ANOVOS ab button plate trimmed too much - salvageable?

[vettereddie[TK]]

First build and first issue popping up. I started trimming before reading through ukswrath's excellent build thread:<br><br>

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/?p=459804'>http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/?p=459804</a><br><br>

I ended up cutting the large ab button plate at the edge of the raised area vs. the edge of the plate. <br><br><br>

For 501st approval would it be acceptable to adhere to the armor as pictured? Other options would be to re-glue it to the trimmed excess via CA glue, possibly fill w/ abs paste, sand and polish to try again, or try to find a replacement.<br><br><br>

Any suggestions? Also curious why the buttons would be separate parts and not included in the ab plate detailing when pulled.

Edited February 28, 2016 by vettereddie

[gazmosis[501st]]

You can sand the edges flat and try to glue the flat flashing that should have been left.

[yodaclaus]

The ab plate is the same as the sand trooper, and they have a different ab button set up.

[C0bra_M3nace[TK]]

First build and first issue popping up. I started trimming before reading through ukswrath's excellent build thread:<br><br>

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/?p=459804'>http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/?p=459804</a><br><br>

I ended up cutting the large ab button plate at the edge of the raised area vs. the edge of the plate. <br><br><br>

For 501st approval would it be acceptable to adhere to the armor as pictured? Other options would be to re-glue it to the trimmed excess via CA glue, possibly fill w/ abs paste, sand and polish to try again, or try to find a replacement.<br><br><br>

Any suggestions? Also curious why the buttons would be separate parts and not included in the ab plate detailing when pulled.

Easiest way to fix this is to order a new button plate. There should be a border around the plate.

 

You can try glueing the plate to another piece of ABS to "emulate" the border but it may not turn out great.

 

The reason they're two pieces is because Sand Troopers don't have it on, to give the option to go Sand or regular TK.

[vettereddie[TK]]

Decided to go the hard route, CA re-glued to the trimmed flashing, filled with abs paste, sanded with 220 dry, 400/800 wet, and drill press buff wheel. Results are promising but not perfect. Cut line is still visible on 2 sides, and some pinholes form incomplete fill by the abs paste. Pic to follow.

 

I'll do another thinner coat of abs to cover the hairline and hopefully fill the pinholes, and another round of sand and polish.

 

Also looking to pick up a spare plate from someone going Sandie, thanks for the explanation btw, makes sense for multiple kit options. Unfortunately can't post in the for sale section yet, guess I need to engage in more threads first.

[rtfitzpa[TK]]

I did the same thing, but did not realize my error before throwing out the cutouts. The button plate fits very snug against the ab piece, so it may not be so obvious. However, I got a replacement from ATA, but the gloss is slightly different and MUCH thicker than the ANOVOS, but not so noticeable unless you are up close. Still debating how to go about the fix...

[rtfitzpa[TK]]

First build and first issue popping up. I started trimming before reading through ukswrath's excellent build thread:<br><br>

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/?p=459804'>http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/?p=459804</a><br><br>

I ended up cutting the large ab button plate at the edge of the raised area vs. the edge of the plate. <br><br><br>

For 501st approval would it be acceptable to adhere to the armor as pictured? Other options would be to re-glue it to the trimmed excess via CA glue, possibly fill w/ abs paste, sand and polish to try again, or try to find a replacement.<br><br><br>

Any suggestions? Also curious why the buttons would be separate parts and not included in the ab plate detailing when pulled.

 

I did the same thing, but did not realize my error before throwing out the cutouts. The button plate fits very snug against the ab piece, so it may not be so obvious. However, I got a replacement from ATA, but the gloss is slightly different and MUCH thicker than the ANOVOS, but not so noticeable unless you are up close. Still debating how to go about the fix...

[vettereddie[TK]]

Current state, you can see he hairline on the front edge. Discoloration from the polishing compound used on the buff wheel.<br><br>

I found another ANOVOS plate from the Facebook build group, has the flange but already painted (guy is going sandy). Will try to clean this one up but will use the other if it's in good shape still, can always remove and repaint.