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  2. TK-52849 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [Anovos] [592]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

    Posted

    Hi Nick, the guys are giving you some great advise. If you could close up that gap and fix the shoulder bridge position to the back plate and submit a new photo, that would be great. We are catching up and will be onto your review shortly, the cleaner the better.

    Great job by the way.

     

     

    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

     

    The gap is usually more closed as well as the shoulder bridge, I think my posture was a little weird in the pic. I'll be out this weekend and won't have time to suit up, so if I NEED to take new pics, it may be a few days. If it's just a recommendation, as I would think it is given the CRL, I'll just leave them as is.

  3. TK-52849 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [Anovos] [592]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

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    Nice build. Only suggestion is trying to close up the gap between the back and kidney piece. Also, adjust the shoulder strap on the right (looking at the back pic) so it sits more on the armor.<br><br>

    Good luck trooper!

     

    Thanks for the feedback! I'm slowly converting the velcro strapping to snaps, and I've got a feeling that the gap should be covered once that section has been dealt with.

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  4. TK-52849 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [Anovos] [592]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

    Posted

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    TK-52849 (http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=20834)

    Sgt_Boodles

    Southern California Garrison

     

    Armor = Anovos

    Helmet = Anovos

    Blaster = DoopyDoos

    Boots = TKBoots

    Belt = TKittel

    Hand Plates = Anovos (plastic)

    Neck Seal = Anovos

    Holster = Anovos

     

    Front

    IMG_2518_zpsgxjlnpei.jpg

     

    Back

    IMG_2520_zpsmvok8ob4.jpg

     

    Left

    IMG_2524_zps2yndsxti.jpg

     

    Right

    IMG_2522_zpsntbjaukg.jpg

     

    Abdomen

    IMG_4789_zpslbagmcy6.jpg

     

    Action!

    IMG_2527_zpsjmkkuyzm.jpg

     

    Cod and Butt

    IMG_4785_zpsnhwpqorh.jpg

     

    Interior Strapping

    IMG_4783_zps0k2alyl4.jpg

     

    Helmet Front

    IMG_4778_zpsunkr47le.jpg

     

    Side

    IMG_4780_zpssbcv5tvp.jpg

     

    Back

    IMG_4781_zpsrjxxwmzl.jpg

     

    Hovi Detail

    IMG_4779_zpsx3nsptqm.jpg

     

    Lens Color

    IMG_4782_zpszejsrnew.jpg

     

    Blaster Left

    IMG_4770_zpso1s04rha.jpg

     

    Right

    IMG_4772_zpsufmp5szy.jpg

     

    Neck Seal

    IMG_4777_zpsaog9lg8d.jpg

     

    Thermal Detonator Back

    IMG_4774_zpsmktordid.jpg

     

    Holster Attachment

    IMG_4776_zpswqjvgqop.jpg

     

    Thanks for checking it out guys! I know the pictures aren't of great quality and background, but i hope they'll do the job. Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see.

     

    NOTE: When I was replacing the Anovos belt with TKittel's, I placed the holes too far to the left, causing the second holster screw to be covered up when the belt is worn. Technically, I don't see anything in the CRL that would cause this to be an issue, but I'm not the one who decides these things. Just wanted to let you know that I'm aware of the weird placement.

  7. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted

    Yes, although they're also hitting the butt plate in the back. Simply lowering them should be fine, if that's the case. It wasn't clear how much room you had to do that, although now that I look again, I think I was worried there wasn't room because the one shin was simply not pushed down.

     

    Also, if your looking for ways to improve, you might want to fill in the gap between the front thigh halves with a small shim and some ABS paste. I personally find the little buck tooth look distracting. (which is why I did the same fix on mine)

     

    Definitely, thanks for all the help!

     

    Sorry to high-jack this to the "Help Nick With His Armor" thread.

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  8. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted

    The top thigh ridges can be duplicated, lower down, but it's definitely an advanced technique. Check out PandaTrooper's build thread for a pretty clear idea of how you can cut the entire thigh top to make is shorter, and keep the original curve:

     

    http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/10434-pandatroopers-am-build-threadam/

    I don't think they need to be shortened in terms of height, though. I'm somewhat *tall* at 5 foot 11, so shortening them would have them fit like Lederhosen, and I'm not really up for that.

     

    I could lower them on the straps, if your concern is that they are too close to the cod piece area?

     

     

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  9. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted

    That Anovos belt isn't doing you any favors, although with someone to assist perhaps it can lay straighter.

     

    One shin is higher than the other: Is it cut too small or can it be pushed down lower onto the shoe? A simple strap and velcro tab (like this) may help keep it down, if you find it's creeping up.

     

    I think the thighs are still too big, despite cutting out behind the knee. It would look better if they were cut in smaller at the top, and frankly, the whole thing could be cut down an inch or so, and a new return edge created with a hobby iron. Not an especially simple mod, but I think there are plenty of threads of people who have done it successfully which would contain tips. (starting with that hobby iron link)

     

    The belt isn't good, but I'm trying to get it patched up and decent for the time being to take approval pics, hopefully to upgrade soon.

     

    The shin issue was just because of how tight I put them on and they wouldn't cover the boots. Not a fit issue, my bad.

     

    For the thighs, I'll remove the back cover strip and cut a good bit out to make it fit closer around my body. Not much I can do with the front because of the ridges.

  12. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted

    Can I ask those with more knowledge than I to comment on the fit of my armor? I'm really skinny so it's been a bit of trouble to get everything trimmed down to my slimness.

     

    Aside from the neck seal being aloof in the back, is there anything I should fix to get a better fit and meet approval? (shooting for EIB)

     

    IMG_4505_zpsuufw9ll1.jpg

     

    IMG_4506_zpsoekskelu.jpg

     

    IMG_4508_zpsfzunbum9.jpg

     

    As a separate and final question, I feel the armor sags a bit and would benefit from suspenders or something like that underneath to keep everything hung up tight and in place. Has this been done before?

  23. Anovos TK armor preorder

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    Good question, I was thinking about that too. My guess is no, because Rogue One was already filming with stormtroopers way back in mid-September, and the ANOVOS kits haven't been confirmed to have hit U.S. shores yet, as far as I know.

     

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rogue-one-star-wars-story-6451116

     

    However, it's possible the ANOVOS folks got access to what armor is being used in Rogue One and that informed their design. I would hope so. :) If so, you would think ANOVOS would want everyone to know, because that would boost sales.

     

    I wouldn't be surprised if they had kits built earlier specifically for shooting the film. It wouldn't make sense to me that they would use their own "sharper" sculpt for the kits but not be producing them for the film. After all, the costume department needs costumes...why not go to a licensee?

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