LTM[TK] Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Check out Sean's build as well, it is with the newer kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Crap! Don't watch movies while you work. I measured 1" for the angles instead of .5". Looks like I'll be using the other belt. EDIT: Ha! Patched it back together with acetone and scrap. It's not perfect, but I think it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Fitting the Right thigh before doing the cover strip. This was fit and cut at an armor party, but without the upper armor on. Hoping it looks correct. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Looking goodThanks friend, was really worried. Onto the cover strips, then!Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) Installed S Snaps and 3 1/6 Chicago screws for the belt, based on ukswrath's guide. And that's where the issues began. Besides a lot of waiting for various parts to arrive, I wasted an awful lot of time and money triyng to drive snaps through the cloth belt, only to remember that mine has thick plastic inside, and it's not gonna work. So, I'll be using white velcro for this belt. After this I'll be cutting the legs, something I've been putting off for a long time. Then I'll move onto either doing the more "cosmetic" stuff (ab buttons, belt buttons, drop boxes) or re-doing the side straps; I had a snap come undone and I'd also like to make it tighter so there's no gap. Edited October 25, 2018 by The Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 A small punch is great for making holes in plastic and tough belts Nothing worse than waiting for things to arrive in the mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Just now, gmrhodes13 said: A small punch is great for making holes in plastic and tough belts Nothing worse than waiting for things to arrive in the mail I got the holes, but I believe the belt is too thick for the snap to set properly. I would get it punched down, but it wasn't "snagging" and would fall off. Oh well, the velcro should work as a temporary hold until I can figure it out. It's not a total waste as I will be using the snaps for adding the cosmetic male snap to the abdomen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 minute ago, The Snake said: I got the holes, but I believe the belt is too thick for the snap to set properly. I would get it punched down, but it wasn't "snagging" and would fall off. Oh well, the velcro should work as a temporary hold until I can figure it out. It's not a total waste as I will be using the snaps for adding the cosmetic male snap to the abdomen. Depending on what brand of snap they can be different post lengths. Came back with three packets from the same store and each packet was different in post length, really annoying Had to save some of the longer posted snaps for those to be added cosmetically to the armor just in case I can no longer find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 hour ago, gmrhodes13 said: Depending on what brand of snap they can be different post lengths. Came back with three packets from the same store and each packet was different in post length, really annoying Had to save some of the longer posted snaps for those to be added cosmetically to the armor just in case I can no longer find them. I'll have to look for longer lengths! I made the mistake of buying the same kind ukswrath bought without thinking about the plastic belt thing. It's nice though; no sagging or anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Continuing to do cover strips, a couple mm larger than they should be, but they're all even. Attached the sniper plate (incorrectly I'm sure) and it looks like I need to trim the ammo belt. Honestly, I'm not really sure how to do it in a good way. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 When ever in doubt check the gallery section, you will find a section just on the knee strip https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/album/23-knee-ammo-pack-a-new-hope/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, gmrhodes13 said: When ever in doubt check the gallery section, you will find a section just on the knee strip https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/album/23-knee-ammo-pack-a-new-hope/ Yeah, I've been looking at some photos of the original screen armor. I'm more concerned about making straight cuts on curved plastic! I think I will use the snips and then sand any uneven parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 When ever I want straight lines on plastic I use a metal ruler and clamps, then mark with a pencil, I trim with a Dremel with a cutting disc and use a flat sanding block along the cut line to make sure it is straight. A sanding block can be as simple as a block of wood with sandpaper wrapped around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Just for fun while I wait for inner strips to dry, here's the (budget) Doopy I've been working on. It's a pretty self explanatory build, but a tip I would give is the same I would give for my GunPla builds: Tamiya makes fantastic paint! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 So, one thing I've done throughout this build is try everything on periodically. It's fun to try it on of course, but it's also good for seeing how everything is working. Tonight, I finally got to try on all the major pieces. The right thigh snap came undone though (my fault), but otherwise this is the general setup with some notes: - Still need to do the belt buttons, ab buttons, drop boxes, holster, thigh ammo. Didn't want you guys thinking I forgot or something - Still need to add more connections to the side of the butt; I hate how it rides up.- Boy I wish i could see Everything seems okay. I can go up and down stairs (only got a bite once) and I can hold my blaster properly. Only thing I really dislike is the sniper plate pressing against my knee. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Got everything attached to the belt. Now I need to cut the knee belt; does anyone know the dimensions? Especially for the corner radius. I've looked everywhere!Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Check out Tony's build thread https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-uswraths-anovos-tk-build-stunt/?page=5 Gallery references here https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/album/23-knee-ammo-pack-a-new-hope/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Check out Tony's build thread https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-uswraths-anovos-tk-build-stunt/?page=5 Gallery references here https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/album/23-knee-ammo-pack-a-new-hope/ Thanks, I was following his AM thread but I'll check this out My belt looks like this. Trying to decide on the corner radius. Think it will be okay to eyeball it?Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 I use the bottom of a spray can and trace around. Just as a guide Some other info: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38020-ammo-pack-to-thigh-whats-the-correct-alignment/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snake[TK] Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 I use the bottom of a spray can and trace around. Just as a guide Some other info: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38020-ammo-pack-to-thigh-whats-the-correct-alignment/Thanks so much! It's late now but I feel good about completing this build tomorrow Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTM[TK] Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Measure from the back of the thighs before you cut. You are going to want to heat form the plastic before you cut, use the hot water or heat gun method. Edited October 30, 2018 by LTM Added text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTM[TK] Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 AM armor is fan sculpted, so search for other AM builds to see the solutions that others found for any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupus1202[501st] Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 10 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: I use the bottom of a spray can and trace around. Just as a guide Some other info: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38020-ammo-pack-to-thigh-whats-the-correct-alignment/ Sorry, if i have to say that, but the picture and the measurements are wrong with the belt. 1. The angle in the corners is 90 degree, not 45. 2. A half of an inch is nearly 13mm. If that is so and the angle is square, the measurement on top of the belt is also 13mm and not 10mm. I know the same picture in inch measuements and there the figuring is wright. Greetings Wolfgang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSM76[TK] Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 The mm is wrong that is right. The cut should end at the canvas belt. But the 45° angle is right, it is not the angle before cutting but after the cut (dotted line) as far as the CRL goes the 45° cut is what is needed. The actual distances are connected to the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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