Mandrake Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Seeing as there are many different ways to do the various parts ,I will be using and crediting different people's previous build method's and providing additional information that I've learnt outside of the patrol trooper forum. For the helmet I have used knee pad inserts and Airsoft padding, double sided tape and e6000 jewelry glue. The flexible and perforated knee padding was Ideal to cut to size and mold it to the shape of the top of the helmet as well as provide additional spacing at the back of the helmet,this was put in to place with double sided tape . The Airsoft padding came with sticky backed velcro patches these were placed directly on the helmet shell ,the additional layer of Airsoft padding was glued with e6000 . It took several attempts to place everything for a comfortable fit ,and I personally needed one extra block on each side of the rear of the helmet to stop 'bobblehead' as well as a small piece of foam for the ridge of the nose underneath the visor,but everyone's experience will be different to mine! handy tip - for transporting / storage use the thin foam padding that arrives with the helmet and cut and tape it in to the rough shape of the helmet. I had a spare motorcycle helmet bag lying around which provides a little bit more protection as well as making it easier to move it around. **Edit** The Airsoft padding was from AliExpress and helmet bags are available on there as well.The knee pads I got from a local hardware shop,but are available online. Edited July 8, 2021 by Mandrake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 It's worth mentioning that the helmets now(July 2021) come with the teeth cut out and mesh being glued in place as well as the side vents being white underneath,all the other builds on here seem to have a older versions of the helmet,I received a MK3 according to the card that was in with the helmet.Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 The boots are brogini Modena vegan riding boots, the side detail was removed ,it was easily picked off with a stitch remover, and I will fill the circular hole with a press stud or Chicago screw to the leg armour. With the elastic strap I cut to size and sewed a leather wallet / purse clasp strap and glued it in place, using sewing clips to get a tight bond. The sewing clips and wallet straps were from AliExpress. Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 This 3d printed batton design is by Mr poopie,imho it's very very close to screen accurate! I used a plastidip type spray for the handles and alclad airbrush paint for the 'metal' parts.The inside is made from a piece of plastic waste piping.Big thanks to Mr poopie for all your help and assistance Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 I decided that a replacement EC 11 blaster was in order as I have no doubt I'll drop and break the one that comes with the armour. I 3d printed this from a file Mr poopie put up on the scout section of this site. I didn't have the correct size screws that the design uses to join the main body together, so I decided to use e6000 glue instead.The dimensions I got from a screen used one that was auctioned off several years ago.Its been printed nearly solid so it should cope with it being dropped, hopefully Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 NICE!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Thanks Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Oh and by the way thanks for the tips on resizing ;),I double checked with the one that had been auctioned. I noticed good old Mr poopie sorted you out after yours breaking a few months ago ,so I had the file seeing as I wanted to replace the one that comes with the armour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 So my jacket is finally finished,as ive stated elsewhere on this forum, thin breathable material was added to the design to try and keep as cool as possible and can confirm that it does the job very well,and isn't very warm at all !!! hopefully it will pass inspection ... when I finally receive my armour- it's been 7 month's since ordering and I'm still waiting, due to the painter being hospitalised over summer and they have recently had a fire in their workshop Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 https://ibb.co/dQrDyD0 https://ibb.co/q94qHCg https://ibb.co/cyJjD9b https://ibb.co/svL5f6N < better quality images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Ive had the batton holster redesigned as to be as screen accurate as possible and to fit the 'new' batton.Ill be printing it out as soon as I get the go ahead from my 501st armourer and put pictures up when it's done. https://ibb.co/S0TXsNV Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 batton holder all finished!The other design is from a unused Idea for the patrol trooper where the holder is worn on the legs...I've just gotta figure out how to attach it Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 A closer shot! They have been slightly weathered but more will be added when my armour finally arrives...it's been 8 months since ordering it ..Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hask Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 I found out that the blaster that comes with the armour is on the small side and I'd previously noticed holster isn't quite movie accurate either , so I decided to make a holster. After some research ,I decided to use Eva foam as a sandwich layer( to add 2mm thickness) and a thermoplastic called worbla to give a plastic look and feel. I drew a several templates till I was happy with the design, after playing around with the design I came to the realization that the screen used holster has no squared edges and is essentially moulded around the design of the blaster.i cut out the design on both materials and heated them in to shape, taking perticular note of the indentation underneath the sight and the round flaired edge....so after several layers of paint, laquer and filler ... Here's the result!Sent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 A few build photosSent from my M2007J20CG using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razib75 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Looking good!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 11 months and still waiting for the armour to arrive!!!! Armour prop shop want me to pay for additional shipping costs ,I paid for the more expensive option (UPS)when I ordered in march 2021 ,which was $200, and now they want a additional $90 to use a different courier service ( DHL), funny thing is DHL was the cheaper option to use at $160... I've been led to believe it's to do with insurance claims if thing's are broken in transit, only problem being, is that replacement parts are NEVER sent out ,I have spoken to multiple people who have received broken part's and armour prop shop have publicly promised ( on here) to replace parts but stopped replying to emails and messages as soon as the promise was made..,I have spoken to someone who received completely broken armour and due to a false promise , this person has "given up on his dream to be in the 501st " 😕 another person I have had contact with waited 14 months for his armour to arrive only for it to have the smell of smoke ingrained in to it,this person was kind enough to share his shipping details with me as he lives in the same country as me but used the cheaper courier.someone else has waited over a year for a helmet stand,if you look on the prop shop page on Facebook you will regularly see people asking about old order's they are waiting for ,and messages going unanswered. I will finish by saying I cannot fault the quality of the helmet I received,I am very happy with it , however I would advise anyone ordering anything other than a helmet to think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mandrake Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 I've Got bored while waiting and put together alternative boot design using various elements from patrol, shore and patrol troopers.i should mention I've learned how to 3d print in the past 8 to 9 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 @Mandrake Im in Edinburgh and the lack of where to get the soft parts and boots is whats been putting me off but discovering this has been fantastic. Think we might be having a chat in the future matey. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Only just saw your post ,I'm glad I've been some help, that's been the aim all along feel free to contact me whenever you'd like . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Mandrake said: Only just saw your post ,I'm glad I've been some help, that's been the aim all along feel free to contact me whenever you'd like . Yeah thanks. Just the pants that are paving awkward lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrake Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 So it's been a year since ordering my armour..Ive been getting no response for the past several months, I advise NOT to order armour from armoury prop shops in Russia, unless you like waiting a extraordinarily long time . I've spoken to many people who's armour came badly packed and broken and the public promises (on here) of replacement parts are lies and emails are ignored.... So if I do ever receive my armour, it's going to be damaged and I'll have to repair it myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeHuggerMatt Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 That sucks. Mind you the current sanctions on Russia wont be helping matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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