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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #150 on: Feb 08, 2022, 11:42 AM »
I sand my prints before I do anything else, so the layer lines are smaller before spraying with filler-primer. After that, using Bondo glazing putty to fill major dings that cannot be covered with filler-primer. I always use higher grits and look for dips, lines, or chips in the gloss of the sanded primer. My perspective is 'if you can see it in the gloss, you will see it in the metallic paint.'

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« Reply #151 on: Feb 08, 2022, 01:05 PM »
Thank you all so much for your help and advice! I think I will sand a little using 120 then put some wood filler/putty and then sand some more. Then I will probably use 220.

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« Reply #152 on: Jun 27, 2022, 04:05 PM »
Su'cuy friends! I'm finally back at working on my kit. I painted my armor and are working on my blaster still. I put way to much putty on it, so I've had a lot to sand down. I also pained my vibroknife which was exciting :porg2: 

NOTE: I also by accidently deleted all the pictures I had on imgur which in turn deleted them off my wip and topic. lucky I had some of the pictures saved on my computer but unfortunately the rest got deleted. I did my best to recreate the photos but if they don't match up perfectly that's why.



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« Reply #153 on: Jun 27, 2022, 06:39 PM »
You're back!  That yellow is VIBRANT and I'm here for it. Let's see some more updates this summer.

That's a bummer about the photos - sounds like you were able to resucitate your images for the most part though.

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #154 on: Jun 28, 2022, 09:25 AM »
Great to see you working on this again Triss!  ;D

All looks nice to me, especially the westar.
Pity about the pictures, but these onesclook good.

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #155 on: Jun 29, 2022, 02:42 PM »
You're back!  That yellow is VIBRANT and I'm here for it. Let's see some more updates this summer.

That's a bummer about the photos - sounds like you were able to resucitate your images for the most part though.
Thanks, I'll try to update more. I should be starting my gauntlets soon and finishing up my blasters. So updates will be coming

Great to see you working on this again Triss!  ;D

All looks nice to me, especially the westar.
Pity about the pictures, but these onesclook good.

Thanks vode! The whole picture thing was a pain. Hopefully it won't happen again. ;D

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #156 on: Jun 29, 2022, 06:46 PM »
What sort of gauntlets are you making?

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« Reply #157 on: Jun 29, 2022, 07:01 PM »
What sort of gauntlets are you making?
ones that look similar to these

I'm going to make them out of a pvc pipe that I got. Hopefully it will go well  :laugh:

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #158 on: Jun 30, 2022, 07:22 AM »
Looking forward to seeing them, it might give me some ideas for my own.

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #159 on: Jun 30, 2022, 12:15 PM »
Looking forward to seeing them, it might give me some ideas for my own.

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #160 on: Jul 01, 2022, 03:57 PM »
Nice progress!!

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #161 on: Jul 02, 2022, 09:39 PM »
Omg your plates look awesome! So glad you're back at it Triss  :<3: :<3:

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #162 on: Jul 03, 2022, 09:10 PM »
Nice progress!!
Thank you!
Omg your plates look awesome! So glad you're back at it Triss  :<3: :<3:

Aww thank you so much! I'm happy to be back;D

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #163 on: Nov 07, 2022, 11:52 AM »
Hi Triss

How are the gaunts coming on using pvc pipe?

It's hard to work with.
Iam using  6inch underground drainage pipes for my armour plates but 4inch for the gaunts, shoulders, thighs, knees and  shins as its thinner and easier to work with.

I put mine in the oven on 120deg till I can see it bending, then you can ply it to what you want with limited time to do so.
You might need a tapered pole similar to the dimensions of your forearms, that's what I found.

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #164 on: Nov 07, 2022, 12:08 PM »
Thanks Andy for the advice!! I appreciate it. :D I have not started with my gaunts yet. I have been working on my blasters, holster and knee armor instead. Probably try to save working on the gauntlets till later on cause they are going to be hard to do. :laugh:

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #165 on: Nov 22, 2022, 05:15 PM »
Su'cuy Vods,
I have stuff to update. I finished my leg armor/holsters as well as did my knees. My cape is attached to my vest now to. Note: gun in the picture is just for show not finished. I still need to attach rocket to my knees.






What do you guys think of adding grey edging on my shoulder plates and hand armor? Please excuse my bad editing


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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #166 on: Nov 23, 2022, 06:08 AM »
Great work, love the thigh plate holsters.

I like the grey edging idea, makes it more interesting to look at   :like:

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #167 on: Nov 24, 2022, 09:26 AM »
those are some very well formed plates! loving your build s far.

I think grey edging would look pretty nice, kind of a reverse color theme of the grey with yellow order we see in the show.

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #168 on: Nov 24, 2022, 10:27 AM »
Wonderful progress!  :porg2:  I'm going to second the yes to the grey edging, I think it would look good. 

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #169 on: Nov 25, 2022, 07:59 AM »
Great work, love the thigh plate holsters.

I like the grey edging idea, makes it more interesting to look at   :like:

Thank you Karson! :D
those are some very well formed plates! loving your build s far.

I think grey edging would look pretty nice, kind of a reverse color theme of the grey with yellow order we see in the show.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful progress!  :porg2:  I'm going to second the yes to the grey edging, I think it would look good. 
Thank you!! :porg2:  Grey edging it is!
Thank you guys all for your opinions and complements!

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #170 on: Nov 25, 2022, 09:59 PM »
I agree with Ishtob, your plates are shaped so precise and perfect looking!

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« Reply #171 on: Nov 26, 2022, 09:01 AM »
I agree with Ishtob, your plates are shaped so precise and perfect looking!
Thank you so much! That's such a  big compliment! 

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #172 on: Nov 29, 2022, 06:27 AM »
Hi Triss

I'am only a foundling but......
I concur, go with the edging adds more detail and deapth to your build.

Plates looks super clean.  :D

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #173 on: Nov 29, 2022, 08:04 AM »
Hi Triss

I'am only a foundling but......
I concur, go with the edging adds more detail and deapth to your build.

Plates looks super clean.  :D

Cheers
Andy c
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Thanks Andy!

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Re: triss's armor
« Reply #174 on: Dec 01, 2022, 07:07 PM »
I painted my plates with the gray edging. What do you guys think?



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