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This is my trick for stubborn snap posts
A block of wood with sandpaper wrapped around can help when sanding parts to get straight lines/cuts.
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Came out a treat, you must be happy with that.
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There isn't much weird we haven't seen before
It's much the same way as using a pencil wood scribe, I'm pretty simple so a ruler and pencil does fine. 
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I would also suggest looking through our gallery sections if you are thinking of any other supplier, there are a lot of boots which look close at first glance but can have other issues, front stitching, low elastic on sides, large heel and so on.
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Hello and welcome aboard and thank you once again for the 3D files
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Easier to trim a little more off than try to add it back
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Also don't cut into corners, best to drill then cut, the round hole should prevent splitting
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9 hours ago, JeffD said:
What is the best kind od pop rivet tool to use for armor building?
Im confused about where to use rivets versus glue...
Did you read the links I posed?
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Sounds like you have done your research. Detonator also different between the two versions.
TFA
TLJ has an inner pipe/tube with black areas of the housing cut out
Some links for you:
Great Anovos build by Ukswrath
Also DN build by TheRascalKing
Metal holster
Rubber gaskets
http://www.tandaworkshop.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Thorsson-Associates-Workshop-112076042142986
Resin hand guards
There are some small differences in the blaster so check visual references from the movies
Looking forward to seeing your build
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Any foreign material mixed can change the color of the ABS paste.
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7 minutes ago, Sawanator said:
For the Tube strips, are there any tricks to getting that lined up properly? It's one of the last things I have to do Also, to take the old ones off, is it just elbow grease?
I like to use a pencil, mark in a few places then lay some masking tape as a guide.
Not sure if you have painted or stickers, if it's stickers you can lift with a knife an pull off, if painted you could use some mineral turpentine and buff any residue with some polish
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8 minutes ago, CommanderMeiloorun said:
It's BBB day!!! Just ordered my boots and the chiffon. Once I get it coated in plastic dip I'm going to start drawing where I want the cracks and different sections.
Oh happy days
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Should do the trick.
If you have any issues with the posts not squashing enough and locking (I had a really bad batch once) I came up with a work around
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Rough guide on strapping and placement, some use double snaps in case one fails.
Chest to backplate
A couple of threads for you interest
Snap upper right corner
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Snaps posterior plate
Rivets
For Level 3, three domed head bifurcated (split) rivets approximately 5/16" (8mm) in diameter are present on the left side of the abdomen and kidney and are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and are painted white. Note that the measurements are from the center of the rivet. Rivets on both kidney and ab should line up horizontally.
Interior pic showing split (bifurcated) rivets
For Level 3, a single split rivet is present on the lower tab of the abdomen armor (cod) This can have a brass or chrome finish, but cannot be painted.
For Level 2, The thigh ammo belt is attached with one solid head rivet on each side, painted white, and located in the upper corner fastened to the lower thigh ridge. Rivets shall be cap or split style rivets. No pop rivets are allowed.
Rivets should be approximately 5/16ths (8mm) in diameter (exterior).
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On 4/11/2024 at 12:32 PM, CloseTheBlastDoor said:
Right side:
I feel like the box is a bit too deep. As you can see, there isn’t a lot of overlap to be had. It was quite awkward trying to dry fit this onto the real me without help. Time to look for a mannequin torso or something. Then I will also be able to work more on shoulder strap shaping.
I think you will find that gap will be reduced once worn
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Vest also seen in this cut scene with red pauldron and shoulder pouch
Quite a few vests
Some miss the riot troopers in that scene
Oh and there's the odd black shoulder bell
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3 minutes ago, Peter Hamilton said:
Thanks for that. Heck, even googling RS Props and resin E-11 has helped. I've now seen pics of the "Pugman" which wasn't a term I was familiar with, so I'm sure all the details will come into view. I've emailed the seller as well in case they knew more about it. But as I say, I suddenly became concerned today about the risk of ruining something by modifying it. I mean, sure, it's mine, and I can do with it what I want, but just want to check these things first.
Our Blastech section is full of different version E-11's and info https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/116-blastech-e11/, down the rabbit hole you go
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Hello and welcome.
Setup for ANH Luke or an ESB as both versions have no hengstler or cylinders
May have come from RS props and SDS have ESB version resin blasters
I'll let the UK lads chime in with it's possible origin
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17 minutes ago, JeffD said:
I appreciate you and the FISD being patient and not giving up on helping me!👍
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3 hours ago, JeffD said:
Glen,
I think i just figured out the jpeg problem i was having.
I needed to first drop the URL into my thread, then re-open the image in imgur.
Then re-post it back to my thread as a jpeg.
Great to hear you have worked it out
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It's definitely weird, I can follow the link then copy and paste
BTW push all that rubbish to the side, there's no space to build armor
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22 minutes ago, JeffD said:
Yep, that's how I've been putting the links in, by copy and paste.
Just doesn't show an option to send as jpeg, probably because of my phone's limitations.
Well have a read through the Imgur tutorial once again, I do remember a few people mentioning some mobile issues a couple of times and I think they finally where resolved, Imgur has a habit of changing things without telling anyone, link here:
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Congratulations trooper, well deserved and welcome to the FOTK ranks
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59 minutes ago, JeffD said:
Looks like you added .jpeg as text to your link needs to be the full address.
You can also right click on the image in Imgur then copy and paste directly into your post, should have the full link with extension
ANH TK Stunt - My first suit!
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I use these for snap plate holders, especially when using nylon snap plates, clamp one piece on either side
Just watch trimming the ends of the cover strips I noticed this one looked a little round, screen where just trimmed angled