mickeymark34's Studio Creations Build Thread

[mickeymark34]

While I wait for my armor, I’ve decided to start prepping my undersuit for modification. Right now I’m using a thread ripper remove the back pockets.


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[mickeymark34]

I’ve begun making the first cuts to the sole of my boots. I haven’t been this nervous since I’ve made that first cut on my Stormtrooper Armor. I don’t like how the top looks, and will try and clean it up after I am done.


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Almost have the heel done on one. What do you guys think?


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I finished the sole of my first boot.


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Both the soles of my boots are done.
Last night, I sustained my first injury on this build, after I somehow managed to drop my X-Acto knife and it hit my leg.


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[mickeymark34]

Made a list of the different types of elastic using a checklist that includes Lancer requirements.


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I just received an email confirmation that my armor is on its way. I’m so excited.

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BBB day has arrived.


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[Aliaz]

Always exciting!


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[mickeymark34]

I’d like to start building my helmet today. I’m going to start that by trimming out the eyes using my Dremel.


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I’m getting there. Somehow I managed to let the sanding drum knick a spot above the eyes. Perhaps a little weathering can hide that.

 

 

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[mickeymark34]

I noticed I knicked right above the snout as well. I still have some area around the lens to remove so it should help remove my mistake, but not all.


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I taped the green lens in the faceplate to see how it would look. I think I need to fine tune the eyes using regular sandpaper.


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Last night I attempted to use a heat gun to curve my lens. It worked, but not I do not like the outcome. Right now I have a pot of water on for a medium boil, and I’m going to give it a hot water bath to see if I can’t get more of a slender curve to match the interior of the faceplate.


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[BikerScout007]

I didn't use heat on the lens.  The Hobart lens is pretty flexible and the hot glue holds it well.  

[mickeymark34]

10 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said:

I didn't use heat on the lens.  The Hobart lens is pretty flexible and the hot glue holds it well.  

Does the lens have to sit flush straight across the faceplate?

[BikerScout007]

2 minutes ago, mickeymark34 said:

Does the lens have to sit flush straight across the faceplate?

Not necessarily.  It helps to have a little gap above and below for airflow.  Best practice is just to hot glue the sides and leave the top and bottom alone. For some helmets, there isn't enough clearance to lift the faceplate up if you glue down the top.  This was the case with my RS.

[mickeymark34]

Well, here is how it stands now, hot glued in.




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Using 3M Outdoor Mounting Tape, I adhered the Dome and back of the helmet.


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I realized I need to trim out the ear holes. 

[mickeymark34]

Getting ready to paint my snout with Testors Flat Black. Any recommendations taping the curve at the top of the snout?


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