Fem-mando Early Crusader (APPROVED)

[Fyr Mureys]

I owe you thanks for another idea of yours I've borrowed.

http://mercs.firespray.net/forum/index.php?topic=44633.msg744461#new

Thank you very much in being so diligent in your ideas, research and documentation of your wonderful armour.

Fyr

[seugtai]

Looks great Fyr! But, I can't take credit for the door slide holster idea, that ingenious creation belongs solely to Ohl'd Vart. It's the coolest holster ever tho isn't it!? I love mine!

[Fyr Mureys]

My thanks to Ohl'd Vart, then. But I didn't see his design, I saw yours, so you get credit for MY inspiration. I modified the design to try and make it more in-galaxy. The original keyhole shape is immediately recognisable as a door slide, I hope that the rounded edges and teardrop shape I ground in the slot makes it less... Doorslide-y. Because I've fastened it to a leather backing, I also drilled an extra hole in the center of each side to put an extra rivet in. What do you think of the resulting look?

[seugtai]

So I've been helping a few people out by answering questions about my build for their own Crusaders and I thought this particular bit might be helpful to others as well.

My "Bondo Sculpting"

Step One: After you have your base piece ready sketch out your finished design as a guide.


Step Two: "Bondo Sculpting" As you can see, you don't want to put it on all pretty like.


Step Three: Sand. Once this has been done, you can see by putting the Bondo on a little sloppy it will give you a very organic end result.


Step Four: Add a bit more Bondo if needed. It's best to build up areas gradually then try to slap it all on at once.


Step Five: Sand again. (And continue to repeat step four and five till you get your desired result.)


Step Six: Don't forget to check the side views to make sure you get the desired dimension.


Hope that helps.

[Cdr. Ch'ren Jud'se]

What do you apply your Bondo with?
I know when i do it on cars i use the spatula things, but that dos'nt get to detailed...

[seugtai]

I use a plastic artist palette knife found at most craft and hobby stores for $0.99. Great for details and getting into small areas. And I reuse them over and over again too, just wipe the Bondo off with a paper towel and it's ready for next time.

[Mav Nexu]

Nice tip. Gonna use this in my Crusader build. 

[Carter]

Bump, Cause this so needs to stay here...

[Pointoforigin]

Just read through this entire thing again, and got all the same feels. You've gone from nothing, to epicness, to becoming Ruus'alor on your first day of being official, to Personell Officer in this club. And I got to meet this lady at C6 and oogle this epic costume! Awww yeahhh. This is a journey that's not over yet but has so much to inspire others in it.

[Pesh 'katar]

Anytime I need a little inspiration, I come over here and check out the craftsmanship and dedication in this kit... Always awesome.

[seugtai]

Thanks, guys, it's been a great ride so far! Now, I've got to get back to that Late Crusader build!

Hehee, you guys are just too SWEET!

[Jaa'det Otxoa]

 
I don't believe I missed this EPIC thread!

You have got to have the best Early Crusader kit around! 
Surely you have set the standard here... I mean, this thing is a beautiful work of art! Your attention to detail is amazing and inspiring!

Thank you for sharing Ner Vod!! 

[Tepp Audama]

Great Googly-Moogly!!!  That is hands down the nicest build I have seen so far, and I have been studying like made on here to get mine even started properly!  Truly amazing, beautiful work!