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  3. BatNinja's AM 2.0 EIB ANH Stunt Build Thread

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    Posted · Edited by batninja

    Update!

     

    I completed all the components at a frantic pace before All-Con back in March, and was re-activated back into the Legion!  TK-2648 is BACK ONLINE!

     

    We took a few pics at the convention, but I wasn't happy with the overall look and fit, since I'm a bigger guy.  So I made several adjustments and I think the fit came out much better. 

     

    done_zpsbpxvtcsz.jpg

     

    A special thanks to my local garrison mate fuumantroop for all the assistance and advice!

  5. How much of a return edge do I need?

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    I wore my armor for the first time this weekend.  I won't post pics yet, as I need to clean up a few areas first (some minor wardrobe malfunctions).

     

    However, it was mentioned at All-Con that I could trim some of the existing AM return edge on the major pieces (chest, abdomen, kidney, butt, back) for a better fit as I'm a larger guy.  AM has a generous 1/4"-3-8" return edge on all these pieces.

     

    If I decided to trim this, what's the minimum edge I should keep, if any at all?

     

     

     

  6. BatNinja's AM 2.0 EIB ANH Stunt Build Thread

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    I haven't posted much in the past weeks, as I've been busy between this and my other hobbies.

    But now it's crunch time!

     

    Here's what I have left:

    Glue the shoulder straps to the chest armor

    Paint new helmet screws white (had to get longer ones to hold in the visor plate)

    Sand & glue the abdomen plates

    Paint buttons

    Add thigh snaps to garter belt

    Sew Velcro to the back of the canvas belt

    Add thin elastic to back of shoulder straps/back armor

    Make straps from biceps (snaps) to forearms (Velcro)

    Add the thigh ammo pack, paint rivets

    Glue sniper plate

    Add padding to greaves/forearms

    Sew Velcro to back of neckseal

    Add Velcro and padding to helmet

    Configure electronics to helmet and chest armor (wireless headset/transmitter, receiver, amp, MP3 player, iComm, PTT cable to hand)

     

    And I have to get all this done before Friday morning!   Headed to All-Con in Dallas/Addison!

  7. Adding the Thigh Belt - should I trim?

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    I'm in the home stretch of my AM kit, and getting ready to attach the ammo/battery  to the right thigh bottom.  Assuming that the middle box should be centered along the butt cover in the front, I see that one end of the belt curves perfectly along the 'flat' of the side of the thigh armor:

    thigh2_zpsnukx4pf2.png

     

    However, the other end extends past the flat of the outside of the thigh armor, by about 1.5":

    thigh_zpseregmrwt.png

     

    Should I trim this end down to make it easier to rivet to the thigh?  I wasn't sure if there was a specified length that this piece needs to be for 501st/EIB acceptance.

     

     

     

     

  9. Connecting the ammo belt to canvas belt to ab plate...

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    After attending my first armor party in over a decade, I came home with more questions than I left with.

     

    The first one concerned my belt.  I'd like to be able to detach my canvas belt solely for the purpose of washing it every now and then.  Would this diagram work?  Do I need three snaps to attach the canvas belt to the ab plate, or is two enough (pictured)?

     

     

    belt_zps9ejxz1ri.jpg

     

    Any other recommendations?

  19. Suspenders Option?

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    I did a quick search, and didn't find much...

     

    Years ago, I remember seeing troopers who had their upper body armor set up so that the ab/kidney armor was help up with suspenders, and the chest/back/arms were a separate assembly added afterwards.

     

    Does anyone still do it like this?

     

    Pics?

     

     

     

     

    ...am I being too old-fashioned?    :D

  21. Ear Gap Closure Prior to Attachment - AP Helmet

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    I'm at the stage where I'm ready to secure the helmet sides prior to final ear piece trimming on my AP.

     

    I was wondering, in addition to the upper screw (at the dimple, behind the circular dome), is it advisable to close the lower gap with another screw, along the top of the 'tube'?

    Here's what I mean:

     

    gap4_zpsmzjrisyo.jpg

     

    Would it be beneficial to add another screw or rivet here?  Would it make the ear pieces easier to fit?

  23. AM Shin Issues

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    Posted

    I hope this is what you're looking for, a couple more pics:

     

    calves5_zps1wzkhobq.jpg

     

    calves7_zpscfuv107t.jpg

     

    Here's a shot of the tops of the pieces.

    calves6_zpslf1rqzsx.jpg

     

    I read in another thread that you can identify the four separate pieces by the the different angles on the top, and I am able to verify that I four separate pieces:

    calves8_zpshyrs63rn.png

     

    And another shot of the weird angling of the top of the pieces:

    calves9_zpsadqjxxq2.jpg

     

    If this is correct, and they're meant to be this asymmetrical, then so be it.  I just wanted to make sure before I commit the glue.   :)

  24. AM Shin Issues

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    First of all, let me state the facts:

     

    1) I've read and understood the threads concerning the shin curvature and identifying the different AM pieces.

    2) I can identify four distinct armor pieces, so I know I do not have duplicates (2 rights or 2 lefts, for instance).

    3) I am moderately skillful with a Dremel and building other forms of armor (but this is my first TK).

     

    Having said that, I'm somewhat concerned about the shape of the calves in general, and wanted to see if others see the same thing.  I've trimmed away the return edge on the bottoms and the fronts of the shins to the 10/20mm specs, and taped them together.

     

    What I'm noticing is that they're not symmetrical.  The left inside is considerably higher than the right (about an inch):

    calves_zpsqfphgjaq.jpg

     

    I know the left calf in the pic appears to lean a bit but the height difference is still quite noticeable.

     

    Also, although I'm not quite as concerned, the bottom front do not match up either.  I can always Dremel the edges to match:

    calves2_zpsyhc6u63c.jpg

     

    And finally, going back to the tops of the calves, both finished tops appear to 'slant' the same direction.   What I mean is, the inside right and the outside left seem to lower than their counterparts:

    calves3_zpsfdvaorye.jpg

     

    I understand that the original TK armor is not symmetrical by a long shot, but I wanted to get verification on the AM pieces.   Is this normal?   Has anyone else seen this?  Am I still okay to continue with the build?

     

     

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