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swmand4's RT-Mod ANH Stunt Build
xaoslord replied to swmand4's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Take plenty of pictures. I have the RT-Mod armor and I'm starting the legs with the butt-joint and cover strip method. I could use some visual reference, lol. -
Started on the calves today. Trimmed up the overlaps to do the butt-joint in front, but I'm not quite sue how I'm going to do the rear overlap. I have to decide where the velcro is going to be and how the coverstrip will work with it. Can anyone point me to some good tutorials for that part?
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Today I managed to add the cover strips to the butt-joints on the forearms. I will be able to slip them on and off over my hands, although barely. I am rethinking the ribbed elastic I got. It seems like it will be noticeable in areas, and my tests with the snaps have not filled me with confidence. Here is the obligatory forearm glued up pic: 94 degrees out there today and the shop is even hotter. This was about all I could get done today.
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Have both forearms closed, now. Only thing left is to add the cover strips. A little too warm to spend much time out in the shop right now. More pics and updates over the next couple days...
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I had been using a straight edge and a utility knife to make my cuts, but I noticed the straight edge tends to drift in the center when I put pressure on it, so I decided to just go for it with the lexan scissors. As I am sanding it after I cut anyway, why not? First I put pencil marks where I want the cut to start and stop, then stretch tape between the two points. Using a glove on the hand that holds the piece (I previously found out how sharp those scissors are with one slip) I then cut off the excess. Instead of trying to wrestle with it to get two sides glues together at the same time, I just glue the inside shims to both sides of one piece and then when dry I will glue up the other side.
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Finally have a shop that I can move around in again, so I can pick my build back up. Been looking forward to it.
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Yes, a FX in all of its glory. I guess an "expert" means a mastery of BS.
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Hey Mat, I haven't done anything in awhile because my workshop is still full of lumber. I will have to check to verify the size I got.
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Rob does a great job with his kit, so most of the credit goes to him. When cutting, I clamped a straight edge to the pieces when I could to get the cleanest cut I could get. Then finished off with some sanding. I still haven't given up on this, I still have a shop full of lumber so I haven't had any opportunity to get to work on the kit. Taxes took most of what funds I had for the decking project so I'm having to wait a little longer to get it completed.
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You can see how I did mine on this post in my build thread: http://www.whitearmo...=20#entry226314
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I just saw one at K-Mart for $20.
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Well, the clearing of trees, brush and weeds is done and most of the spring planting is completed. Now I have to build a deck, repair another and a porch, then stain all three. All of the lumber is being stored in my shop so I have to complete this before I can get back to work on the stormy build. Looking forward to getting back to it (and giving my back a break!)
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AP ANH stunt first build
xaoslord replied to Jeepfrog's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
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Looks great Noah!
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I think we had one snowfall this winter that was more than a dusting, and it was three inches at most. Sounds like you are getting enough winter for two seasons up there!