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[Kardos Shantiel]

Those blasters are sexy, vod!

And those shnees are beautiful!! Gives me some ideas on what to do with my own! Cheers, vod!

[Zophar Ptay]

It's just the one blaster, but thanks :-D   I never thought it would come out as good as it did.

The shknees are going to be a bit too bland.  Trying to think of ways to add some texture to them.  I think a flexible plastic [chrome auto?] moulding with a profile like a hershey kiss running vertically down the center would really set it off.  I'll have to see what I can find.  But the complements are greatly appreciated!

[Zophar Ptay]

Bondo, sand, bondo, sleep.   I expect this to be the final patch work.  I'll sand and prime tomorrow and see where that leaves me.

[Niabi]

Cool work vod  8)

[Zophar Ptay]

first coat of bronze laid

[Serim Merec]

All I can say is that it looks like you know what you're doing! 8) Keep it up, vod!

[Zophar Ptay]

Not at all... Just faking it till I do 😛

Black washes on the shknees done. I'll let this fully dry overnight then hit it with much lighter washes of green, crimson and brown before a clear coat to preserve it.



Ab plate progressing nicely.   

[Zophar Ptay]

Status Update!!

Shoulders: Done
Chest: Done
Back: Done
Gaunts: Cosmetically Done [some electronics in one needs to be finished]
Legs: Done
Blaster: Done
Belt/Pouches: Done [partial upgrade already commissioned and in the mail, all remaining straps to be replaced in time]
Gloves: Done
Boots: Done

What's left:
Abs: Painted; weathering today and have to sort out straps since my supplier dried up
Flight Suit: Needs weathering
Helmet: needs visor mounted
Neck Seal: I have a balaclava but want a loose-fitting helmet skirt
Groin: Loin cloth fabric in hand, not really sure what to do with it

[Xyyyr Black]

REALLY nice job you did so far! Really enjoyin it!

[Zophar Ptay]

REALLY nice job you did so far! Really enjoyin it!

Thanks.   So am I       Work is insane the next three weeks so I won't be getting much done, if anything, but I'll be back at it as soon as I can

[Zophar Ptay]

Worked 40 hours in the last three days; back to work.   Hit a small snag on the gaunts on the approval-side so I'm working with an app-team member in PMs to see what can be done to keep as close to my vision as I can and still make CRL compliance.  The weather is absolutely gorgeous today and the wife and I are both off today so there may be a full kit photo shoot this afternoon.  We'll have to see how lazy i feel after the past few days.

For those few who care and didn't already know, I've moved most of my minor updates off to a facebook account under this same name.   43 pages into a WIP is amusing and terrifyingly too late for that, but hey...

[Zophar Ptay]

I got a message from an app team member that the gauntlet needed to be extended to wrap 75% around the arm so here is my mk2 electronics gaunt in progress.





The new base is 4" PVC pipe heatformed to fit my arm and the new clear module, which will house a second "display" panel, is a single piece heatformed high-impact acrylic:

[Dresdon Acacin]

YOUR ALMOST READY TO SUBIT

I really  like the 2screen setup, very swarzy-most  computer terminals in Republic Commando were like that too

[Zophar Ptay]

I've been "almost ready to submit" for what.. a year and a half? LOL  Life happens at its own pace.



This gaunt needs to be finished and wired for the electronics, the other gaunt still needs a complete rework to meet CRLs, I need to figure out how to mount the visor, strapping for the shknees and abs, and possibly rebuild an entirely new back plate.  THEN I have to sort out my soft parts:  Soft armour for the elbows and cod, then weathering and modifying my flight suit.   It is coming together for sure, but there is plenty of work left to do and the last thing anyone wants is to rush the end just to see it done and miss details.

and I think I may laser etch an acrylic overlay for the displays

[Nirob]

can't wait to see some app pics of you soon.

[Carid Vhett]

Looking good vod. I'll echo Nirob, can not wait to see some app style pics.

[Zophar Ptay]

I've actually not worn the whole kit at once yet... it'll be interesting when I do for the first time.    I really need to update my profile pic..

[Zophar Ptay]

Gauntlet rework in progress, should be done today if this resin will cure...











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Clear module and the new black baseplate is currently primed and drying.  Very hard to see imperfections on a clear module.   I'll find out how much work I have to do when it dries.

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Ran out of paint AND primer :\   par for the course for this project...

[Zophar Ptay]

New module built, time to weather it and get this closed up.

[Zophar Ptay]

A bit of padding to let it sit right and new strapping and I think this gaunt is ready for App.   I'll wire up the electronics later I think; had to cover where I had the laser mounted so I'll need a new way to do that

[Zophar Ptay]

[Zophar Ptay]

Had to torso up to figure out the final placing on my torso mounting and figured I may as well go all the way.   My first time wearing all of the armour [except the abs, obviously].   Forgive the quality, they are off my wife's phone.

[Kardos Shantiel]

Looking wicked awesome, man!!!

[Sulkon88]

Man that's looking good.

[Gildarts]

Hey Zophar, don't know if this was answered earlier, but what did you use to attach the shoulders to the torso?

I'm doing a late crusader as well so I thought I'd just ask you.