Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Hey y’all! Starting a clean WIP here on my ROTJ scout. I had originally planned to print one, then decided to go with remnant. I have made a clear decision now 😂 I’m sticking with ROTJ. Armor from Studio Creations was ordered this afternoon! I also placed an order for my soft parts with @Chrisx909x looking forward to both of those orders to come in. I’ll be sourcing my gloves through Wampa Wear. I’m looking forward to building a scout trooper, as well as having y’all along for the ride to help and encourage!! Lead the way! 2
Aradun Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Awesome Mike! I’m stoked! Looking forward to seeing your build. We’re here to help you succeed, so be sure to ask any questions you have along the way. 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 23, 2021 Author Posted September 23, 2021 10 hours ago, AradunFF said: Awesome Mike! I’m stoked! Looking forward to seeing your build. We’re here to help you succeed, so be sure to ask any questions you have along the way. Thank you for that!
BikerScout007 Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Good choices on vendors, Mike! Looking forward to your build 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 23, 2021 Author Posted September 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said: Good choices on vendors, Mike! Looking forward to your build Thanks, boss!! Really excited about it
Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Posted September 29, 2021 Received the armor from Studio Creations today! I have one question/concern. The helmet has a rough texture to it unlike the rest of the armor. Has anyone ever experienced this?
Chopper Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 Is it like an orange peel? Post up some photos, if you can.
Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Posted September 29, 2021 False alarm… it was the protective film and it was only on the helmet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Aradun Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 Been there and done that Mike. I put a 501st Pathfinder vinyl decal on the back window of my SUV and forgot to remove the protective film once applied. At least you caught your faux pas right away. I drove around for over a month before the protective film began to peel away on its own due to weathering, at which point I realized that it was in fact protective film and that it was supposed to be removed. Live and learn. 😉 1 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Posted September 29, 2021 Been there and done that Mike. I put a 501st Pathfinder vinyl decal on the back window of my SUV and forgot to remove the protective film once applied. At least you caught your faux pas right away. In drove around for over a month before the protective film began to peel away on its own due to weathering, at which point I realized that it was in fact protective film and that was supposed to be removed. Live and learn. If you aren’t learning you’re not living! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Posted September 30, 2021 I am making good progress on my helmet! I am considering weathering my armor when it is all finished, would it be wise for me to paint everything white first then weather or just leave the armor as is then weather?
Chopper Posted September 30, 2021 Posted September 30, 2021 There's no need to paint the armor white before weathering and it's not common for most ROTJ builds. When it comes time for weathering, after assembly, most folks just use a bit of rattlecan misting from a ways back. Here's a video from Strider on the process he used: See also Strider's post below from 11 May 2017 describing his process: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17305-lancer-build-tutorial/page/2/ 2
Michael_Davis26019 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Posted September 30, 2021 There's no need to paint the armor white before weathering and it's not common for most ROTJ builds. When it comes time for weathering, after assembly, most folks just use a bit of rattlecan misting from a ways back. Here's a video from Strider on the process he used: [/url] See also Strider's post below from 11 May 2017 describing his process: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/17305-lancer-build-tutorial/page/2/ Awesome thank you for that information. I know with my clone trooper I had to paint everything and then weather. Glad I can just weather this time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Michael_Davis26019 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Posted October 1, 2021 Okay how’s the eye hole look?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Michael_Davis26019 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Posted October 1, 2021 More progress pics on the helmet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
BikerScout007 Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Shore_2_Keeli said: Okay how’s the eye hole look? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There's still a little bit more you can trim along the top. You want to get that curve along the top to run along that ridge. Yours looks a little straight on the left side. Round out those upper corners too. 2
Michael_Davis26019 Posted October 1, 2021 Author Posted October 1, 2021 There's still a little bit more you can trim along the top. You want to get that curve along the top to run along that ridge. Yours looks a little straight on the left side. Round out those upper corners too. I sure will, thanks boss! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Michael_Davis26019 Posted October 2, 2021 Author Posted October 2, 2021 What is the best method to attach the TD end caps?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Chopper Posted October 2, 2021 Posted October 2, 2021 If you're using the vinyl vacuum tubing, it can be a little tricky to bond HDPE to ABS, but you should be able to use either E6000 or crazy glue. Some folks glue a bit of properly sized PVC pipe to the inside of the caps, which you can then insert into the tubing. This gives a bit more surface area for a glue bond. 1
hokie1 Posted October 2, 2021 Posted October 2, 2021 42 minutes ago, Chopper said: If you're using the vinyl vacuum tubing, it can be a little tricky to bond HDPE to ABS, but you should be able to use either E6000 or crazy glue. Some folks glue a bit of properly sized PVC pipe to the inside of the caps, which you can then insert into the tubing. This gives a bit more surface area for a glue bond. Like this! Works like a charm. 2
Michael_Davis26019 Posted October 2, 2021 Author Posted October 2, 2021 Like this! Works like a charm. Okay I see now! I did something similar with my AT AT Driver. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
Michael_Davis26019 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Posted October 26, 2021 Small progress update!! I’m getting all the elastic pieces attached to the armor while waiting for soft goods! 2
Michael_Davis26019 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Posted November 16, 2021 Big update!! After work today, I pushed through to finish all the parts that were remaining. I sewed the webbing on the belt, pinstriped the tank and attached it to the back armor. Hoping to post first suit up pictures Friday if I get my soft parts by then. I’m excited to become a scout trooper!!! 1
Aradun Posted November 16, 2021 Posted November 16, 2021 Awesome Mike! Looking forward to seeing those pics. Hope the soft goods arrive on time for you! 1
Retrofire Posted November 16, 2021 Posted November 16, 2021 That’s awesome Mike! Looking forward to seeing your suit-up pics! 1
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