Doughboy's TK Build

Website · Post by **Rebel Doughboy** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:26 pm

Evening fellow troopers,

Ok, so about two weeks ago I personally recieved the GIANT brown magical box from the postalwoman, though it wouldn't fit in my front door! I am still a padawan when comes to TK knowledge, but man I am impressed! Just taking out the pieces overwhelmed me for sure. Lots of trimming still to go, and basically the coolest thing, ever. The bucket particularily stands out IMHO.

Thanks Terrell!

Its here, its here, it's here! Opening this while listening to the Imperial march is something I will never forget.

Just like a kid on Christmas. Here it is!

So far I have-
-White Industrial grade Velcro
-Krylon White Primer and gloss white
-Sanding sponges, 320 and 600 grit
-Snaps, need 7 more...
-black elastic type material, in 1.5' and 2' inch width
-TK-4510's awesome decals
-Rubber gloves
-TK Boots
-Neck seal, just waiting for it to arrive...
-Smitty's Lens

I still need-
-blue and gray paint for the frown, ears, and ab buttons
-E6000 glue
-Lexan Scissors (Probably getting these this weekend at Hobby Lobby)

For the blaster I am modifying a Hasbro E-11 (A huge thanks to Robb who recently is hooking me up with one!!!) with a resin kit from Doopydoos. Electronics will be later down the road once everything is put together, a ROM/FX if I have the money. I was thinking putting it together, then painting the suit. I noticed some troopers paint the inside of the bucket black, is that needed for the Expert Infantry designation later down the road?

Despite my urges, I plan on holding back on the helmet till the majority of the suit is snapped and strapped up. TK-4510 provided a huge thread on how to assemble a ATA helmet, so I might give in to the temptation this weekend too...

Man is it a great feeling to know you've finally gathered all the materials, especially on this costume, unlike my RFT, lol. More pics to come, to make sure it's up to Imperial Standards.

Post by **Sands** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:01 am

Looking good.

Website · Post by **Rebel Doughboy** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:47 pm

Thanks Sands...Finished trimming the helmet this evening, I went for the square teeth look, now to find some black mesh to go under it...tell me what you guys think!

Post by **Schph Gochi** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:01 am

ahhhh.....going for armor too....lol...

looking good so far...

Armor is a journey ...that's for sure..
and where I don't wear mine a whole lot...the fastening system that I ended up using seems to be working out really well..

The one thing I learned in doing mine is that if you ask 10 Troopers the best way to do something..you will likely get 10 answers...
it is all trial and error to a degree..
and wearing it and walking in it...and just moving in it..to work out all the kinks....

lol...and yes...
Rebel Fleet Trooper is one of the easiest costumes you can do...
but I have to admit...out of all of the Rebel costumes I have..it is the most satisfying to actually wear because at least most folks recognize the character...
Endor Trooper
Hoth Trooper
Techs....
eh...
not so much..

but I have to say..
Hoth Trooper was more challenging than TK armor..

and remember...
a whole bunch of us will be here on Sunday if you want to get a good look at things..

http://www.midwestgarrison.org/forum/vi ... php?t=9899

Post by **Nightshifter** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:35 am

Nice armor !! Let the game begin! Good luck cant wait to see the pics as you come along.

Post by **Schph Gochi** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:40 am

Rebel Doughboy has a 18th birthday to wait for too...
but..
boy...
is he gonna be ready to roll...

Website · Post by **Rebel Doughboy** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:24 pm

Thanks

My RFT is done, just waiting for Donna to send my sewed shirts and vest back...otherwise I am ready to roll for the RL. Lol, yes I wanted (needed) to do armor, and now I will be able to troop for both groups which is awesome in my book.

With the trooper advice, I can tell you that's a big yes, and all troopers can agree on that one answer lol. I'll have it ready to roll by October 30th painted all that jazz!

Post by **iam8114** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:29 pm

Schph Gochi wrote: Rebel Fleet Trooper is one of the easiest costumes you can do...
but I have to admit...out of all of the Rebel costumes I have..it is the most satisfying to actually wear because at least most folks recognize the character...

Just wait until you get into the orange Phyllis...

Post by **Schph Gochi** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:51 pm

Rebel Doughboy wrote:Thanks

My RFT is done, just waiting for Donna to send my sewed shirts and vest back..!

Did you send it to Donna Keely in California?

I would have sewn it for you and done it for free...I have done most of the shirts and vests here for Renegade Squad...

Post by **Sands** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:59 pm

No RTF talk here at MWG! Rebel Scum!

Website · Post by **Rebel Doughboy** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:19 pm

Yes Donna in California, and still waiting on it...sent a PM detailing it...So Phyllis you have done a TK? FX or?

Post by **Schph Gochi** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:02 am

Rebel Doughboy wrote:Yes Donna in California, and still waiting on it...sent a PM detailing it...So Phyllis you have done a TK? FX or?

I have TK armor...it is FX....
I don't wear it too much because I am REALLY too short to be a Stormtrooper and it is rather comical to see me with other taller folks...
I recently made a bunch of 14 year olds who wanted a photo with me in TK kneel down so that I didn't look like a midget...lol...they sure grow them tall these days.....my generation (baby boomers) just don't seem to be as tall...

Sands wrote:No RTF talk here at MWG! Rebel Scum!

we are sneaky like that...

Post by **InvaderSith** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:24 am

Schph Gochi wrote: I have TK armor...it is FX....
I don't wear it too much because I am REALLY too short to be a Stormtrooper and it is rather comical to see me with other taller folks...

You can troop as a TK with me any time! (makes my Vader look taller!)

Website · Post by **Rebel Doughboy** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:12 pm

Test fitted the Trimmed left arm!

I feel like a giddy little kid, boy this if fun!

Post by **the dark knight** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:44 pm

looking good! you guys and your white armor. your all making me want a TK! good job RD!

Post by **Sands** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:56 pm

That ATA armor looks nice. Almost like TE2. I love my ATA bucket. Very light.

Website · Post by **Rebel Doughboy** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:11 pm

Thanks! These comments keep me going!

I just spent the last two hours fine tuning, now I am going to sand all the arm pieces ready to be glued tonight or tomorrow! Tomorrow I will finish gluing the arms, and then test out the thieghs and maybe even glue them tomorrow. I am leaving a little extra space in the thieghs as I will with the calfs. Calfs Hopefully will be Wendesday's project and I can rivet the Ab and Kidney plates together and put in all the snaps on Thursday...yay! Then if luck has it, I can actually strap this sucker up

I am scared to do the calfs...though holding them together against my TKBoots, I am way too excited not too!

Post by **Sands** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:18 pm

Cool to be all done by the 31st. Then you can go out trick or treat.

Website · Post by **Rebel Doughboy** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:21 pm

Oh yeah!

Priming next week, 1 coat, then sanded, then another light coat then the gloss goes one followed by Novus plastic polish.

Post by **Schph Gochi** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:59 am

Great job...
and...
better to trim on the conservative side...you can always trim more as you find the areas that are giving you bruises...

I wore my TK last night and figured out I still need to trim some off of my forearms...
it is a never ending process..