R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 OK ... I am nervous but I decided to dive in ... I am following TROOPERBAY's Youtube video as a guide but I would like some guidance ... I have started to trim the Left Bicep photos ... do I leave like this or trim so there is no lip ? 1: 2: 3: 4: Am I on the right path ? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Looks good so far! I would trim all of the return edge from the bottom, as it will cause armor bites at your elbows most likely. Keep it coming! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I left some on mine, got skinny arms so bites aren't an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys! I guess its on to more trimming !! Joe Edited October 20, 2014 by R4ZORBL4DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Question ... Should there be any lip on the armor or do I cut down by the seam as in the photo where I have the pencil line drawn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looks like we are at about the same place in our builds! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Did a little work on the Helmet ... First some music ... 2: 3: Carved .. still need to sand ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Batman[501st] Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Question ... Should there be any lip on the armor or do I cut down by the seam as in the photo where I have the pencil line drawn? There is no right and wrong when it comes to 'most' return edges. There's heaps of topics on it when you search, but the basic consensus is that's it up to the wearer if you want return edges or not on the limbs. Pros and Cons with both. Exception to the 'up to you' rule is the forearm and back/kidney/butt connections and the chest/ab piece. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 looks good! excellent choice in music also 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 OK .. i did a little work on the helmet with some help from Gazmosis ... please take a look to see if I am heading down the correct path .. Thanks !! Front: Right Side: Left side: Thanks to all that help on my project !! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Good job! Just keep it slow, step by step, measure twice, cut once 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Put the lenses in my bucket ... Trimmed the lens to the eye hole .. carefully heated up the lens (as Gazmosis did in his Tutorial) let it form to the eye hole then glued them in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Looking good bro! Can't wait to start on my Next bucket. Narrowed my choices to ATA and MTK. Keep up the good work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 So, .. Ive been messing with the ears ... good thing ATA comes with 2 sets .. Right ear ( as you look at the helmet ) ... thats all I have done for tonight .. I am pooped .. Thanks to Gazmosis for the help !!! 1: 2: 3: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 You should stand up and cheer! Well done!! Nice work!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well, I know i havent posted much lately but, now that the holidays are over I figured i would post my Helmet. I know i need to paint the Ear Screws, and I may trim the ear circles down a TAD more but my mind needs a rest from trimming those things .. LOL I will be applying the PLASTI-DIP / CHEESECLOTH ( as instructed by Gazmosis ) this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 beauteeeeeful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russellr2d2[TK] Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Great work! I am on my ATA build too and know what you go through trying to decide how much to cut. Once cut you cannot put it back on! Your helmet looks great, paint the screw heads white and your ready to go troop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarSec[TK] Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm starting my ATA build as well. I started with the biceps. Your pics are great. I'm gonna leave a bit of edge to give a little meat to them. Let me know how the left bicep goes. I've seen people post on the "well known problems with the left bicep" although i don't know what that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Nice work, helmet looks the part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Looks great Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Time for the Plasti Dip !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 That should be fun! Definitely doing this also! Love the way it looks. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 1st coat ... It does put a little density to the helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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