Commander Gree
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Welcome to the FISD brother! no time like the present, when ever your present may be lol! any questions please ask
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Welcome! Just remember to take it slow, and ask any and all questions you may have!
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5 hours ago, rzill said:
Ha! Thanks for the pep talk
I have been at this so long, I simply want approval to be in the Legion. We'll see how that goes, and I will not rule out a Centurion in my future.
I like the sound of that better. You WILL make Centurion, its hard work but will be worth it. I am headed that way, already EIB, but have had a few other builds in the way so have been doing that. Good luck and please ask questions!!!
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Welcome!
Cant wait to see your build thread!
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I don't wear anything under, as its not required unless you have long hair or facial hair that might be seen. Also I turn my fans on for a little bit before putting my bucket on and I find that helps get the air going inside the helmet, once I have it on there really is no issue with fogging, and I sweat quite a bit
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1 minute ago, bleedn21 said:
I did remove the return edge from the wrist side of the forearm. I can post pictures of the fit on that later, but it is fairly fitting.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOk awesome. just making sure. its amazing what removing the small return edges can do to fitment. Looks great so far. keep us posted!
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Ok, have you taken the return edge off the wrist side of the forearms? that will affect the fitment as well. if you leave it till the last minute you will find that the armor may be too lose and wont fit right. then your gonna have to play with stuffing it with foam
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1 hour ago, bleedn21 said:
Okay, Thanks! I've redone the original post, and the pictures show up directly now (My apologies. I'm a forum noob). The fit-up was comfortable, and as form-fitting as i could get it. I did intend on shaving the return edges down after final assembly as required to fine tune the fit. I'm mostly certain that the one thigh might not meet up properly at the bottom of the bach side, and, in looking through the pics again, I'm noticing that the rear butt connection of the biceps will not align properly with the rear butt connection of the forearms on final assembly. I'm going to have another go at those and see how it looks.
No problem! no need to apologize.
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31 minutes ago, bleedn21 said:
I did do the test fit with the return edge. Most of the reference pictures I look at show the return edges, so I've opted to leave them for now. The fit was fairly comfortable (as much as shrp-edged pokey plastic can be). Does the fit look okay?
If you can, post pictures directly into your thread, not a link. This makes it easier for us to all see it, and we don't need to worry about where the link is going to take us.
Also, the only part of the entire armor that has anything to do with return edges are the forearms, and that is that the edges cant be on the wrist side. Besides that everything else can go or stay, depending on fitment and comfort. Just because the are in references doesn't mean they are required. Follow the CRL, that's all that matters
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1 hour ago, fishgoh0nk said:
Has there been an influx of poorly assembled/put together TK suits?
it was more of a general "today people just aren't thinking" than it was about TKs. we typically stay on top of any issues with TKs here within the forum. most times the ones that have really messed up are because the listened to someone outside of the forum (and generally aren't even an approved TK) and then they come here so we can help them fix it. most problems are overcome by this group, but it seems that people are more and more not caring enough or just don't know where to go, and so they just throw something together and it looks horrible
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1 minute ago, ukswrath said:
Correct! How it's mounted is not an issue at the higher levels of approval, well, unless it just looks like garbage then we might say something lol
Bahaha! figured that would be a given. but in todays world, its not lol.
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3 minutes ago, TheSwede said:
Yeah it`s screen accurate so ANOVOS has it and RS and TM as far as I know for sure but i know that some makers has made them line up.
yeah, I just looked at some build threads and they are all over the place. I guess esthetically they look great lined up, but when a project is rushed as in the films, it makes sense.
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On 8/4/2018 at 6:20 PM, REN2100 said:
I'm aware of some of the issues, my left shin can't close properly even after I made the back strip wider and added more velcro. I'm not sure if I should switch my method and use hooks instead. Also, I'm not sure if I need to push the knee plate out further because after looking at the pictures it seems to have gotten caught on the thigh armor. Also, I'm not sure if my thing armor is too low and I may need to fix that.
If I may, when you retake your photos for approval (you wont be approved with the gap in the openings like you show, everything needs to be closed up) make sure who ever is taking the photos looks you over before each one. Typically it is best to have an Approved TK take these as they know exactly what to look for. but be sure whoever is doing it, looks at all you "lines". Your arms are a bit off, the ridge that runs from the should all the way down to the hand plates should line up when your taking your side view pictures. Most of your other issues seem to have been addressed for basic. shouldn't be hard to fix and should be easily approved once done.
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2 minutes ago, TheSwede said:
Nor shouldn`t they, it`s a feature of the original armor
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Huh. mine doesn't do that. In fact this is the first set of armor I have seen (or noticed at least) with that. I need to go back and look at others lol. thanks for the heads up.
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On 7/25/2018 at 4:46 PM, BananoPower22 said:
I see what you mean. That can easily be sorted by sanding the tip area and exposing the resin, which is white.
There are still a few details on the helmet I haven’t on worked yet. I also don’t like the brow position so I’ll try to take it a bit higher.
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Huh, the brow looks pretty good to me. but its your bucket!
14 hours ago, BananoPower22 said:I’m debating on using white or off white for the belt. Looking at reference pictures I can’t really choose from either
Either one is acceptable and will allow you to reach centurion level. its all about what you like. I think generally the "off white" is more screen accurate because the material used was weathered. but again, its yours, so go with either: what you can. What is easy to get. or what is cheaper lol
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11 hours ago, RavynMaza said:
Big Brown Box Day has finally arrived! My ANOVOS armor finally delivered today - I ordered it in November 2017. Couldn't resist putting on the helmet first. So super excited but also so nervous to cut anything!
Stacy, welcome to the FISD and congrats on your armor arriving. Please keep up updated as much as possible, and use my motto of "ask before act" meaning ask questions, tons of them. even if you think you know what your doing, ask. this can help all of us by learning through teaching. we are going to get you approved trooper! good luck and remember, HAVE FUN!
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9 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:
Great news nothing better than a BBB, hope to see a build thread soon, good luck
sorry but this is wrong, lol. Approval day is so much better than BBB, but BBB is a good second haha!
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11 hours ago, rzill said:
Thanks! Ok, those strips are actually 42 mm. I know, it sounds ridiculous, but honestly, there was no other way to make my thighs fit. I am tall (6'1"), but not wide.
I sincerely appreciate your offer to help and the advice. I am nearly done building the body, so starting a thread at this point is not feasible. Arms and shoulders are done and connected. The thighs... hopefully are done and connected. Lower legs need cover strips, all but one, and will be ready for the enclosure build. After that, it's just the belt, TD, and helmet. I will contact a local guy who is in on the approval for my sector. A number of other troopers have seen this in person, and it doesn't seem to be an issue. I will post a picture of myself tomorrow in everything that I have done up to date - I want to see myself in it, anyway. Forearms need padding, but otherwise it should look pretty cool.
Thanks again!
I am slightly confused and would hope you can help explain a little better. You said your cover strips are 42mm wide?!?!? wow! I am also 6 1 and have a heavier build, and used the recommended withers for cover strips. I still think starting a build thread is feasible as it can prevent any mistakes you still may make. but its up to you obviously. regardless we are here to help you achieve the best armor you can come out with, cant wait to see the photos
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I used the snaps on my belt. My thought is that it will be easy to pop the belt off for repairs if needed. I have pulled on the belt quite a bit to insure it wont just pop off. but yes it is a concern and ideally a more permanent fix should be used. also, as far as the method that you do use, this is not one of those things that is checked for Centurion level, so no matter what you do, it wont effect the approval!
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10 hours ago, Erice3339 said:
Hey Dan,
Appreciate the suggestion. I’ve since removed most of the paint. Let me know what you think:
9 hours ago, Erice3339 said:Also, relative to other users here, I’ve not been using my build thread as much. Apologies for not keeping you guys up-to-date and posting regularly.
Fortunately, using Tony’s build thread, I’ve not had many pressing issues. In fact, if anyone is willing to offer some advice, the only two I’ve encountered (thus far) are as follows:
1) I did my best to align the belt exactly as seen in the Uswrath build thread; however, as pictured below, my belt is positioned slightly (?) too far to the right. In short, will this be an issue in achieving Centurion?
Couple of things, some questions.
First, great job on the frown, now if I may add, paint the tips of the hovi mics white. this is to show "weathering" and is screen accurate.
next is your ab section. it looks twisted. if you notice on your cod piece there is a ridge that runs from the bottom to under the belt, and then appears again on the top side of your ab button plate. that doesn't line up. did you separate you cod from your abs, or is it just warped??
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1 hour ago, DBGrip said:
Have you trimmed your shoulder bells at all? Trying to figure out a guide for them. These AM bells are huge.
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Will probably just need to take the return off them. that's what I did to mine and they are perfect!
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5 minutes ago, tattoodude414 said:
I have a older Mac but I doubt it will work... I can try my iPad
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkhmm. not sure what to tell you buddy. Im sure your phone will work. but im not one for the Iphone. Maybe some of my buddies will jump in here soon and be able to help you out. @justjoseph63 or @ukswrath, either of you help out?
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Just now, tattoodude414 said:
My phone iPhone
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkoh that's why. its much easier on a computer. not sure how to do the link on the phone.
Wompet's ANH-Stunt ... Rebuild (AM)
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Hey Gary, a lot has happened since the last time I posted here. I see several problems with your armor. First off, the snaps on the butt plate are wrong, but that's not really an issue as soon as I tell you the other problem. Where you have those snaps set in, needs to come off. Take the entire return off the butt. you can see the edge the runs the entire part and that is where the cut line is. staying with the butt plate, yes that line from the kidney notch should line up with the butt plate.
For any other questions, please post more pics and we can get that TK approved!