Solcar23

Thanks Martin!!!!

I am still planning to switch to webbing for the snap plates......

WOW! nice! Thanks Lucas!! Ok then, here's where I'm at. Everything but the mag is being held together with epoxy. I know it's not much but this is about 2 days (not counting the removal of the E6000) work on it so far. I'm hoping to get back to it by the weekend! I also was informed by Terrell that my ATA kit is ready so that'll be here soon and this may take a backseat to getting started on that.......we'll see.... Close up of the sight installed with the epoxy Grip and trigger installed Mag held together with E6000 Progress so far.......

The kit laid out......ahh the possibilities!

Ah, Ha!! Lemme try that!..........more to come.......

I'll post some pics of the build if anyone can explain how to post pictures. I tried to post some of the ones I've taken so far but they're all too big to be uploaded. I wouldn't mind starting a build log. Especially once I start my armor!

So far so good, it looks like it's holding well. I haven't worked on it for a day so I'm not sure how it cured but after about 20 min it felt really solid! I think the epoxy is the way to go for me.

HA, HA!! Found the proper rail length on Martin's build. 26 cm long!

Thanks guys! I'm on a search for the knurled kind! Vern: The link won't open here at work, I'll try again from home.......

I bought some 10 MM and they were WAY too big, they were HUGE in comparison. I'm a bit confused............Maybe the bins were mislabeled.......

Hi all, I was hoping to get the exact size for the hex screws to replace the poorly cast front nozzle ones as well as the full length that you all have cut the metal rail for the scope. I probably can figure it out through some trial and error but just thought this would be faster. I am in the middle of the build and just need to grab the replacement hex screws to finalize my parts. Thanks guys! On an added note! My ATA kit is finally ready and I'm hoping to have it shipped by the weekend! I'll post the brown box pics as soon as I get it! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

I've never used Gorilla glue and wasn't really sure about it. I may attempt that as well.

Thanks guys!! I think I'm going to go with the 2 part 5 min epoxy. I know I can for sure count on that stuff!

I began my E11 full resin kit last evening and after giving the kit a bath in the sink with some dish soap, dry fitting and scoring the surfaces to be glued I put the handle on the body and the two mag pieces together. I clamped all the parts with rubber bands and left them for 24 hours. When I came back to it tonight the handle fell off after inspecting it and the two parts of the mag came apart very easily. In everything I've read so far everyone seems to be using E6000 for the builds. Why didn't my glue set? I've never used E 6000 before. Would it just make sense to use 2 part epoxy instead for the build? It would occur to me that it would be a lot stronger as well as setting and curing faster. I have a lot of experience with styrene models but I've never put together a resin kit before. I have available in my modeling kit epoxy, cryo glue, plastic weld, Loctite for plastic, standard testors model glue as well as testors styrene glue. Would any of these work instead of the E 6000? I'm a bit bummed this happened on my first night, but at least I'll be able to scrape the E 6000 off if I have to and use another type. What to do......what to do!!!

Thanks for the info private!

Oh, yeah, one more thing. Did you ask for the "hero" and "stunt" ears or do they come standard with the kit?

Wow! That's awesome! I have my kit coming really soon! It's cool to see what's exactly in the boxes! Did the drop boxes come with backs? I only see two items that look like drop boxes and I would imagine 4 of them if it included the backs. Also, how much are those helmet liners? I really like the way it looks! Comfy! What's the consensus around here on those types of liners? I already have a hard hat liner I cut out, but the motorcycle helmet liner looks great!

Yeah, the moment's past lol!.............I'll get back to it.......Thanks man!

Well, I don't have the kit yet. It's on the way, supposed to be here in Feb. I'm just pre-fabing the parts in preparation.

I'm using Billhag's post on this for measurements and templates, but it just gives the measurement up to the notches at the end near the front but doesn't include the measurement for the full rail before the notch cutting. It says 22.5 cm. What is the full length I need to cut it at?

Got my TK boots yesterday! They look and feel awesome! I wear a 10 1/2 but purchased 11's. They feel great but there is a bit of room in the toe. Not a big deal at all! Closer everyday! I'd upload a pic but can't figure out how the heck to get the attachment on here!

So you decided to go with the ATA kit then? Nice choice! That's the one I have on order. If you intend on going that way you really should get on the wait list. I've been waiting since the 26th of November, so it's gonna take a while.

I think by snap kit, You mean a set of snaps from a fabric store like Jo-Ann. Should you decide to go with a snap based strapping system you'll need those as well as well as either some plastic from the kit, styrene or webbing to attach it to the armor. Lots of tutorials on here for that. Checking out the build forums are really the best way to get up to speed as well as reading literally EVERYTHING you can find on here. I too am just starting and have purchased just about everything I think I'll need to get started. I'm just waiting for my kit to be ready. I posted a list of what I put together so far if you'd like to see what may be involved for you as you get ready piecing together your own arsenal. Here's the post. Let me know if you have any questions about what I've got so far. A lot of it isn't probably absolutely necessary right at the beginning, but this is what I've culled from reading as much as possible so far and talking to a lot of these great troopers! You could also contact your local 501st to ask questions to folks near you. ---------- Good Luck!

That's freakin awesome!! Pat you kill me on practically a daily basis! BTW: Checked your web page! Amazing bike stuff! How long were you in Cirque? My closest bud from college is playing bass and musical directing Corteo in Russia. That gig rocks!

I asked Terrell and he said the helmet came with both the S seal and brow trim, so I think I'm ok. Thanks! I may just have to move to HI to join your ranks on Julie's account, so I think she does an amazing job of recruitment! :-D. She's got me sold!