Haribon72[TK] Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thank you Diana and Jojo for visiting me and the family this past weekend. I appreciate your help getting me back on my armor build and the helpful techniques. I'm almost there for TK application status! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Great to seee it progressing Walter, keep going! Unfortunately, you will need to either fill in or flatten the unused teeth of the frown for the Hero helmet to be acceptable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 So...just curious...how much time did you spend discussing your cod? Diana is the cod queen, you know!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) We spent time working on the thighs and I will be using the strap brackets for the cod butt chest abs armor. I currently using snap buttons and velcro to hold everything together.Germain, I will be flatting the extra unused teeth. I have an old heating iron that I will test on ABS scraps first before I touch the helmet. Thanks guys for cheering me on! Edited January 21, 2015 by Haribon72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 wow! looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thank you Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 By the way, I can't seem to find any heating iron projects to flatten out the teeth area. Please let me know if anyone has a link or talk thread. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Most of time people show pics of the finished work on the teeth but not of the process itself... http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28408-making-hero-out-of-ap/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27936-first-timer-ap-armor-build-thread/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/23694-hero-bucket-build/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Another question.... If I decide to glue black elastic straps onto my thigh armor, what glue should I use? Here's a reference pic from the FISD archive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 e6000 will work wonderfully. Just think about sanding the area on the thigh and the bond will be strong and fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Here's the finished look on my Hero helmet. I converted the NE "stunt" helmet to the "hero" style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Nicely done !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Here's how I completed the "stunt" frown to "hero" frown: I used a quilters heating iron (small enough to get into the helmet and work in the tight space). I don't know where my wife got it. But... it works like a champ!!! Edited January 24, 2015 by Haribon72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 1. Heat up the iron first (set on high). 2. Practice and test on ABS scrap pieces first. I practiced for an hour before starting on the frown. 3. Flatten the inside slowly (only apply gentle pressure) until you see the frown bubble shape start..THEN STOP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clonecollector[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Love how you did this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) 4. Start to iron the bubble flat. Shape and mold the frown area as flat as you can. I used the side-to-side motion. Iron slowly. 5. Don't worry if you see rigids and gets messy (or ugly). We will sand the area later. 6. I thought about using a soldering iron, but it gets too hot and will melt a hole on the ABS. I did a test piece before. So never use a soldering iron. Edited January 24, 2015 by Haribon72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) 7. Keep ironing side to side. And if you have to ....start ironing up and down (the idea is to mold to this final look). Edited January 24, 2015 by Haribon72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 8. Now its time to sand it out to get that smooth finish. I used plumbers sanding mesh cloth and my small filing set (both can be purchased from your local hardwood store). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 9. Take your time sanding to the finish frown. I sanded for about an hour. 10. You're done! Now you're ready to paint the Hero frown (in my case I just need to paint the tips again). I hope my quick tutorial with help fellow builders. Good Luck! Feel free to ask me for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsBlondeAsLuke[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 So...just curious...how much time did you spend discussing your cod? Diana is the cod queen, you know!! Since Walter refuses to answer the question, I will chime in. Of course we discussed his cod! We spent quite a bit of time on it. Although, to be fair, we spent time discussing EVERY aspect of his armor. It was a very productive night. His cod had some hefty return edges which were causes him some... (cough)... discomfort. We suggested trimming those back to make the cod fit more comfortably and allow easier ease of movement. But, as you can tell from this thread, Walter is a rather brilliant builder, in his own right. Runs in the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Hhahahhah!!!! The thighs and COD hate me!!! I'm about to go "HEAT GUN" on them this weekend!!!! Edited January 24, 2015 by Haribon72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsBlondeAsLuke[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 9. Take your time sanding to the finish frown. I sanded for about an hour. 10. You're done! Now you're ready to paint the Hero frown (in my case I just need to paint the tips again). I hope my quick tutorial with help fellow builders. Good Luck! Feel free to ask me for help. Nicely done, Walter! I love what you did here! The tutorial is very well done and I love the use of the mini iron versus ABS paste. You've gotten me hooked on plumber's sandpaper now. When I have to for a particular job, I'll put out another grit. But, the plumber's sandpaper is the all-around champ for use on ABS. I love the stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thank you Diana! If I wasn't working this weekend, i'd be packing up the armor and drive down tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thank you Diana! I bow to you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsBlondeAsLuke[TK] Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thank you Diana! I bow to you! Oooooh. I like the bowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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