chadder[TK] Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hey everyone, I have an ATA kit that Im going to gry for centurion. Its pretty much trimmed (thanks to ALL of your amazing builds, threads, etc) but have a couple of questions I haven't seen anywhere: 1. Thermal detanator cap width. I've seen 3/4", 7/8" and pics of screen used that look closer to 1". Anyone have the definitive answer? Also, I've read some use flat primer, some use semi-gloss. Which is most accurate? 2. Also seen photos of actual prop shins from the front (attached) that show the outside of the right calf is lower than the inside? Is this how I should trim them? Or should I make them even at the bottom? I'm sure Ill have more questions coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hey, Here's what I learned when I made my ATA build last year. From all the reading I did I went with the flat primmer. I personally have not seen any references where it comes across as glossy... That is how I trimmed mine. The ATA kit trims real easy that way. Have fun with the build. Be sure to ask any other questions you may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RampantLion[TK] Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'd go with gray pvc (schedule 40 in the plumbing section) for the thermal detonator. Then you won't have to paint it and it won't need to be retouched. Just my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 i painted my det with 1138 grey and the caps are 3/4 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DroidHunter Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I used the flat primer and then hit it with a coat of satin gloss clear coat that I had laying around for the detonator. And I went with closer to 7/8 inch on the end caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 As above used a flat primer then a satin clear over that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadder[TK] Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for the feedback! Next question: mic tips. Flat black or semi gloss or gloss? I found the testors spray paint that matches the gray and black paints for the bucket. Thanks! Chadder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcoder[TK] Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Use semi-gloss on the mic tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 What Pete said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DroidHunter Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I used a 50/50 mix of the gloss and the flat black. I think the suggested ratio is more of a 2 parts gloss to 1 part flat, but the 50/50 worked well for me on the mic tips and vocoder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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