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  5. Tools needed for untrimmed -> finished?

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    These are the tools I used most.  Your list of tools will grow as you build (clamps, magnets, rivet tools, etc.),  but I'd say these are the necessities to get you started.

     

    1) 2 pairs of Lexan scissors - straight and curved  (craft store or Amazon.com)

    2) X-acto blade - aka hobby blade (art supply or variety store)
    3) Box cutter blade - aka shop knife (hardward or variety store)

    4) Dremel with drill bits, cutting wheel, and sanding drum (hardware store)

    5) 18" metal ruler (art/craft store)

    6) Tons of sand paper! (rough and fine grit)   

    Good luck, and keep reading those build threads! :duim:

  10. RainTrooper’s ATA Build

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    Shoulders look a bit off to me.. Other than that great fit!!

    Thanks Caveman!  Yeah, the shoulders slipped back a little bit before the picture.  Need to figure a way to prevent them from falling toward the back of my shoulders.  Any easy fixes or is that just a common problem?

     

     

    One word - Jealous!

     

    Looking sharp man.  Looking forward to seeing the side and back shots!

     

    One thing I'm noticing - the tops of your finishing strips for your thighs.  I believe they should be rounded off to follow the curve of the top of the thighs?

     

     

    Ha!  Thanks Ron.  You'll get there soon!  I'm not sure about the top of the thigh cover strips.  I've seen them rounded and squared. I'll look more into it.  Just from walking around the house, I can tell I'm going to need to sand a few places here and there.

  13. Heating with a hair dryer

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    I tried heat bending my thigh ammo-pack with a hair dryer, and it didn't really work.  It doesn't put out nearly enough heat to soften the plastic. It only bent slightly after holding the hair dryer almost directly on the plastic for a good length of time.  I don't know, maybe it's my wife's hair dryer :D.  Boiling water finally worked for me.  Definitely use those paint stir sticks so the plastic bends at the base of each box instead of the middle of the flat part.  Getting your hands on a heat gun might be your best bet.  But be careful, I hear they can turn ABS into a gooey mess pretty quick if you're not careful. :P    Good luck!

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  18. Armor Review Input Welcomed!

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by RainTrooper

    Over all the kit looks good and accurate!  A few of the pieces look a lot like my ATA, which I believe came from CAP (?).  Namely the biceps and forearms. The right arm pieces are straight at the join, and appear a bit larger than the left arm pieces, which have curves at the join.  I've been helping a future garrison mate with his NE kit and that ab/cod piece doesn't look anything like his, especially at the sides.  
    I'm confused about the piece next to the thermal detonator plate (which looks broken or trimmed too short, btw..?).  Is that used to connect the TD to the belt? 

  20. RainTrooper’s ATA Build

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    Thanks guys!  I'm in the home-stretch!  I finished all the arm straps & snaps, now all that's left are the shoulder bridges and the thigh ammo pack.  More photos coming soon!
     

    How did you go? I had the same problem. After glueing the fronts, I forced mine closed, taped them nice and tight, then gave them a boiling water bath in the kitchen sink for 20 minutes or so. Worked out great.

    I tried the boiling water method, but I don't think I left them in long enough.. I filled a 5 gallon bucket using big pots of boiling water, and tied the calves closed with webbing.  They closed up a little, but not all the way.  Also, I learned I was using the wrong velcro before, so I got the 'Industrial Strength' velcro and they now stay closed nicely!  

     

    I take it the boiling water did not affect the glue from the front cover strips and sniper plate?

    No, boiling water won't melt, soften, or affect E6000 at all.  I wondered the same thing at first, but no problems.  Cover strips and sniper plate in tact! 

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