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  1. Ok totally new, need help. Stunt Build thread for trimming phase.

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    So rule of thumb is always leave about 2-3mm of return on everything just in case? Like I can always trim it down to fit later right?

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    Yes and no it sort of becomes a personal thing for people. Using the bracket system you need a bare minimum of 5mm preferably 8mm to make sure you have room for your screws. The less you leave more likely it is you'll have to use snaps and nylon or elastic strapping.

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  7. Ok totally new, need help. Stunt Build thread for trimming phase.

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    Oooh good question I have no idea, how do snap plates work? I'm really worried I've cut too much and ruined it. I ordered a bunch of stuff to strap on but I'm not sure now. Ugh I'm so overwhelmed and stressed haha. Still haven't trimmed all my pieces.

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    No worries Josh. That is why we are here to help you along and get you in the best looking set of armor possible. Snap plates are essentially a piece of abs with a snap put into it and then placed on your, lets say lower back, you then make another that aligns on the upper kidney plate. You then use elastic or nylon strap and place the other half of the snap in it. Then you connect the two pieces. I used the bracket system, but the idea is the same.19da1d9ce6ba50d1cb57e99560d4d9be.jpg

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  8. Ok totally new, need help. Stunt Build thread for trimming phase.

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    Hey Josh one thing to remember is return edges are not required anywhere and they really are up to you and how you're comfortable. With that said how will you be strapping it? Since you've removed most of the return edge from the connecting parts like the bottom of the chest and back plates I will guess you are doing snap plates or something similar

     

    Now with that out of the way it looks good so far.

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  13. W.T.F. Magma Trooper

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    So I think the bucket is about ready for assembly. But I'm not sure exactly what is going on with the right side. Everything else seems good and the eyes and teeth seem good. I also took a stab at the ears. I didn't ruin them and they need the fine trimming, but they seem to be good.8c6f77c3277bdcd2b51ea82c990f92ef.jpgf062b2b8c9cd6639d4f4a2b3f9d56bc2.jpg717b2a43dbb9d9dda96b0393ed84f89a.jpg2251b4915d5ebe645b8a04c02f15d34c.jpgb701300ce0f995b99f8900a603f28e72.jpgd1a0d51eff10a6ffc8f7f1aa1502ad0b.jpgea00e8740e02f3c5185f32744ecb1d26.jpg477d1d91a11906798fc138ec3214b208.jpgc634ff84252b0e658e8f375d53344696.jpg

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  14. W.T.F. Magma Trooper

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    Started on the bucket and since my TK was Anovos this will be a first time bucket build. I got as far as the eyes and teeth so far so good. I know they'll need more attention, but I'm gonna have questions about the face plate and cap and back. Also being red the lines don't show well. But this is where that is.1f5954d762bee8d6d3fcb552ea313b73.jpg0874836416f6b5bce5061a3c42b1b9f1.jpge119a6028a84fc88f16b5d9cc73b6f49.jpg7bef6c203d1fbdf1b0263e657db609af.jpg96bd6edad1a8f787d96da92f8ebdcbd0.jpgc138f98e648e4ae39933718704f53f0d.jpg7d940ebdec5d2508314e9ef9b21680ae.jpg

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  15. W.T.F. Magma Trooper

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    So I picked this up from my GMO who got it from our GXO and its lived out its life in a box. Well Not any more I picked it up this past week and got to the trimming today. The only thing is it is missing the thigh ammo pack, which Walt is now aware of and I believe working on getting it sent out. I picked up my snaps, elastic and hardware from (Justhoseph). I won't be doing the bracket system this time though, all snap plates so that I can break it down a bit smaller and with a smaller bin.

     

    Okay time to begin.

     

    BBB of rough trimmed red plastic. Yeah I know it looks pink.

     

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    Supplies I picked up E-6000, Line-24 snaps, 1" and 2" elastic and Justjoseph hardware set. I also have some nylon strapping from a old backpack I'll be using for the chest the rest will be elastic.

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    Started trimming and I'll be doing this different as well with minimal return edge, roughly 3-5 mms.

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    Also have a pair of Caboots to pickup from my very generous GXO.

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    Still need to get started on the bucket trimming. I did rough trim the eyes and teeth though.

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  17. TDurden's Build

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    Welcome, Don!  I would suggest starting a build thread,  https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/80-anh-build-threads/ that way you can ask all the questions you need to and post up lots of photos... (we LOVE photos)!  Can you post a pic of the (TK) Caboots?  I would like to check them out.  Thanks!!
    Hey Joseph I will be using CaBoots for my new build and just happen to have a ready to go photo.77607ea8da22422504de62a686d127ef.jpg

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  19. 4 Years Later... First Build - Anovos TK (WIP)

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    As Mario mentioned, you can trim away the return edge - that will give you extra room.  Keep in mind that the coverstrip does not need to be 15mm  You can make it a bit thicker if need be for the size of your arms.  You are larger than the 5'10" 160lb actors used in the original movies - so wider coverstrips will easily look proportional on you. 
     
    Good luck with the build!
    Remember Greg the anovos has pre cut cover strips. So no way of making them larger.

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  22. Bin paint

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    I've had 100% the opposite experience with Krylons  Maybe my local stores got bad batches?
     
    Hand painting is also an option
    I've never had a bad experience with krylon paints, but I do know you should never blend your paints. Such as use Rust-Oleum primer with a krylon color or Rust-Oleum primer and color with krylon top coat. The two don't play well together. Same goes for any mixing of the three stick with one and do it.

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  23. Bin paint

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    I would echo Andrew's thoughts on Rustoleum.  Although it can be a bit pricey, this is what I use for all projects when painting plastic of any sort:
     
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    If you feel ambitious, I would also suggest sanding down all the surfaces to be painted and them cleaning it thoroughly before applying it.  This will rough up the surface a bit and give the paint something to better adhere to.
    Yes, this is what I was really looking for! I knew someone made a rattle can formulated for plastic but couldn't remember who it was. I should have known it was Krylon.

    Thanks for unintentional reminder Joseph.

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  24. Bin paint

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    So I'm preparing to do my next build which will take me over to the Spec-Ops Detachment as a Magma Trooper. But I'm thinking I want to do something different with my bin such as I may do it in a matching paint color to my kit. My question is what is a good paint for plastics?

     

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