Kybackpacker[TK] Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have been staring at this box sitting on my workbench now for almost 2 weeks and finally got the nerve to crack it open to get started. I am on the waiting list for the remainder of the kit so I went ahead and had the bucket shipped over. Isn't it beautiful! I have never attempted anything like this before and was surprised how clean the pull was on the bucket. Very nice details on the ATA! I will be using Pandatrooper's amazing build tutorial for this helmet. http://forum.whitear...showtopic=14806 Got my lines all drawn out ready for cutting. First cut....I was surprised how easily the lexan scissors cut thru the ABS. Like butter... Front complete! Do I still need to bring in the bottom a bit more or am I good for now? Starting on the back piece in the next day or so and will post progress. I am most concerned about getting it right on the back side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt[501st] Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 very nice........where did you get it???? walt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kybackpacker[TK] Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Start here... http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=11538 This is the best first post to read if you are new to this like I am. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_Duke Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 What Armor is this???? Im looking into doing a ANH TK also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Is there a difference in the two sets of ears it came with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyTrooper[TK] Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 This is an ATA armor set - from the looks of it I am guessing an ABS set of ATA. Terrell is awesome and (at least for people who are new to armor building) sends 2 sets of ears because of how difficult they can be to trim. Corey, Your cut on the bottom looks good to me, especially since about a centimeter of that will be covered by the S trim when you put it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kybackpacker[TK] Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I had some time to work on this today and had a question about the teeth. Am I ok like it is below or do I still need to remove some material. This section had me worried the most so I didn't go too deep. Thanks for any hints you can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seantrooper[TK] Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Looking good mate. With your teeth, I would take a bit more off there is a reference thread of original ANH helmet teeth on here somewhere that you should use as a guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 If you go to the ANH build threads, there are a lot of ATA builds you can reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kybackpacker[TK] Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I checked some of the build threads and I am working out the teeth tonight hopefully. I will post updated pics for critique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kybackpacker[TK] Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Made some adjustments based on some of the ANH build threads I have been looking at. Is the below acceptable now so I can move on to the rest of the bucket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksideemt Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 the ears are different! there are left and right ones make sure you put them on the right sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Here's some good close ups of the frown trimming and painting http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=16270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gattirenata Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 the ears are different! there are left and right ones make sure you put them on the right sides Awesome advice! I had no idea so I messed them up and was going crazy cause the gaps between the ears and the helmet were HUGE! Someone in my garrison took one quick look and was like HELLOOOOO!! Wrong ears on the wrong sides!!! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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