Strider Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Ohh man the pictures is gone and i was just gonna start to follow this tread. Any chance to get them up again? Thanks for the heads-up. This seems to be a general problem for everybody who uses photobucket to share pics (i.e. most of us). They now want to have 400 USD yearly for us to use their spam-overloaded services. I'll look for other options to host the pictures and to exchange the links in the posts. But this may take a couple of weeks. Thanks to Photobucket for a great customer experience *irony modus off* Thanks for hanging in there, guys! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Ugh. That's one way to put the final nail in your business coffin... Appreciate whatever you can do to get the build photos back up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen0farc Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'll look for other options to host the pictures and to exchange the links in the posts. But this may take a couple of weeks. Thanks to Photobucket for a great customer experience *irony modus off* Thanks for hanging in there, guys! I've been using Imgur and it's much less of a hassle than the super-spammy photo bucket. Recommended! (I was also just coming here too to check your photos as I begin my back tank!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Thanks, guys. I've decided to host the pics myself now to avoid something like this happening again in the future. However, it'll be a bit of a PITA to reinsert all the pics and see what goes where so bear with me here ;-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Pics are up again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruntsky Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Sorry to interrupt this awesome thread, but I've been using https://postimage.io/ and it has all of the functionality of PB without the ads and slow load times. Might be a viable alternative. Thanks heaps Strider for this thread too, really helps an up and coming scout shooting for Lancer, great work! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribon72 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DImpact Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Fantastically useful and helpful thread - thanks Strider! I've been gone for a bit but can finally devote some time again to my build. I notice that the Page 1 link to the new pouch pattern derived from Gino's suit seems to be missing. Is that something you can post again? Thanks! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Pics are up again!thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Leo Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Amazing Tutorial, Thanks Strider!!! Regards from Argentina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Fantastically useful and helpful thread - thanks Strider! I've been gone for a bit but can finally devote some time again to my build. I notice that the Page 1 link to the new pouch pattern derived from Gino's suit seems to be missing. Is that something you can post again? Thanks! Dan Link to PDF template is up again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragarock Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Thermal Detonator (TD) The TD looks like a real tiny part but there's actually a lot of effort that goes into it. First off, let's start with the individual parts: - plastic shell - 2 greeblies - zip tie - tube - cable (still optional for Lancer at this point, you could also use a vacuum cleaner hose e.g.) - 2 end caps - belt clips You can find decent belt clips online like these here >>> http://www.knifekits...roducts_id=4192 but since I like my parts to be accurate I took a shot at making them myself. This was my reference pic: I started with drawing a template and transfered it onto a steel panel. After that I cut out the form with a dremel, sanded it, bent it to the appropriate form and painted it black. For the hose I used a 1 3/8" hose garden hose and for the cable two 12' HDX extension cords. You'll need to cut off the ends and pull them apart. This is the hose and the cable I used: Link to cable: http://www.homedepot...2-417/100672779 After tieing up the cable around the hose I painted it using a Vallejo light grey: One more quick note...make sure to twist the cable when you're wrapping it so the the flat side faces up. The split sides should be next to each other (this tipp comes from Shaun actually I just let the final pictures speak for themselves: Reference: Final results: One word of caution though re the greeblies: In the film both combinations were seen however for reasons of standardization the current Lancer standards require that the larger greeblie sits on the left side (when you look at it). Hi Constantin, When you wrap the chord around the vaccum tube, is it glued down or will it stay in place just from winding it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunPug Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Hi Constantin, When you wrap the chord around the vaccum tube, is it glued down or will it stay in place just from winding it? You need to secure it somehow where the wrap begins and ends. However you do that is up to you! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Yup, I used super glue and activator spray to fix the beginnings and the endings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Building a bikerscout helmet Building a biker scout helmet is really as much an art as it is a trade. It's a puzzle where the position of each part influences all other parts; so as many helmets as you may build each one is slightly different. Below you can see a (rather picture heavy) build process: The first part is usually trimming and lining up the dome and use ABS straps to connect the two halves. The ABS straps need to be heat bend first using a heat gun to bring them in the exact shape. The better the straps line up (less gaps) the cleaner the helmet will look from the inside because you have less bondo pushing through. I usually do around 3 rounds of bondo before I'm sanding it down. The next step is assembling the 3 visor pieces. I'm using a distance of 3,5cm between the front visor (measured in the middle) and the facemask. Assembling the visor to the dome is really an iterative process where you cut of small chunks of material until the visor fits perfectly to the dome. And when you think you're done try opening up the helmet. Usually you have to remove more material so that the visor does not scratch the dome while opening up. The marked section has to be dremmeled out for hinge mechanism to work properly: Fast Forward: After sanding, painting (sequence: Special ABS primer, filler, primer, white RAL 9016 laquer and potentially clear coat), putting on decals and the snout, installing a liner and some weathering, this is what a finished helmet can look like: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilikus Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Wow Strider, amazing thread and thank you for sharing! I'm about to start building my first ever suit and join the 501st. The first one I've decided will be the Biker Scout. You've helped me see it might not be as hard as I first imagined actually building the Lancer right away, instead of upgraded a standard. I may have to stress the might bit, as I've not a single creative bone in my body I'll be getting a steep learning curve I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Wow Strider, amazing thread and thank you for sharing! I'm about to start building my first ever suit and join the 501st. The first one I've decided will be the Biker Scout. You've helped me see it might not be as hard as I first imagined actually building the Lancer right away, instead of upgraded a standard. I may have to stress the might bit, as I've not a single creative bone in my body I'll be getting a steep learning curve I guess now that I've gotten my armor I've been looking in this thread multiple times a day aswell. I'm going to try to go for lancer right away aswell. Is this done the same way on both sides of the chest/back armor? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 now that I've gotten my armor I've been looking in this thread multiple times a day aswell. I'm going to try to go for lancer right away aswell. Is this done the same way on both sides of the chest/back armor? Sorry, missed that question...yes, the same on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 So I've seen the question on how to install the Liner coming up from time to time and I thought I quickly show the process: 1. First step is to cut off the excess plastic where I've drawn the line: 2. Drill a hole with the size of your rivets on both sides (I use 3,2mm rivets) 3. Test fit and drill a hole on one side of the helmet. Make sure the Liner is pressed a bit against the inside of the dome so it sits a bit tight. 4. Fix the rivet on one side using a washer. Test fit again and find the corresponding spot on the other side. It's round about vice versa but may differ by a few millimeters. 5. And et voilá you're done 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 So I've seen the question on how to install the Liner coming up from time to time and I thought I quickly show the process: pfft .. and after i go and glue my headband, you want to go and post a how to ... lol better late than never, huh? i might use this method on my second build when looking at the screen used helmet i was thinking the excess tab needed to be removed ... but, even though i didnt remove that portion .. it still worked good. thanks .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 pfft .. and after i go and glue my headband, you want to go and post a how to ... lol better late than never, huh? i might use this method on my second build when looking at the screen used helmet i was thinking the excess tab needed to be removed ... but, even though i didnt remove that portion .. it still worked good. thanks .. Haha, yeah my bad for not anticipating that but you said it better late than never ;-) The screen-used liners differed in that small detail meaning they did not have the excess loop to cut down. You can leave it on but it makes it more difficult to reach the screw from the bolt and it may push down on your ear when wearing the helmet. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Sorry, missed that question...yes, the same on both sides. Thanks for the reply. Getting ready to tackle the chest/back armor, just working up my nerve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks for the reply. Getting ready to tackle the chest/back armor, just working up my nerve. Uses finger and pushes you in the pool You will be fine just take it slow and be methodical. You've been doing solid research and we're here to help so go for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliaz Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Is the front flap in the pouches two layers of fabric sewn together or just one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Is the front flap in the pouches two layers of fabric sewn together or just one? Two layers as shown here in the cutout template: http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=17305&view=findpost&p=155978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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