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  4. Anovos ANH TQ Quality?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Quality of paint: It is white ABS - there is no paint nor is there any required.

     

    Durability: Thinner plastic than some of the other armors, and some parts (in particular the shoulder bridges) are especially prone to cracking. I wouldn't consider the kit to be fragile, but it definitely won't withstand a lot of roughhousing.

     

    Ease of build: It requires trimming and sanding before you can begin fitting it to your body, but then again so do most TK kits. Research, preparation, taking your time, and adopting best practices as detailed here (use of E6000, use of score/snap and/or curved lexan scissors, etc.) will prevent most mistakes. It also helps to put up a work-in-progress build thread so that others may assist you.

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  7. ABS First order Kit,, whos the best out there,, advise needed

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    Depending on how the Anovos standard kit goes together, you may not be able to avoid painting.

     

    The ABS kits that are currently in rotation (Anovos marketing kit and KB Props kit) both require painting due to the fact that bondo is required on some of the parts. Again, although Anovos promises a much easier build with their preorder kits, since no one has ever built one we don't know what all is involved.

     

    As for the riot control baton, your options are very limited. Peter White was doing kits but has stopped production for the time being. Every so often someone who has already bought one of his kits but decides that they no longer to build it will it up for sale, but they usually go very quickly. The only other option that I can think of (besides a homemade version) is the 3D printed files from Artshot available here at FISD.

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  12. Trimming for Anovos kit.

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Assuming you're not using the screen-accurate "original" strapping system, the return edges are more for the look than anything else - they give the armor an illusion of thickness.

    You should definitely take the return edge off completely at the wrist and ankles - everywhere else it is up to you and your preferred balance of comfort vs aesthetic. Personally, I would leave as much on as possible while still having a comfortable fit.

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  24. Anovos Beta Gaskets - Help!

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    Seems that whatever undershirt you use will need to be both very tight and very slick in terms of the fabric.

     

    Alternatively, if you are using a long-sleeve undershirt then you may want to switch to a short-sleeve shirt and use baby powder on your bare arms to help the gaskets slide up and into place.

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