Rat[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I say this because one it will help better the shin and two it will tell you exactly where the tops will sit when you're wearing them. Some people trim out the top parts for mobility, but I can see where it could also help with the fitting of a bigger calf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I say this because one it will help better the shin and two it will tell you exactly where the tops will sit when you're wearing them. Some people trim out the top parts for mobility, but I can see where it could also help with the fitting of a bigger calf.Hi Rat Yeah, I was totally agreeing with you. I was about to post the same thing as you posted it. :-)Great advise - keep up the good work. :-) Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, CableGuy said: Hi Rat Yeah, I was totally agreeing with you. I was about to post the same thing as you posted it. :-) Great advise - keep up the good work. :-) Dan Hey I learned a few things from all you older troopers. So now I get to return the favor and I remember the odd ball things with the shins. I'm still dealing with them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hey I learned a few things from all you older troopers. So now I get to return the favor and I remember the odd ball things with the shins. I'm still dealing with them.Yup! Will do guys. Which reminds me, I need to get ahold of the people I ordered my boots from. 10 days for the boots that were in stock and no word yet....I’ll do what you all suggested when I get them before proceeding.On another note... I know shin labelling was rumored to be wrong. Do these look right at least?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, NoZoupForYou said: I know shin labelling was rumored to be wrong. Do these look right at least? A way to identify the shins is that the inside should have a shorter swoop, conforming to the muscle, outside then has a longer….good thing is it really doesn`t matter, the RS kit (made from Movie suit) comes with only outer parts (left and right) and is Centurion "worthy" so bottom line is: if it looks and feels right to you then all is good The Troopers in the Movie had all variants but all we see are awesome Stormtroopers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yup! Will do guys. Which reminds me, I need to get ahold of the people I ordered my boots from. 10 days for the boots that were in stock and no word yet....I’ll do what you all suggested when I get them before proceeding.On another note... I know shin labelling was rumored to be wrong. Do these look right at least?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkOh... I do have another question. As these pieces dry... what else should I be working on. I know Ukwraths guide is just that, and not chronological. What would you all recommend? The belt I ordered should come this week, so I guess I can start that. Should I start connecting the front body armor? That seems dependent of all the other pieces of armor.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, NoZoupForYou said: Oh... I do have another question. As these pieces dry... what else should I be working on. I know Ukwraths guide is just that, and not chronological. What would you all recommend? The belt I ordered should come this week, so I guess I can start that. Should I start connecting the front body armor? That seems dependent of all the other pieces of armor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Best advice would be to check out as many builds as possible, starting with the pinned ones, even though there are diffrent armor makers the general building procedure is the same and there`s something to see and learn from on all the builds as there are different ways to accomplish the same thing - becoming an awesome Stromtrooper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Best advice would be to check out as many builds as possible, starting with the pinned ones, even though there are diffrent armor makers the general building procedure is the same and there`s something to see and learn from on all the builds as there are different ways to accomplish the same thing - becoming an awesome Stromtrooper:dancing-trooper:This right here Sean. I couldn't think of any better response Dan.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Any good guides out there on assembling the chest and front armor if you decide not to use the brackets in UKwraths guide? Rather go for something more simple. Thanks.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Sure look for builds that use snap plates. I did brackets as it was screen accurate, but many do nylon webbing and snap plates.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Any good guides out there on assembling the chest and front armor if you decide not to use the brackets in UKwraths guide? Rather go for something more simple. Thanks.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHi Sean,Here’s the method I used. Some would double up on the snaps (poppers), however single works okay with good quality snaps. Best wishesDan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Hey Sean I'm not sure why I didn't think of this before, but there are some really good build and instructional videos out there. The first is building with TK-1636 and second is panda props both can be found on YouTube if your a more visual learner. They both helped me along with mine.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Hi Sean,Here’s the method I used. Some would double up on the snaps (poppers), however single works okay with good quality snaps. Best wishesDanFor the poppers that aren’t actually drilled through the armor, I assume it’s a dab of E6000 on the back side of the nylon with the popper on the other side?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 For the poppers that aren’t actually drilled through the armor, I assume it’s a dab of E6000 on the back side of the nylon with the popper on the other side?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSpot on. E6000 will hold them well. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Spot on. E6000 will hold them well. :-)Suddenly I’m feeling better about this build now that I’ve watched how everything is held together and feel like I really might get it done before Halloween. It seems like the hardest or longest part of this whole build is waiting for glue to dry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableGuy[Admin] Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Suddenly I’m feeling better about this build now that I’ve watched how everything is held together and feel like I really might get it done before Halloween. It seems like the hardest or longest part of this whole build is waiting for glue to dry Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGreat news! Those videos REALLY helped me - I watched them quite a few times, even before my armour arrived. It makes the whole process a lot clearer. I’ll just put a disclaimer here - this is just one build method. It worked well for me but it’s worth checking other methods too, just to see which one you like most. Best wishesDan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Can one side of the snaps be glued directly to the armor or should there be a buffer of nylon?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 It's best to have nylon or abs there for more surface area so you get a better surface area to hold the snap.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Well... more progress, though not how I had hoped. I got a little too brave and was going to glue both sides at once. Let’s just say after it dries I’ll have a nice cleanup to do on one of the forearms. Suffice it to say, the rest I did one side only. One of the biceps seems a little off on the bottom, but going to roll with it and see how it turns out. Boots come Monday so I can start working the shins. In Florida Fir the weekend and gone most of next. Work will be slow so I’ll have to make up for it when I get back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Looking good Sean.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 What Rat said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 One last connection to make. What’s the best method for getting E6000 off? One of the pieces has an abundance on one side after an error.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 One last connection to make. What’s the best method for getting E6000 off? One of the pieces has an abundance on one side after an error.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI used a craft stick, a.k.a. a popsicle stick, but you can also use a bit of scrap abs. The thicker pieces would be better for this.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoZoupForYou[TK] Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 I used a craft stick, a.k.a. a popsicle stick, but you can also use a bit of scrap abs. The thicker pieces would be better for this.Sent from my VK815 using TapatalkThanks. So I guess finger friction might work as well... crazy stuff E6000. Super strong bond but not permanent Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Oh I wouldn't recommend it. The stick I used I cut into an angle and it was some work on some parts.Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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