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  2. My First Build - AM 2.0

    in ESB Stormtrooper

    Posted

    I made a rather large purchase yesterday on amazon (shopping cart was 4 pages) and have about 95% of the misc. stuff on the way.  I followed the supply list thread:

    http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31404-supply-list-for-your-tk-build/

    I have a few questions about what rivets I need to be using.  It looks like there are a few different kinds:  

    - 5/16 (8mm).  Round head bifurcated/split rivets.

    - 5 "speed rivets"
    - Aluminum open end blind rivets.

    Not exactly sure what I am supposed to be getting here.  Size, type, etc.  I do have a rivet gun and a bunch of aluminum blind rivets of various sizes, but not sure what it proper here.  I have no idea what speed rivets are, and am unsure about the bifurcated/split rivets.  Anyone with an amazon or other link to any of this stuff would be awesome!  I am also still looking for a belt maker.  Think I have everything else I need to get started other than my undersuit.  Heading to the mall shortly. 

    Hello from Denver

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Hello Troopers,

     

    I just posted a thread in the ESB build forums.  I am starting an AM 2.0 build next week.  BBB arrives on Tuesday.   I am not sure as the best way to reach out to local troopers for assistance, but this seems to be a good place to start.  I have a rather aggressive Halloween deadline in mind.  Not the end of the world if I don't reach it, but I am going to give it my best shot.  I definitely want something for the release in December, so hopefully I will be able to figure it out.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.    :) 

    Thanks,

    Jason

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  4. My First Build - AM 2.0

    in ESB Stormtrooper

    Posted · Edited by NerfHerder

    So this is all happening very fast.  A movie obsession turned into an idea for a Halloween costume, which led me to this site.  I pulled the trigger on AM 2.0 armor yesterday, and per UPS, it will be here on Tuesday.  I am on the bigger side of things, 6'0" and 220-230 depending on what I ate that day.   :) I also have a bit of a barrel chest so I am hoping I made the right choice.  Only one way to find out I guess.  I am going to go for an ESB set to the best of my ability

    I have also ordered a lot of other essentials: Gloves, Holster, E-11 Kit form Doopys, Neck Seal, Shoes, a few Helmet mods, etc., but I am otherwise clueless.  I am going to take the handy supply list posted in the forums to the hardware store tomorrow and buy what I don't have.  I have started glancing through the Dave's Garage videos.  Are their any other video's people recommend? I am still not quite sure how this whole thing actually fits together.  

     

    I am also in need of TD Clips and a White Canvas Belt.  I wear size 38inch pants, and will measure outer armor to best of my ability when I get it.  If anybody has a line on either, send me a message and I can get payment out ASAP.  Some of the links in the forums seem to be a little dated.

     

    I don't know if my Halloween deadline is realistic, but I am going to give it a shot.  I am not going to tackle the blaster until afterwards.  Is 3 weeks (Evenings and weekends) a realistic timetable for this?  I am fairly handy, but this is my first build of anything like this.

    I will post pics of the Big Brown Box when it arrives.  If anyone is in the Denver area and wants to help with the build, I am sure I could use some advice and assistance.  Any other newbie tips, things NOT to do, etc., please let me know.

    Happy Trooping!  

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  5. Which armor is the largest?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    AM2 is HUGE.. in a good way.. no shimming for 80% of larger body types.. the MTK Breastplate literally fits inside of mine.  perfect for us "less than perfect" body types.. I'm 5'11 and 215lbs and it fits me perfectly.

    Good to hear.  I have about an inch and 10-15lbs on you.  My AM 2.0 gets here on Tuesday.  Excited and terrified.

  7. About to order first kit

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    I wanted to jump into the discussion as well.  I am just about to pull the trigger on the Full Kit from AM.  I am about the same size, 6'0" and 215-230 depending on the season.  Anyone have any reason why i shouldn't go this route?  They are in stock, and I would love to get it together by Halloween.  Function is my primary goal.  

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