StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 So if the joints do not butt against one another but will be covered is that an issue? As I'm going back and fixing this my joints will not touch. Now they are not overlapping but there is a small gap between once the coverstrip is applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 As long as the coverstrip looks as it should you are good, meaning covering all/most of the rasied edge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 What Daniel said 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 24 minutes ago, TheSwede said: As long as the coverstrip looks as it should you are good, meaning covering all/most of the rasied edge 15 minutes ago, ukswrath said: What Daniel said Thank you both! That is what I thought but wanted that extra peace of mind. Coorections should be completed by weeks end if all goes well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/25/2018 at 8:23 PM, StrmTRPR85 said: So another WTF builder asked me about my shoulder bell, so far I only did the left but he pointed out his had a marking and so did mine I thought I cut all my return edge and I planned on cutting the rest of this off. The real question is how much is too much on the shoulder bell? I'm having that issue as well. I trimmed off all the ugly stuff, thinking it was supposed to be removed. Even though I have a small frame, the shoulder bells now seem too small on me. Very frustrating! I've ordered another set of shoulder bells and am hoping that the pull marks on them won't be as prominent. If they are, I may end up trying to flatten them out. I don't like lumpy shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTM[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Same issue on mine. If you ordered new ones, make sure to tell Rocky the issue so he can send you the best copy available. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 30 minutes ago, Cricket said: I've ordered another set of shoulder bells and am hoping that the pull marks on them won't be as prominent. If they are, I may end up trying to flatten them out. I don't like lumpy shoulders 26 minutes ago, LTM said: Same issue on mine. If you ordered new ones, make sure to tell Rocky the issue so he can send you the best copy available. Boo Hiss, I don't wanna order new ones.....I'll test fit and see how it looks. If necessary I will fix them, maybe a bit of sanding? Sealing Iron? ABS and a finger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Ok left arm ridges have been torn down and reglued!!! Best part of waking up early with for the kids is you glue one part, go to work, eat dinner get kids to sleep glue another part than go to bed and rinse and repeat Left Forearm: Left Bicep: I have removed some of the return edge on the elbow side of the left bicep, just so I can get my elbow through. I will do more for comfort Much more snug fitting but I do like the look now. Still some return edges to clean up but not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/25/2018 at 8:23 PM, StrmTRPR85 said: So another WTF builder asked me about my shoulder bell, so far I only did the left but he pointed out his had a marking and so did mine I thought I cut all my return edge and I planned on cutting the rest of this off. The real question is how much is too much on the shoulder bell? So after talking with Walt, that marking we are seeing is due to his kit being modeled from a screen used suit. I have decided I will be keeping this piece to preserve that part of the kit. I like the idea that it is modeled after something that was on screen and I can exhibit that in the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, StrmTRPR85 said: Ok left arm ridges have been torn down and reglued!!! Best part of waking up early with for the kids is you glue one part, go to work, eat dinner get kids to sleep glue another part than go to bed and rinse and repeat I have removed some of the return edge on the elbow side of the left bicep, just so I can get my elbow through. I will do more for comfort Much more snug fitting but I do like the look now. Still some return edges to clean up but not bad MUCH better . Remove more return edge as needed for comfort. Also, don't forget to trim the cover strips, they're not to extend past the upper and lower return edges. 1 hour ago, StrmTRPR85 said: So after talking with Walt, that marking we are seeing is due to his kit being modeled from a screen used suit. I have decided I will be keeping this piece to preserve that part of the kit. I like the idea that it is modeled after something that was on screen and I can exhibit that in the build. Copy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, ukswrath said: Also, don't forget to trim the cover strips, they're not to extend past the upper and lower return edges definitely. I found it easier for my clamps to get a better grip on them with a bit more hanging over and will trim later. I know its more of a process and need to be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Yep, whatever is easiest for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTM[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 So Walt must be checking this build. Just posted that he needed to make a new master for the bell, and the new one is 1.5 inches deeper. If you want to get replacements, PM rocky. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, LTM said: So Walt must be checking this build. Just posted that he needed to make a new master for the bell, and the new one is 1.5 inches deeper. If you want to get replacements, PM rocky. I wish I was that much on anyones radar . I believe Christine brought it to his attention first and messaged me stating she was getting a newer pair. When I talked to Walt this morning he said he was already working on making the bells larger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 I have some WTF being shipped to me for a customer of mine. Really looking forward to working with this armor. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 21 minutes ago, ukswrath said: I have some WTF being shipped to me for a customer of mine. Really looking forward to working with this armor Well I hope my build can be of some service to you Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 minute ago, StrmTRPR85 said: Well I hope my build can be of some service to you Tony! Absolutely Jeff, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt[501st] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 I do lurk 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, walt said: I do lurk The creator has posted to my thread. This is a good sign 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 2 hours ago, walt said: I do lurk Most conscientious suppliers do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt[501st] Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 3 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said: The creator has posted to my thread. This is a good sign 3 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said: The creator has posted to my thread. This is a good sign Oh I am not the creator. You are! i am a simple sword maker. You are the Samurai ! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 10 hours ago, walt said: Oh I am not the creator. You are! i am a simple sword maker. You are the Samurai ! Well with the sword maker lurking, I should do my best to honor his craft by being the best Samurai and bring no shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrmTRPR85[TK] Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Did the shins have 45 degree angles on the coverstrips? Or is it just the front and back of the thighs? Edited March 30, 2018 by StrmTRPR85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 The 45 degree corners on the cover strips is not required. The canon armor cover strips had chamfered edges, not necessarily 45 degree. Here's a couple items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, ukswrath said: The 45 degree corners on the cover strips is not required. The canon armor cover strips had chamfered edges, not necessarily 45 degree. Here's a couple items Hi Tony, Just for clarity, (myself and anyone else reading), the thigh piece you’ve referenced appears to be the same thigh from the RS suit that I referenced early in the thread where I suggested 45 degree angles on the cover strips for a more screen accurate appearance. When we zoom in on those pieces, and others on the RS suit, it appears that most pieces had the ‘intention’ of a 45 degree cut (give or take). When I’ve looked online, a chamfer appears to be describing a type of bevel at 45° angle to two adjoining right-angled faces. Am I right that you are just confirming that whilst some cover strips are cut with 45 degree corners, others (like the elbow end of the forearm that you pictured) are cut to conform to the relevant armour piece, not strictly 45 degrees? Thanks in advance. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 30, 2018 by CableGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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