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  8. LTM's Imperial Surplus FOTK TLJ

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    Posted · Edited by LTM
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    This is going to be a slow build, so strap in and hang on.

     

    First is the BBB day (minus the BBB). its a lot of parts

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    Planning on L3, so rubber gaskets are in hand

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    Lots of sourced bits/bobs, this one is for the back of the armor (goes underneath the thermal det),

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  10. XYDIU's TFA FOTK Build Thread (KB Props 2021)

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    1 hour ago, ukswrath said:

    With TFA this area is recessed (as it currently is) with a decal.

     

     

     

    Most, if not all seam imperfections will be remedied with the inner cover strip and exterior filler. That said, unless you want to see cracks begin to form at the seam areas later on I can't express how important it is to use some type of plastic welder epoxy to connect sections. My armor is over 5 years old with absolutely no cracks. 

     

    Keep up the good work.   

    Recommendations on plastic welder (I am sure all are not created the same)

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  14. FNG, no wait... FTL900 TK ANH build thread.

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    Rubber will be the most durable for trooping. Caleb has a great article below. I have personally owned a doopys (was heavy and would not survive a drop), a master blaster 3D print with Tino's upgrade kit (had to be very careful trooping with it), and a rubber gun (no damage if dropped).  Depends on what you want to spend, you can always list the one you bought and try to recoup some of the cost. 

    Heres a recent thread on buying:

     

  17. Greg S AM 4.5 ANH Stunt Build

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted · Edited by LTM
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    "And for the back plate it looks as I need to remove a goo portion of the bottom return edge to make it sit flush with the top of the kidney. "

    Wait to suit up first before making any cuts. What worked for others might not work for you (different body types).

    From page 10 on AJ's build, you can see only after he has worn it did he know what areas to address. 

     

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  18. G_T808 ANH AM 4.5 first build

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    13 hours ago, G_T808 said:

    Yeah I’m taking this build very slow as it’s my first go. Honestly flipping through the build threads has helped me a lot but I’m still unsure as to how everything is supposed to fit. I have  massive hands so the forearms are going to be a challenge for me. 

    You are at the right place to ask the questions, this is a build thread so ask as many as you want. I personally remember the anxiety of making a wrong cut or decision, but the good news is almost every "goof" is fixable or you have the option to order a new replacement piece (and practice on the old piece). I screwed up the cuts in the calfs and had to order new pieces, but I figured out what I did wrong and the second set was perfect.

    As to the hands, get out the blue painters tape (or whatever you have) and mock it up. I have wondered about using magnets to close up the sides (maybe something to think about).

    Anyways, keep up the good work!

    Lou

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  21. TK21815

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    Welcome! When you are ready to start looking at armor, there are threads in the forum that will give you plenty of details. There are no dumb questions, so ask away! It would help posting your height/weight/body type as the armor options can be specific (taller/larger troopers, a little short for a stormtrooper, etc...).

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