Ryth_[501st] Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Here's a critical question. My ab and kidney got some flesh left. You can see the mold line up close. But if I remove this, it will leave a inch or so as a gap. I leave it, and it's closed. What do people do? Someday I'd like to try for EIB and Cent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Cut the return edge off between the two sections. They're designed to come together flush. As with many other troopers, if doing this leaves you with a significant gap between the two you'll have to add a shim (generally made of cover strip material) to bring your gap to a minimum or 0. Edit: You could leave a minimal return edge on the kidney side however, if there's a gap created by removing the ab return edge and a shim is still needed to be added, you're better off removing the kidney return edge so the shim can be installed accurately. Hope I'm making sense. Edited July 28, 2015 by ukswrath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) It's done, all gone. Boooh. Yes, I understand. But it shouldn't be necessary for me to shim, in theory. Will be doing the final test fit when I measure where to put side plates, but also mark where split rivets will be placed, so they won't crash. Edited July 28, 2015 by Ryth_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks Ukswrath! Let there be progress. Opps I updated that photo due to a typo, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 They see me strappin, they haitin... Split rivets are on the left side, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) They see me strappin, they haitin... Split rivets are on the left side, right? Correct, split on the left. Here's a template for you. Edited July 28, 2015 by ukswrath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks mate! Does this seem correct? 15mm from top, and 15mm from cod. Split the difference for the middle one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kredal[TK] Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's supposed to be 10mm from the top and bottom, and 10mm in from the edge , and then split the difference for the middle one. If it's reinforced on the back, there should be no problem with stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's supposed to be 10mm from the top and bottom, and 10mm in from the edge , and then split the difference for the middle one. If it's reinforced on the back, there should be no problem with stress. Actually Josh there is no definitive measurement from the top or bottom, just a guesstimate. If you look at actual screen shots they're all over the place, though 10mm is most commonly seen as you've mentioned. The only required measurement is the 10mm from the side, and that the rivets be evenly spaced. To be honest I'm more concerned about this line being straight before making any measurements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) I'll look into that ukswrath! Also, I took the 15mm measurement from Troopermaster. I'll find the source for that in a jiffy. edit: here we go. Took it from the split rivet placement-thread. But I'll use som ref.pictures for the final touches. As a rule of thumb, I go 15mm from the top of the ab plate to 15mm up from the bottom and split the difference. The overall distance is usually 114mm from the top rivet to the bottom, with the middle being 57mm. On TM and original ANH armour, there is a line scribed into the ab plate where the rivets should be placed. This line is approximately 10mm in from the edge of the armour. Offer up your kidney plate and mark out the adjacent rivets. Job done Edited July 29, 2015 by Ryth_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'll look into that ukswrath! Also, I took the 15mm measurement from Troopermaster. I'll find the source for that in a jiffy. edit: here we go. Took it from the split rivet placement-thread. But I'll use som ref.pictures for the final touches. No problem sir. Note keywords "As a rule of thumb" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 No problem sir. Note keywords "As a rule of thumb" This will be my guide for placement. The downer in this part is that my drills battery is shot. So I guess I'm borrowing a drill in the next armor workshop. Weird that the side of the armor would be so crooked, since I followed the lines in the mold. D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) This will be my guide for placement. The downer in this part is that my drills battery is shot. So I guess I'm borrowing a drill in the next armor workshop. Weird that the side of the armor would be so crooked, since I followed the lines in the mold. D: I know RS and TM are unique in some areas compared to other armors. I would encourage you to look at RS Centurion request threads and follow their lead. EDIT: Here's a request thread you can take a look at. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31401-tk-44228-requesting-anh-stunt-centurion-status-rs164/ Edited July 29, 2015 by ukswrath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Snip snip. Thanks for the link. Clear pictures, that's awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ryth_[501st] Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Now, make two extra snap straps between what is soon to be split rivet straps. Need to keep that fat in place. Edited July 29, 2015 by Ryth_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Now, make two extra snap straps between what is soon to be split rivet straps. Need to keep that fat in place. I've built armor for others that needed a bit of assistance holding things in place without using a girdle. Solution, double up on 3/4" elastic and make it about 1" shorter than needed. Can you say Ohhhhh Yeaaaa! Edited July 29, 2015 by ukswrath 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ohyeah! Soon done with all snap plates. Celebrations are soon in order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 1. Adjusting straps 2. Connect shoulders to bicep and arms 3. Connect this to armor 4. Work on thighs 5. Work more on calfs ======= Today ======= Evening out straps. A bit crooked here and there, but mostly caused by the shoulder straps not being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Anyone that could help me out with the measurement for the return edge on shoulder bridge cover? Edited August 2, 2015 by Ryth_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 ^ Whilst waiting for measurements on shoulder bridge return. Here's some pictures of fitting. So far I think I should close in the shoulder strap. It's about 80mm now. Note that I'm missing one strap on the right side between back and kidney. It's being refitted as we speak. Is the back too far down? How much neck should be "visible". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 You're cookin, looking good Stein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills[TK] Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Stein, you'll want to cut those shoulder bridges down to be really close to the ridges. Here's how far I did mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryth_[501st] Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys! I've noticed these ridges are a bit different on mine (different to AP, ATA etc.) So a straight line will be a challenge. But what I can see from that picture, it's about 1-2 mm. One nervous guy with scissors inc. Edited August 3, 2015 by Ryth_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills[TK] Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 LOL, don't be nervous; just trim a little bit at a time. I recommend marking it with a pencil so you have a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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