quocle603 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Need help trimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quocle603 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hello fellow trooper. I currently have a ATA armor set and i am about to start trimming my armor. The only issue i currently have is that i cant seem to find any reference on how much i need to takee off the armor. I was hoping if you guys could post pictures of your armor to show how much i should take off. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperVenger Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Post some pictures to help us a bit. There should be little indentations or lines that'll indicate where to cut. You then trim it further if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Look in the armor builds section, there are quite a few people that have built ATA armor on this site. If you are still unsure just post pic's of what you intend to cut, like Ricky said and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Same situation here, not sure how much to cut or how to bond together best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 look for ATA armor build threads and follow along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Quocle603 - - Post pictures of your progress ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0c00lgamertag Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Ok, here you go.... if you look at the inside of the return edge of any of the sections, there will be a definative smooth area, then a "line". On the other side of this "line" will be a less smooth area, kind of rough. The less smooth area has to go, leaving the smooth area. Once you look at and trim one or two you will see it quite easily. You can trim close with a hobby or utility knife then dremmel more closer. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I decided now was as good a time as any to start working on the armor....no more wimping out! I quickly ran out of space to upload reduced-sized pictures (may I have more?)....I would like to know if the lines I have traced look right to everybody before I even attempt any trimming! THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quocle603 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 i'll post pictures asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0c00lgamertag Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Yep, looks good. Trim slow. You can always dremmel more away. Can't add. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Well thought I should start a blog.... http://stormtrooperpaul.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quocle603 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Back piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quocle603 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Chest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Looks like we are starting at the same spot! I was leery about the back piece, looked like it was fine at first glance...but viewed from under it, i see a fair amount needs trimming. Debating dremel or scissors.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 BTW....New Hampshire? I'm in Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quocle603 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Yeah Im from Manchester NH. You?? You trying to get in the NEG?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quocle603 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 On 10/6/2011 at 8:06 AM, n0c00lgamertag said: Ok, here you go.... if you look at the inside of the return edge of any of the sections, there will be a definative smooth area, then a "line". On the other side of this "line" will be a less smooth area, kind of rough. The less smooth area has to go, leaving the smooth area. Once you look at and trim one or two you will see it quite easily. You can trim close with a hobby or utility knife then dremmel more closer. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Yeah Im from Manchester NH. You?? You trying to get in the NEG?? Probably not right off, I have a very busy droid schedule....but eventually.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0c00lgamertag Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) I left that little trim piece on the back plate (right or wrong). You have outlined to remove the trim that I left. Figured it gave it a nice finished edge. Edited October 6, 2011 by n0c00lgamertag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks for that hi-res picture....see its tidbits of information like THAT I need to get before cutting Today my nomex gloves arrived, they aren't a solid black all around but should work I did a test cut with the Dremel EZ Lock (larger, fine cutting discs) and noticed a good deal of melting, which easily sanded/filed off. Should I be using a different cutting wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePaul Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 One item I seem to have overlooked getting is the canvas belt....I see TrooperBay has them. Is that what most use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Because Nomex gloves are basically two material types the hue will not be consistent over the entire glove and can give a 2-tone look. Is that what you're referring to? Yes, the plastic will melt a little at the edge. Sanding will clean that up. The Dremel cutting wheel and sanding wheel work great. Yes, a lot of troopers use canvas belts. They are screen-accurate and more comfortable than a plastic belt. There are a few here on the forums that sell canvas belts or you can make your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0c00lgamertag Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) I first cut with a utility knife. Buy a lot of blades because once they dull it gets a bit difficult. Then I used the sanding wheel on the dremmel. You can fine trim quite easily without melting. I use a TKittel canvas belt. Got it right here on the forum. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=10293&hl=&fromsearch=1 Also, my gloves are nomex flight gloves as well. They are black nomex and leather. Once your handplates are on the difference is hardly noticed. Edited October 7, 2011 by n0c00lgamertag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper[TK] Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Go get some lexan scissors for cutting RC car bodies. Found at hobby shops. Theres no need to use a dremel. Only thing I use a dremel for is the teeth, eyes and fine tuning the ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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