PsycoEmu's AP ANH Build, hopefully Centurion

[PsycoEmu]

Hello all,

Time for me to start documenting my build like the hundreds (thousands?) before me. I've read through tons of threads and countless pictures and I think it's about time I start my own. I've got plenty of questions, and I'll try and make them as clear as I can.

Starting off, I figured the biceps would be the best place to begin. I've got the inside strips glued to both halves currently. My first question is

 

 

*How should the cover strip ends look? I've seen some people that have theirs sloped (like the red line), or just covering (like the blue line). Or just not even go up to that point (the green line), but I don't really like the look of that. If I have a choice in following the Centurion guidelines, I'd prefer the sloped red line just because it looks smoother.
Granted, this will most likely be covered up by the shoulder bells and I spent 10 minutes in Microsoft Paint for nothing, but the question remains.
Next question is sort of along the same lines for the forearms. When held up together, they don't really line up.

In MechaPumpkin's build thread (which I plan to reference a lot because he also has an AP and is centurion) he said he had to twist it a little and had some other problems with it. I guess my plan of action is to first glue and dry one inside support strip before gluing the other side of the forearm. That way it kind of pulls it into place. Is there a better way of doing it?

 

Lastly, thanks to everyone who helps me and everyone else who asks questions for me to read over. I appreciate all the knowledge I can possibly get from the members of this forum.

-Steven

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hey Steven let's try to answer your questions.

 

First off it's a good rule of thumb is to align the top halves of your armor and cut the bottom halves to match. Note the blue line in the pic I've provided. With that said you may not have the option. If not I would suggest aligning the edges that come together naturally then trim the opposite end.

 

Align cover strip with edge of armor (green line to blue line)

 

Q1. Bevel the cover strip corners (red lines)

 

Have any other questions feel free to ask away.

 

Edited September 17, 2015 by ukswrath