New JM Clone armor arrives (pic heavy)

[protokev DMD]

Well after a small wait, and much anticipation my JM clone armor arrived on the 15th, now after 9 days i finally took time to upload pictures:

In reverse order of how i got them out of the box










































This armor is very well sculpetd, and is going to be really awesome when finished (i am doing a red cartoon arc). The parts are light yet sturdy HIPS. This however is not a FX kit. This armor will require some personal time and elbow grease to finish off. It does have some minor pitting and a tad bit of uneveness in a few non trimmed parts, but if purchased with a weathered trooper in mind this should not be too big of a hassel. If you want a fresh from kamino look, it wil require some filling and sanding to be super smooth.

I am in a bit of a rut though, because i want to have a accurate undersuit before i start trimming, so i am still on the hunt for a cost effective way to accomplish that.

so to sum up, awesome armor, will require some work, but it will be worth it.

PM for availability info

 

[GeneralMayhem]

<div class='quotetop'>(protokev @ Jul 25 2006, 11:47 PM) [snapback]1287987[/snapback]</div>

I am in a bit of a rut though, because i want to have a accurate undersuit before i start trimming, so i am still on the hunt for a cost effective way to accomplish that.

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How's this for accurate?

Clone Trooper Body Glove

 

[protokev DMD]

I will look into that.

Also, I have had a few questions about "pitted" and "uneven" and realized how that sounds,

I am a very particular person when it comes to these things, and so these arent as bad as the initial post may sound. The areas effected are few and far between, and in most cases unoticiable unless you are looking for them. The pitting is nothing more than slight recesses in the plastic. and uneveness might be me being picky.

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Looks pretty good.

 

[Dark One]

<div class='quotetop'>(protokev @ Jul 26 2006, 02:35 PM) [snapback]1288189[/snapback]</div>

I will look into that.

Also, I have had a few questions about "pitted" and "uneven" and realized how that sounds,

I am a very particular person when it comes to these things, and so these arent as bad as the initial post may sound. The areas effected are few and far between, and in most cases unoticiable unless you are looking for them. The pitting is nothing more than slight recesses in the plastic. and uneveness might be me being picky.
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Think of it like this. It will look more battle worn. Even with screen accurate TK suits, you are not going to get "Perfect pulls." Close but not spotless. IMO anyway.... BUT there is a difference between the two. I have seen armor pulls that in no way shape or form should have ever been sold to the public. TK or Clone. Those are the suits/sellers that should be beaten, tarred, and feathered...... :angry If you need to put alittle bondo or spot putty on them, sand down, and when you paint, no one will be able to tell.

 

[protokev DMD]

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<div class='quotetop'>(protokev @ Jul 26 2006, 02:35 PM) [snapback]1288189[/snapback]

I will look into that.

Also, I have had a few questions about "pitted" and "uneven" and realized how that sounds,

I am a very particular person when it comes to these things, and so these arent as bad as the initial post may sound. The areas effected are few and far between, and in most cases unoticiable unless you are looking for them. The pitting is nothing more than slight recesses in the plastic. and uneveness might be me being picky.
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Think of it like this. It will look more battle worn. Even with screen accurate TK suits, you are not going to get "Perfect pulls." Close but not spotless. IMO anyway.... BUT there is a difference between the two. I have seen armor pulls that in no way shape or form should have ever been sold to the public. TK or Clone. Those are the suits/sellers that should be beaten, tarred, and feathered...... :angry If you need to put alittle bondo or spot putty on them, sand down, and when you paint, no one will be able to tell.
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Exactly. I had to do the same thing with my proton pack shells i got from the same maker a while ago.

Ernie hudson approves

 

[Old Timer]

kit looks great, cant wait to see it assembled.

 

[Boba Frett]

Nice looking kit

 

[Java]

<div class='quotetop'>(Old Timer @ Jul 26 2006, 10:52 PM) [snapback]1288592[/snapback]</div>

kit looks great, cant wait to see it assembled.
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Here is a rough assembly on a mannequin:

 

[Jmo7]

<div class='quotetop'>(Javamonkey @ Jul 27 2006, 12:23 PM) [snapback]1288697[/snapback]</div>

<div class='quotetop'>(Old Timer @ Jul 26 2006, 10:52 PM) [snapback]1288592[/snapback]

kit looks great, cant wait to see it assembled.
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Here is a rough assembly on a mannequin:


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Nice, very nice

 

[GeneralMayhem]

Nice. Doesn't look bloated in the chest/torso area like I've seen on a lot of clone armors lately.

 

[The Manlet]

<div class='quotetop'>(Javamonkey @ Jul 27 2006, 08:23 AM) [snapback]1288697[/snapback]</div>

<div class='quotetop'>(Old Timer @ Jul 26 2006, 10:52 PM) [snapback]1288592[/snapback]

kit looks great, cant wait to see it assembled.
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Here is a rough assembly on a mannequin:


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that is pretty damn sweet. :eek

 

[clonesix]

That is sweet armor, indeed.

I can't wait to see it walking around soon.

 

[Got Maul]

stunning .

 

[GeneralMayhem]

I'll have to look into getting some clone armor.

 

[DW Design Studios]

I agree with Clone6. That is nice looking armor. I can't wait to see a finished, painted and weathered suit.
Darren
TK1068

 

[jorusfett]

I am on the same page with everybody else...very nice looking clone armor. With armor looking this good, I might have to actually think about getting into clone armor now.

 

[Java]

Thanks to everybody who can appreciate this effort. A lot of time went into it, and it was all done "garage style" all by myself.

I can't express enough how grateful I am to hear the nice comments.

B)

 

[The Manlet]

Your the man JM

 

[Studio Stasis]

Im not even a huge fan of the clone troopers and this armor is so damn accurate that its hard to take your eyes off of it. I love how you nailed the look.