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  2. Rivets

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    2 hours ago, TK92626 said:

    Do you need any special tools to secure the split rivets, or do you just use needle nose pliers or something like that to bend the arms down once the rivet is in place?

    Just use a flat head screwdriver. Bend each tab over as much as you can. Follow up with a hammer to really lay them down flat. 

  3. Belt Help!

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted · Edited by Coastertk

    You are going to have to remove the 3 square rivet covers on the plastic belt, if you have glued them already. I hope you used E-6000 if you did. 
    Drill out the pop rivet head until it pops off. The rivet will fall apart easily. Separate the plastic from the canvas. Redo your snaps. Reassemble using the same holes for your rivets. Reapply the plastic square rivet covers. 

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  6. ATA Newbie Comprehensive Guide

    in ANH Build Threads

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    For your tape job, 

    I would recommend using a 2” painters tape, and tape it vertically along the butt joint. 1” on each side.

    And as for your magnets, have you wrapped them in small pieces of cloth? Similar to a wonton. Use a Zapstrap to keep the cloth on tight. You can the slide them up and down the cover strip to exactly where you want them. Just be sure to build them in sets and be mindful of polarity. 

  7. ATA Newbie Comprehensive Guide

    in ANH Build Threads

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    At least you figured it out before cutting down the rear raised edges to 7.5mm. 

    The broader raised edges in the back aren’t that huge of a deal in my opinion. Just keep the cover strips consistent at 15mm is what I’d do there. 

    Also I’d recommend using inside cover strips. They really help to reinforce your armor. You can fully tape your pieces from the outside and not have them shift while you glue the inside pieces. Then remove the tape, and add your outside strips. 

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  9. ANH TK Stunt AM Build Nada

    in ANH Build Threads

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    Drop box alignment is what stand out to me. Shift the drop box elastic outward until the outside of the boxes are aligned with the edge of the plastic belt, then pull them up until they basically touch the bottom of the plastic belt. Glue the elastic in place to the canvas belt and they will never shift out of place. 

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  10. Getting my ANH TK armor soon.

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Yes and yes. 

    Leg cover strips should come in around 22mm. Only exception is the back of shins (calves) which is 25mm. I would also recommend using “inside cover strips” on the front of shins as well!

    And yes, remove all the return around your ankle. That will allow it to sit closer to your boot, and help you in the fitting. 

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  11. Centurion builds

    in Off Topic

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    3 hours ago, Von Goodleef said:

    Do the straps have to be nylon? What about heavy cotton, as long as they are black. I have some old heavy cotton belts I thot about using but I will have to dye them black.

    I use 1.5” black elastic for my strapping. After folding the ends over (double thickness) it is still thin enough to set snaps. They also allow for a bit of stretch should you ever attempt sitting. Less likely to “pop” a snap off during a troop. 

    Use a garter system to hold your thighs up. A belt with two elastic straps hanging down with snaps connecting to your thighs. 

  14. Panzer's ANH TK Build Thread

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    For the sniper knee plate, line it up in the front centre, clamp it down then clamp down the two sides. The outer edges of the knee plate should be cut as vertical as possible. Mark any areas that make contact, then sand those areas. Then add some E6000 and clamp it all back down again.

    For the thigh ammo pack, round the bottom outside edges of the thigh pack (use a rattle can for template). Then clamp the centre and pull the sides as tight to the thigh. You want to drill your holes as high as you can on the ammo pack, making sure you hit the raised edge on the thigh. Use double cap rivets if you can find them, split rivets will also work and are Centurion approvable. 

    Hope that helps. 

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