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Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
yeah, with this build, there has been a lot of hard to reach gluing, so clamps have taken a back seat to the metric-crap.ton of magnets I borrowed from Danny (Mechapumkin). Yeah Yeah, laugh it up fuzzball! Since my target completion was FAR less aggressive than the Alpha's, I am taking my time and trying to keep the work, family and build time balanced so I get to keep all of them. After returning from camping this weekend (and a long nap), I spent a little time gluing the TD and the shoulder bell add-ons: one more Large glue to go, the Back/Yoke combo will get put together soon and then on to gluing the smaller pieces (thigh holster mount box and shin vertical boxes) to get ready for Bondo (or bondo type replacement product) this Saturday when the Build crew pays another visit (in between Weird Al shows). -
Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Slowly picking away with limited time after work/dinner etc. Spats, shins and thighs are glued. Forearms and biceps glued. Ab/kidney glued Should have everything glued and ready for bondo and sanding beginning next weekend. Now I'm off to camping. -
Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Spa day here at Camp Clamps! gaskets and armour gets a wash, rinse and dry. Will be a week of gluing each night after work. -
Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Had a great day with the Canadian Garrison Build Crew. We did cleanup sanding and shaping of MOST pieces. Here is what is left to cleanup. Later in the evening I cutout the chocolate floor mats (I mean gaskets) Finally I began deconstructing the Rebels E11. Also seen is the Dollarama toy gun scope I'll use to replace existing. Some cutting and changing and filling and it will be good enough until the EvilBoy Blasters are ready. Next up is washing and gluing limbs and gaskets. -
Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
This thread is so boring it hurts... no wait, that is my hand from trying to trim all 68+ pieces of plastic for this crazy kit. GOOD NEWS, the major trimming is complete. time to move to the fine trimming and sanding. I have some experienced helping hands coming by tomorrow, with he goal of having the limbs ready to glue, maybe the torso... Here are my instruments of destruction: Here is the trimmed plastic: Here are the trimmings: -
Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Alrighty. No Major news here. But an update none the less: Still taking care of main trimming of all parts. What's left to trim - thighs and shins. What's trimmed - everything else. Not bothering keeping track of man hours. It just doesn't matter to me. All that matters is I hit my date of Sept 3 debut. -
Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Alrighty, let's get on with it. Step 1: Open a Beer Step 2: Open Box, inventory parts.... everything seems to be in order, no orange peeling parts, no cracks or overtrims I can see. Drop everything into 50G stanley bin, close and eat dinner. Step 3: walk past bin, work on computer. Step 4: open box and peek in side Step 5: Crack another beer Step 6: open box and label inside of all parts on the inside (in case sticker info gets lost). repack bin Step 7: Procrastinate Step 8: Grab Pencil and trace trim lines on 1/2 the kit. All parts marked except the limbs. Step 9: Pop the TFA Cherry and trim one piece. THE COD! Holy Fudge that plastic was thick. My Lexan scissors struggled immensely. I went for the score and snap with my trusty cutting' blade. If you are expecting fast progress, look elsewhere, this is gonna be slow. The kit will be completed and ready to debut at Fan Expo Canada (Toronto) the weekend of September 3-6. -
Clamps Goes All TFA and Stuff
Clamps replied to Clamps's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
she says as she decides to go to Montreal instead -
Well, the long wait watching the boxes crawl across the continent is finally over. The first two brown boxes have arrived. My work day is now ruined as I will have to wonder what kind of sick mess I got myself into all day long before I can open the boxes. Not sure if I am more excited to see the plastic or catch a buzz off of the Chocolate Floor Matt Toxins!! ok, so here are the required photos of the brown boxes: More to follow as I feel like it. I doubt I will document step by step, but you never know.
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Hard lens installation idea....
Clamps replied to justjoseph63's topic in Assembly, Mods, and Painting
Can you share photos of your install? It might help others decide if this solution is right for their bucket. -
TK-66668 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][166]
Clamps replied to MechaPumpkin's topic in Request Centurion Status
Dan, you got JACK'd! -
if you "fake" the button and place magnetic switches behind and magnet in the glove, then the accidental pressed should be drastically reduced, if not eliminated and you don;t have to mod the armour (too much)
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TK-66668 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][166]
Clamps replied to MechaPumpkin's topic in Request Centurion Status
Congrats Dan!! Representing the Garrison with an excellent AP build! So proud! -
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TK 5156's TFA Build Thread
Clamps replied to TK 5156's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
So the fix is that you have to cut into the chest to remove old detail and replace with this new formed (resin?) insert? edit: PS, for clarity, that is a piece that came in the box with your (Beta) kit? -
TK-66668 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][166]
Clamps replied to MechaPumpkin's topic in Request Centurion Status
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TK 66668 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AP][469]
Clamps replied to MechaPumpkin's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
Congrats Pigtails! Next CG Centurion is coming soon!! -
Until there is enough reference on the Tactical Vest and side arm, we should table that addition/discussion. I am sure there will be plenty of changes after subsequent trailers and the movie release to add this in if desired.
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Service to get strapping on armour done? (GTA)
Clamps replied to BlazeNova's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
FYI for the record. He has been in touch with the Canadian Garrison. He was added, by me, to our potential recruit private FB page back in October. Editing this post as I found a more up to date ask which did not get a proper reply. We'll reach out locally. -
Service to get strapping on armour done? (GTA)
Clamps replied to BlazeNova's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
Pat. Send me a PM. -
AP Armour with ANH Centurion as Goal - Build Thread
Clamps replied to MechaPumpkin's topic in ANH (Stunt and Hero)
At least the toilets are now clean! -
AP Armour with ANH Centurion as Goal - Build Thread
Clamps replied to MechaPumpkin's topic in ANH (Stunt and Hero)
I didn't really give him a choice. HE was pretty much told to get his butt out to NFCC to help out! Soooo it's on me that he has not already gotten the EIB off the ground until today. -
Several threads with a variety of info, Search on the site is wonky, so here are a couple google links: ----------
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TK 66668 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [AP][469]
Clamps replied to MechaPumpkin's topic in Request Expert Infantry Status
Danny and Jack -> what a team! -
Shoulder bell TK-Number allowed?
Clamps replied to Kredal's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
Be sure to check in with your Garrison Command to see what their thoughts are on supplemental markings at troops of all kinds.