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1. Put your belt end to end and put a slight crease in the loop. That will be the middle and where the middle rivet will be placed to go through the plastic and canvas. 2. Your measurements look good. 3. All 3. 4. Not fully understanding but you do want the plastic to be centered on the canvas. Meaning don't line it up from the top of bottom. Center it. Yes the NE belt is slightly larger than the canvas. 5. Put your female snaps on the underside first, then attach the plastic to canvas and glue on rivet covers. Use a grease pencil to go over those female snaps so when you lay your belt on your ab piece, it will leave a ring. Therefore you will know exactly where to drill for your male snap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just a bit at a time. The fact that you are worried about screwing it up means you probably won't. You have taken a lot of time to think it through. Thanks for the compliments on how my suit fits. Still have tweaks to do because I don't have a lot of mobility. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah so I also bought NE armor not knowing it was recast. I did a lot of research and it was never brought up. I too am making it the best I can. Also having issues with thighs and have to slightly turn them. But it's not too bad. Here is a photo of fitting without the forearms and completed gloves. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I am doing NE armor too and didn't know it was recast. I researched a lot and it was never brought up. Either way, I have to sleep in the bed I've made. Here's what mine looks like without the gloves, forearms, holster, blaster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats! Been following along. Very informative and inspirational. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is awesome! Are you going to do the grappling hook and comlink to complete it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is awesome! Are you going to do the grappling hook and comlink to complete it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you have the green acetate lens, you can cut out eye shaped pieces, heat them in boiling water and push them into the eye sockets on your bucket to form bubble lenses. And then glue them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

This has been very informative as I too am about done with armor and moving on to holster next. I have been reviewing posts about holster placement/attachment and read about the use of snaps but I didn't fully understand until now. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Might be a stupid question, but are the mic tips supposed to be flat paint or glossy? I painted them glossy and have seen them flat. I have also heard a mixture between the both. Thoughts?? As far as the teeth, I haven't decided whether to use hot iron or ABS paste. But moving is taking over my time for now. Paul, anything in particular you would like to see more of?

Hey all, I wanted to post some pics of my helmet build. I would love feedback either good or bad. Whatcha think? Here it is right out of the box... Painting... Right after trimming out eyes and teeth. Still need to mod it for Hero Build. Disregard the vocoder. It has since been finished. I used Plasti-Dip to coat the inside... My attempt at making Hero Bubble Lenses I cut them out, used boiling water to soften them... Then placed them into helmet and pressed down with a towel This is the end result I used black modeling clay around the lenses and screwed the lenses in to them. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos of this part, but I could post the result later. I used Trooperbay stencils for the tube stripes and to paint vents on tears and traps. Still need to trim the screws on the inside, paint the ear screws white, mod the teeth and get a liner and fan. Next up...NE armor!!

Hilarious! And great build! Wish I could have gotten my ears as good as yours.

NE stands for Nostalgic Empire per Tupperware TK. That is about the only piece of info I do know since I am so new! This is great info guys!!

Hey man it's looking really good. Don't get down. Your thread has been good to watch. I haven't ordered my armor yet, but I always learn something with each thread I read. Keep the photos coming.

No man it is actually looking good. I agree that you should try to straighten up the eyes according to the front traps. But even if you can't, don't sweat it. All helmets are wonky. Start on the ears. Go slow and trim in small amounts. The ears should cover everything up. I am like 95% done with my ATA hero lid. Although not an expert like these other guys/gals are! Great job!

For what it's worth, I think your progress is looking awesome! I am about finished with my ATA lid and am saving for ATA armor. But to be honest, after reading your threads, I am wondering if I can save headaches by spending more money. I too, am a perfectionist. Either way, no screen-used TK was "perfect" or "symmetrical". So I have to keep that in mind. But I will probably reach out to you when I start my build. Keep the pics coming!

Yeah I can't imagine it being too noticeable. Thanks for posting though. I am about to order my ata armor. Still working on the lid.

I have one more ear to do and then paint before my ATA helmet is done. But I have to put it on sideways as well to get my head to fit. However, this thread has been critical for my cutting. Has helped alot!