TK7379[501st] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) So forging back into the TK realm I went with the AM 2.0 kit. My goal is to build straight for Centurion. I know the previous version was ineligible however the newer molds were supposed to address these issues. Below are pics of both pieces. Could you provide me with feedback if these will work now? Thanks in advance! Edited March 23, 2015 by TK7379 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The back is OK. Although the chest has softened details in front, the overall shape has not changed so that is what is going to need upgrading 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hi John! I just went through trying to find out about this as well with my AM 2.0 armor. It seems that although their new back plate is acceptable all the way to Centurion, sadly the chest plate I received is not, and this comes from the highest authority on the subject. Yours, however, could be an exception. There are certain nuances between the one I received and others recently sent out which will make it necessary to replace it to get to the Centurion level. I am waiting on them to get back to me at this point, but for now, the chest plate is acceptable up to EIB. I would suggest still going for Centurion, as I did, and perhaps changing the chest plate at a later date, which will be pretty easy. (Don't forget to order new shoulder bars as well if you glue them on in the meantime, though)! At this point, I would wait until you hear from those more experienced than myself before inquiring at Troopergear, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 You heard it from the master, (gazmosis), John, and must have the same one I received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK7379[501st] Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Joseph, So the shoulder bells need replacing as well on AM 2.0? Gaz, Thank you for the feedback Edited March 23, 2015 by TK7379 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I would say no to the shoulder bell replacement, John. As far as I am aware the only thing that needs to be switched out is the chest plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone[TK] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Joseph was talking about the ribbed shoulder straps, not the bells. When you order a new chestplate, don' forget to order new straps, too, because your first ones will be still glued to your old plate. That was what he meant ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 You are correct, Bone, I meant to say straps instead of bars! Thank you for the clarification, sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutter[TK] Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 If you use E6000 to glue the shoulder bridges to the chest tabs, you'll be able to remove them when you swap out chest plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artshot Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Just curious, but is it just a case of reshaping the chest piece and adding new returns or much more work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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