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anyone got experience of Spraying/painting ABS... how did they get on? Paint Cracks as the armour flexes? worth doing? What type of paint etc.. As I have a troop in two weeks, Armour is currently under a UV lamp with Trooper bay whitening Solution, which has/does work, but as mentioned at this stage I`m either going to retire the Kit or go with a brand new kit and start again,... hence my interest in painting,, As currently I`m building a Shoretrooper and that is Taking up a lot of my time,.. especially coming into the Winter colder shorter nights, I Dont want to be working on two kits... Cheers

Hi Folks,, My TM Hero Kit is Now 9 years old,, plenty of Troops later and sun damage has really started to effect it,..Just took my kit out of the attic where its been in its kit box for a couple of months, and while I have been doing the Kit whiting from TrooperBay.. as I`m in Ireland its expensive to get shipped from the US, I`m looking into possibly retiring the Kit completely or going with a brand new Kit, Or keeping my Current TM Kit and repainting it with Gloss White,.,. Anyone got experience of this? Advise? Cheers Rob

TK 32631 Requesting Full access please :-) https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=28896 Thanks R

Thanks Guys,, Thanks for Confirming that for me.. More Research for me I think ..

Thanks Darren.. I have completed but Sold on my older Jimmi`s Kit, Painting the bucket was one of the most enjoyable parts of the Build for me,, so for me its more so getting the paint matched up.. and I suppose also,, Which would be an easier build ( with the Seams etc on the TLJ build compared to the TFA build,, as Mentioned I have the TFA bucket already.. hmmm,, but would need to get a TLJ Bucket which Adds to costs,,,

hi foks With help (thanks Daniel) looks like Im about to order my FOTK from KB props.. Anyone know if they do only TFA and Or TLJ? which would be Easier to assemble? (seams etc) , Painting,, for TFA, I have a Standard line Anovos bucket, Anyone know a ready paint Can to use? to Match.. Any other general advise? Thanks R

Thanks Daniel,, Will give them a Shout.. Cheers R

Hi Folks,, Wondering if anyone can help.. Sold me Jim Tripon Kit, with the hopes of finding an ABS version, that was a year ago,, I know Anovos supply them but,. yeh,, hmmm ,,, Any Advise? Feel free to PM etc Thanks in advance... R

Thanks Guys,, Appreciate it,,,

Thanks Brian z6 Are like gold dust,, Will look at the 3D print option,, I know a mfg who does really good props via 3D printer,,

Thanks as always Tony... Yeh was just talking to Anovos and it seems like an great option,, just the waiting,,, hmm lots to think.. Apologies if my post is of any issue,, Dont get to be on whitearmor as much as I used to (new job etc) Hmm,, Will keep checking things out... Any pointers on a z6,, greatly appreciated,,

Hi Guys I already have a set of Jimmy`s Awesome FN kit.. But Im looking for an ABS kit,, No painting involved,, is what Im after I already have the Anovos ABS helmet as a spare, and everything else needed but looking at ABS Kits,, My Options are? Anovos still on preorder for now until release q3-q4 this year? Worth it? how accurate is the armour( having seen Ukswraiths Make anovos more screen accurate posts) I have Seen Mention of KB Props? Im also looking for a Z6 ,, Please please some help me here lol, have been looking for over a year and Was in the process of getting one from BlueBin when they went the way of the dodo`s.. Thanks Guys, Any direction is very much appreciated Heres Me :-)

Thanks.. am thinking the same... I'm thinking belt loops made with 25mm black nylon.. how or what are you thinking with velcro... to keep the belt against the cod and butt plates? or.. wish the belts where a bit easier.. lol... I have ordered a load of Chicago screws and was thinking of going that route.... but how to attach them through the belt and onto the boxes??? Hrmm Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Any update on what you plan to do with the belt?? I'm in the same position as yourself and about to start but unsure how/what to do Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Am about to attach everything to my belt over the weekend...so will be very interested to find out... was going to go with Chicago screws (on Jim's armour so the boxes are harder) but recently seen a loop method using nylon around the belt... I know the belt "buckle" is on the left hip covered by one of the pouches... but in relation to distances be the boxes.. is there a set rule? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Thanks... having looked it more I'm in the exact same mindset as yourself..and getting the kit..at least I KNOW.. I've done the best I can to make it as best I can and the finish I want Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

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Am interested, and about to order I think,.. Any idea what the finish is like on a complete one? Red LEDs are cool.. anyone cracked the idea of the Blue effect on the end of the batons yet? Havnt seen anywhere that has managed it yet... Have been in touch with them today and they are offering the shields as well now,,, anyone got one or? Fair play on the guide.. Its made me want to get one now :-)

Add me to Sales thread (and shield) ,, awesome Work,, cant wait to see more pics

I'm working on the belt and suspension harness as we speak. Yup Waiting for this as well.... Armour Looks amazing,, fair play

Firstly, awesome work, in the lid itself and the drilled out 7 strips,, What did you put under them to give that effect? the Same tape or did you use some material or? Cheers, keep up the excellent work.. :-)

Hi Guys, Well Im at the Final part of my build, and that happens to be the thighs.. Its possible this has been asked a lot but here goes.. HELP.. Im working on TM 1.5mm.. After the mini heart attack when I discovered the back of the Right Thigh is at an angle and it is supposed to be that way,,,., phew.. I have the front cut and Cover Strips on and the problem i have is Sizing and the thighs, mostly the back Im about 11 1/2 stone,, not tiny, or big but I have big thighs Compared to my Lower legs ( lots of Cycling),, I have cut away the unwanted Excess on the backs of the thighs. My questions are: -should the backs be cut so that the bottom is tighter around the knee than the top? so the bottom would be tighter than the top looking more like it was getting smaller as it gets towards the knee? -whats the best way to do this? cut wedges out of the bottom? -exactly how high should the thighs come up? I will be attaching it to a garther system belt that I have already made -How much space should I leave around the thigh between the armour and my leg., should it be a close fit? or as I have Seen around here a gap of a couple of Fingers all around at the top? and what about the bottom...? Any and all reference photo`s guys would be awesome,...... I plan on suiting up later tonight in full with the garther system and tape the straps to the thighs and see how they look as they Are... and see what it looks like with the shins and Cod piece.. Thanks in Advance

Velcro..... I know of a few that use Velcro on the Front of the shoe and just under the Shin, hidden ... Works Well

Have both Darman`s and Veedoxes neckseals both great quality,,, As Im going ANH Hero I wanted the shiny Material so I also got Veedoxes Neckseal.. and its excellent, Went with Darman`s ANH Hero holster couldnt be happier. Both great guys and offer great high quality soft parts its up to you really...

Thanks Locitus,,, Have those, but I would really like to be able to Remove the ABS from the Canvas (possibly one reason is because when I was Starting off I was recommended to get the canvas belt, but now I "know" a bit more, hmmm ) if you know what I mean