pandatrooper[TK] Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I have a lot of people asking me how to do a return edge, or tips when they've bought a heat sealing iron and can't get it to work. So I figured a video tutorial would be helpful. Pete / Stukatrooper came up with the original concept and created the original web tutorial here. Pete's stuff is always inspirational, so many kudos to him for this! http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2313 I did a lot of trimming and return edges on my AM build here, also good for reference: http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=10434 Here is another tutorial for modifying the thigh armor tops to create the "ANH" look (notches) http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11836 Here's online sources for heat sealing irons: http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/towr3250.html http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HAN101 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXB361&P=0 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXB363&P=0 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=sealing+iron&search=Go With that out of the way, here's a 2 part video tutorial for how to create return edges using a heat sealing iron. I hope it's helpful for all the people asking for tips on how to get a better return edge! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK bondservnt[TK] Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 nice job terry! pm sent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 To bend an old saying, no pun intended.. "a picture is worth a thousand words"... then a video is worth a million. Brilliant Videos Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt Steve Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 You rock terry! Saved them to fav's and just ordered a iron online! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rikarus Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Awesome tut! Was trying out some stuff last night, and the iron was actually melting plastic and making a sticky mess, I am thinking I just need to turn down the heat, is this correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pandatrooper[TK] Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Your heat was probably way too high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueGrot Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Did you use the cloth padding for the iron? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pandatrooper[TK] Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 No, but mine is teflon coated. Using the fabric boot will prevent the plastic from sticking unciated irons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john danter[TK] Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Yeah you need to watch. Mine is coated but if it's too hot it will stick to the plastic sadly A test bit of plastic is a great idea for something like this as usually where you want that return edge is your final cut line.....don't want to mess that up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SandFlea[TK] Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Just wanted to say thanks Terry. Very helpful and will bring my AM armor to a whole new level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK_LEPER Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 You da man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seantrooper[TK] Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 VERY HELPFUL MATE! one of the best tips out there Used this extensively to mod my fx kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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