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  3. Charlie’s ANH TK WTF build

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    I don’t have WTF but this is how mine looks like (the right one) and like stated above don’t just cut away...think, look att pics, look at CRL, ask questions, think some more and decide what works for you and start by cutting a little at a time, wrist-ends however just go ahead and cut and easiest is to cut from the inside and sand the edges smooth... unless you really want to feel like you were on the set ready to start filming - then just cut and leave as is:duim: 
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    Perfect, pics help a lot also a good angle give me an idea what to shoot for!! Thanks


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  4. Charlie’s ANH TK WTF build

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    14 minutes ago, TheSwede said:

    No need to worry, easier said than done I know but you can do this and everyone here is ready to help :salute: as for your question, forearm-return edges - for Centurion there can’t be any on the wrist-ends, other than that it’s up to personal preference (look, comfort, mobility) having returns gives the armor the illusion of beeing thicker so my advise would be to remove all at the wrist (for Centurion and comfort) inside elbow (for comfort and mobility) and leave some on the outside elbow (for the look) and - all of it is screen accurate :)

     

    Thanks for the quick reply!! Work on them some more tomorrow, not finding a lot of WTF pics to go by making me super nervous LOL

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  5. Charlie’s ANH TK WTF build

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    95% finished my bucket been dreading starting on the rest of the armor seems so daunting LOL.. Maned up today started on the forearms needing some reassurance watched trooperbay videos and had no return edge whatsoever looking at other pics on this site see some with return edges.. CRL states no return edge inside front forearm.. added my pics so I should cut and sand up to my pencil marks? I know this been asked million times makes me nervous!! Thanks

     

     

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  8. Charlie's First build

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    1 hour ago, justjoseph63 said:

    I can hook you up with 2 individual green lenses, Charlie.  They are curved, and will fit your eye openings no problem.  There are a dozen ways to install them, but to be honest the best way I have found is to use Sugru.  It is a kneadable (like Play-doh) glue that you can easily roll and shape as you like.  You simply roll it into a thin "snake" shape, place it onto the inside of the eye opening, and then press the lens in, clean off any excess on the outside and wait 8 hours for it to dry.  Badda bing, badda boom.  Done.

    It is "permanent", but can be removed if necessary.  I recommend not using it all the way around the eye, but leaving a little opening on the top for moisture to escape.  

    Hint:  To keep your lense from fogging up, dab a bit of foam type shaving cream on the inside.  Allow it to dry, then polish them with a clean dry cloth.

    I can send you 2 lenses plus 2 packets of Sugru (black) for $13.00.  PM me if interested.

     

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  9. Charlie's First build

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    Green lens install.... I did not want to do the whole lens install, so one lens for each eye..Checked out the forum a lot of the pics are missing did  found a couple I liked using screws.. So here is my problem I can not get the lens to fit flush tried hair dryer method and boiling water to shape the  lens nothing happening.. Other option is to invest in a heat gun or try to find precut and shaped lens I guess? Saw the posts about smitty had lens but that thread is dead now.  Any suggestions??

         Almost done need to paint ears, frown, ordered my fans hope finish up bucket next couple days then order rest of the amour. : )

     

    Thanks Charlie 

  10. Charlie's First build

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    48 minutes ago, Izajeeenyus said:

    thanks - watched trooper bays video, but didn't see Walt's yet. Thanks for the link!

     

    agree - its scary cutting it because you can't put it back!

     

    Ive put my ears on and screwed them down 100 times now still not satisfied LOL.. Pretty sure I've made several mistakes its a learning experience and I'm not a crafty person LOL 

  11. Charlie's First build

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    57 minutes ago, Izajeeenyus said:

    A friend of mine and I are both working on our WTF buckets. About to start the ears. Did you trim any off the bottom? mine has a ton of material down there so not sure where to trim safely, before I do it to fit. 

     

    where is Walt's video? Anyone have a link?! Thanks!

     

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    Used Walts video and Trooperbay..  I trimmed down then started using a sanding block.. Hard to say how much I trimmed just kept sanding until I was close to what I thought was to a good fit..I'm sure others with more experience than me will chine in.. I need to work on my left ear tho...

     

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  14. Charlie's First build

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    I was told to trim the top of the ears thinner when i was about your point. I still need to do some sanding to smooth it out and get final fitment2fdbd8e3bc26d402c4c067bcbd3b7e67.jpgea60617bc4f0a1deff01e00e4515ea7d.jpg

     

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    Thanks..That's what I was thinking also, been working it with sanding block worked on it yesterday and this afternoon starting to get frustrated

     

     

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  16. Charlie's First build

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    I'm hoping to be able to finish up the trimming that we are talking about and work on my ears..I have a 3 day weekend starting tomorrow suppose to rain most of those days.. Also decide on what type voice changer and fans to install and order those.. I want to completely finish the bucket before I order the rest of the armor..

     

     

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  17. Charlie's First build

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    Also on bottom of cap and face, you will clean that up as the last step

     

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    Thanks for the pics and response.. I've watched Walts vids plus trooperbay I guess I needed some reinsurance LOL.. Read so much about don't trim too much can't put it LOL.. Yours look great!! I stare at mine to long looking for imperfections or mistakes that I think I'm making!! So how far from the edge or you placing the poprivit ? Can't find any info on the placement don't want the ear screws hitting the pop rivit.. thanks again!!!

     

     

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  18. Charlie's First build

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    Have I trimmed enough off the cap area where the ears attach? I see the raised area on both sides just did not want to take to much off.. bottom of the cap where it connects to the face piece not lining up flush either not matter how much I adjust both pieces

     

     

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    Newbie from Upstate South Carolina

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    Hiya,

    Newbie here so don't take my word as gospel! ;-)

    I quickly compared yours to a screen used original. Although the overall shape might be a little different, it looks like you could safely open them up a little more. If you're going all out for accuracy, don't forget the trademark bump on the right (from inside the helmet) eye. :-)

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    Thanks for posting the comparison pics never saw the trademark bump until now.. all this is incredibly new to me LOL.. I'm thinking I should just sand them down from this point until I get them closer.. knife skills not that great at this point!!

     

     

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