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 First Kit WIP - Progress Report

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #25 on: Apr 08, 2019, 05:28 PM »
Alright I redesigned the Shknees with some trauma plating and hole-filling. What do you think? Would this pass?



Let me know!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #26 on: Apr 08, 2019, 06:36 PM »
I think if you extend the trauma plate up to cover that trough on the shin, then it'll be just about perfect.


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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #27 on: Apr 08, 2019, 06:54 PM »
I think if you extend the trauma plate up to cover that trough on the shin, then it'll be just about perfect.



Solid copy! Thanks a bunch!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #28 on: Apr 08, 2019, 06:59 PM »
My pleasure.  Can't wait to see it!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #29 on: Apr 29, 2019, 11:07 AM »
Here's some WIP pics of my shnee modifications!













I've since sanded the filler material and I'm about to re-rub'nbuff it.

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #30 on: Apr 29, 2019, 12:39 PM »
those are gonna look cracking.  :like:

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #31 on: Apr 29, 2019, 01:03 PM »
Thanks! We can hope 😁 gonna get em covered today.

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #32 on: Apr 29, 2019, 07:50 PM »
That looks really good!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #33 on: Apr 29, 2019, 10:00 PM »
Great shnee build man!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #34 on: Apr 30, 2019, 12:14 PM »
Awesome work so far! You have a good grasp on what you're doing, but the only thing that concerns me is whether you've posted anywhere with a test fit of those plates. There's nothing worse than finishing a build, trying it on and finding out your plates are the wrong size.

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #35 on: Apr 30, 2019, 05:29 PM »
Awesome work so far! You have a good grasp on what you're doing, but the only thing that concerns me is whether you've posted anywhere with a test fit of those plates. There's nothing worse than finishing a build, trying it on and finding out your plates are the wrong size.

I haven't posted test fits, but I've been working with my local chapter and they helped me size them and fit them, so we should be all good. :) According to all of them, they fit correctly.



My Bucket is finally finished! (I think)















More Progress Soon!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #36 on: Apr 30, 2019, 09:06 PM »
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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #37 on: Apr 30, 2019, 09:54 PM »
That's a nice looking bucket.

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #38 on: Apr 30, 2019, 10:02 PM »
That is a fantastic looking helmet. Great work.

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #39 on: May 01, 2019, 02:15 AM »
Thanks for all the support and feedback, guys. Slowly but surely coming together. :)

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #40 on: May 04, 2019, 04:32 PM »
My Blaster is finished!!




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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #41 on: May 04, 2019, 04:56 PM »
I THINK I know what the base pistol is, but I can't tell for sure.  If that's a mod of the Nerf I think it is, VERY WELL DONE!!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #42 on: May 04, 2019, 05:08 PM »
I THINK I know what the base pistol is, but I can't tell for sure.  If that's a mod of the Nerf I think it is, VERY WELL DONE!!

Haha I'm not brave enough to mod a nerf pistol. This is an original design for a "Westar-55" Heavy Blaster Pistol by Sergey Kolesnik, a very creative 3D designer. He made a few resin casts of this pistol and I got one, added a scope to it, and painted it. :)

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #43 on: May 05, 2019, 01:43 PM »
Looks awesome.

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #44 on: May 06, 2019, 05:00 PM »
I've seen this model, your work on the pistol is fantastic!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #45 on: May 13, 2019, 01:13 AM »
Alright everyone!

Here's a flurry of progress pictures. Finished my gauntlets, and my shnees re-do, and I have some pictures of me with everything taped on and together to get a feel for how it will look completed.

DISCLAIMER: There are some things I am aware of that are wrong in the summary pictures. I had a guy taping the pieces onto me that didn't know much about mandalorians or their costumes.

Things that are wrong:
- He taped the chest/stomach plates on too low, and too far apart.
- He taped the wookie braids on OVER the cape.
- The cod piece should be lower, but I had to lodge it under my belt.
- The fitting for the pauldrons is too tight, and sits high on my shoulders and leans to one side. I need to re-fit it so it sits comfortably On top of my plates.
- I do not currently have a girth belt.
- I forgot to add the flamethrower hose on.
- Cape isn't sitting right.
- All the pieces are sitting a little strangely because they're taped on (they fell off a TON).

I know the lighting isn't too good, but if you guys see anything that needs attention I'm all ears. Is my Flight suit too baggy? That's my main concern right now.

Anyway, here are the pics!!



















Here are my updated shnees!!







Everything taped together!















Enjoy! I look forward to reading your comments and suggestions!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #46 on: May 18, 2019, 04:04 PM »
Great work! I would recommend adjusting the spacing of the chest plates so the spacing is even around the diamond. I would also recommend taking app-style photos outside in natural light so we can get a better look. Getting close!

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #47 on: May 28, 2019, 11:23 PM »
Great work! I would recommend adjusting the spacing of the chest plates so the spacing is even around the diamond. I would also recommend taking app-style photos outside in natural light so we can get a better look. Getting close!

Thanks! I've since had my Russ'alor help me re-shape and resize the plates, and am getting ready to attach the snaps in the right positions, and reshape some other pieces. :)

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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #48 on: Jun 16, 2019, 12:27 AM »
Gauntlets are finally done!




















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Re: First Kit WIP - Progress Report
« Reply #49 on: Jun 16, 2019, 08:56 AM »
Those look beautiful, vod!!  :like:

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