wolfpack95 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Hey guys My name is jordan (19956) im from the UK and ive just started on my Scout trooper , currently have an approved 501st clone and Tk .. so ive gone for comfort and convinced the wife to let me have another costume so i started bits on it today Armour and soft parts are from Chef Creations ( Im still waiting on soft parts to arrive so been working on the armour in the meanwhile) Helmet - Rwa creations (waiting to arrive) Gloves - Wampa wear ( waiting to arrive) so here we .. Tank and back , ive trimmed down .. i dont know how much return edge to take off at the moment so with some guidance il be grateful (rather cut off too little than too much) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Hey Jordan, what you have for the return edge looks good to me. For screen references, you can get a sense of the return edges on the chest and back armor from the photos below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Hey Jordan! Glad to see you made a WIP. We'll be happy to see you through your build. If you are looking for ROTJ production references, look no further than the Scoutopedia: http://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 trying to post other photos , but for some reason its not letting me , due to only 100kb max total size ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 The forums unfortunately don't have unlimited storage space for attaching photos. We have to use an outside photo hosting services and then link the photos. See this post from the DL about ways to do this: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/22990-sharing-photos-with-dropbox/#comment-215704 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 started work on the biceps,knees and forearms as well today , everything still has its protective layer so if the edges look rough , its only because of the plastic film not the actual armour itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 forearms trimmed and slots cut Does the return edge look okay on the top ? so does it need more trimming ? Slots cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Knees trimmed and slot cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Back and chest Inside of the chest Chest Front back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Hey guys going to start work on the shoulders and possible the belt today Jordan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 hour ago, wolfpack95 said: forearms trimmed and slots cut Does the return edge look okay on the top ? so does it need more trimming ? Return edge looks great. Many of the Scout armor pieces had return edges in the film. You can see the return edge on the forearm here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Thank you mate , appreciate the help Just trimmed out the shoulders , belt and drop boxes and cut the slot in as well following photos Shoulders Belt Front Inside Belt Drop boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 quick question , what size rivets do i need for the armour ? is it 3ml ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 You might want to check with Chef on this part -- it looks like you have a defect in the pull on the side of the dropbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, wolfpack95 said: quick question , what size rivets do i need for the armour ? is it 3ml ? You're basically looking for these aluminum rivets: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ISPINNER-100pcs-Aluminum-Blind-Rivets/dp/B07R6GRXK9/ref=sr_1_3?crid=GS3F5XIMRIFF&keywords=1%2F8"+x+3%2F8"+aluminum+rivets&qid=1657119228&s=diy&sprefix=1%2F8+x+3%2F8+aluminum+rivet%2Cdiy%2C137&sr=1-3 If there's a hardware store near you, they might have packs in smaller quantities, since you don't need a ton of them. 1/8" (diameter) x 3/8" (there's no requirement on the pull length, but 3/8" tends to be a good size for the armor.) You'll also want to get some 1/8" aluminum washers, so the rivets don't break the plastic: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arrow-Fastener-Aluminum-Washers-8-Inch/dp/B08P5WNZQQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=171Q2T89VBEH5&keywords=1%2F8"+aluminum+washers&qid=1657119408&s=diy&sprefix=1%2F8+aluminum+washers%2Cdiy%2C142&sr=1-2 Again, you might be able to find them at a hardware store near you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, wolfpack95 said: quick question , what size rivets do i need for the armour ? is it 3ml ? You'll want to use 3mm (or 1/8) small head rivets. Similar to these: You can see them in action here: There is one instance where the rivet washer was put on the outside of the costume, which I think led to a lot of folks buying large head rivets and using them all over the costume, which would be incorrect: But as you can see here -- small head rivets were used throughout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08NWXBCX5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 just purchased this one, i live right next to a hardware store so tomorrow il pick up some washers so it doesnt break the plastic cheers guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Chopper said: You might want to check with Chef on this part -- it looks like you have a defect in the pull on the side of the dropbox? Cheers mate , ive just messaged him about it for a replacement or how i can fix it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Worked on a few more bits today as well .. pretty much ready to add the strapping on the armour and put it all together waiting for my rivet gun to arrive so i can attach the tank to the back, with Chefs tank detail it comes with a cast rivet .. i sanded mine down and tomorrow will drill a proper one with a washer and attach it all together. Painted the chest with Humbrol Gloss 5 and added the red stripe and white circle. Glued the top on and used magnets to hold it together while it cured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 Update Time -Rivet gun arrived so i started to attach the tank to the back armour. . -Connected both the chest and back piece together and attached the shoulders using zip ties Did a test fit on the armour and fits really nicely and everything not to tight or too loose.( Will upload a photo this weekend ) Biceps assembled Forearms Assembled Knees have also been assembled just need to add the second strap with the rivets then will upload it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 so ive pretty much finished the belt , i havent glued in the front yet. i just want to make sure if this looks okay before gluing the front in ? ive left about 2" from the holster to the belt . Still waiting on soft parts to arrive so it will fit a lot better once everything's together Left side Right side Front 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Armour is pretty much all done , just need to do the TD and the helmet ... currently sanding my EC -17 Chest Back Biceps Forearms Knees -Finally Riveted Belt Hopefully this weekend the TD tube will arrive a long with the helmet so i can crack on with that .. almost there Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Update time Helmet kit received from RWA - just making sure everything looks good before making everything permanent Blaster - printed from 3d props on my resin printer Lowered the weathering on the chest and back as it was too much , looks a lot better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack95 Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 Pretty much ready for paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnkelPaschulke Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Hi Jordan, looks like you're making good progress. Just one thing I saw - and maybe it's because of the angle - but the right ear opening looks slightly smaller than the left one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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