TheCanuck37 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Finally received my armor! (it was a rare good eBay sale that I confirmed was legit first) There are some things I need to clean up, but looks like a lot of the hard work has been done. Just need to get straps and assemble certain parts. I *love* the helmet, sskunky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanuck37 Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 So it's going to take some extra work. The previous owner used ABS glue, and didn't do a good job of clamping or something. Lots of open seams along the shins. Most of the glue joints didn't hold, so I was able to separate them, and prep them for regluing. The worrysome ones are where the seal is good, but lots of glue leaked out, and it's a yellowish color. Overall, it's not terrible, but will be a bit more work than originally anticipated. But that's half the fun, right? Anyone have tips on how to clean that up, or am I looking at sanding and polishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarzrage Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Definitely a good find on ebay! The seller must have either ran into financial problems or got frustrated trying to build the kit. Sskunky is currently building my cfo kit. Unfortunately I can't build my own because i'm a partially disabled vet and unable to do detail work with my hands especially working with sharp things:) I'll have to bow out on your question to the build experts, but wanted to congratulate you on your great find! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanuck37 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks, Ragnarzrage. I know you'll enjoy your armor when it arrives. Also, thank you for your service. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hi mate, I had moments where I needed to unglue my mistakes and reglue - I found that using a fine wet and dry was the best way to go - started with 400grit and worked my way up to about 1500 - it was the quickest way to get it back to a good finish without doing any more damage - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanuck37 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks for the tip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerTrooper76 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hi, just wondered if you have pictures of the thighs? As I'm in the middle of a CFO build and want to see how clean the joins are on them. Front and back if possible. Thanks J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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