Daryl's Snowtrooper build [TM]

[daryldoak]

Here are some more duster pics, this time with the armor/belt:

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I am going to need to have the torso shortened since right now it covers the cod halfway.

I also trimmed/sanded the helmet:

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[carpe mindiem]

Niiiiiice

[CadBane3]

That's coming alone real nice! Good work!

[L Kamino]

Can't wait!

[daryldoak]

I gave my strapping a nice tea bath:

before:
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after:
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Next up: begin strapping the boots and armor.

[Mosi]

you'll have to roll around in some dirt... then some ashes of your enemies to weather it up 

[David A]

looks good!

[daryldoak]

you'll have to roll around in some dirt... then some ashes of your enemies to weather it up 

I absolutely will!   

looks good!

Thanks!

[daryldoak]

Trimmed and sanded the shoulder straps:

before:
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after:
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And I added the strapping to the mukluks:
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I still need to find some laces.  I have some flat ones, but I think I need round ones.

[daryldoak]

Today's progress report...

Trimmed and sanded the TD panel and end caps.

before:
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after:
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Attached the strapping to the cod:
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Sorry, no picture of me wearing the newly strapped cod.

[daryldoak]

Finished the TD today.

First I made the clips.

before:
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after:
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Then I tapered the ends of the pipe, lightly heated and added the caps, and then glued on the panel:
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Finished TD:
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[daryldoak]

Been working on the backpack during the last week.

First I installed the top velcro connectors using split rivets and  glued the sides onto the back.
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Then I installed some small dowels for internal support.
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Then I installed the lower strapping using split rivets.
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Then I glued from front on, using lots of painter's tape.
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Backpack is ready for painting.
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[daryldoak]

Finished painting the backpack.

All hand-painted, except for the lettering, which is decals.

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[CadBane3]

Great painting! Looking good!

[CJ49er]

great looking backpack!