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[Ashen Kelborn]

So I've been remiss on updating this wip and I'm sorry, been kinda focused on getting my first kit revamped 

But I'm back on Jodo with a bit of an update but unfortunately a few steps back, I recently unpacked my kit to find the paint has cracked across the chest plates, I've surmised that its due to storage and the temperature  of where I kept it, so looking like I will need to repaint them all.
Additionally will be doing the back plate as it doesn't sit right as well  as also paint issues.

Gauntlets were fine if not a little bulky, but a friend of mine has offered to replace them with lighter 3D printed ones, so how could I refuse 
Here is what we have done so far:

Left Gauntlet minus missiles that will be transferred from old gauntlet

Right gauntlet

Source material for the change to right gauntlet

As well as the ones for the change of connectors


And the connectors with piping


I'm planning on using that locate on the nodes protruding from the back of gauntlets, the pipes are silicone lighter and more flexible than braided so shouldn't hinder movement.

Hope everything looks satisfactory and hope to bring progress in next post.

[Ashen Kelborn]

Without any objections I got them printed and taped together

Now back to sanding, filling, repeat 

[Fenn Beviin]

Man, 3-D printers really are a game changer. Looking awesome

[spideyplumhead]

And once again the standards are raised ... very tasty gauntlets

[Ashen Kelborn]

So, turns out when you add a harness into the equation it really throws out your plates and reshaping seriously blisters the paintwork, so..... scrap collar and back plate, remake and strip back paint off remaining chest plates, this kit seems to want to test me  *sigh*

Without Jet Pack



With jet pack




Harness blocks to cover holes still need to be made and the strapping was adjusted while wearing it and caused gathering around the holes.
 
I also seem to have developed a lean to the left somehow 

[Mi'ix]

Looking good, Ashen.

I'd like to see that jetpack sit a little higher on you. It's sitting super low at the moment.

[Ashen Kelborn]

Looking good, Ashen.

I'd like to see that jetpack sit a little higher on you. It's sitting super low at the moment.

The scaling and position is unfortunately due to my longer than normal body, its fixed at where it is now, I don't have an option to change anything

From the pictures I had to work from the jet pack sits approximately level with base of back plate



I have done so and only now found that I'm approximately 1/4 longer in torso than most who have worn this kind of JP 

[Ashen Kelborn]

Been a while with this RF but we think we got it licked, the original wireless light and servo parts were too bulky and couldn't fit head in with all the tech, so all that had to go and Hik'aari build a more streamlined version 

Here it is before we added the controller into the gauntlet music is there to drown out background noise :

And here it is after, leaning back to balance lid:

[Mi'ix]

Awesome!!!

[The Unknown Mando]

Nice work vod 👍🏻

[Ashen Kelborn]

Been a long time and this is the issue I couldn't get over, turns out press studs and magnets were the key.

Hopefully from now onward I'm hoping to have some progress now.

[Mi'ix]

Beautifully done!

[Jennari]

Beautifully done!

Agreed! 

[Fenn Beviin]

About time dude!!!! lol but in all seriousness, I am pumped to see more of this build. You have been killing it so far. 

[The Unknown Mando]

Nice work mate, good to see a post of progress

[Ashen Kelborn]

So its been a while and I have reevaluated a fair few bits to bring it into being more accurate in my eyes, so here are the repaints if nothing else.

Gauntlets
Right






Left






Knees










Shoulders

[Mi'ix]

Glad to see this WIP up and kicking!

[Ashen Kelborn]

Glad to see this WIP up and kicking!

Thanks, I've been trying to add more but the images are refusing to upload, took your advice on JP positioning and also repainted it.

Also repainting and possibly replacing the helmet as the paint will no longer be used and I wanted a more manufactured look helmet.

[Ashen Kelborn]

Sorry for the multiple posts, I have allot to post and the forum isn't liking it as its from more than one photo sharing site

Positioning now, taking advice from prior, I looked into raising it higher


Gear layout


Jet Pack

[Khorkhe Ori'tor]

Hello Vod:

It's incredible to see you in action again Vod... I already want to see this Jodo Kast finished...

Regards,

[Ashen Kelborn]

Hello Vod:

It's incredible to see you in action again Vod... I already want to see this Jodo Kast finished...

Regards,

You and I both, this build started 2017 and been a pain in the shebs to get right 

[Fenn Beviin]

Back at it! Wonderful to see for sure.

I think the height of where your jetpack currently sits looks good. Much improved from where it sat initially. I think any higher might look odd.

Also, great work with the paint and weathering.

[Vhett Naast]

Your work (as always) looks great man! Glad to see you back at this project! I'm looking forward to seeing the progress to come! 

[The Unknown Mando]

👌🏻