I used the magnet method once more on my latest suit revision. It is a bit expensive, cost me around 50€, but the plates wont come off accidentaly. I used 20x3mm 18kg magnets. 5 are glued on the inside of each plate using abs weld (collar plate is attached with snaps).
On the inside of the vest...
Here is a crappy cellphone picture from today's test fitting. Only things missing so far are the horsehair wookie braids.
Tomorrow is the first troop at a big cinema in my hometown, i am looking forward to test the new features and the new fit.
Finally found some time to repaint my chest armor.
I used topical method for all damages and scratches. Only missing some detailing made with the airbrush
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You will have these scratchmarks even with more clearcoat. But don't worry about this too much! It will add a nice natural weathering over the time you wear your suit
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Some more parts are finished, or nearly finished (-;
My RKD shoulder armor with a new paintjob
and my RKD knees also with some fresh coats
And the harness strapping.I used 2 adjustable straps on each side. Harness and jetpack adjustment can be made seperately
I will weather the...
Today i received my long awaited gauntlet rocket (-:
I disassembled the rocket and put on some black and a copper mix.
I also installed the gauntlet darts with 1 red/1 black tip.
Gauntlets are now finished so the armor is up next