MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

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MY TURN

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:46 pm

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I am expecting untrimmed armor any day now. I will be building a command centurion. More in the copper hue than gold. Similar in color to the command centurion in "The Hand Of God".

I'm playing with the idea of using copper tape on some of the seams for a more screen-accurate look. And it would save alot of effort in finishing. However, maybe it would look kinda cheesy to the public? Opinions?

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Re: MY TURN

Post by Cylon-Knight » Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:54 pm

^^^ That is a photo of vintage awesomeness! ^^^
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As for tape... doing the copper-ish color might be hard for a color match. My guess: You'll have to decide on a chrome shop for sure, get samples and try to find tape that matches... and hope you don't need replating ever :shock: that may be tricky.

Maybe forever apply thin sheet plastic atop the seams... to give the appearance of tape after being plated?
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:35 pm

Hmm, good point about the color match. I might find copper tape that I like (if they even vary?) and use it as a color sample to the platers. Maybe what they did on the show, as I still believe the copper centurion was copper, not burnt gold.
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:24 am

No armor yet, but I'm thinking of keeping the eye socket for each half of the head intact and just clean up that seam nicely;
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:15 am

Another sidenote
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:50 pm

So I wrote to Kropsercle for the heck of it. Their undersuit leaves a little to be desired, but it is very reasonable, at $380. I am inquiring about them making some custom modifications for a little more $. I could always get one and make some mods (actually the wife :bsglol: ).
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:51 pm

BTW, armor arriving tomorrow! :cylongold:
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by Jenne » Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:12 am

Oh yeah, that looks very nice. :cylon:

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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by Red Eye » Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:53 am

FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE wrote:BTW, armor arriving tomorrow! :cylongold:
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:46 pm

So a box arrived
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by Red Eye » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:11 am

Congrats on receiving your armor!

Glad you're pleased with it.
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sat Oct 11, 2014 4:09 pm

Marking my trim lines on everything (laboriously double-checking references) and beginning to trim today! The hardest to determine (L-R) are the side ribs
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:49 pm

It's a beginning
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:52 pm

...and BTW, CORA (Jim) quickly worked out my issues regarding the armor. :cylongold: It's great to have reliable people around. :salute:
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by Red Eye » Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:52 am

Good work so far...

Can't wait to see more! :cylongold:
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