kman Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 It's clearly Kropserkel season here in the forum, so I figured maybe it was time to dust off my Kropserkel box and finally finish this build, started an embarrassing number of years ago and forgotten during the pandemic. I had already done the basic sanding and trimming, and was at the point of actual assembly. I figure I'll leave decals and the visor for last, so nothing gets messed up during assembly. My understanding is first the back cowl gets attached to the top dome, then separately the faceplate gets attached to the visor/hood, and finally the two combined pieces are brought together at the hinge, right? I'm hoping to get some feedback on positioning before I actually glue anything together. And if I need to do any sanding and shaping that can't be done once glued, now is probably the time to mention that? LOL At the moment, things are just temporarily taped and clamped into place, so adjustments are easy. I'm thinking E6000 will be my tool of choice once I'm ready to lock these pieces together? (My preferred adhesive, from many TK builds) Full kit, out of the box: Back cowl to top dome pics: Back: Front: Inside: Top: Right: Left: Faceplate to Visor Hood: Font: Inside: Right: Left: The faceplate seems a tad low in the visor, but I think the top can be pushed down to glue to the top of the faceplate and close that off, it's just awkward at this stage. Thoughts? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacrut Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Awesome start.. Nice faceplate and Visor placement. 🤘🏼🤘🏼👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼 Oooh, don't forget to sanded a bit both the area before E6000🙏🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 @Chopper @BikerScout007 Any feedback I can get, before I proceed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 Oh, speaking of proceeding: At Mickey's recommendation, I do have the accurate 3M set for the visor hinge point: I also have a nice resin printed snout greeblie. Once I'm at that point. So I won't need to use that stock part from the kit, either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 It looks pretty good. The KS is wonky to say the least so a lot of it is just lining it up in the least-worst configuration. Unfortunately most of the extras they include, other than maybe the decals, can just be tossed out. And I think even with the decals I ended up using Trooperbay ones. Though I guess that's no longer an option. Using the speedbolts will make it a lot easier to deal with the build, so good on you for picking those up! You might want to cut out the earholes before gluing stuff together 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 Thanks! I considered doing the ear holes, and maybe I will, but they're fully exposed (read: accessible/not hidden) no matter what, so I don't think it'll hurt anything to leave those for later. And having it solid might give a wee bit of extra structural strength while I'm trying to force wonky plastic into shape LOL I'll paint the snout properly, of course, but otherwise I'll probably use the stickers that it came with, at least to start. This is just going to be a spare / display, anyway... I'll get something better when doing the full armor, once I get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshadow71 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I just got my KS helmet today and wasn't aware it wouldn't meet Lancer approval. May I ask where you purchased the 3M bolts and greeblie? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 5 minutes ago, longshadow71 said: I just got my KS helmet today and wasn't aware it wouldn't meet Lancer approval. May I ask where you purchased the 3M bolts and greeblie? Thanks! The Kropserkel helmet is fine for Level 2/Lancer, requiring only some very minor mods. The rest of their armor won't clear Level 2/Lancer. See here: https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/topic/21881-rotj-scout-armor-kit-accuracy-and-level-2-lancer-applications/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshadow71 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Oh I have Walt's on order for the Mando build. Just wanted a different helmet. I think I found where to find the parts needed for the helmet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 57 minutes ago, longshadow71 said: I just got my KS helmet today and wasn't aware it wouldn't meet Lancer approval. May I ask where you purchased the 3M bolts and greeblie? Thanks! You'll need this too once you get the bolts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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