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  4. Darth Aloha's Anovos ANH TK Build

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    I'm just a couple shoulder bridges and a sniper knee away from being fully trimmed. I scored and snapped so there will be minimal sanding/dremeling to clean up. Except for two bicep openings where I used my lexan scissors. The scissor snips are faster but require way more work (for me at least) to clean up compared to scoring and snapping. 

     

    The one thing to note is that the thermal detonator is pretty much the only accurate one out there except for maybe TM or RS (I'm assuming RS although I've never noticed their TD.)

     

    Here is the anovos next to my sexy TM thermal det:

     

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    It's all the right diameter and the control panel is pretty spot on.

     

    Suck it ATA, AP, WTF, MTK etc... thermal detonators!

     

    -Eric

  5. The Force Awakens Stormtrooper CRL

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    This will be up to the new DL but the only thing I can see changing eventually is some wording in the biceps to allow them to have a seam and open up like the screen used ones. But that won't preclude closed seamless biceps. You'll have to wait until March to see if that change goes through when the new DL's term starts. 

     

    -Eric

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  12. Darth Aloha's Anovos ANH TK Build

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    After finally getting home from work travel I am now ready to deal with this Anovos purchase.

     

    Why did I buy this? Because $350 seemed too good to be true. Also I like building armor. 

     

    WIll it fit me? NFW. 

     

    What the hell will I do with it? I think it is bound for a mannequin. Or maybe sell it locally to someone who really needs it. 

     

    Will my whole build thread consist of asking myself questions and then answering them? Quite possibly. 

     

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    I'm going to open the box now and start trimming.

     

    -Eric

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  14. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    @Target92: silver split rivets are ok, you will have to paint them white as mentioned before. Just have a look at the reference gallery!

     

    The original strapping is screen accurate and works 100% fine if you do it right. Main difference to other strapping systems: the armor is not that easy disassembled. But it is very stable and easy to build. Since we have pictures from the LFL archives, we even know the exact measurements.

     

    I dunno man. Snap plates and elastic is more flexible and I think it makes it easier to adjust your TK to look good for your body type. 

     

    A small minority of approved TKs use the original bracket system. I'm not sure I would recommend the original strapping system for everyone.

     

    -Eric

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  24. Fireberglass Armor?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    That's why most people here have real jobs and can afford expensive toys ;)

     

    I'm glad you cleared up what you meant by this statement. On the surface it was a totally dick thing to say.

     

    It's true this is an expensive hobby. You either have means, save for years, or make it a very high financial priority...or I my case... all of the above. 

     

    -Eric

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