quiet on the updates this week but plugging along. Photo-less update since photobucket is having a caniption today:
Blaster: internals are completed; sound chip, das blinkenlights and all. going to seal her up and start the external finishing this week.
Gaunt: all electronics have been sourced and body built. Waiting on one little surprise to be deilvered then I'll be done with that. Painting it while I wait.
Legs: two layers of glass down and ran out of application brushes; buying more tonight. I intend to be on finishing/smoothing by the end of this coming week.
Overall:
Bucket 95% done: needs clearcoat and better visor solution
Shoulders: Done
Chest: Done
Back: Done [have to either strap back to chest or back to abs, TBD when I get the ab plate done and see them in place]
Abs: mockup only; only part not nearing completion
Right Gaunt: Done
Left Gaunt: 85% done; Formed and electronics sourced. Electronics assembly, paint and finishing touches required
Cod: using a loin cloth, homey aint messing with that noise
Thighs: replaced thigh holster idea with Old Vhart's quickdraw holster long ago and never updated the sketches. no hard thighs planned at this time.
Shnees: 75% done; Formed and in progress of glassing
Soft Parts: flightsuit needs weathering; need to track down a suitable loin cloth yet; belt, pouches, gloves and boots in hand
Additional, non required:
Helmet Electronics: all amps built, voice changer built, all speakers and mics sourced and in hand.
Backup Blaster and utility knife: commissioned through Dresdon
Boot plates: to be designed as an add-on later
At this rate, I may be ready in time to troop CVICLIIIVVIVMXI yet!
