cm325i[TK] Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 My goal is ANH Stunt EIB. I'll be busy getting this thing assembled so I'm not sure how much detail this build thread will have, but... Obligatory brown box photo... and contents... more to come later when I can think clearly through all this excitement! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfox2010[TK] Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Alright! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattrooper Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petros Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Unwrapped everything and labeled some of the R and L parts. I have that "where do I even begin" feeling. Sent from my ComLink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Biceps, always biceps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Don't hesitate to ask if ya ever need help! You know how to get a hold of me, other than just on here lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal[501st] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Fun times, fun times!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 So, last night I literally jumped in feet first. I trimmed and glued the front of the left shin. I did that since I knew what the cover strip needed to be and where to trim based on the ridge at the front of the shin. I think it will be easier to test fit and trim the back now, then add the back cover strip. I did the other shin front on my lunch break today. Maybe some arm parts tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 When ya do your back cover strips for your shins, i advise you to make them 25mm, with the front of the shins being 20mm. That way you have more surface area for velcro, if that is how you intend to close the backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 When ya do your back cover strips for your shins, i advise you to make them 25mm, with the front of the shins being 20mm. That way you have more surface area for velcro, if that is how you intend to close the backs Yes sir, That's the plan. I have everything mapped out w drawings of my own and from FISD in a reference binder for my build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Awesome bro! Always remember to enjoy this build, in the end, its always worth it! I keep tinkering with my armor here and there trying to find the perfect set up lol. Not nearly as time consuming as the initial build, but just nitpicking. I think im going to take a leap of faith and try to trim the bottom of the chest plate to get rid of the swoop. The thought still scares me, its mainly doing return edges that im hesitant about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Forearms trimmed and inner strip glued. Will add the outer strip at lunch today. Shin fronts have both inner and outer strips. I started to trim/fit the biceps last night, but am having an issue. If they fit my bicep correctly, then I can't slide them over my forearm. I remember a build that someone posted a pic of Popeye. I need to find that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 The tops of the forearms feel good. Not too loose or snug, still has some return edge. But the wrists seem extra large. Unfortunately they're just big enough to fit my gloved hand through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 That was me with the popeye build lol! Tapering a bit more on the forearms should help you out. My hands barely fit through with my gloves on as well, but it can be done with some hand yoga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I don't think my hands will fit thru if I make that opening any smaller Sent from my ComLink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Then i say your good to go there Move along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Ok. I tore apart the forearms and made the wrists a little smaller. It hurts to put them on but small price to pay, no? Also got the bicep inner trims glued in. I tried to reshape one bicep with boiling water but that was a giant fail. Good thing I could trim off the warped edges and cover w strips... Sent from my ComLink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) I always thought you put on the forearms without the gloves, which you put on later ... ??? I honestly can't imagine putting your hands with gloves AND handguards through a hole in the arms that looks remotely decent afterwards ... Edited October 30, 2014 by Bone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I always thought you put on the forearms without the gloves, which you put on later ... ??? I honestly can't imagine putting your hands with gloves AND handguards through a hole in the arms that looks remotely decent afterwards ... True. The hand guards were the last thing on my mind while fitting these. I just wanted them to look good without removing a layer of skin from my hands. Regardless, gloves after forearms will have to be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 It should be a tight squeeze to get your hands through the wrist openings. From the above pic, you have quite a bit of room that you can take those down. Hands first, gloves on second. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) I put my handguards on after i slide my hands and gloves through the forearms. I may be trimming just a bit more. Always something to tinker with! Edited October 30, 2014 by fuumantroop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I put my handguards on after i slide my hands and gloves through the forearms. that was my initial plan, but now I'll have to do gloves after forearms. No biggy. Hopefully tonight I can get the outer strips on the arm parts and do some sanding & clean-up on the edges... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batninja Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 So the rule-of-thumb is that the forearms are NOT Velcro-closed, like the shins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 So the rule-of-thumb is that the forearms are NOT Velcro-closed, like the shins? Correct. The ONLY parts that velcro closed are the shins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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