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Still really need to know where to cut the butt plate from the kidney. As you may know FX armor has a seamline in between these parts where it looks like you can cut along that line. However, I have seen other threads where others have cut below this seamline for more screen accuracy. I just dont know where exactly to cut, I havent found anywhere to reference an exact measurement and what not. Scared to cut it if its not gonna be right. Hmmmmm?

Another update here. Finished putting together the TD. No clips on it right now since I'm waiting for a set to arrive. Also glued the sniper plate into place. Had to trim it a bit to line up with the shin. Also glueing the shoulder straps onto the chest. Had a bad experience with this before. Hopefully I have it right this time and it holds up.

Ok so here is an update! Things are moving along slowly but surely, trimmed out my TD from my MTK kit that I will use with this armor. Its moving along nicely. About to boil the end caps and put them on and then glue the plate on. I just ordered some TD clips from Jesse TK-4702 that I will install once arrived. Also just got some rivets and straps from Trooperbay Mike TK-4510. However he forgot to send the sew-on snaps, oops! Hopefully get those soon, I let him know. Anyway gonna try to work on installing the rivets into the ab and back plate and a few other things. Wish me luck! P.S still need help on where I should cut the butt plate and how to glue on the knee plate, or install knee plate with rivets?

Purchased the same hobby iron. Attempted a return edge on FX shoulder bells but didn't seem to get it. Can you explain a bit in detail how you used the hobby iron on the armor. I tried holding it in one spot to see if it would start bending back but it didn't, seemed more to just flatten the edge more. What did you do?

Came across your build post here and noticed you are in Los Angeles. I am as well, near downtown. I'm am currently getting an FX kit done and preparing to build MTK armor. If you want to join forces and build together I've been trying to get in touch with troopers in my area to get together for help and have armor building parties. How far along are you now? Here's a link to how far along I am and feeling stuck at this point. Just wanna get this done! http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=21061&hl=&fromsearch=1

Can you post the measurements where you marked off to add the ab and kidney snaps?

Thanks Ingrid! I'll stop at home depot later and try and find the right PVC pipe. Just gotta figure out the size. I already have some rustoleum primer gray so that's good. Let's plan a day so you can see this in person. I feel like the light at the end of the tunnel will be a lot brighter with your in person help. Thanks again! I already feel more accomplished. Oh just found this info ... 2 in diameter PVC cut to 7" 3/8 in long ...also didnt think of it before but my MTK kit came with the pipe, so I can just use that one for now with this build to get approved. Hooray!

Hello everyone! Nate here! This FX armor has been sitting in a box in my apartment for 3 or so years. It has never been fully completed properly. So I'm on a mission to finish it and get 501st approved. I also just purchased an MTK kit that I want to build and get approved for Centurion. But first finishing this FX kit... Here are some photos to let everyone know where I'm at and hopefully get some help and guidance for the final steps with my becoming a TK. I have a MRCE helmet that I was gonna modify but decided to forget that. Instead I have Mike from Trooperbay putting together a bucket for me and I'll definitely post pics of that when it arrives. Here is the armor all laid out below... Arms Shins and Thighs are glued. Ammo pack on with two small split rivets. Ab buttons by Vader Dave. Belt has been bent with a hobby iron to hug the armor better. Things I need most help with are... putting the arms together, thigh attatchment, attaching shoulder straps, cutting the butt plate, attaching knee plate, assembling the thermal detonator and all the rest of the small details from this point on. I know some people have cut the butt plate at the seamline on FX armor, but I've read on some threads to cut a little below the seamline. Which one is it? And if a little below, how far below? Havent seen much threads or info on assembling an FX thermal detonator which I definitely need help doing, and making clips. I've been stuck on not completeing this for super long... Any links to threads, advice, and tips would be great. I have one local trooper who has offered to help me out which I'm excited about especially because she is Centurion and has much more know how than I. Anyway here are some photos...

Thanks!!! Did you use a primer on it before or just sand it down?

THIS ONE?

Thanks I'll check both of those out. 😃

What white paint is best for painting your armor when doing fixes and what not? Best brand? High gloss? What have you used?

Cool! Thanks Everyone!!!!

Hello. A couple years ago I was well on my way to becoming an active member in the 501st and never finished the mods I needed to do to meet the acceptable requirements. I stored my armor away and now I finally really want to complete it. Anyway, I took my armor out and I noticed a crack at the bottom of my thigh piece. Anyone know how to fix such a thing? See pic below. Thanks.

Do you know the best FX armor build thread on here with pictures and step by step instructions, i need to revamp a lot of my armor and need a good thread to guide me with some of what i need to do. please let me know if you do or post the link.. Thanks!!! Nate

just wondering... what did you use for the gap between your ab and back plate?

lookn good!