Dutchtrooper
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Are the specs for the thermal detonator arbitrary? I'm seeing lots of variation in my research. I'm under the impression I'd be able to get Centurion with my ATA kit based on my research during assembly. How concerned should I be about the thermal detonator and approval in your opinion?
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Could be that your tube is too small in diameter. Your clips should also sit closer to the end caps.
I was initially thinking the same thing. But 2" Diameter end caps came with the ATA kit. I can't imagine using a bigger pipe because of that.
is that an ATA tube?
Yes, it is an ATA tube. Here are the specs:
Pipe diameter is 2"
Pipe width is 7.5" wide
plastic control piece is 4.5" wide
end caps .75" wide
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I bought some clips for the thermal detonator from a vendor that posts on this site. I'm not sure if the current look is problematic or not, as it doesn't seem to look as accurate as I'd like. Do you think they wrap around awkwardly around my two inch conduit? It makes the plate that goes on the pipe face upwards, and I think it should face outwards.
I cut the end caps and top plate according to a "blueprint" image I had of the thermal detonator. Is it looking right? i haven't glued it yet.
PS sorry about flashing my whitey tighties... and no jokes about it being clipped on "on the wrong side"
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So tight that you can easily breath! On Troops you walk around a lot and a long time, you definitely need Air!
are we talking inches or millimeters? how tight or wiggly is yours? It seems ridiculously much between my stomach and where the abdominal plate is when I have the kidney plate flush to my back...
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I know the armor was designed for someone 5' 10 and 150 lbs, but what other measurements should be considered? I am 5' 10 and 158 lbs (as of yesterday with all my clothes on) I just want to make the armor as close to it's intended fit as possible.
A friend and I are 6 ft and around 150, and I was wondering how much of the abdominal/kidney plates could be trimmed for our ATA kits?
matching up the edges on each side, gives me a lot of wiggle room on the inside! How tight should this be???
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Looking at ordering one of these but have a question.
Is it possible to attach the ear cover with out the screws visible?
I know its screen accurate but would rather not have them seen.
thanks
My recommendation on this:
You can taper the holes drilled so the heads line up flush with the ear cover. Then, of course, you'd paint the screw heads white with model paint.
The ear covers (especially the top two) are important for holding the entire helmet together, and for getting the ear covers tight against the side of the helmet. The "mask" part of the helmet is not as wide as the shell in the back (or at least it wasn't for me) and the ear cover screws "widened" the mask part to match the width of the back side. Hope that makes sense...
• Also, before you start hacking away at it, be mindful of the bottom of the ear cover and where the screw goes. That screw on the bottom needs to go through both the front and back halves of the helmet... and it's easy to cut too much off there based on the photos and eyeballing it.
• There also needs to be space between the bottom of the ear piece and the opening of the helmet. There's a black rubber strip that goes all the way around the helmet opening, and they look better when they don't overlap the bottom of the ear cover.
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Thanks, It looks like you have to bend the plastic, or at least put some pressure on them to get them to line up flush!
It stings because you don't want to cut off too much. The plastic strips helps cover up any gaps.
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I started an ATA kit myself around October.
Here's the google site I'm assembling to keep track of all my references to take note of:
https://sites.google.com/a/oakland.edu/storm-trooper-research/
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Is there a trick to cutting/fitting the thighs? I cut nice straight lines, and where the thighs curve, I have a considerable gap between the cuts where the the thighs bubble out and the sides don't meet up tight there..
ATA armor kit.
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Is the belt to be 60"
I measure 42 (exact) with my armor on... and figure 8" of overlap for the velcro to total 48 inches.
Am I going about this wrong?
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ATA helmet almost complete. Anyone have a good recommendation for Helmet fans? I'm trying to search the forums on it.
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On 12/16/2011 at 11:11 PM, xaoslord said:
Someone posted this case in a thread here in the forum and I had to get one for myself:
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I thought about trying to find a cheaper one, but I thought why? This is perfect and I'll never have to worry about upgrades. Best price I've found has been Home Depot.
+1 These rock
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Just made some of these. they worked great. Although they seem longer and less curvy than the stencils from trooperbay. Ended up not using the trooperbay ones.
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I'm on my way! The ATA Works kit is great, and will plan to start sometime this weekend. TK boots also came in. I'll be shopping for tools and fitting attributes this weekend. While I'm at the store I'll need to get metal for the thermal detonator clip!
I have the Hasbro Blaster and doopy conversion kit, but I also printed the specs for the PVC handmade blaster. If I have time over thanksgiving, I might cut all the parts for one of those for assembly at a later date.
All I really need to get yet besides tools is a neck seal, canvas belt and holster. Everything else just requires months of assembly. no rush here!
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"For the tube stripes, I hand cut decals from sign vinyl."
GREAT tutorial...
Are there any graphic designers out there that have a vector file for the vinyl masking? .ai or .eps?
I'll be doing two helmets soon, and I have access to a vinyl plotter... that would help immensely!
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Just sent TK boots a message. Might be piece #1... so it begins!
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Just started posting on the Great Lakes Garrison too.
Currently studying up on armor. After hearing and reading it takes up a lot of time, I do have the patience for it... but would also love to have it done as soon as possible. Just itching I guess.
What I've found so far is:
1. Buy a helmet kit to assemble and detail.
2. Make your own armor. (hardest part)
3. find white shoes that match and get UnderArmor (black sport tights) and look for decent gloves
4. make your own blaster (not from a toy)
I did find a UK company that looks like it sells cool kits for a blaster.. look like all you need to add is a pipe and a scope. Id be interested to hear if this is a good way to go.
STORMTROOPER E-11 PIPE BLASTER BASE DETAILING KIT
I'm excited to talk to some local Detroit guys about armor, the setup, the time it takes to do, and the money. Everywhere I see, the grand totals to be about $1000. But the 501 looks like it does a lot of community stuff, and there's many times a year when a storm trooper outfit would be really cool to have.
So I'm excited to start this journey.
Thermal Detonator appearance
in Assembly, Mods, and Painting
Posted · Edited by Dutchtrooper
We will see. I agree, and hope it is not an issue. I'll move the clips out a bit. I have a ton of gray 2" pipe, so I think I could make a ton of these as long as I had the white plastic parts. I had to buy an 8 foot pipe, so I just started chopping 7.5" sections.
I found someone who has an ATA kit, and 2" diameter TD and achieved Centurion. Found this link from somewhere else on this site. Very good photos. Reference thermal detonator photos (106-111)
ATA Armor 2012 by Gazmosis
PS: You guys ROCK for the prompt replies! Planning on having my armor done for the Detroit Maker Faire this weekend.
Wish me luck!