Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) So here's my new RWA kit On its way, so I thought I'd start my WIP thread. Maybe a slow burn due to work commitments and a resin blaster kit WIP on the go too. We'll see....Looking forward to BBB day! I have the tools, but was thinking about all the other bits and bobs I need to fulfil the build. There's nothing worse than wanting to get on with something and then realise you need to wait for the postman! So I tried to get as much as I could ahead of my kit landing I thought I would put this on here for two reasons. 1) being relatively new to all this I found that as I have been going along in my current rebuild. I have often run out of key things required and hopefully this list can help others prepare whist they wait for their BBB to arrive. 2) I will have more than likely missed something, which I would be most great full if you could direct me in what else I need or whether I'm ordering too much or not enough of something! Poppers/snaps Going to be going with the double snap method using webbing instead of elastic for the ab, kidney, back plate etc. So gonna need a lot! 40 poppers going double for back, side, and shoulder straps. 4 poppers for thighs. 4 for chest to abb plate. 10 for arms. 1 for top of ab. 2 for ab to belt. 2 for crotch 2 for shoulder straps Total snaps = 65 order x100 for those ones that don't want to work! X100 =£ 7.99 *acquired* White elastic 50 cm of x50mm wide for chest to back plate. X100cm =£ 1.85 *acquired* Or 40mm white webbing X100cm = £1.79 *acquired* 50cm of x25mm wide for belt to drop boxes. X100cm =£1.25 50cm x 6mm for rear of shoulder covers. X100cm =£0.99*acquired* Black elastic. 50 cm of x20mm wide for Soulder to bell. X100 cm =£0.99*acquired* 80cm of 25mm for bell straps. 50cm of 25mm for bell to bicep. 50cm of 25mm for chest to ab. 20 cm of 25mm for butt to crotch. (Total of 200 cm ) X200cm =£1.49 50cm of 30mm for forearm to bicep. X100cm =£0.99*acquired* 100cm of 50mm for thigh garters. X100cm =£1.59 Black Webbing. X20 50mm double snap plates X18 40mm single snap plates Snaps plates 25mm x 300cm. =£2.75 *acquired* Internal strapping 50mm x 80cm. 20cm for split rivet side X100cm =£2.95 *acquired * White webbing 50 cm x40mm for chest to back plate ( if going that way, instead of elastic ) X1.45 Velcro. White industrial self adhesive 20mm x 100cm for calfs. X100cm =£1.55 Aluminium strip. 50cm of 25mm x 2mm for TD clips. X100cm =£5.09 Inc p&p *acquired* X4 pan head screws ( need to find dimensions / size! ) *aquired* Rivets for belt and holster ( need to find sizes! ) Split rivets x10 ( which I already have ) Paint Humbrol admiral grey no 5 X14ml =£2.47 Inc p&p Humbrol gloss black no 21 X14ml =£2.49 Humbrol french blue no 14 X14ml =£2.49 Black sharpie marker X1 =£0.99 So far for all parts required total cost is £41.86 or around $61.15 USD. All orders are at the minimum unit value or length available closest to the required amount. Which allows for the odd mistake here and there. This is excluding the cost of rivets and pan head screws. Note to self.....order more of the following: Rare earth magnets x20 of 15mm x 2mm X20 =£2.68 Rare earth magnets x20 of 20mm x 2mm X10 =£6.59 E6000 Masking tape Edited July 12, 2016 by CTID 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Awesome another BBB, looking forward to the build 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zv288bot[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Awwwwweeee yeah! Nice and shiney! How many more days before BBB arrives? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Rwa? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Rwa? I believe it's a new type of armor. I have seen it occasionally. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Awwwwweeee yeah! Nice and shiney! How many more days before BBB arrives?Due any day now. This is my kit at the work shop, all ready to ship. It's been a really fast service since placing my order, customer service is amazing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcott65[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Rwa by Ross realy nice bloke and a realy good kit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkblitz Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 I believe it's a new type of armor. I have seen it occasionally. RWA has been around for a while. Ross is one of the UK kit suppliers and is a great guy who pretty much bends over backwards to help. Looking forward to seeing how your build goes along. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylverbard[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Self sculp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcott65[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yes i was talking to him on a recent troop and it's his own sculpt which he is constantly refining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 RWA has been around for a while. Ross is one of the UK kit suppliers and is a great guy who pretty much bends over backwards to help. Looking forward to seeing how your build goes along. Good to know. I have only recently come to knowledge of RWA. Looks like a good kit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Awwwwweeee yeah! Nice and shiney! How many more days before BBB arrives?It's in transit so any day now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Will post pics as soon as it gets here! Showed my son the process of it being formed and other pics. He has my old FX armour and loves it! Wait until he sees this kit! Edited July 9, 2016 by CTID 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yes i was talking to him on a recent troop and it's his own sculpt which he is constantly refining.Don't think I would've gone with anyone else for my next build. The guy is a real gent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) So with the imminent arrival of by BBB ( which is in transit ) I've already prepped my snap plates. Got most of my webbing and awaiting various widths of more along with elastics. Split rivets, japanned screws (thanks to Jorge!) and capped rivets already sourced so very little left to do except wait. Edited July 12, 2016 by CTID 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Today's the day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 All checked off and present. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrates[TK] Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Right on brother - Watching the progress!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zv288bot[TK] Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Yes! Let's do this! Well you'll be doing it, we'll just be watching and cheering you on! Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Yes! Let's do this! Well you'll be doing it, we'll just be watching and cheering you on! Sent from my LGLS740 using Tapatalk Hahahaha! (Nervous giggle!) Edited July 16, 2016 by CTID 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Began rough trimming today. So far the bells biceps and forearms done. Onto the torso tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 More rough trimming done. Got bored and my hands are so sore from those lexan scissors ! I thought I would begin to tackle the helmet. How's the eye looking? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 All trimmed out. Do I need to take anymore off, or is it good to move along? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looking good. Had a chat with Ross at the weekend lovely chap. He helped me with a few bits for my Anovos build, total and utter gent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looking good. Had a chat with Ross at the weekend lovely chap. He helped me with a few bits for my Anovos build, total and utter gent.Yeah he's really nice, always willing to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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