Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, upon closer inspection the TFA Tie pilots have different shoulders and forearms as compared to the FOTK. So We've finally began work on these parts.
Shoulder armor:
The TFA Tie pilot actually has longer shoulder armor than the FOTK:
Cut up one of my FOTK shoulders to extend another one:
Chest boxes:
Using sketchup, i blew up a pic of a tie pilot to life size (based on a belt box as reference) and modeled each of the boxes...these are now being translated unto cardboard prototypes prior to molding and casting
Helmet:
Rough sculpt so far. Need to adjust the angle of the face in relation to the visor and dome. We've decided to go with a once piece design with regards to the blast visor. This will be non functional in most builds anyway so at least it's one less part you have to secure in place.
Any leads on the hoses used? Or how this is connected to the helmet? Are the "mic tips" found parts?
Also looking for leads / better photos of the shoulder strap greeblies...
Shoulder armor:
The TFA Tie pilot actually has longer shoulder armor than the FOTK:
Cut up one of my FOTK shoulders to extend another one:
Chest boxes:
Using sketchup, i blew up a pic of a tie pilot to life size (based on a belt box as reference) and modeled each of the boxes...these are now being translated unto cardboard prototypes prior to molding and casting
Helmet:
Rough sculpt so far. Need to adjust the angle of the face in relation to the visor and dome. We've decided to go with a once piece design with regards to the blast visor. This will be non functional in most builds anyway so at least it's one less part you have to secure in place.
Any leads on the hoses used? Or how this is connected to the helmet? Are the "mic tips" found parts?
Also looking for leads / better photos of the shoulder strap greeblies...
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