Frank4vt[TK] Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hey all! Thanks to a fellow member, I've been able to get armor a lot sooner than expected (thanks, Brandon)!! I went from giddy to complete panic in 2.4 seconds I'm going to start trimming soon, so if there are any build threads or resources that you guys can recommend, I appreciate it. I've got my IPad locked in to FISD, some Lexan scissors, and nothing but time. Wish me luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DroidHunter Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Good luck my friend! Just look at the ATA builds (including mine) for lots of good information. And remember the rule of thumb, after you research, measure twice and cut once! No two troopers are built the same. The fact that your helmet is done will save you lots of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Looking forward to the build, plenty of ATA build threads to follow, remember the old saying measure twice, cut once. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLight[TK] Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I know you want the instant stormtrooper suit, but you will find joy in the journey. At least I did. So take your time and do things right. If you do get stuck you know where to search, how to search, and who to ask. When I was growing up, knowing was half the battle! Lastly, we at Garrison Tyranus can help if you run into a snag. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aicire Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpatine1977 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Oh my, looks sweet all laid out xD You`re very welcome Enjoy the build, hope it goes well.. more than everything you could ever need to be found in these forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlooperTrooper Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Ask lots of questions, everyone here has lots of experience and advice (apart from myself, I'm just a noob ignore everything I tell you . If you find a good trim chart let me know, I'm still befuddled on where I want return edges on my AP kit! That said, so far it seems to be pretty hard to screw it up. My only major mistake so far was putting a drill bit through my left index finger cause I wasn't paying attention. And don't forget to have fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 15, 2014 by SlooperTrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 And you might need a few more tools than just scissors Research, ask, research, measure, measure, cut! Check out all the build threads and EIB/Centurion applications, not just teh ATA ones. A lot of information and procedures cross over to all the kits. Good luck an enjoy the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank4vt[TK] Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks guys! The info here is priceless. I spent most of the evening comparing pics in build threads and looking for some kind of direction for trimming. Believe it or not, that's one part that is tough to find in depth info on, so I just studied lots of pics. And of course, I did the obligatory hold the armor up to myself in the mirror and squeak like a girl I identified all the L & R pieces and marked them, and I went ahead and trimmed the pieces for the t-det (I have the pipe) and practiced on the hand guards. This 2mm ABS is the real deal! Might work up the courage to start on some of the main pieces tomorrow. I made the mistake of working past my tired level on my lid, needless to say, I learned my lesson. G'nite folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Congrats and have fun! How long did you end up waiting for your ATA armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank4vt[TK] Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I actually bought mine from a member, so I've really only been waiting 3 months. I got on ATA's wait list in January. Still about 7 months, I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kengie13[TK] Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Lucky! I also got on ATA's list in January and I still have to wait. Well maybe I just moved up the list! 😄 3 more months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD369 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hey all, I have been lurking here for some time, but I got on ATA's wait list last October, and it should be here today! I am actually an old inactive member from 2000! TK/TD369. I had a FX kit back then and loved it, but now I am seeing that are not the chosen suit anymore. Anyway, cant wait to get it and get started, it has been a very long time coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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