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  2. TK-32294 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [ATA] (436)

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    1 minute ago, ukswrath said:

    Hey Adi looking good, forearms too. Just be aware the cover strips may get snagged on things because they're not flush with the armor,  other than that you look great :duim: 

     

    The only other adjustment I see needing is the placement of arm sections. From the front and back views it appears your right arm armor is considerably longer than the left. If you have a fabric tape measure start at the very tip of the shoulder bell and measure to the wrist end. Note the lower end of each section then compare arms. Afterwards make adjustments as needed. The goal is to have a uniformed look between sides. 

     

    Keep up the great work as usual :jc_doublethumbup:

    thats because I havent installed the bicep hook yet , sometimes it get loose Tony haha

  12. TK-32294 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [ATA] (436)

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    okay fellas , here its , After almost a week, I encourage myself to trim the forearms and BOOM , pretty happy with the results

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    And Also I choose to paint the snap instead of replacing it, just because..safety, you know, I dont want to screw my armor haha,better play it safely

    here it goes

     

     

    Before

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    After

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    What a ride...

    Hope I get approved soon enough, 

    thank you guys for gave me advices and encourage me to do the trim ! @justjoseph63 @ukswrath @Alay @TheSwede @msouza

    #TrooperHelpingTrooper

    Regards

    Bas

    TK-32294

     

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  17. TK-32294 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [ATA] (436)

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    6 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    This is what I would do, Adi:

    1.  Right now you have a tiny bit of return edge on the ends.  I suggest trimming all of that off, which will make them easier to bend into place.  (Photo 1).  Note how in photo 3 that there is no return edge at all.

    2. Make an interior cover strip from ABS (or any heavy duty white plastic).  This should be wider** than the exterior one as seen below (photo 2).

    3. After trimming to size, use E-6000 to glue the strip in and clamp it firmly while it dries (24 hours to be safe).

    4. After it dries it should hold the sides into the correct arc.

    5. Re-attach the exterior strip, glue, clamp and let it dry.

     

    **The interior strip can be as wide as you need, and will not affect approval at any level.  **

                               

                                             Photo 1                                                                                                      Photo 2

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                            Reference image

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    Thanks Joseph I'll try this tomorrow :) 

     

    10 hours ago, TheSwede said:

    Here’s how I would do it: remove the coverstrip in the back, trim for size, (keeping the wrist end as snug as possible, barely getting the hand through) remove the front coverstrip then glue the back first and it should be fairly easy to glue the front after the back had enough time to cure...if not there’s always heat to persuade it:) I don’t think foam alone would be enough to get the right look but you could try that first and we can have another look:salute: 

    Tomorrow Im gonna trim it as like Joseph said, a little afraid, but I'll do it ! wish me luck

     

  18. TK-32294 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [ATA] (436)

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    32 minutes ago, TheSwede said:

    It’s more than okey, the original armor did not have any flat surface on the back of forearms so trim away:duim:

    And, it’s easier to drill out a snap than you would think. Was surprised the first time I did it and now I’m in the process of replacing all my snaps on the FOTK to better quality DOT snaps:)

    Thank you for your advice Daniel

    If I cut this flat surface

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    Im afraid the plastic wont bend so it cant be glued

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    is it really mandatory to trim the forearm? im thinking using foam to make my forearm bigger so it will fit better

    Thank you

  20. TK-32294 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [ATA] (436)

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    Thank you Joseph for the guide and advice , appreciate it brother ! @justjoseph63

     

    I think the rubber just a little loose yet a little adjustment can make big different, this is the rubber after I re attached and re alligned it

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    And now the forearms, to be honest im afraid to trim it because ATA has the flat surface for the Plastic Cover strip, im afraid if I trim it the cover strip wont glued to the forearms surface

    And I already trim the flat surface as short as possible

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    is it okay if I trim the "flat surface" untill the flat surface is gone on the forearms?what do you recommend? #SkinnyTrooperProblem

     

    And thank you for noticing the COD snap, I think I will paint it silver, Im afraid I will break the plastic armor it if I undo the snap

     

    Thank you Joseph!

     

     

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