Strider Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 This time I'm tackling the large TD greeblie. Most people use the greeblie from DJDesigns which was entirely build from scratch. It's not too bad but I always wondered if the proportions were really correct as it looked a bit too small compared to the one from the Blu Ray screenshot. The major piece of this greeblie has been identified and it comes from a Tamiya Ferrari 312 T4 Model Kit: Now, I don't have the Kit but our very own Spike was so nice as to send me a cast from his piece (Thanks Buddy!!) so I could take a shot at building the greeblie: 1. Sketching the dimensions 2. Building the large part of the greeblie using a 1,5mm ABS sheet 3. Making a mold of the greeblie 4. Casting the greeblie in black resin (compared to a reference pic) If anybody wonders how this greeblie compares to the one from DJDesigns (on the right) here's a comparison: Hope you like it 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 looking good there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 this was my "master" for making a mold. and after parts was molded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 great to be on the same "page" as others and able to help out AND sharing build parts or imformation 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 great to be on the same "page" as others and able to help out AND sharing build parts or imformation That's the true spirit! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvivahatex Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Is it possible to get just the belt armor from you strider? I have an older kit with an inaccurate belt made up of separate boxes, as opposed to the one piece design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Is it possible to get just the belt armor from you strider? I have an older kit with an inaccurate belt made up of separate boxes, as opposed to the one piece design. Hey bro, atm I'm not making any armor parts but I'll let you know when I do. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Inspired by Gino's scout build exhibit at SW celebration I decided to redo the all soft parts using accurate measures and materials. The fabric for the cummerbund and cod is a 100% cotton with a mercerized satin finsh. The weight is 350g per meter or 115g per m2. Fabric example using studio lightning: The height of the cummerbund is 8.5 inches and about 9 inches on top of the arc. The fabric for the pouches is a soft white canvas 100% cotton of medium weight that I have dyed off-white with black tea. Based on Gino's measures that were taken from an original template (as we were told) I've drawn this template: https://www.docdroid...mplate.pdf.html Close up example of the pouch and CB fabric: And here's how it looks on the mannequin: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunPug Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hey, when did you have the opportunity to buy a screen used suit?! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thanks guys, much appreciated I've revisited the soft parts so many times, I really hope this was the last time, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunPug Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thanks guys, much appreciated I've revisited the soft parts so many times, I really hope this was the last time, haha. Last time for YOU maybe...still gotta make mine! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Just a small update on the upper arm armor. Since we've discovered a few months back that the strap used for the upper arm armor was actually 2 inches wide most armors (mine included) were to small because they were scaled to the 1.5 inch strap. I'Ve adjusted the mold now and made a set for a buddy. This is what it now looks with a 2 inch strap: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Strider, since the slot is now a 1/2" longer, did you add any sort of reinforcement to keep it from flexing and potentially snapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Strider, since the slot is now a 1/2" longer, did you add any sort of reinforcement to keep it from flexing and potentially snapping? I'm using 2mm acrylic capped ABS which is a bit flexible but very durable. So with that material it shouldn't be a problem... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mike Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Strider, do you have a website or another place these pictures are? This build sounds awesome, I just wish I could see it *raises a fist at photobucket* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Strider, do you have a website or another place these pictures are? This build sounds awesome, I just wish I could see it *raises a fist at photobucket* yeah, good point - I still need to update the pics for this thread. I've done it already for most of my other threads but it's s lot of work each time so bare with me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Pics are up again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Just a small update on the upper arm armor. Since we've discovered a few months back that the strap used for the upper arm armor was actually 2 inches wide most armors (mine included) were to small because they were scaled to the 1.5 inch strap. I'Ve adjusted the mold now and made a set for a buddy. This is what it now looks with a 2 inch strap: What's that gonna cost us strider owners to upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 the days are ticking away and to see updates and changes like above make the wait even easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 What's that gonna cost us strider owners to upgrade? I've PM'd you, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilikus Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hey Strider, awesome armor! Got a couple of questions regarding what you make, costs etc, so could I send you a pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks, man! We're currently in the process of finetuning all molds and will be offering the armor on a frequent base in a couple of months from now. And it's not the royal "we" I'm using, I did indeed hook up with a fellow prop maker from the UK - So stay tuned, guys 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilikus Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 So not a secret member of the royal family, hence the "we"? Looking forward to see the results of the new molds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 After reviewing the RS bikerscout helmet (see here >> http://bit.ly/2yFDC4P ) I found many things that were not accurate but it was also the first time I've held a helmet with a genuine lineage in my hand. And apart from the details the proportions of the helmet were intriguing. I thought I was pretty close with my old helmet but seeing the two next to each other did show a number of slight differences so I decided to upgrade my molds. After going through some iterations this was the final result: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 looks very nice!! questions... ~ did you mold a track in the inside back seam of the helmet? -- seen in pic 4 under chin strap. ~ is it an optical/photo illusion in pic 2 the top of the dome doesnt look symetrical? -- i do not see that difference with the dome on the front views. again, it looks very nice strider .. good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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