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  8. TK-71430 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status[628]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

    Posted · Edited by gromitsdad

    I'm modestly submitting photos in hopes of EIB approval for my Anovos ANH Stunt.  Thank you so much for taking the time to review.


     


    Name: Chris Johnson


    TK ID: 71430


    FISD Forum Name: gromitsdad


    Garrison: Garrison Tyranus


    • Armor = Anovos
    • Helmet= Anovos
    • Blaster= HFX Hyperfirm Elite E-11
    • Height = 6'0"
    • Weight = 175 lbs.
    • Boots = TK Boots
    • Canvas belt = Kittle
    • Hand Plates = Rubber Chemical Gloves / Latex Hand Guards (Joseph)
    • Electronics= Craig Stultz
    • Neck Seal = Anovos
    • Holster = Anovos

    *I should mention that due to a badly broken leg skateboarding as a teenager, my left leg is 3/4" shorter than my right.  This makes it appear as if I'm leaning slightly to the left.  I did my best in the photos to raise my left hip up to be more symmetrical, but it's difficult at times.  I've since added a 1/4" insert into my left boot to assist.


     


    Full body front:


    IMG_3384.jpg


     


    Full body back:


    IMG_3387.jpg


     


    Left arm raised:


    IMG_3388.jpg


     


    Right arm raised:


    IMG_3389.jpg


     


    Right side detail:


    IMG_3402.jpg


     


    Left side detail:


    IMG_3401.jpg


     


    Abdomen details:


    IMG_3403.jpg


     


    Action shot:


    IMG_3391.jpg


     


    Cod and butt plate attachment:


    IMG_3426.jpg


    IMG_3427.jpg


     


    Interior strapping:


    IMG_3425.jpg


     


    Helmet details:


    Front:


    IMG_3405.jpg


     


    Left side:


    IMG_3406.jpg


     


    Right side:


    IMG_3407.jpg


     


    Back:


    IMG_3408.jpg


     


    Hovi tip detail:


    IMG_3409.jpg


     


    Lens color:


    IMG_3417.jpg


     


    Blaster left:


    IMG_3412.jpg


     


    Blaster right:


    IMG_3413.jpg


     


    Neck seal:


    IMG_3380.jpg


     


    Holster attachment:


    IMG_3381.jpg


     


    Belt:


    IMG_3418.jpg


     


    Thermal detonator back:


    IMG_3416.jpg


     


    Additional photos:


    IMG_3383.jpg


    IMG_3393.jpg


  9. TK71430 Reporting for duty!

    in Newly Approved Members - Sound Off!

    Posted · Edited by Sly11
    Edited to restore images Sly11 2021

    If Only You Knew:

     

    -        The second time around I would probably use CA glue for obvious time constraints while using E-6000!

     

     

    -        Be patient!!!

     

     

     

     

     

    Oops!:

     

     

    -        I had to freeze some various pieces a few times to remove E-6000 which I was thankful for.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    A funny thing happened on my way to the Death Star:

     

     

    -        After completing the kit putting it on for the first time is pretty interesting.  You feel a bit like an un-oiled robot afraid to move around too much.  And.....it's not pretty trying to snap the cod piece!

     

     

     

     

     

    Shout Outs:

     

     

    -        THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to UKSWRATH's (Tony's) build thread.  It was my lifeline!!!!

     

     

     

     

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  15. Ukswrath's ANOVOS TK build (stunt)

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted · Edited by gromitsdad

    ok, his boots run long (rectangular) at the top and obviously the armor isn't designed (shaped) that way. You can make the armor a bit wider in the area to accommodate the boots but to be honest it's the nature of the boot. I just cram mine up in the shin and use Velcro to secure the two. 

    I would really like them a little more fitted to my ankle rather than to the boot, as you suggest, so I'll probably do just that.

     

    Thank you...you've helped so much over the last several months.

  17. Ukswrath's ANOVOS TK build (stunt)

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Hey Chris, during the preliminary fitment and build I almost always add 1/2" clearance between the body and the armor. This technique seems to help when fitting items like the undersuit, gloves, boots, etc. 

     

    Hope this helps

    That's what I've done the whole way up to this point, the shins are my last pieces.  The TK Boots are pretty deep from front to back, so I wasn't sure if 1/2" was enough in this case.  There is a good 20-30mm difference between fitting the shins to my ankles vs. with the TK Boots on.  I supposed I'll cut to the "TK Boot" line that I marked then fit from there.

  18. Ukswrath's ANOVOS TK build (stunt)

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Quick question regarding fitting the shins.  I've marked them twice in the back; once without boots and once with boots on.  How are most people fitting them?  There is a huge difference (with me at least) between the two.  I've got skinny ankles and calves on the larger size.  I noticed that in Tony's section about this subject he fitted his to his ankle.  Would that not leave a gap in the back when you slip them over the boots?

     

    Any suggestions would be appreciated!!  Thank you!

  20. Ukswrath's ANOVOS TK build (stunt)

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    The clamping force may be the key here. The tighter the circumference the more difficult it will be to align the two halves. I would suggest reapplying the strip and this time in addition to the clamps and magnets place something of weight on top of it, maybe like a heavy book. This should force the armor inward and together. 

     

    Hope this helps

    I'll give that a shot, but would you NOT recommend using CA glue in that gap then weighing it down until it cures?

     

    Thanks!  You are the best!

  21. Ukswrath's ANOVOS TK build (stunt)

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Hey Tony,

     

    I'm getting some strange behavior from the backs of my thigh pieces.  I fitted and glued the fronts first, then as suggested I glued one half of the cover strip to one side of the back of the thigh piece, let cure, then I glued the other half using a healthy amount of E-6000, magnets, clamps and tape.

     

    Here's the massive amount of tape I used:

    IMG_3177.jpg

     

    After leaving the piece in this position for 2 whole days, I still didn't get a 'flat' cover strip:

    IMG_3174.jpg

     

    I have a couple of times with good success used the 'freezer' method to remove the cover strip, clean and re-do.  In this case though, in your opinion, do you think I could get away with filling in that gap with CA glue and holding it until it sets?

     

    Thank you so much!

    Chris

  22. Best pads for a bucket?

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

    Posted

    I'm about the put the army pads into my bucket. For those that painted the interior (plastidip), does the velcro stick well, or do you need to apply the velcro to the plastic directly and mask it off when painting?

    The plasti dip stuck to the interior of my bucket very well, so no masking needed in places where velcro went.  I was pleasantly surprised by how well it adhered.

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  23. ANOVOS TK (discussion forum)

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted

    Thank the Empire I'm taking my time.  I personally just started fitting my first pieces, the forearms.  The mismatched the left and right forearms are giving my OCD a fit (especially the right!).  I want it to be perfect, but am slowly accepting that it never truly will be.  Human hands make human errors.

     

    Thanks to all providing this resource!

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  24. Where do you store your wallet/ID and phone?

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

    Posted

    This is what I use. Mike Appling sold them too and you could get your name/FISD patch sewn on. Putting them in a bin may be OK for a book store or something, but if you are at a con, parade, or long troop than having them with you is essential.

    Paul, thank you so much for the link, that would be perfect.  My specific reason for this is indeed for a con, so I don't have to schlep myself back up to the hotel room to get my ID or a few bucks if needed.  Specifically at Dragon*Con, you'll wait 20 minutes for an elevator.  :blink:

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