Wiggleplum Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hello everyone, I will be putting in my order for an ATA set in the next couple of weeks, but I would like to get everything I need to prevent any delays in assembling. I read that the ATA suit pieces have to be butt jointed with finishing strips....does the kit come with these strips? Will i need a rivet gun, and if so what rivets do i need to buy. As far as glue goes, all i have now is a new tube of E-6000...will this be all i need? Please feel free to suggest things i may want to pick up for the build. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch[TK] Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Go to K&J Magnetics and score around 30 neodimium magnets... the small coin shaped ones about 5/8" in diameter and 1/4" tall. An array of clamps from the hardware store... the plastic pinch clamps, maybe a few of the Irwin ratcheting kind. Some Blue painter's masking tape, and around two tubes of E-6000. Not sure what others will suggest here but I have utilized 1/8" rivets for my knee bandolier and knee plate only. The strips should come with the kit, They should be 15mm for arms and 20mm for legs (unless I've overlooked any strip width discussions). The E-6000 is flexable and aids in keeping the armor from cracking at the flex joints. It's also tough and strong. my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggleplum Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Go to K&J Magnetics and score around 30 neodimium magnets... the small coin shaped ones about 5/8" in diameter and 1/4" tall. An array of clamps from the hardware store... the plastic pinch clamps, maybe a few of the Irwin ratcheting kind. Some Blue painter's masking tape, and around two tubes of E-6000. Not sure what others will suggest here but I have utilized 1/8" rivets for my knee bandolier and knee plate only. The strips should come with the kit, They should be 15mm for arms and 20mm for legs (unless I've overlooked any strip width discussions). The E-6000 is flexable and aids in keeping the armor from cracking at the flex joints. It's also tough and strong. my .02 Does the ATA kit come with the finishing strips and shims? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Strips yes, shims no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggleplum Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Strips yes, shims no Should i buy a sheet of styrene or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper[TK] Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) On 12/16/2010 at 8:40 AM, Sonnenschein said: Strips yes, shims no You can simply use the extra trimmings from your kit to shim the inside if you want. This is also a great thread for tools / materials required. -------- The Imperial Reception Center is a great place for info on construction, helpful threads / discussion links, and where to buy links ---------- Edited December 23, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 My ATA kit came with a 18" X 18" sheet of HIPS. It was more than enough for me to do my finishing strips. You might wanna get the proper "S" neck trim material. CA glue is also helpful when you need to bond something quick because the E6000 needs time to cure/harden. Check out TK-4510's supplies he has on his website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ales Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just want to raise this topic as more proper by my questions. What hardware come with ATA ABS kit? What type of neck trim - U or S type? Dark green or Standard acetate lens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Man ?! This thread is 3 years old. There is no hardware except the helmet kit with s-trim, nuts and screws and dark greens lens material. And you could simply ask that ATA yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brody Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 My ATA kit came with a 18" X 18" sheet of HIPS. It was more than enough for me to do my finishing strips. You might wanna get the proper "S" neck trim material. CA glue is also helpful when you need to bond something quick because the E6000 needs time to cure/harden. Check out TK-4510's supplies he has on his website. The kit should come with the neck trim. My helmet kit did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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