ivantam303[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) The 7-hour rush is dropping me into comatose lol... Edited June 15, 2016 by ivantam303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 What did you do to create the raised edges around the ab and chest armor...? Maybe I missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 What did you do to create the raised edges around the ab and chest armor...? Maybe I missed that. Are you talking about these edge trims? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Are you talking about these edge trims? Yup. Those edges. Disregard. Rubber edges... Interesting. Edited June 16, 2016 by Razgriz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Yup. Those edges.These are extra white flexible rubber U trims I bought from local stores. These trims are commonly used in ROTJ TKs At first I thought its impossible to get unless buying a new kit but now I have it !! I think u can easily find some information about where to get em by searching key words "ROTJ rubber trims" When putting on the rubber trims most of the return edges of the armor have to go and many edges need to be rounded off in order to successfully trim! Edited June 16, 2016 by ivantam303 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I guess I forgot a post ytd... Before and Now Comparison Just a note, all the blue paint dimensions I took reference from the pinned post. They may be a little different but I trying my best to be accurate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN-3181 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 What color blue did you use? Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 What color blue did you use? Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk I used the Tamiya Micah Blue and it was bit bright so I often tone down it with a dark wash while doing the weather together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strength[TK] Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Is there a certain blue that is specified? Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN-3181 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I believe there is a pin about armor color but im not sure Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Yes actually there is. But by my observation most TKCs out there have different shades of blues. Im trying my best to get the mostly alike one. 從我的iPhone使用Tapatalk 發送 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel[TK] Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 This is all very impressive. I would be very nervous to dirty up my shiny tk. Ah... thankfully, that won't be anytime soon lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 This is all very impressive. I would be very nervous to dirty up my shiny tk. Ah... thankfully, that won't be anytime soon lol The other side of the coin is that Im going to purchase a brand new kit of Anovos to replace the old TK hahaa 從我的iPhone使用Tapatalk 發送 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 After two nights of deep thoughts I think I might as well move towards the Centurion status since I have got nothing to lose lol!! QUESTION here!!! Any advice on how to change from the cover strips into the overlapping construction method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Show must go on... Time to work again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Back plate Return edges removed and rounded And the kidney plate needs to be connected , I used some Epoxy putty to connect the two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 In order to get Centurion, Coverstrips need to be replaced with Overlap construction. Luckily I simply remove the cover strips on the forearms and its already in the correct state.Masking tape covered up... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN-3181 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Man this looks great i cant wait to see it done!! Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Shoulder is reshaped into TKC version and resized...but gotta add back the return edges with sealing iron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Most the parts are painted and weathered... Just finished working on the belt, the middle square has to go, eight rivets need to be punched, The rivet in the centre is covered up with putty... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Some photo first before explanation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Side rivets changed to TKC requirement... The backplate still taking time to get together.... Boots paintes and weathered... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantam303[TK] Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Few tweaks to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN-3181 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) Wow lookin amazing!! Your ab plate is a little high though. Are you a little short? Your first picture in the shiny armour looks fine though. Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk Edited June 18, 2016 by FN-3181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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