Digit33[TK] Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) I am now the proud owner of a AM Lite kit and I'm just about to start my build so I thought I'd start a thread! There's been some great AM build threads recently so I'll be studying them as I go along (Congrats Rob on being #100 EIB by the way!). Here's the obligatory box and armour-laid-out shots... Here's a couple of bits I've already got... Any comments or pointers more than welcome and I'll try not to mess up the build! Cheers, Rob Edited June 22, 2011 by Digit33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehickey Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 How exciting! Don't get too overwhelmed, just go one piece at a time. Can't wait to see how it all turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Congrats on the new purchase - AM is really starting to propagate through the ranks. BTW, your daughter is absolutely adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS ROB!!!!! Don't you just love getting those brown boxes Like Brian said, AM is taking a big chunk of the armor world... Measure twice, cut once. Have yourself a lot of E6000, and spring clamps! Take your time, don't rush! Looking forward to watching your suit come together, please take lots of pix, so you came share your experience with us!! Have fun with your build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digit33[TK] Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) I LOVE getting those brown boxes!! Thanks for the lovely comments guys, here's my little girl before she turned to the dark side... As we now have an 8 week old daughter as well, time is at a premium as you can imagine! The E6000 is on order along with my snaps and pliers so in the meantime I've managed to start work on my MR bucket. I've ran into a few issues taking the tube stripes off with the acetone-free nail polish remover though Will I be able to just spray over the affected area with my Halfords Appliance White rattle can? I've also drilled out the 4th tooth on each side of the frown and will open them up a bit with some needle files... and trimmed the brow... Hopefully I'll get on with the millput for the seam tonight along with the screws for the ears. Cheers, Rob Edited June 22, 2011 by Digit33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digit33[TK] Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) [Hangs head in shame] It's been far too long coming but over the last couple of weeks I've managed to get going again on my build... It's still difficult to be able to spend lengthy sessions on my build so I'm trying to get at least a little bit done every other night. That way I might be finished the right side of 50! Here's a couple of pics of the gloves, hand plates and forearms that I've been working on. I'll upload some more pics over the next couple of days... Edited June 20, 2011 by Digit33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digit33[TK] Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Got a bit more done guys. Had a trial fit last night to see how things were sitting together.. (you'll have to excuse the excited grin!) I haven't attached the bells to the biceps and forearms yet, do they seem to be in the right position? Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneWhiteWarrior Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) Your left forearm piece does look a little lower than the right. But other than that it looks spot on in my opinion. Your Armor is coming along really well Rob and i cant wait to see some more pictures. And nice E-11 by the way, i just picked mine up, just waiting for it to come Edited June 23, 2011 by OneWhiteWarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digit33[TK] Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Thanks for the encouragement Eric, always good to get some reassurance! Really like the E-11 just have to be careful not to drop it Here's the strapping on the arms and the work I've done on the belt... I screwed up one of the rivets on the belt trying to use the wrong size washer but hopefully I've recovered the situation ok? Hopefully getting my holster in the next few days so I'll crack on and get that attached as well most probably using chicago screws... Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Nice work so far! But boy, those AM hand gaurds a HUGE! (I know, I've said this before. Consider this a shameless plug for my hand guards) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digit33[TK] Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks for your kind words Karin (and not-so-subtle plug ) Definitely interested in a set of your latex hand guards - have people attached them to nomex gloves or has the majority gone for chemical gloves? Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Most choose rubber gloves for accuracy. They're quite comfy with white cotton gloves underneath. Here'a how to to make your plastic guards smaller: link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananoPower22[TK] Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I wish pat didn't edit most of his content I really could use that stove technique that he used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digit33[TK] Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Bit more of an update... I've fixed the holster to the belt using chicago screws to make packing a bit easier. Need to finish off the kidney/butt plate next... Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digit33[TK] Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 OK time for a long overdue update.... Thanks to a lot of help from Gary, Billy and Pete from the UKG I've FINALLY completed my build and been cleared !! Wow, what a buzz! :dancing-trooper: Now just waiting for my TK number. Here's some pics... Split the biceps and forearms to change from an overlap to a butt join Built my TD kit from Jesse Some clearance pics and my favourite... :smiley-sw013: I'll post up a couple of detail shots of the armour tomorrow including some of Karin's lovely handguards (wow what a difference from the AM guards)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna1rossi[TK] Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 haa haa, too cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiac[TK] Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Rob- great idea using chicago screws to remove holster from belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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