Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 22, 2019 Posted November 22, 2019 Hi all!! I’m Michael and I’m going to be documenting my build as I go! Armor/Helmet: 850 ArmorWorks Soft Parts: will be The dark side closet Boots : will be Imperial Boots Gloves: will be Endor finders 4
ScaryGuy Posted November 22, 2019 Posted November 22, 2019 Welcome Michael! If you have any questions just post them here! 1
TK8271 Rogue Trooper Posted November 22, 2019 Posted November 22, 2019 Welcome Michael Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 14, 2019 Author Posted December 14, 2019 Does anyone have any recommendations on how to pad/use foam for the interior of the helmet?
ScaryGuy Posted December 14, 2019 Posted December 14, 2019 I prefer a hard hat liner over foam. More airflow around your head, and the helmet follows your head movement much better than foam in my opinion. 3
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 14, 2019 Author Posted December 14, 2019 Thank you for that. Where did you get yours?
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 14, 2019 Author Posted December 14, 2019 Found one at Walmart. Probably gonna go that route. Thanks for your help.
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 My 850 armor kit doesn’t have the circle recess on top of the back plate. Any recommendations on how to accommodate that?
ScaryGuy Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 I think I would look for a bottle cap or similar with the correct diameter (check ref pics and compare it with the size of the top). Then make a hole and glue the cap underneath. The inside of the cap must be (made) smooth of course. Other options are cutting a small piece from a plastic pipe and a piece of plastic to close the bottom. 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 17, 2019 Author Posted December 17, 2019 I ended up using that exact method with a bottle cap. Drilled a hole big enough and smoothed it out then used gorilla epoxy to hold it in there on the underside. 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 18, 2019 Author Posted December 18, 2019 So in my haste (regretfully) I did not use the calf cover strips on the back of my armor and have used dap rapid fuse to put the straps on. I’m shooting for level one approval and I’m a little overwhelmed on this part. What should I do?
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 18, 2019 Author Posted December 18, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 18, 2019 Author Posted December 18, 2019 Fixed with razor blade! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 Is this red okay?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 24, 2019 Author Posted December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve progressSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 24, 2019 Author Posted December 24, 2019 Helmet has been painted for about 2 months. Just needs weathering and lenses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
BikerScout007 Posted December 25, 2019 Posted December 25, 2019 4 hours ago, MichaelDshrtrpr said: Helmet has been painted for about 2 months. Just needs weathering and lenses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The line going down the cheek should be Sahara beige. You just need to add some black wash or whatever to it later to make it look dirty. Also it looks like your snout piece doesn't have the lip around it. Yours looks more like a Scout trooper snout. You can see what I mean here: 2
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 25, 2019 Author Posted December 25, 2019 The line going down the cheek should be Sahara beige. You just need to add some black wash or whatever to it later to make it look dirty. Also it looks like your snout piece doesn't have the lip around it. Yours looks more like a Scout trooper snout. You can see what I mean here:I will do that with the lines on that for sure. Thank you for that. The snout was made by 850armorworks didn’t come with the lip around it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
TK8271 Rogue Trooper Posted December 25, 2019 Posted December 25, 2019 Looking good Micky has pointed out he helmet already Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 25, 2019 Author Posted December 25, 2019 Looking good Micky has pointed out he helmet already Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSo a black wash on the entire helmet and around the tears will make the prominent black not so prominent?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
TK8271 Rogue Trooper Posted December 25, 2019 Posted December 25, 2019 No , you need to paint those black lines out with sharia beige, then the wash takes care of the subtle look Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted December 25, 2019 Author Posted December 25, 2019 No , you need to paint those black lines out with sharia beige, them the wash takes care of the subtle look Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAlrighty thank y’all for that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted January 20, 2020 Author Posted January 20, 2020 For my very first build I’m pretty satisfied!! All that’s left is lenses for the bucket, clear coat, and strapping. Soft parts are expected for next month I’m very excited to get approved!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
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