T K[501st] Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 All righty! My helmet is all finished besides installing the mic. How is the best way to do this? And is the S-trim on these helmets accurate? Or will I need to get a new trim? (I made an outline of the trim shape for you to see better on the right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Oh! And any tips on how I should hold the wires in place? Currently I am using painters tape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I trimmed the fronts of both the shins and thighs tonight. Slowly moving along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 The S-trim on the Anovos buckets is far more accurate than the trim that has been used previously. It looks odd because people aren't used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 The S-trim on the Anovos buckets is far more accurate than the trim that has been used previously. It looks odd because people aren't used to it. Awesome! Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 The S trim will be fine. I use the style from trooperbay though but found Gaz's source and get it much cheaper. I forget the actual model #. If you need it, PM me. My electronics are mainly held in with industrial velcro. For my wires and mic, they are secured with electrical tape. Help up fine on a long troop so no worries. Still on Echo's fan list as that bracket will hide a lot of the wiring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 The S trim will be fine. I use the style from trooperbay though but found Gaz's source and get it much cheaper. I forget the actual model #. If you need it, PM me. My electronics are mainly held in with industrial velcro. For my wires and mic, they are secured with electrical tape. Help up fine on a long troop so no worries. Still on Echo's fan list as that bracket will hide a lot of the wiring. Ah, thanks! I would love to get Echo's fan system, but I have already poured a lot of money into this costume as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 It never ends! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) It never ends! So true! I was like, "$550 for stormtrooper armor! Sweet!" Little did I know. Boots, a blaster, tools, glue and so forth. But it will be worth it! Edited March 15, 2016 by T K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) The helmet for now is 100% complete (for now). It's not Centurion level yet, but that's all right for now. I just want to get this thing done. Here it is with the mic installed along with all the other wiring. You can notice that I elected to go the electrical tape route. I works really well for a cheap solution and doesn't look too bad. I also ordered latex hand guards and original strapping system. Latex Hand Guards http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35702-latex-hand-guards-for-centurion-level-anh/ Original Style Bracket Set http://www.mrnostripes.bigcartel.com/products Edited March 15, 2016 by T K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 So true! I was like, "$550 for stormtrooper armor! Sweet!" Little did I know. Boots, a blaster, tools, glue and so forth. But it will be worth it! My wife absolutely loves how much I've spent in money and time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 My wife absolutely loves how much I've spent in money and time! The problem for me is that I am jumping in this hobby relatively early, being only 18. I don't have much money since most of it should be going to tuition. But hey! That's awesome your wife supports you. I hope my future significant other is going to be as well (since I'll already have a TK suit). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 That was sarcasm! She didn't like it one bit but it's my only hobby. She came around when she went to my first troop and saw how cool we looked and how all the kid's faces light up when they see you. I'm almost 30 and still figuring out things so don't worry about being young. You're in the Propaganda Dept so you must be doing something right here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Haha! It's always hard to detect sarcasm on the inter web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Little Progress last night. Glued these guys. And trimmed these and painted. I know the paint job is not perfect, but after looking at some screen references they aren't perfect either! So I am good! More to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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T K[501st] Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) All righty, so while waiting for my brackets and whatnot to come. I've marked where the rivets are going to be placed on the ab plate. Does it look right? And I was sizing the shins and I have skinny legs, but how much should I take off? I don't want to take to much. Thanks for the pointers! I really appreciate them! Edited March 18, 2016 by T K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kman[TK] Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Do you have your shoes? Unless you have SERIOUSLY big calves, go ahead and do the FRONT of your shins. Don't trim anything in the back until (a) the front is done, and ( you have your shoes. (If you have SERIOUSLY big calves, recommendations may change a bit, but for the vast majority, this is the normal procedure. So assuming normal-ish calves, do the front first. Size it so the cover strip (20mm) sits nicely along the return edge on both sides. (See ukswrath's build thread if you're not sure at this point, but it's the same basic procedure as the forearms you've already done, in terms of sizing to the cover strip.) The main wrinkle is "shin-gate". Anovos mixed up the labels on SOME sets, so you have to determine which part goes with which by shape moreso than the labels. Once you've determined the shin assembly, and glued the front together with cover strips, only then do you size the back... do this while wearing the appropriate shoes, because the shoes are a lot wider than your ankles are, and the shoes look kinda silly pinched closed because the shin armor was cut too small. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Do you have your shoes? Yes! I've already sized the front for the cover strips, so I guess I'll be gluing those and then size the back. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 And I've heard that Anovos might have mixed up the part labels, so I'll be sure to post photos before I glue to get your input if they are indeed with the correct partner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Here are the shins. They are 20mm across. Do they look like they are correctly lined up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Ok! I finally made a run up to a larger town than my own the get the last items I need, mainly elastic... lots of it. So I started the strapping. Seems like it's coming along nicely. But I still I have the question about the shins. I'm not 100% sure if the pairs are correct, but if i don't hear anything by tomorrow morn I'll glue what I have aligned. I have these next two days and Monday off from school (spring break), so I plan to get a lot more done. I also finally received my under suit and gloves. Updates coming soon! I also hope to finish my blaster. Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 You just need to finder the center and take off equal parts from both sides. Just make sure you size it with your boots on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I got to the point today where I wanted to throw my armor in a pit and burn it. Luckily I pulled myself away to take a break. Will post pictures tonight of today's progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ok, this is what I got done today. The Shoulder Bells have elastic that the glue is currently setting. Drilled and put in the snaps for the belt. TD And finally the gloves. I was not able to get as much done as i liked today, but that's all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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