[First time builder, stumbling through - Anovos ABS Shims, Help!]

Update:  It was recommended that TrooperMaster on FB uses a similar color plastic and could supply me with scrap for shims. I’m in contact with him to try and get some and will let you know how it turns out.

[First time builder, stumbling through - Anovos ABS Shims, Help!]

8 hours ago, tat2trooper said:

It seems the trooper bay is whiter then Anovos. Kind of hard to tell the difference in photo but in person I can see it.

Thank you for the reference!  It does look a lot brighter. 

[First time builder, stumbling through - Anovos ABS Shims, Help!]

8 hours ago, TKSpartan said:

when making some Anovos armor repair, I have used some white paint and it matched fine. 

 

Any particular paint you used?

[First time builder, stumbling through - Anovos ABS Shims, Help!]

Hi All!  I'm working on my first ever build, and learning lots as I go.  I picked up an Anovos kit on Facebook Marketplace that came already trimmed, so I don't have any of the scrap (relevant later).  On recommendation, I'm following the UKSWrath build instructions and it's been going great so far!  I have forearms, biceps, and shins complete.  Moving to the issue I'm currently wrestling.  I am working on pre-assembly for the abs/kidney plate, and someone made my kit a little too small. 

 

 

 

With the pieces touching on one side, I have about a 6 inch gap on the other side.  I know I will need to shim that 3 inches on both sides, however I understand that it's very difficult to match the white of Anovos ABS.  Does that mean impossible?  Does anyone have a source to get some?  Should I just buy TrooperBay white extensions and it'll be good enough?

 

I know I can't be the first person with this problem.  Thank you in advance!

 

David

 

 

 

[Hello from California!]

On 1/10/2021 at 12:32 PM, Ripper_L said:

Then I highly recomment to have a look at @ukswraths buildthread:

 

You should also open a WIP (work in progress) thread and post your step-by-step progress, you will get a lot of feedback here.

 

Yes! I am using that tutorial. I contacted my local garrison already and they’ve been giving me help, including turning me on to that tutorial.  

[Hello from California!]

Thanks for the Welcome everyone!  I should have mentioned at first. I already have an Anovos Kit that I picked up on FB marketplace. Of course I bought it without really knowing where to start, but this site, and some local guys,  have already been extremely helpful. 

[Hello from California!]

Hello there!

 

Finally trying to realize a childhood dream. Already in over my head and have no idea what I’m doing.

 

I’m learning as I go, and very excited to join the community. 
 

Thanks all!