27555[TK] Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Just got my box today, missing a few things but I can still start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Got the hand guard out without much grief. I am supposed to cut away the front and back correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren[501st] Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Yes, you should cut away the front, back, and clean up the sides. Be sure to leave a small return edge on front and back. You can always remove more later if necessary. Enjoy your build! I just finished my AP build earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TK bondservnt[501st] Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 on the handplate leave a 1/4" return curved at the rear, 1/8" returns curved across the front and clean up the sides to the first curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Cut and sanded, Day 1. Also first coat on the inside of the bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRalf[TK] Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Nice! Looking forward to seeing your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 DAWG! Finally! Good progress! On your little square belt buttons and the rectangular ab button plate, I *think* you can trim a little more, closer to the edge of the edge, if you get my meaning. You are so gonna rock this suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Day 2. Bells, Belt, Battery Pack loop, Most of the sniper plate, shoulder straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 DAWG! Finally! Good progress! On your little square belt buttons and the rectangular ab button plate, I *think* you can trim a little more, closer to the edge of the edge, if you get my meaning. You are so gonna rock this suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-3425 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Derek if you are doing ANH make sure to use the top buttons in this pict http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m63g5rE18v1r1ht37o1_1280.jpg You won't need the bottom ones. Also you have a (tiny) little more you can trim around those. Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRalf[TK] Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I think the big ones are for the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yeah I think the top ones. I have never seen those bottom ones before. How's it coming, Derek? What does your week look like next week? Maybe I can come down to your neck of the woods on Thursday, unless you work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) looks like your AB button plate is a little short? from looking... did you try to fit it? your handplates should look more curved, the sides are too deep. you cut too much off them, in front, and the back should be curved. to fix the problem go screen accurate and ditch the plastic for latex. otherwise everything else looks like you are doing ok. look at screen shots from the film for the backplate and chestplate. Edited June 28, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I just want to point out that the top button strip is your standard 4 button strip for the abdomen and the lower 3 seperate buttons are your belt rivet covers and should always be used. Make sure you trim the return edges of all the parts so they are flat and can be glued to your armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 LadyInWhite: No progress since that sunday in Ventura, I've been doing school work, and I feel like if I work on the armor, I won't get any work done! TK Bondservnt 2392: I'll look into the ab buttons. Can you post a link for the tutorial on the plates? The CRL states: "Roughly pentagonal in shape, the hand plates are mounted securely over the back of the glove". I already have latex ones glued to chemical gloves, but I don't intend to wear the Chemical gloves for every troop. troopermaster: You are the only person it seems who knows what they are talking about when it comes to the 3 buttons, I knew they were for the belt but everyone seems to have an opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Day 3 (11 since starting) Biceps, Forearms [3/4] Chest, Ab, back, & Kidney plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRalf[TK] Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 YAY! You're trimmed and ready to put some suspension in and glue cover strips! Did you size it to you? I think the AP should fit you as-is pretty well, but you might have a few places to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 YAY! You're trimmed and ready to put some suspension in and glue cover strips! Did you size it to you? I think the AP should fit you as-is pretty well, but you might have a few places to adjust. Not finish quite yet, and no I didn't do the sizing yet, but I think you are correct about it fitting as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Day 4 (13) last 1/4 of the forearm, and both calves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai[TK] Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Looks good so far. Did you cut the Edges of your Belt to a 45° Angle allready? On your First Pics they were still rectangular. Looking forward to see more Pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hey Derek, Looks like you are having fun, enjoy the build. Looking forward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyForEnder Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I'm so jealous yours fit out of the box. =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27555[TK] Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I'm so jealous yours fit out of the box. =D I wish! While I'm done with the major cutting, Most of the parts still need 1mm or so of trimming. Not my fault you stopped growing! Oh, and my helmet is 90% I'll post pictures when I finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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