Musicaljedi Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 Not much of an update but I did practice hand sewing, which I haven't done since 6th grade home economics class, and seemed to get through it ok. Going to start sewing up my straps in the next few days.
Musicaljedi Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 Got my straps attached to the knees. Hand sewed the Velcro onto the elastic and riveted the top portion. Do any of the rivets need to be painted white? Also, picked up a storage box for my armor at Walmart today. Hoping to sew some more straps this weekend. Getting close to early August, which is when KS said my helmet would arrive.
EnigmaEngine Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Don't paint the rivets on the knees or the tank. Not sure about the ones one the belt. Hang onto your reciept for your armor case....I had to return my first one to Wal-mart because it turned out to be too small for all my gear!
Musicaljedi Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 Yeah, I think everything but the helmet will fit in this, but was planning on a helmet bag from Trooperbay anyways. I dyed the 2" elastic using a some tea for that off-white look.
Musicaljedi Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 Started getting the straps cut today for the thigh boxes. No pics yet, but hope to have more done tomorrow. Also moved around some of my Biker Scout collectibles in my Star Wars collection and thought I'd share. 2
scout.trooper Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Hey, looks good so far! I got my tub from a local hardware store: Has all the space I need plus a separate section for smaller items like your speaker set and gloves. Plus wheels... and a pull out handle. Jazz it up with scout stickers and you've got a mean tub, trooper. I agree with Enigma... don't paint the knee rivets. PS. I'm glad there's other troopers out there hand sewing! If you're like me, you'll want to stock plenty of band-aids... and make sure nobody’s around when you accidentally let slip a few choice curse words while working.
Fettski Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 PS. I'm glad there's other troopers out there hand sewing! If you're like me, you'll want to stock plenty of band-aids... and make sure nobody’s around when you accidentally let slip a few choice curse words while working. They sell Thimbles pretty cheap and can help with that a little.
scout.trooper Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 They sell Thimbles pretty cheap and can help with that a little. They sure do... if you remember to wear them (For me it's, "*poke* Ouch! Oh yeah, I'm not wearing my thimble...") 1
Musicaljedi Posted July 23, 2014 Author Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks! The boots are from MXPXRobbie in the trade forum, and I'm very happy with them. GOing to look around for some other foot lockers before I settle on the one I purchased. Not liking the durability of it, so will likely upgrade. I actually have really enjoyed the hand sewing. It's not pretty, but has been something to calm me down at night at my kitchen table while watching TV. My stitching leaves a lot to be desired, but it should be functional, which is all I'm concerned with. Just have to sew the T-straps, shoulder straps, side straps for the chest/back, and a few things on the belt. 1
Musicaljedi Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Just heard from KS that my helmet will be shipping next week. Picking up some material for the bridge covers on the chest/back armor and am going to get that all assembled in the next few days.
Musicaljedi Posted August 1, 2014 Author Posted August 1, 2014 Got my drop boxes attached. The straps are functional and I've left enough webbing on them to fine tune the length once I get my soft goods. Also got my t-straps and bridge covers attached. Not thrilled with the bridge covers but have plenty of material to give it another go.
Musicaljedi Posted August 8, 2014 Author Posted August 8, 2014 Got shipping confirmation from KS that my helmet will be arriving Saturday! Can't wait to have it in hand. What color spray paint should I use for the grey on the snout piece? Just gray primer?
Musicaljedi Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 Got my helmet pretty close to done. Have a little flair- up around the snout that I'm going to work on.... 1
Musicaljedi Posted September 2, 2014 Author Posted September 2, 2014 Not much to report, but just ordered my soft goods this morning! Hoping to have them by early October and get everything fitted and in order to be sent off for legion approval.
BikerScout007 Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Painting the snout was the biggest pain. I had to do a lot of scraping and sanding! 1
Musicaljedi Posted September 3, 2014 Author Posted September 3, 2014 Oh yeah it was. Still not really pleased with it, but thinking it will do. Still need to weather my armor/soft goods when they come in. Waiting to get everything in first so I can work on it all at once. 1
spookymufu Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Painting the snout was the biggest pain. I had to do a lot of scraping and sanding! AMEN! 1
Jancelot Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Looking good! For painting the snout area you seek 1/8" vinyl automotive or artist pin-striping tape. It'll do straight lines and curves like magic. Thentape around it with regular painter's tape. 1
Guest TKAQUA1969 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 This is looking fabulous! I get so intimidated…..I still haven't ordered a thing…(my husband just said me "why not build a working lightsaber while you're at it? Looks difficult. " It does. I'm impressed by all of you. You're talented.
Musicaljedi Posted September 29, 2014 Author Posted September 29, 2014 This is looking fabulous! I get so intimidated…..I still haven't ordered a thing…(my husband just said me "why not build a working lightsaber while you're at it? Looks difficult. " It does. I'm impressed by all of you. You're talented. Thanks a lot....couldn't have done it without all the tutorials/advice on the forum. Just got word that my soft goods shipped on Saturday, so should...."fingers crossed" be able to suit up for Halloween. Would love to attend the 501st party at Celebration Anaheim, but am not hopeful that I will be approved in time to get tickets, if they are even still left.
Guest TKAQUA1969 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 Hi! I have to post pics. I got my SC armor/bucket and have begun the intimidating task of putting it together!!!! I think i need to post what I've done so far. Your uni looks fab! Good luck with the soft parts too! I need to order that and the black suit. TTYL!!! Hope you make it to Anaheim! MAY THE force be with you!!!!
Musicaljedi Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Definitely post some pics! Still waiting on my soft goods. Great communication with the seller but still haven't arrived and the EMS number doesn't work yet. Anyone have a package sent and the tracking info stays inactive for over a week? Thinking it's just still going through customs but am starting to get nervous. 1
BikerScout007 Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Definitely post some pics! Still waiting on my soft goods. Great communication with the seller but still haven't arrived and the EMS number doesn't work yet. Anyone have a package sent and the tracking info stays inactive for over a week? Thinking it's just still going through customs but am starting to get nervous. Did you get it from cucblack? Yeah it takes awhile. Patience, padawan. It will come.
Musicaljedi Posted October 31, 2014 Author Posted October 31, 2014 It was. He's been nothing but helpful and super responsive in his messages. Got the tracking # on Oct. 22 and it still won't work.
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