Haso[TK] Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Looking great, you're off to a flying start. I agree with taking some more out of eyes and teeth. You just seem to have a bit more flashing around eyes that can come out. Same for teeth. But you're spot on with what you're doing and in seeking feedback. Great start! Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder918 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Great start so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal[501st] Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Looking great bud! Nice to see you jumping right into it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikazebam Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Awesome man! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted March 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Alright, before I move on, I went ahead and trimmed up the eyes even more and opened up the teeth. I also did a rough cut of the ears and part of the cap of the helmet. Going at a snails pace here. Next Sunday, I will be meeting with an experienced builder and hopefully we can finish up the helmet and/or maybe get some loose fitting done. Happy Easter everyone. Give me some C&C on the work so far. Please. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Great progress mate and looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikazebam Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Awesome work man. Can't wait to get mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Fitted the cap with a loose rivet. I like the fit and it's finally looking like a trooper bucket. Question: Would it be okay to use a heat gun at the bottom of the bucket to get a better fit with the ears? Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Fitted the cap with a loose rivet. I like the fit and it's finally looking like a trooper bucket. Question: Would it be okay to use a heat gun at the bottom of the bucket to get a better fit with the ears? Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk Oh no you said "HEAT GUN"!!!!! Noooooooo! http://youtu.be/i5ktzF0s19Y Use a sealing iron or hot boiling water mate Edited March 29, 2016 by Pyrates 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Wo. That was a crazy response. Any reason besides the obvious on not to use a heat gun??? Does it melt the ABS ? The two pieces are separated with a large gap. What is the best way to get the ears to fit with as little gap as possible. Edited March 29, 2016 by Vexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) A heat gun does bad things as it's not controlled heat - take a look at my fellow recruit's ears when he tried a heat gun. AP ESB Build WIP Someone please help me... Tell me I don't have to buy a new helmet... http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/34100-AP-ESB-Build-WIP/page__view__findpost__p__467310 Edited March 29, 2016 by Pyrates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Thanks Pyrates. wow.. Dodged a bullet there. Edited March 29, 2016 by Vexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 I got mine to sit flush by adding a second internal screw that sits under the ear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 The only part that gets the HG is your bicep hooks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 You don't need a heat gun or anything really. The tension of the ears once screwed in place will eliminate the gap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 I would encourage you to try using a HG on a piece of scrap ABS for the experience so you can know first hand just how quickly things can sour. Cheers mate and keep it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Thanks again gents. Once again, FISD assists in a potential disaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) UPDATE & a QUESTION (NO PICS YET) Doing rough trimming on a variety of parts. I messed up on one ear and took off a little too much, so I have AP sending me a replacement ear. Live and Learn right? Once I do my fitting with tape, and fine tune all of the trimming, the next step would be start on the cover strips and strapping system? My question: is there a reference point on how thick that these cover strips need to be for the various parts of the armor? Thanks. Stupid Question? I am new... lol Edited April 6, 2016 by Vexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 UPDATE & a QUESTION (NO PICS YET) Doing rough trimming on a variety of parts. I messed up on one ear and took off a little too much, so I have AP sending me a replacement ear. Live and Learn right? Once I do my fitting with tape, and fine tune all of the trimming, the next step would be start on the cover strips and strapping system? My question: is there a reference point on how thick that these cover strips need to be for the various parts of the armor? Thanks. Are you asking how wide the cover strips need to be? As for thickness of the strip I don't believe there is any set measurement as the thickness varies from maker to maker. Accurate Widths of cover strips are as follows from reading a ton on ukswrath's threads. 15mm for the biceps and forearms 20mm for the thighs and shins. Please let me double check before doing any cutting though and I will also post the link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I meant the width, not so much the thickness. But that is amazingly helpful! I won't be doing any cutting until we are 100% on this! PYRATES = MY HERO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I meant the width, not so much the thickness. But that is amazingly helpful! I won't be doing any cutting until we are 100% on this! PYRATES = MY HERO Confirmed mate - Page 10 - Post #189 ukswrath's ANOVOS TK build http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/35086-ukswrath%27s-ANOVOS-TK-build Things to take into consideration when doing your strips - the goal is to keep them looking uniform and proportional to the pieces - if you're smaller try and keep them as close to the 15mm mark as possible ie. 13mm is ok -if you're bigger like me again try to keep them as close to the accurate size as possible but if you're over then make them big enough to cover the cover strip area so it looks similar to smaller troopers. This was my attempt at having 15mm cover strips (as an example) This is what my finished cover strip looks like 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) This is extremely helpful. <3 OFF TO TRIM! Edited April 6, 2016 by Vexus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentry71[TK] Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Back of shin is 25mm. Its the only one that is bigger than the others near it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Hello all. Taking a break from trimming and working on the helmet. I received my replacement ears from AP. I DID NOT make the same mistake twice and take off too much to be "perfect." Everyone says that the gap is fine. My ears are on the high side. I am told that this is okay. So, added some decals and did some painting, It bled in some parts of the teeth and black mouth, and will be doing some touch up work tomorrow or over the weekend. I then finished the night off with some thermal detonator action. I did not glue the end caps yet. C&C. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Great progress - keep at it mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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