Lucy[TK] Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I used tin snips to carefully cut out the lenses. Attached them with hot glue. In hindsight, I should have used e6000 because I think the heat caused the edge of one of the eye sockets to warp a little. Hardly noticeable, but still there if you really stare. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 71627[TK] Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Bought a screen repair kit because I didn't want to buy a whole roll of screen. It came with a tacky adhesive backing which I just rolled off. I then placed it over the frown and used a silver sharpie to mark the corners. I pretty much eyeballed it, trimmed it, and smeared e6000 on the edges. Sent from my SM-G950U using TapatalkI have all that and I could have made u an AWESOME ONE...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 This is coming along nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 71627[TK] Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Any updates ???Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 So I did the score & snap thing on the calves and shins. They came out very straight, but in hindsight, I shouldn't have dremeled them smooth. I should've just used plain sandpaper, as I think I dremeled too hard in some areas and made the smooth edges wavy.I glued them to the special curved strip and used clamps and magnets tk to hold them for 24 hours.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 I scored and snapped the edges of the front part of the thigh. I removed only the curved edge on the back part of the thigh and left the extra ABS and used it as a finishing strip. My mind went blank for a moment and I accidentally removed the extra part on one side. So, I used the extra lip on the back thigh piece as a finishing strip, and used an actual strip on the part I accidentally cut off. Glued, and set for 24 hrs. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Problem!!!!! The lower leg pieces are too slim for my big legs. Crikey!!!!!Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Had help with the sizing of my calves. Was advised to make wider finishing strips, so we measured and I cut 2 strips, 1 3/4 inches wide. Because the calf is so curvy on this kit, I dipped the finishing strips in boiling water and shaped them into a loose "S" shape. That worked beautifully. Was able to glue them on with little effort. Oh, and I got to meet this cute pup named Winnie. She didn't like me at first, but she accepted me eventually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Coming along nicely Lucy , cute puppers lol Not being as knowledgeable when it comes to these kits so excuse me for asking, but is a requirement to retain the lower calf return edge? TK armor it's removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper857[TK] Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Coming along nicely Lucy , cute puppers lol Not being as knowledgeable when it comes to these kits so excuse me for asking, but is a requirement to retain the lower calf return edge? TK armor it's removed. Although not a requirement listed or stated in the crl my personal opinion is with the legacy the curves on the returns help with the overall look although in the lower shins you can work them back to as little as 3mm and still retain the curve and look Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lucy[TK] Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Forgot to take progress pics, except for these here.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Ok, most of it is trimmed and sanded and put together, except for the belt. Tried it on. Looks ok, I guess!Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Gonna attempt the strapping. Also added a bit more plastic to the shoulder bridges so that they really catch the chest plate. Otherwise there will be a huge gap between the two, requiring a YUUUGE glob of glue. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 15 hours ago, Lucy said: Looks ok, I guess! No - it looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Looking great so far Lucy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 No - it looks great!I appreciate that! Thank you.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Looking great so far Lucy Thank you so much!Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Continued with the strapping this evening. Went with black, wide elastic to attach kidney to butt plate, and used snaps for chest/abdomen plates. Also attached soft velcro to chest plate. Once straps on back plate are permanently glued, I will measure and adjust accordingly. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Making great progress!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Making great progress!Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThank you so much!Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Used a tape measure to space the small boxes out as evenly as I could. Bolted them on from the inside.Also used velcro to attach front and back belt pieces.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy[TK] Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Made my boxes. The lid didn't want to fit over the box, so I had to dip the whole top half in boiling water for about 20-30 seconds. I did the hot water bath after I screwed the lid on so that I could immediately force the lid on before it cooled. Worked well. I then painted the gold screws white to match the box. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Eclipse[TK] Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hi Lucy, I'm working on a Fem TK, and find your posts helpful. Do you have any updates, as you are probably approved by now? Truly, Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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