TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Don't put the holster on your belt until you're finished with your build. the position is relative to your body size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Thanks Vern. I'll hold off for a couple weeks then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Slow progress the last few days. Been camping and away on business. Ā Latest updates: Ā Made "snap plates from nylon webbing material. I like this option as they conform nicely to the interior contours of the armour. Ā Here they are being glued to the shoulder bells, chest and backplates. Ā Ā Added the split rivet to the crotch. I could not work out in my mind how to use this rivet to secure a male snap. The rivet legs are quite long compared to the normal snap post. So I added a snap plate just behind instead, covering the legs with white duct tape. Ā Ā Ā Next steps are to affix snap plates to butt, kidney and ab sections. And to add fan(s) to the bucket. Edited August 22, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Added split rivets to Ab plate. Ā Ā Initial placement of shoulder strap with white elastic connecting chest and back. And mini elastic on holding things down. Ā Ā Finally I added some 'snap plates' to butt and kidney sections. Ā Ā I tries a few different fan locations in the bucket but not happy yet with that. Either it blocks my ability to put in on or blows up my nose or directly into my eye. Edited August 23, 2012 by chookaboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I put my fan so that it blows into my nose. Ā I need air to live. Ā in the nose, out the nose. Ā anti fog system. Edited August 24, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I think I found a happy place for Fan 1 that is a good compromise of nose/eye. I also taped in my mic last night for a little audio testing. Did some more 'snap plate' gluing to the core. Ā I should be ready tonight to test how much shim I need on the sides so I can get that cut and glued. Ā Then I can turn the focus to the limbs. Ā It's slow going as I only have an hour or two a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Looks like it'll be about 1 1/8" shims per side. Will attach to kidney this weekend if time allows. Ā Otherwise, test fit of the core is pretty good. I need to tighten crotch connection and loosen the kidney butt connection as it keeps popping out and then pulling my middle snap off. Ā Anywho. Tomorrow and Sunday are break days as I'll be at Fan Expo volunteering with the Canadian Garrison peeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) make your straps longer... to tight equals pop. Ā keep it loose, but fitted. Ā if the strap is too tight it causes pop. Edited August 25, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Spent most of the weekend at Fan Expo, so little progress has been made, but gained some SERIOUS motivation for completion. Ā Last night's work (no photos as this is not really interesting stuff to see): re-worked the butt-kidney connection at add a little length the the connection. attached my shims (hoping the seam comes out nice). Initial trimming of both biceps Gluing of elastic on shoulder bell that goes around bicep (I only glued one side for now pending final bicep sizing. Ā Immediate next steps list: Add final snap plates for torso now that shims are in place Add Split Rivets to the shimmed area to provide the balance to the ab plate Get some for sale signs for interior support gluing if the limbs Glue the biceps Glue the forearms together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Ugh. A bit of a setback. My shim gluing did not work out. Not sure if it was a lack of glue or the backing strip not conforming well. the kidney shape is contoured and the shim is straight so perhaps that was an issue. I ripped both sides out and just redid one side. I used nice strong Gaffe tape on the outside to set position and used for sale sign 1" wide for backing. It's much thinner than the ABS strip and as such conforms to the shape easier. Ā Other progress: Ā Glued backing strips (for sale signs) to 1/2 of the biceps and forearms. Ā Measured and taped thighs Ā Measured front of shins Ā Cut 25mm cover strips for shin rear. Ā Tonight hopefully I'll get the other shim attached, biceps and forearms closed then trim thighs maybe shins if time allows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 White duct tape is your friend! You can use it to hold stuff in place from the inside with a lot of tension from the tape as things dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yup, I went with the black gaffe tape as it is stronger, rips cleaner and comes off with less residue. but yeah, tape is definitely gonna help make this work. My longer term concern for strapping is the stress on this area. I think I will add my snaps to the kidney and not the shim. it's only an extra inch or so and will move the stress point to the larger item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Biceps getting glued tonight, 1-side of forearms gluing Ā For Sale sign shim support seems to be much better than the ABS strip, though its quite flexible. I will reenforce with Gaffe tape for now to see how it holds up. I like the flex though as it will help conform to my body shape. I hope it holds. Ā Ā I have some shin issues. Gonna post a separate thread about this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 the shins align from the top down. then you trim to fit the bottom Ā and the back will not line up perfectly. you can align the shins in a certain way for the outside of the legs so that they fit better. Ā usually a full strip of velcro will align them well enough. otherwise you'll have to use heat to get them to line up, if you're going to use the hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Holy crap Carles, that's a lot of clamps. I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 heheh found a good deal on a second bag a few weeks back, like $10 for 20 assorted sizes!! whoohooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 the shins align from the top down. then you trim to fit the bottom Ā and the back will not line up perfectly. you can align the shins in a certain way for the outside of the legs so that they fit better. Ā usually a full strip of velcro will align them well enough. otherwise you'll have to use heat to get them to line up, if you're going to use the hooks. Thanks Vern, I will be sure to line them up top down, the real issue is my 40cm soccer calves. I see your comment on the shin thread I posted and I will see how that works out when I am home tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 today's first round of items ticked off the to do list. Nothing really photo worthy, so we'll skip that for now. Second Shim looks pretty solid, again using Gaffe tape re-enforcement. Drilled holes for split rivets on the left side shim Attached "snap plates" on the kidney that will be used to connect the ab Glued second half of the forearms minor resin blaster work (drill out the blobby muzzle bolts and the resin bolt in the Later tonight, the shin re-alignment attempt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Ok some progress over last couple days. Ā Elastic on shoulder bells attached Ā Ā Thighs trimmed and front side inside support glued (for sale sign). Ā Ā Not shown is the shins front trimmed and inner support glued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wow Charles, look at you go! Can't wait to see you trooping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 As long as you are trooping withe me sister! I should be ready for October and beyond troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Holy crap Carles, that's a lot of clamps. I'm jealous. here is another clamp porn photo for you Keith:Ā Rear Coverstrip on the shins Ā Just magnets here, but this is the Snap/Velcro combo I am going to try out for holding up the thighs, probably overkill, we'll see. One thigh shown, both are curing with same setup: Ā Ā Ā Ā and we have officially run out of tube 1 of the E6000 Ā Ā Been working on my Resin Doopy Blaster over the last few days as time allowed. I will start a thread and post for cross reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 No not overkill at all. Totally needed as it has t support a lot of motion in your TK. Ps. Theres no such thing as overkill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 My Resin build thread is under way: Ā http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=20872 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Where are all these badass Canadians coming from? Please share your secret peer pressure recipe with everyone. Ā -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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