Hi,
I have acquired a set of FX armor from a local guy that I aim to fix up to 501st standards. The end goal is to go for at least EIB so I will build for that standard.
I know already that my helmet cannot get further than basic and I will get another one at some point. I would want to order another one right away but since I am fairly big headed I want to actually try one on before I order. So I will have to get in touch with someone local for that I guess. But the rest of it is my goal to fix up for EIB.
This How To seems like a good starting point for me.
http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/12478-howto-easily-make-your-fx-armor-eib-acceptable/
I have also browsed around a bit in the EIB threads to see how other FX armors look.
Here are most of the pieces spread out.
I have been quite busy getting extra parts neccessary (got some starting input from the Nordic Garrison forum). I have Darman's neck seal, Vader Dave's buttons and garter and Sonneschein's gloves on the way. I got some new fresh decals and a canvas belt from Trooperbay. The thermal detonator was missing so I had to order that one as well from Troopermaster.
My first order of business when it comes to the armor pieces was to start stripping away the velcro that the previous owner had used to keep things together.
So here comes the first question.
The FX armor pieces seem to be made to put together overlapping. However I need to do butt join and cover strip.
As you can see in this picture of the thigh (taped together for fitting). If I just butt join them as they are the cover strip would have to be quite wide, around 40 mm. So what is the best way to do this? Do I just cut away say 10 mm from each side and the do the butt join and cover strip?
On the back of the thigh the piece looks slightly different where only one side has the raised area.
What would be the best way to do it here? Cut on one or both sides before joining and putting on the cover strip?
The same thing is true on the bicep and forearm as well when one piece is supposed to overlap.
I would really appreciate any input from experienced builders on the best looking way to do the cover strip for these.
Hi, I have acquired a set of FX armor from a local guy that I aim to fix up to 501st standards. The end goal is to go for at least EIB so I will build for that standard. I know already that my helmet cannot get further than basic and I will get another one at some point. I would want to order another one right away but since I am fairly big headed I want to actually try one on before I order. So I will have to get in touch with someone local for that I guess. But the rest of it is my goal to fix up for EIB. This How To seems like a good starting point for me. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/12478-howto-easily-make-your-fx-armor-eib-acceptable/ I have also browsed around a bit in the EIB threads to see how other FX armors look. Here are most of the pieces spread out. I have been quite busy getting extra parts neccessary (got some starting input from the Nordic Garrison forum). I have Darman's neck seal, Vader Dave's buttons and garter and Sonneschein's gloves on the way. I got some new fresh decals and a canvas belt from Trooperbay. The thermal detonator was missing so I had to order that one as well from Troopermaster. My first order of business when it comes to the armor pieces was to start stripping away the velcro that the previous owner had used to keep things together. So here comes the first question. The FX armor pieces seem to be made to put together overlapping. However I need to do butt join and cover strip. As you can see in this picture of the thigh (taped together for fitting). If I just butt join them as they are the cover strip would have to be quite wide, around 40 mm. So what is the best way to do this? Do I just cut away say 10 mm from each side and the do the butt join and cover strip? On the back of the thigh the piece looks slightly different where only one side has the raised area. What would be the best way to do it here? Cut on one or both sides before joining and putting on the cover strip? The same thing is true on the bicep and forearm as well when one piece is supposed to overlap. I would really appreciate any input from experienced builders on the best looking way to do the cover strip for these.