would be HILLARIOUS. "...and the cow goes.... "MOO""

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #3 on: Jan 21, 2017, 06:17 PM »
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #4 on: Jan 21, 2017, 08:11 PM »
Lol. One of our clan brothers said I had to keep the cow on there being that we're based in Iowa.  It would be kinda funny to be trooping and hear " the cow says,,,," lol

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #5 on: Jan 25, 2017, 05:24 PM »
Kinda hit a snag with the soldering (because I'm not good at it, lol). I'm not sure if I want to go with 2 wide or just a single set in each spot.  Still don't know what I'm going to use for a defuser.  Any suggestions?

Side by side set



Single set (light test)

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #6 on: Jan 25, 2017, 05:54 PM »
Nice!  I think a single set would look cool.  Side-by-side might be a bit too much. 

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #7 on: Jan 27, 2017, 06:00 PM »
As a defuser? Clear gift wrap is something often used for lightsaber hilts. You'd have to put down a few layers of it though.
Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Party-Super-Clear-Cellophane/dp/B01KYAZIU2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485557854&sr=8-3&keywords=clear+gift+wrap
 can be found at places like party city, that's where I got it.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #8 on: Jan 27, 2017, 06:55 PM »
If you want something more rigid there are a few options.  My blaster uses a Cree LED from a lightsaber so I took an old tupperware lid and scuffed it up with some fine grit sandpaper.  That is what is diffusing the light in my forum pic.  Works great.  Another option is cutting a cover out of the side of a milk jug or other semi-clear plastic.  If you wanted something more rigid.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #9 on: Jan 27, 2017, 07:33 PM »
I have a clear acrylic 12"x12" sheet that I was going to use but I'd like it to be red so at a troop in the light it still looks red. I have a few ideas and some test material I found at work I'm going to try. But I think sanding the acrylic would work great. I kinda did the same thing with my blade plugs for a couple of my light sabers.  Thanks for the help!!!

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #10 on: Jan 31, 2017, 11:30 PM »
Can't wait to see this as a finished product.  I need to pay more attention to your sig bc I only now saw this thread.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #11 on: Feb 04, 2017, 11:18 PM »
Some more progress on this bad boy.




Now just have to take care of the rats nest of wires and get them to the circuit board


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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #12 on: Feb 05, 2017, 08:06 AM »
Coming along nicely.  Can't wait to see the finished product.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #13 on: Feb 05, 2017, 09:28 PM »
I lol'd at the first pic, then lol'd harder at the second and how awesome it was.  Good stuff, vod! :D

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #14 on: Feb 11, 2017, 02:16 PM »
More work done. Its starting to take shape!!!


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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #15 on: Feb 11, 2017, 02:26 PM »
The main lighting is done and now on to the smaller accent lights.


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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #16 on: Feb 11, 2017, 02:27 PM »
It's alive!!!  It's alive!!!   :o  Nice work, J.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #17 on: Feb 13, 2017, 08:55 PM »
Okay, breathe! Mini heart attack. While mounting the com pack to the backplate I accidentally cracked my backplate. Freaked out and terrified, I quickly grabbed the E6000 to fill in the crack. We'll see after it dries. Needless to say, this is not how I envisioned this part of the project.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #18 on: Feb 13, 2017, 10:41 PM »
hello mate, looking good. how're you getting on with your soldering now?

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #19 on: Feb 14, 2017, 06:42 AM »
Amazing! After your advice, it became much smoother and efficient. Ready now to put all the parts back together and weather it up. Again thank you!

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #20 on: Feb 14, 2017, 09:32 AM »
Oh snap.  We can fiberglass reinforce your back plate at the next armor party if you want :)

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #21 on: Feb 14, 2017, 09:44 PM »
That sounds cool. I'll bring it for sure. Kinda pumped to show it off!!!

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #22 on: Feb 19, 2017, 06:44 PM »
All finished. Finally!!  Mounting it was a nightmare.







Final product wasn't what I envisioned, but are they ever?? Lol

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #23 on: Feb 19, 2017, 08:23 PM »
Turned out great, vod.  Can't wait to see it in person.

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Re: Addition to backplate WIP
« Reply #24 on: Mar 06, 2017, 11:01 AM »
 :o Wow! What an inventive use of that toy! Looks amazing!

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