whostaylor[TK] Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) I am a Centurion TK with anovos armor. In seeing me build & troop, my better half decided she wanted to be a TK as well. So... Here will be the documentation & explanation of how I get the Anovos armor to fit a fun-sized woman of 5'2" 110lb. I'm adding all of the detail to make it as screen accurate/meet all centurion specs. (Even though it is unfortunate that it may not be approvable at centurion.) Also, if you're looking for all the detail on how to build the armor please see UKSWRATH's build. It's been extremely helpful to me & many others. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/35086-ukswrath%27s-ANOVOS-TK-build Here is the link to all of the electronics I've put into both of my buckets: Helmet electronics kit from UKSWRATH: (I have Option 8) http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31436-fs-ukswraths-hovi-mic-tips-with-speakers-crl-accurate-tips/ Hearing Assist: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/32487-ukswraths-stormtrooper-hearing-assist-system/ Fan kit: -------------- Batteries: (most mah for the size & price) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X1Y7I2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P3snxb9CGYD0N Voltage converter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011EBSKK0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_A6snxb3N4FVJH USB splitter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NIH0RLE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_datnxbPZNK94J Edited April 22, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link removed no longer working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) I started with the belt.... I replaced it with the Kittell belt. I didn't like the idea of taking the rivet caps off. So... I decided to cut the canvas belt off at the rivets, and use snaps to hold the ammo belt onto the canvas. To get everything properly placed... I measured the length of the belt, marked the top lightly with pencil. Then eye-balled from the center rivet of the ammo belt to the top back side & drew a light line. Then, took the pencil & scribbled on the tips of each of the 3 snaps on the ammo belt. Once I lined it all up a pressed down on the canvas belt. Voilà! Placement for the snaps. Once that was attached & on. I measured 2cm to the right, and 1.5cm from the base for the 1st hole for the holster. Straightened the handles(?) for that. Eye-balled the further hole. Checked that it was 1.5cm. Edited April 28, 2016 by whostaylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Next up! Thermal detonator. I didn't do this in any particularly special fashion.... Although I did buy the proper screws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Next: Helmet I cleaned up the ears, replaced the ear screws with the proper screen accurate ones. Cleaned up & repainted the frown. Cleaned up the eyes. Mounted the lens on the ear screws, and put in a new hard hat liner. I will be replacing the hovi's with UKSWRATH's helmet electronics kit, and adding the hearing assist, etc. (I'll update that when those arrive.) http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31436-fs-ukswraths-hovi-mic-tips-with-speakers-crl-accurate-tips/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/32487-ukswraths-stormtrooper-hearing-assist-system/ Before: After: Edited April 29, 2016 by whostaylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haso[TK] Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Interesting to see how this'll turn out....(if only my missus even liked Star Wars, that'd be a start...) Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 That belt replacement trick in not needing to remove the rivet caps is an excellent idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Interesting to see how this'll turn out....(if only my missus even liked Star Wars, that'd be a start...) Sent from my HUAWEI G510-0251 using Tapatalk I gave it time & let it speak for itself. Now.... I can barely get her to set down the dremel & stop shouting "I love power tools!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipsydanger Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 You're right about that Taylor, just let the armor speak for it self when your girl see how buff and shiny you look, she won't be able to contain her self! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) 4/28/16 Left Nicole alone for a few hours. She got the entire kit cut out, I sh!t you not. She's killin' it. I started the sizing with the biceps cuz.. Well... They're definitely the easiest. There's a good amount needed to be chopped off. To start, I used a cover strip aligned to the top inner corner (right where the inside of the bicep dips down) and drew out a straight line. Then, I measured out 7.5mm(half the width of the cover strip). Taped it off. Scored & snapped. For those that have been around my TK build... I love super glue. That being said.... Here are the finished biceps. (Gonna clean 'em up once it's all done) Left Right Edited April 29, 2016 by whostaylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackyck[501st] Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 CA glue is the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipsydanger Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Killin it Taylor, that fit looks good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 4/29/16 Did a lot of little things... Sized the fronts of the shins & thighs for cover strips. Cleaned up the shoulder bells, and made all the snap plates. Also... Put the body armor on Nicole to try & get an idea on how to tackle fitting it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWOL Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (Even though it is unfortunate that it may not be approvable) Reason for this is? that's no moon, Kim Kardashian is bending over again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Reason for this is? that's no moon, Kim Kardashian is bending over again... Her being 5'2", my conversations with ukswrath, and the way some of it will fit (back plate for one) won't be allowed at centurion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWOL Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Ah right sorry I misunderstood I thought you were saying it wouldn't be approved at all... My bad sorry... that's no moon, Kim Kardashian is bending over again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Yesterday & today were a whole lot of cutting, sizing, sanding, repeat. All that's left to fit: legs. One major thing I kept in mind while sizing everything is: you cannot resize the helmet. (Thank you Tony) Shoulder bells: I cut off 7mm from the side & 10mm from the bottom. Back: no change. Kidney: no change Chest: no change Ab: 1cm off of the left & right side. Cut the cod piece off & brought it up about 2cm. I haven't determined how I'm going to reattach it just yet. Forearms: cut 2 of the squares off. (I don't remember the exact measurements) I left them a little bit wide on her on purpose to keep everything a little bit more proportional. I have full intent to add foam. I've had a very soft goal to get this armor done by May 4th, and so far... I think we might still be on target! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 We met the goal! Still gotta readjust how the thighs are held up, and helmet electronics. Here are some of the approval pics. I'll post pictures & more explanations on how I did the parts I haven't mentioned tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipsydanger Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Honestly very surprised how good this came out, cant wait to get out there and troop with you two! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWOL Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 The way she's standing in the 1st two pics she looks very proud... Excellent work... the force? oh I'll use the force, bring me a hammer... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 FANTASTIC!!! Great job you two. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Helmet electronics!!! Hearing assist Hovi speakers & mic icomm, hovi amp, hearing assist unit, & voltage converter (for usb power) Fan & battery placement Updated electronics: -Painted the icomn white (thanks for the tip Blacky) -Added a 3rd fan -Rewired the fan system to run off both USB batteries. (This was a solution to a problem I was having with the batteries remaining on with the hearing assist. It requires such minimal power that the battery's "smart" technology would turn itself off even though it was running. I had a usb splitter with a small thumb drive plugged in, but I like this system better.) Edited May 13, 2016 by whostaylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Looks awesome Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Looks awesome Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Thanks, man! Just followed what you did pretty much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Shin closure: (magnets... And a wee bit of velcro) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whostaylor[TK] Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Internal strapping: I used snaps & the heavier duty elastic that came with the anovos kit. I used Velcro to hold the backplate down a bit. (Until I decide whether I'm gonna cut down the kidney plate or not) Fitting the armor in the small husky: First, I put the shins & forearms in the thighs Then I lay those inside the torso armor. (Push the biceps into the thighs as well) Beyond that... Fill in the gaps with the rest of the suit. (Soft goods, blaster, belt, boots, etc.) Unfortunately, the helmet doesn't fit inside, but that's what a helmet bag is for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.