[LTM's AM TK ANH build]

Paldron by Veeds, leather or pleather mp38/40 magazine holders (thanks for the link Joseph)

Magnets for the "cricket shins" 'TM - slow boat from china finally got here

[LTM's AM TK ANH build]

Blaster has been finished, used a lot of different parts to create an accurate but "durable" or "fixable" trooping blaster.

Master Blaster 3D print

Real Sterling folding stock (gives it some heft without being too heavy)

Tramp scope and electronics (now with more pew-pew)

Functional slide with battery hidden in the slide

Master blaster speaker and location

 

[LTM's AM TK ANH build]

Hyperfirm DLT-19

 

[LTM's AM TK ANH build]

Will be doing the magnetic shins ala' Cricket:

 

 

[LTM's AM TK ANH build]

Seans build of AM

 

My WTF build:

 

[LTM's AM TK ANH build]

Here we go again.

After dry fitting the WTF kit to my frame (6'1" 195 pounds) I was not happy with the fit (too much under-suit showing). So, after following Sean and his build of both (WTF and AM) I decided that the AM would be a better fit. Lots of tips and tricks were learned, so I have a little more confidence in this build. My WTF armor will go to my wife after I finish this kit. The family that troops together, something something something...

 

Just got the tracking number, so now the BBB day is fast approaching.

[WIP TK ANH...HERE WE GOOOOO, (slowly)!!!]

49 minutes ago, Commander Gree said:

YAY!!!!!!!! just got my tracking info for the TK Kit from AM!!!!

Same here, the excitement begins for the BBB day!

[WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread]

12 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said:

After some hot water bath and a heat gun I think this is about as close as I can get my left calf

 

 

Thoughts? Do more or for enough?

Looks good, if you want to tighten it up a bit maybe a couple of plastic tabs on the cover side to "lock in" and pull it closer? I also see more experienced troopers talking about "comfort" while trooping and some cut a moon shape out of the back of the shin to allow a little more movement. Maybe after you get approval?

[WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread]

4 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said:

So drop boxes...what's the thickness dimensions? I've seen both 10mm and 15mm in my searching

 

 

 

[Cricket's WTF Hero Build (even more TK for the Vertically Challenged)]

1 hour ago, StrmTRPR85 said:

Aint that the truth of it all?  I have had to tell myself during my build to stop sweating over the really small stuff as only I and who ever reads my forum post will know 

We know Jeff, we know 

 

Do NOT fail the empire!  j/k

 

[WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread]

Shoulder bells, don't forget shoulder bell gate

[Cricket's WTF Hero Build (even more TK for the Vertically Challenged)]

What are the dimensions of the shin magnets?

[WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread]

This is from Sean's build, worth sharing as it is a simple jig to get the spacing even. 

A few posts down on page three

 

 

[WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread]

So Walt must be checking this build. Just posted that he needed to make a new master for the bell, and the new one is 1.5 inches deeper. If you want to get replacements, PM rocky. 

[WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread]

Same issue on mine. If you ordered new ones, make sure to tell Rocky the issue so he can send you the best copy available.

[WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread]

Paint pen, look around for different points but it makes the process a little easier

https://www.amazon.com/Testors-Enamel-Paint-Marker-Gloss-Black/dp/B008CVNTL6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1520639928&sr=8-8&keywords=black+paint+pen

 

[Sean’s AM 2.0 stunt build]

How goes it, Sean?

 

[Cricket's WTF Hero Build (even more TK for the Vertically Challenged)]

Awesome stuff, cricket! Noob question for you, any thought on doing this for forearms to get a closer opening for wrist (or just not necessary)? 

[A.J.'s O.F. AM 2.0 Build]

Did he eat to much of ABS hashbrowns or the loss of the shop shirt has left him listless and unable to build? Inquiring minds want to know

[LTM's WTF ANH Stunt TK (WIP) acronym build]

Gluing the flexible handplate to the rubber glove (my hands are going to sweat something fierce). Nomex will be the replacement in the future.

 

 

[LTM's WTF ANH Stunt TK (WIP) acronym build]

Drop box should be 15mm deep, so I need to trim the boxes. Easy way to get a level mark is to place it on a level surface and using something to elevate the marking tool of choice, rotate the box while keeping the marking tool in place. Nice level line.

 

[LTM's WTF ANH Stunt TK (WIP) acronym build]

Hot water bath time to correct the left side before I add shim material.

 

[Sean’s AM 2.0 stunt build]

Hey Sean,

I'm in the same boat at 6'1" 194 and with the WTF. Can you do a couple more compare shots between the two, you have me interested in the AM now...

[LTM's WTF ANH Stunt TK (WIP) acronym build]

For the thighs, do I want it somewhat loose on all sides (able to fit a finger in) and then use strapping and foam to get it to sit correctly? Asking this now as I will need to add to the back (maybe an inch or two) to get it loose.

[LTM's WTF ANH Stunt TK (WIP) acronym build]

Ok, everything is taped at this point with rough trimming of the back joints. Couple of issues, the seam from thighs to shin is not straight, maybe bow legs? Should I try to add to the outside of the left leg to bring it more inline with the shin? Also the tops of the thighs are different in shape (height), is this normal for a screen accurate suit?

 

 

Adjusted the thighs some to bring the tops more in line with each other, but the seam not lining up is not looking correct...

 

 

I switched the shin from right to left, the seam seems closer (maybe all this is a fitting/strapping issue?)