JangoFred WIP

[JangoFred]

My build may be converting to The Mandalorian Scout build.....

[JangoFred]

Can I request that my WIP thread be moved to "The Mandalorian Scout" section? Or should I just create a new one there?

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[Retrofire]

Frederick your thread has been moved as requested. Best of luck with your build and be sure to reach out if you need any help.

[JangoFred]

  On 9/11/2020 at 3:13 PM, Retrofire said:

Frederick your thread has been moved as requested. Best of luck with your build and be sure to reach out if you need any help.

Thanks!.... my bund and neck seal have been ordered from Steph. Ordered a new spray gun to start the weathering process.

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[Retrofire]

Sounds good. Recommend checking out Christina's build thread for some excellent insight on weathering this armor.

 

[JangoFred]

I have been keeping an eye on that thread. Very helpful. Thanks for the heads-up

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[JangoFred]

Received my cod and bund from Steph yesterday. I OFFICIALLY have all necessary parts and materials.... with the sole exception of the appropriate paint for for weathering.

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[JangoFred]

Should the tank have a rivet at the bottom?

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[Retrofire]

Hi Frederick! The CRL doesn’t state that a rivet needs to be in the tank so you’re fine not installing one. Looking at the pics of the tanks in the reference photos in the Mando Armory HQ don’t seem to indicate one was used.

https://i.imgur.com/DRE1tg0.png

[JangoFred]

Thanks! Wanted additional sets of eyes before I proceeded.

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[JangoFred]

Rolled the dice and it paid off

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[JangoFred]

Now time for the upgrades to begin. Does anyone have any recommendations for a pre-curved visor?

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[Aradun]

Congrats on your approval Fred! Well done and welcome to the ranks!

[Chopper]

  On 6/20/2021 at 10:51 PM, JangoFred said:

Now time for the upgrades to begin. Does anyone have any recommendations for a pre-curved visor?

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I'd look at replacement lenses for tactical goggles. You'd need to make sure that the dimensions fit your particular helmet and that they're not too light to see in through, otherwise there aren't a ton of other options. Most of us use the welding shield b/c we can cut it to fit.

[JangoFred]

  On 6/20/2021 at 10:56 PM, AradunFF said:

Congrats on your approval Fred! Well done and welcome to the ranks!

Thanks... as if my TK wasn't ignored enough... now I'll forget I even have it!

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[JangoFred]

  On 6/20/2021 at 11:12 PM, Chopper said:

I'd look at replacement lenses for tactical goggles. You'd need to make sure that the dimensions fit your particular helmet and that they're not too light to see in through, otherwise there aren't a ton of other options. Most of us use the welding shield b/c we can cut it to fit.

Getting a nice solid mount with the flat shield is providing me a challenge. There is so little material inside the KS helmet to actually attach the visor to

 

I was thinking about trying this:

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B62B7WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FJK6FQ8JCCTJGC6HCGQZ

 

 

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[Chopper]

  On 6/20/2021 at 11:24 PM, JangoFred said:

Getting a nice solid mount with the flat shield is providing me a challenge. There is so little material inside the KS helmet to actually attach the visor to

I was thinking about trying this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B62B7WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FJK6FQ8JCCTJGC6HCGQZ

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Yeah that could work. It's not crazy expensive either. If you end up giving it a try, please report back and let us know how it works out.

[Retrofire]

Excellent work Pathfinder! Make sure you update your profile and post up in the access thread. Once again well done!

[JangoFred]

  On 6/21/2021 at 1:38 AM, Chopper said:

Yeah that could work. It's not crazy expensive either. If you end up giving it a try, please report back and let us know how it works out.

And even better.... free returns if it looks to not work upon receiving it

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[JangoFred]

  On 6/21/2021 at 2:09 AM, Retrofire said:

Excellent work Pathfinder! Make sure you update your profile and post up in the access thread. Once again well done!

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Done and done

[JangoFred]

  On 6/21/2021 at 1:38 AM, Chopper said:

Yeah that could work. It's not crazy expensive either. If you end up giving it a try, please report back and let us know how it works out.

This visor is almost a perfect fit. The curve is very close to the curve of the KS helmet. I'm going to print 3 or 4 mounts for Chicago screws that I can glue across the top of the visor opening.

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[Chopper]

Awesome, thank you very much for the follow up!

[JangoFred]

So.... for Lancer, what would anyone recommend for filling the helmet seam of a "Back and Cap" style helmet... which I'm assuming my KS is.

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[Chopper]

Do you by any chance have any ABS scrap pieces left over from your helmet assembly? If so, then you can make ABS paste and use that to fill the gap.

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/42866-how-to-make-abs-paste/

[JangoFred]

I have material to make up some sludge if that is the suggested method.

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