New Centurion Construction

[rmassman]

Hi Guys. Finally after all this time I am now building my first Centurion. I'm a true newb with this but an old hand at PVC/ABS builds. Member of the 501st. Built my own TK and I thought I had all this figured out before they said to use 3M Adhesive tape for an internal Cover Strip and Goop rather than E6000. Anyways. Starting my journey and hope to pick up on an accurate build faithful to the original series. Building a Kropsercle Cylon right out of the gate. Just finished the helmet and could probably use alot of help along the way. Thanks much and I hope you don't mind the link to what I've achieved so far in my build. I guess I started with the hardest part.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-DPLOkzZAY

[Cylon-Knight]

Welcome aboard the Basestar, massman!

You started out with a bang and lived up to my moto. Well done, Centurion.


Great video, awesome editing, music and sound effects!! I was worried at the black sail panels... NOOOooOoOo! -oh- it's just primer, cool.

I have a TK as well, that needs some TLC. I did the Centurion first. I also did the helmet first. Great sci-fi fans think alike. lol

Looking forward to more of you build and helping out with any information that could be handy. I subscribed to your YouTube so I won't miss another build update.

If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check out our gallery.
https://www.byyourcommand.net/cylongallery/
It has MANY photos of all the sci-fi things you're looking for and never knew you were looking for.

Post often and enjoy the site!

[rmassman]

I may have made a mistake. I had been getting pressure to apply chrome tape. Best source (later proved to be fail) found was this:

I was ok with the seam as I'd binge watched every episode of the original classic BSG. However maybe it can be improved. So I went the one way ticket of applying this material and I was to say the least not impressed. It did not match the sheen of the chrome as perfectly as I'd desired. I'm thinking if I can find a better more accurate material, the only resolution would be to tape over the tape. I just can't find the precise right material.



No flash but under a hobby lamp

[rmassman]

Alright, as promised the Cylon Battery Belt has been initially completed and it's now time for a Test Fit of what we have so far. I intentionally left out the skirt as I haven't figured out a good method yet of attaching it quickly and easily. As with all first test fits they are the absolute worst and dorkiest and there is no change in that philosophy with these. So with that caveat, I present the initial build of the Cylon Costume early this morning in all it's glory. Right off the bat, the helmet padding is going to have to lose a layer as it's just way too tight a fit. Maybe my hair growing out has something to do with that as maybe i had a recent haircut when installing double layer inner padding. I also should have tried the gauntlets however, they need more work with foam lining to keep them from slopping around as well as some decals needing installed. Endless years of dieting with near zero results. 5'10 193 pounds.

[Jenne]

Good work Centurion, and the 100% perfect gloves.

[Christina]

Where are your boots from?