Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) BBB day was actually back around Jan 9th, but a vacation and a bout with the flu, amongst other things, have kept me from starting work until now. What I have been up to though is reading build threads, EIB and Centurion submissions, pouring over Billgrams, and watching every relevant video I have been able to find. My work area is still being set up as supplies have been trickling in via the mail. That supplies list has been proving really helpful! In the last few weeks I've changed my mind switched from brackets to double-snap, and this week flirted with doing an ESB build before firmly deciding on ANH. I'm excited and nervous, and looking forward to delving in! https://imgur.com/a/lM7yV Edited February 12, 2018 by Twosolitudes Trying to add an image... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Great to hear you are aiming for the top straight from the start, I have pieces that I swap out between ANH and ESB, doesn't cost that much extra to do both BTW when you post your image links you want to use the DIRECT link, will post as an image then not just a link Good luck with the build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABS80 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Mark (AP) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 8 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Great to hear you are aiming for the top straight from the start, I have pieces that I swap out between ANH and ESB, doesn't cost that much extra to do both BTW when you post your image links you want to use the DIRECT link, will post as an image then not just a link Good luck with the build Thanks for the tip on direct link. I'll be practising my photo linking this week. ;-) Both! I guess it would just take the helmet, belt and the hand guards... I know what my second build is going to be! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 8 hours ago, ABS80 said: Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Mark (AP) Thanks Mark! The kit looks even better than I anticipated. I'll definitely let you know if I have any questions. Thanks for for the tips included on the ABS edges; I need all the info I can get. In hindsight, I kinda wish I had paid a little extra for the fully trimmed kit, but I guess I'll get to enjoy more of the build experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Happy (delayed) BBB-day and best of luck with your build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowbodies[TK] Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Welcome aboard and great to see another AP build thread! Seems like there is a lot of AP builds going on right now, that's great! Don't hesitate to ask questions if needed... Everything is so huge and overwhelming at the start, but you'll see, things will get less confused everyday! Good luck and, most important, have fun with your build! ^^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 45 minutes ago, hollowbodies said: Welcome aboard and great to see another AP build thread! Seems like there is a lot of AP builds going on right now, that's great! Don't hesitate to ask questions if needed... Everything is so huge and overwhelming at the start, but you'll see, things will get less confused everyday! Good luck and, most important, have fun with your build! ^^ Thanks! I'm following your thread, along with a bunch of others. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Welcome Robert! Best of luck with your build. I just "finished" my AP kit and had a great time doing it. (I don't think you ever truly finish these things - I'm currently upgrading the helmet and electronics and re-fitting some pieces and... you get the picture ). Take your time and have fun with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Finally, some time to do some trimming! After grappling with indecision for a while I chose to start with thermal detonator parts. I've cut them out and done some trimming. Still have to pick up some Krylon Grey Smoke for it. I'll keep working on the fine trimming and sanding until I can get to the store. Question: Why does the "insert other media" feature not seem to work? Edited February 19, 2018 by Twosolitudes Add Image Link; question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Have you tried use the ”direct link”? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 25 minutes ago, TheSwede said: Have you tried use the ”direct link”? I thought I had... found it now, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Nice work, get in there and get trimming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowbodies[TK] Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Nice work! The hardest part in all of this is finding where and how to start... and you just did it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 42 minutes ago, hollowbodies said: Nice work! The hardest part in all of this is finding where and how to start... and you just did it! So true! I literally wanted to start doing everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb Sgird[TK] Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Take your time, and we're here for any questions you might have! I just finished my AP build a few months ago and couldn't be happier with it. I'll be applying for Centurion once I have my E-11 done, AP makes it easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 A good place to keep making progress is the biceps...that's where I started! Just be sure to double-check the sizing before you trim at the joint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Some preliminary fitting of clips for thermal detonator and taping off of areas that don't need paint. I still need to sand down the caps and then it'll soon be ready to put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Every step adds up in the end, looking good, keep it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 The lexan scissors I ordered arrived this week, and what a difference. I am turning into a trimming machine (that trims at an almost glacial pace). I've been spending more time checking out EIB and Centurion submissions and approvals, and watching other build threads. To anyone reading this who hasn't yet purchased their armour, seriously consider paying the extra for the supplier to trim it for you; otherwise, make sure you get the lexan scissors early. I paid the extra to have my helmet trimmed, and am so glad I did. Significant progress has been made on the helmet, and with the arrival of the S-seal and dark green lens from Trooperbay, it should be finished soon. Overall, I'm enjoying the process and have set the goal to try and have my build done by May 4th, with submission(s) soon after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucnak[TK] Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Looking good. I actually think that trimming yourself is good for two reasons - first, you get used to working with the ABS, and second, you can size to ideally fit your body. The bonus is you end up with a bunch of scrap for ABS paste if you need it! Oh, and you save money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Nice progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowbodies[TK] Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Good job and good progress so far, mate! Did you use decals for the traps on the helmet, or did you paint them yourself? That TD is looking nice, too - keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twosolitudes[TK] Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 hours ago, hollowbodies said: Good job and good progress so far, mate! Did you use decals for the traps on the helmet, or did you paint them yourself? That TD is looking nice, too - keep up the good work! Thanks! I used the decals on the traps and tears... leaving myself less of a chance of messing things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowbodies[TK] Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, Twosolitudes said: Thanks! I used the decals on the traps and tears... leaving myself less of a chance of messing things up. They look really nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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