TKedt[TK] Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hi , I am contemplating to by a kit from Authenticprops (canada). Any experiences with this kit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 AP has always been a strongly supported armor here. This armor works best for the smaller framed trooper with a waist measurement of around 32 inches. If you are much bigger than that, you will have gaps on your sides or need to ad plastic shims to close that gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Master Builder Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 As what Steve said, it is a Great Kit to start off with. An owner of AP, myself. Good Decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 AP for me too. Check out some build threads (mine is linked in signature below) of AP owners to see the ins and outs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Sadly to big for AP armor, but, my helmet is AP a I love it. Plus, Mark is a nice guy and will give you give a good service. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKedt[TK] Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks guys I am 5'6 145 lb so this sounds like a no brainer. I had a fiber glass kit before that fits well. However fiber glass is a pain to work with. So I can use that as a template for measuring each part. The kit is a standard size so I will have to trim it to my size. The part that scares me the most is how to glue it. I had terrible experience gluing fiber glass. it stunk like a meth lab and the glue did not work well (apoxy). Can I trim this new armor with regular scissors or with dremmel? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKedt[TK] Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 As what Steve said, it is a Great Kit to start off with. An owner of AP, myself. Good Decision. how long do yo think will take me to put it together. I have the parts of my other kit for sizing so its a matter to cut to size. so my skills are medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks guys I am 5'6 145 lb so this sounds like a no brainer. I had a fiber glass kit before that fits well. However fiber glass is a pain to work with. So I can use that as a template for measuring each part. The kit is a standard size so I will have to trim it to my size. The part that scares me the most is how to glue it. I had terrible experience gluing fiber glass. it stunk like a meth lab and the glue did not work well (apoxy). Can I trim this new armor with regular scissors or with dremmel? thanks again Another vote for AP here. It took me a couple months to assemble mine, and I've tweaked on it quite a bit since. I used E6000 glue and clamps for the majority of the build. I did steal away with using zap a gap (and zip kicker accelerate) for most of my internal snap plates. Take your time with it though. If you hit a road block or you're unsure, snap a couple photos and post up here and the community will help out. All the best on your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guy Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 How is AP's pre-assembled kit? What all do I have to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) I'll second everything everyone already said... I love my AP armor! It took me about 2 months to build mine with working on it after work and weekends. I used both dremel and tin snips to trim mine. E6000 works great although I had to use ca glue on the shims that go on the shins because of the curve. But that was before I learned about heating the abs shims with a heat gun to put a curve in them. As Steve mentioned, you'll probably have gap between the kidney and ab plates but it's easy to fill that in with some time and patience...there's a great how to on making paste for doing that. You'll find quick and awesome help here with anything you run into. Good luck! Edited July 29, 2014 by Slangen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcronick Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'll second everything everyone already said... I love my AP armor! It took me about 2 months to build mine with working on it after work and weekends. I used both dremel and tin snips to trim mine. E6000 works great although I had to use ca glue on the shims that go on the shins because of the curve. But that was before I learned about heating the abs shims with a heat gun to put a curve in them. As Steve mentioned, you'll probably have gap between the kidney and ab plates but it's easy to fill that in with some time and patience...there's a great how to on making paste for doing that. You'll find quick and awesome help here with anything you run into. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcronick Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am trying to get a hold of Mark (I think that's his name) at AP. I am looking to buy suit and bucket...or at least get on the ol' wait list. I emailed him at authenticprops@hotmail.com Is this still the correct contact for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am trying to get a hold of Mark (I think that's his name) at AP. I am looking to buy suit and bucket...or at least get on the ol' wait list. I emailed him at authenticprops@hotmail.com Is this still the correct contact for him? Seems right Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansDC[TK] Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yep that is the correct email. I got mine from Mark about 3 weeks ago and have just finished building it. I only rushed because I had a deadline. Please take advice from the rest of the troopers on here - take as much time as you can!Anyways, I will vouch for Marks service. He has been so easy to deal with and has answered all my questions even the silly ones. He might be really busy so give it a day or two before hassling him again. Im sure he will get back to you when he can. You're gonna enjoy this so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Or PM him at "ABS80". He's always on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I love my AP armour, and Mark is awesome to deal with, nuff said. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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