ukswrath

Yea a typical issue with this ANOVOS armor. I personally plan on giving mine a hot water bath after testing it out on some scrap, not exactly sure how it will effect larger areas. Anyways, if all goes well my goal is to bring a bit more of a curvature to the area. Probably won't be showing this on my build, don't want to give beginners the idea and have something backfire.

Well your in luck, my first build was FX, don't fret you're on the right track. Sounds like you know about the helmet change already, something you'll need for 501st approval. Feel free to hit me up with any questions.

Great job

Yea maybe try the hot water bath with a large pot and what Adam said regarding using something from behind when it softens up. Then again a replacement bucket would be ideal as long as you're not made to wait 4 months.

Ouch!

Have a pic?

They are fine. L3 accepted

With new builders we generally advise not using CA type glues just in case you make a mistake. If you have experience using CA flues then have at it. As for the innner cover strips they are not necessary for assembly, with that said I for one like using them to give the inside of the armor a cleaner look.

Painters tape, blue or white leaves very little residue. Some armor requires painting so recommending everyone use the same thing is best practice to avoid possible issues.

Official congratulations my brother

YOU KILLED IT!

Exciting times

Hey Mitchell, you're well on your way, and as you can tell there's a lot of help here for you on the FISD. Have any question don't hesitate to ask.

You should have plenty of help here also Gary. It may not be hands on but there's many experienced builders to assist verbally. Looking forward to your build

Nice job Kalani. Stylish lens you have there

Uh! I'll get back to you on that

YEP!

Looking nice Will

Stunt - This still up for debate so don't quote me. Helmet areas that are up for discussion and possibly requiring updates: 1) Remove the eye return edge closest to the lens material 2) Remove paint overspray from around the frown (if any) 3) Reposition the tube stripes to a pencil width from the face (they're currently about 1/2"+) In all reality these will most likely just end up being suggested fixes to make your armor look more accurate, but none of them are mentioned in the any CRL levels. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hero - 1) EIB and up - 3 bump ears 2) EIB and up - two mounting screws 3) EIB and up - Green or Gray bubble lens 4) Basic and up - 6 teeth Suggested fixes 5) Remove the eye return edge closest to the lens material 6) Remove paint overspray from around the frown (if any) 7) Reposition the tube stripes to a pencil width from the face (they're currently about 1/2"+)

Nice job Hunter, keep up the good work

4g. Ab Cod Rivet Pre-assembly In this short section I'll be installing the Cod to Posterior strap rivet. Note: The strap will be installed and discussed a bit more when I post the "posterior rivet assembly". In the movie armor the strap that connects the Cod to the poster was held in place by a rivet on the cod side and 2 snaps at the posterior side. Though there no screen reference pics to be had here's what it should look like. Measuring 1" to 1-1/2" in from the point of the cod, or close, mark location. Using a 1/8" bit drill a hole where marked. Install rivet from the outside in. Note: This rivet does NOT get painted. Once the strapping is ready to install place it between the armor and the washer shown here. To be cont...

1) Ab - "S" snaps "poppers" (Used on the following locations: Ab to belt, Ab to Kidney right side, Cod to Posterior, Shoulder to Back plate strapping right/front) 15mm, (bag of 15 is the smallest)- http://www.ebay.com/...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

4f. Ab Right side rivet assembly In this section I'll install the Centurion required male snap found on the upper right hand side of the ab. Note: The Centurion required snap does not need to be functional. From the top right corner measure 20mm vertical and 20mm horizontal from the outer most return edge (sorry for the blurry pic) This is the same male snap used for the waist belt. Drill the rivet post hole. This time install the base post from the outside inwards.

4e. Ab Waist Belt Mount In this section I'll be installing the male snaps for the waist belt mounting. I'll be using screen accurate male popper snaps to be used with the female poppers installed on the waist belt mentioned earlier in the waist belt accuracy modification section http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/?p=465111. The line 24 male snaps provided by ANOVOS will work just as well and are approved at all levels. The popper snaps are for accuracy only. Here's some screen used armor for reference. Waist belt mount: ANOVOS supplied instructions have you place the belt almost directly centered with the ab plate. Screen shots however show the belt off center from the ab center and instead centered with the large button plate on the ab. Sounds a bit confusing I know so here's a few screen shots. Notice how the center button of the belt is slightly off set from the ab plate itself. There's no right or wrong in regards to which of the two positions you choose to use. I prefer to use the position shown in the pics above instead of ANOVOS's suggested position. With that said you can either follow along with my instructions or you're more than welcome to use ANOVOS instructions listed on page 1. Either way is accepted at all levels of approval. If you go the ANOVOS route, afterwards skip on down to "Drilling holes for male snap" and continue from there. Note: Though this may stir some debate among the accuracy elitists don't fret, in the end we're all just spacemen looking to have some fun, right? Another note: These measurements will work with the soft ANOVOS belt. If using a belt like Kittles you'll need to account for the stiffness and flex of the belt. On with it then. After replacing the waist belt line 24 snaps with poppers I double checked the snap to snap distance which measured 13-1/4". NOTE: If you're using the ANOVOS supplied belt your measurements should be the same as mine despite the fact I changed the snaps. The measurements were the same before I replaced them. Use the following measurements to locate and mark the male mounting snap holes. Left mounting hole (illustrated below) 1-3/8" from left/center return edge 1/2" from lower return edge Right mounting hole: 1-1/4" from right/center return edge 1" from lower return edge Afterwards use a fabric tape to measure and confirm the distance between left and right mounting locations on the ab are the same as the belt. Drilling holes for male snap. The particular poppets I used required a 11/64 drill bit. Drill holes at the snap mounting location. After drilling Install male snaps: Starting with the posts. Insert posts from the inside of the armor. Using a strong block of wood or other, place on a firm footing ex. floor, vise, etc. Place behind male snap. If using a line 24 snap use the post tool behind the snap first. Install male snap Using popper setting tool to drive and secure male snap onto post. For line 24 snaps use setting tool for that type of snap. After Test fit belt