ComradeDave[TK] Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 ooo Blood inside the bucket.. awesome! btw.. I found your thread.. hahahha.. So what shall we talk about - chuckles - Wishing you all the best on your build.. may you get started long before I do and run into lots of issues so you have the answers when I get lost in my build... KIDDING! Good luck Bonkerbot! Agreed, really mess this thing up so we don't have too lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 BBB! That's not fitting back in there lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've managed to trim 90% of the suit today. Not too sure about biceps so going to look at references and make sure not to frack it up. I didn't trim the front or back of any limbs. Don't want to chance it not fitting due to over trim until I can properly fit it. Pictures tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Rough trim, haven't sanded or any of the fun stuff yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 2759[501st] Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Rough trim, haven't sanded or any of the fun stuff yet What no pictures of everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've been snapping some here and there. Just got too caught up in working to post them. Wife is making go to the bar, all I want to do is build lol.<br><br> Speaking of sanding anyone know the best way to get a nice smooth round edge out of a rough cut edge? Not having much luck on tutorials. I'll test tomorrow.if I can't figure it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dan you could drive here and look faster than I'll get pics up haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 How the heck does it fit? A very happy 4 year old lol And then ... Photobucket issues lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 The problem with the notch... Ukswrath has told me I need to shim it out to match the edge of the kidneys meaning Its will be 22mm x 22mm and a huge pain lol Roughed Trimmed pile! 30 minutes after opening lol May not need to shim the outside but will still need to fix the notch I know this is't a fitting, I don't have my suit on and haven't trimmed the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 APs inner box fits horribly lets try kevins... Perfect Happy I didn't sell them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thighs and shins rough cut. Also did the shoulder bells, Thermal detonator, Chest, Back, abs, butt, and kidneys. I'm hitting my deadline of Toronto Comicon for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Well that's just never fitting back in there lol I'm finishing trimming tomorrow night and starting to sand. Any tips would be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Have you watched TK1636's build videos? He goes over the sanding process pretty thoroughly.Here's one of the videos in the long series (46 videos total!): That one is for the shoulder bells and such but the same techniques apply. The video of sanding the thigh pieces, etc. was earlier in the series, shouldn't be hard to find, I think maybe video #4? In short, though, going by his method, the easiest way to get it done is with a stationary belt sander, which easily sands large pieces with rounded bits. And a dremel for detail work, if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yeah I have seen that one. I wish I did have one but I don't. Any other methods? I'm thinking sanding block for the long parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 2759[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) I've been snapping some here and there. Just got too caught up in working to post them. Wife is making go to the bar, all I want to do is build lol.<br><br> Speaking of sanding anyone know the best way to get a nice smooth round edge out of a rough cut edge? Not having much luck on tutorials. I'll test tomorrow.if I can't figure it out Fine grit sand paper... 1200 or so... And a lot of sanding... For rounded pieces use round files, or small triangular files too... Edited January 23, 2016 by TK 2759 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Yeah I have seen that one. I wish I did have one but I don't. Any other methods? I'm thinking sanding block for the long parts The belt sanders are only about $60 at Harbor Freight (on sale or with a 20% off coupon). Small change in the overall cost of one these things, all things considered, especially given how much labor they save! Handy for future projects, too. I'm going to buy one just for this project, but I'm sure it will come in super handy for other projects, too. Edited January 23, 2016 by kman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Sly is saying to try a block behind the part I want to pop out and a little heat from a heat gun to make it malleable. I figure I could just sandwich it between a brick and some fabric wrapped wood. I'll test it on scrap to figure out the heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'm going to try the sand paper first. I think my wife will kill me if I drop any more money into this lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Hey mate - if you have a local "Totaline Parts" there's stuff called "Thermotrap" - I use it when I have to braze A/C near plastic siding it's a clear gel that you put onto parts that you don't want to melt. This will help you to avoid heat transfer to areas you don't want it to go and it wipes off clean. I was gonna reveal this little secret on my thread when it was time - but I owe you mate! It's a Nu-Calgon product - DO NOT buy the paste. Really cheap too, and a sealing iron small tip from your local hobby shop will allow you to control were you focus the heat. Edited January 23, 2016 by Pyrates 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernaut11[TK] Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Sly is saying to try a block behind the part I want to pop out and a little heat from a heat gun to make it malleable. I figure I could just sandwich it between a brick and some fabric wrapped wood. I'll test it on scrap to figure out the heat. Just so I'm clear.. Are you saying the plan is to leave the plastic that is supposed to be trimmed off and instead reshape into place and then cut your notch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS80 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) I don't recommend a heat gun, ABS requires a lot of heat and as soon it reaches malleable temp it will just shrink/warp because of the high rubber content, I doubt you can pop out the return edges with a heat gun without damaging the plastic. Mark (AP) Edited January 24, 2016 by ABS80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 What do you know! Lol <br><br> How should we do it Mark? Would the hobby iron work? Is patching with a shim our only option on this one? You're literally the expert (I'm happy you chimed in) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS80 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Never tried the hobby iron, try it on a piece of scrap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Pyrates is trying it that way. If it works I'll go buy one, if not I'll cut and patch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS80 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) the only solution to resolve this would be not put any notches, but then every single person would have to cut out the notch, not sure its a good idea since repositioning of the notch is only required for over 36" waist. Mark (AP) Edited January 24, 2016 by ABS80 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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