Multi-Gen Mojlnir armor overhaul (Pep and freehand)

[rickrtickr]

Weekend Update!!

all base work on the boots is done.

First thing first, I needed to tear down the old boots for their hardware.



then I needed to do my cutouts.


Then I added the salvaged hardware and finalized any design requirements.


From here it was time to add my rubber soles. (don't forget your PPE)


After a full day of being clamped together, I reassemble the boots.

From there, things are just kinda history. I do my test fitting and walk around a bit to make sure the mounting is stable and that they are comfortable enough to wear. I am really happy with these and they are a significant improvement from the old boots. I cannot rock my ankles with the new boots so things are much more stable. there is also the advantage of being the right size of shoe. (the old boots were 2 sizes too small and had just stretched out over time)

Any way here are to last of the pictures:

Until next time!

 

[rickrtickr]

Small update. No progress to report on the boots yet but they are now at my workstation for the foam work.

I have finally finished the tac pad to the left forearm, it just needs paint. Have some pictures:

 

[rickrtickr]

well. minor update.

The foam work has finally begun. and my goodness these boots are going to be big.

Have some pictures:

 

[rickrtickr]

and the first toe is done. On to the next one.

 

[rickrtickr]

alright! big weekend update!

I would say I am out 70-80% complete with the build process and then I can move on to the paint.

I am also satisfied with the scale of the boots as they seem to match up all right with my current shins. (which are the next items on my rebuild list)

In any case, have some pictures! I expect that I will be able to finish the build process this week (barring unforeseen problems)

See you guys in the next one!

 

[rickrtickr]

made some good progress last night.

one boot is 100% built. Enjoy some pictures:

 

[rickrtickr]

alright! The boots are built.

pretty happy with how they have turned out, and they are only a little bit larger than the old boots.
They are about 1 inch longer and a little over 1 inch wider than the old boots.

Have some pictures:

 

[rickrtickr]

Alright! Here it is, the big weekend update!

The boots are done!

They have been weathered and test fit and they are ready to action!

Enjoy some pictures of my process!

First step first (2 coats of plasti dip)


Then 2 coats of base color:
(coat 1)
(coat 2)

Then a round of weathering on top of the base coat:


Adding the black ground exposure weathering:


Time to paint the buckle:


Then a second layer of weathering


And there we have them all done and finished:

And one last comparison to the old boots:

Then some test fitting:

I also managed to finish up the other forearm with the tac pad:


The next project is clear though. My shins are about 2 inches short and are a bit too small in places now. so that rebuild is what is up next!

Until next time!

 

[rickrtickr]

so it begins...

I finally got a batch of filament for my 3d printer. and I ran a test print of the cortana chip.

I then spent the better part of an afternoon cutting down and correcting the MoeSizzlac MK IV helmet.

The process is most definitely arduous. and getting the stl cutdowns to be "watertight" or complete was a pain. but I did finally manage that and started the print process.

I am also going to get started on the shins this week hopefully. and if I scaled it right the 3d print time for the helmet should be done sometime next week!

enjoy the pictures:

 

[rickrtickr]

weekend update!

I finished the 3d print of the new MK IV build, I am extra happy because the scale of the helmet is within about a centimeter of my original Pepakura. Almost unbelievable to me is that it is actually easier to put on and take off than the original build.

You can see in the comparison pictures where the original is deformed by my hasty build speed when hardening.

i also experienced my first near print failure on the last piece of the build. one of my support trees failed to print normally and so I was forced to take some drastic measures to ensure build success. using my 3d printing pen, I taped across a number of supports (being carful not to cross the build itself) and built up an area for the support tree to "float" in place. and it worked!

Hopefully, I have another update for you next week on the shins!

Well here are the rest of the build progress pictures:

 

[Lungorthin]

Been looking through your thread. Pretty clever, I've never seen anyone use those buckles you used on your boot armor.
Seems almost easier than using them than having to rig in snap clips and elastic. Nice work

 

[rickrtickr]

Been looking through your thread. Pretty clever, I've never seen anyone use those buckles you used on your boot armor.
Seems almost easier than using them than having to rig in snap clips and elastic. Nice work

The buckles on the boots are largely cosmetic. but they will allow me to remove the upper from the boot to access more of the shoe if I need to.

Alrighty folks time for a progress update!

The 2.0 MK IV shins are about 60-70% complete. And I am very happy with them. nearing the end of my build time yesterday it occurred to me that I should test to see how they fit with the boots. and they are so clean. I have made no extra cuts or done any shaping they just fit!

Well, enjoy the pictures!

 

[rickrtickr]

well, I have a really quick update for everybody.

I have started working on the back of the shins.

I hope to have these completed this weekend. well enjoy the picture:

 

[rickrtickr]

ALRIGHT!!! Weekend update!

The main shins are done and they just need some dremel work. I have started on the kneecaps and then we will be on the paint train next weekend.

Enjoy some pictures. and see you guys in the next one!

 

[rickrtickr]

Alright! time for the weekend update!

I have finished the shins and got them painted and weathered.

And I ended up needing to expand the Thighs in order for them to sit where they belong.

I am starting to make the new Shoulders to replace the tiny shoulder "cores" that I am currently using.

well. enjoy the pictures!

Initial test fitting with the knee pads.



the painting process:


Corrective paint for the Thigh expansion:


The comparison of the old shins vs the new shins:

And finally the test fitting and mobility testing of the finished shins:

Well. I will see you guys in the next one!

 

[Bloxxer]

Loving the progress so far, very impressive! The scaling and paintwork look spot on!

 

[pinoyfiasco]

Those boots are absolutely killer! Everything's looking so good.

 

[rickrtickr]

Loving the progress so far, very impressive! The scaling and paintwork look spot on!

Those boots are absolutely killer! Everything's looking so good.

Thanks, guys it is coming along nicely.

Anyway on to my update. no real progress last week as I was out of the house for the weekend. but I made some progress on the next pieces.

Firstly I finally finished my newest M6G:

It will need a nice bit of paintwork still but it is ready for it at this point.

I have also started on the replacements for my biceps. I am using the MK VI gen 3 biceps as a base so fat and I am happy with the progress I have made. It also looks like I won't need to make many (if any) modifications to my existing shoulder armor in order to make them viable to the new biceps.

I will probably try to get some work done on these during the week so that I can get all my painting done on Saturday so I can avoid the con crunch of needing to do everything during the weekdays.

Well until next time!

 

[rickrtickr]

quick update:

The shoulders are mostly complete and only need just a little addition to be 100% and ready for paint.

I am really happy with the fit and how well they have merged with the current armor pieces.

Enjoy some pictures:

 

[rickrtickr]

alright! The armor is done and ready for the con next week!

The armor has really come a long way in just 2 years and I am very proud of the improvements.

Every single piece of armor has either been replaced or modified in some way since 2022. and here is a quick look at the progress over the last couple of years.

Throughout this process, I had briefly considered trying to get a tier 3 deployment status. but due to the nature of my build, I could only be eligible for a tier 1. (being a multi-generation "mash-up" it is not eligible for anything above tier 1) So maybe someday in the future I may build the remaining MK VI Gen 3 parts to pursue a Tier 3. but for now. this is where the armor will rest for a while.

Look forward to continued progress on my 3d printed MK IV helmet and its progress.

And at some point in the future my rebuild of the torso into a multi-generation variant.

Anyway on to the pictures.

From left to right: 2 years ago, last year, last night.

I don't really have any other updates for you guys so enjoy some pictures!