Thenewguy13 Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 So I bought my first armor and unfortunately it was an fx armor which after buying I found out is not seen in such a nice light. I guess I did not do enough research. After debating back and forth I decided being the persistent person I am I was going to go town and try my best to make this armor worthy. It’s my first time and already purchased the armor and have nothing to loose. I know the helmet will have to be replaced working on that now. Will most likely be purchasing a helmet soon. Anyhow I’ll keep post updated on my progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenewguy13 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Decided to try my hand at making returns. Scary words for a noob I know but I’m persistent. After taking to David Conklin over at Dave’s darkside depot. I decided it could be done. David has been a wealth of information thus far and extremely generous with his help. Any how what I did to create the returns is after talking to David and reading a few other tk builders post was make a jig and use a heat gun. I tried the iron method and could not get that to work at all. Here’s the results this farthus far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Make sure you have a look through the gallery section, some areas won't need return edges. You may find this info useful: 1. Replace the plastic belt with a fabric one. 2. Affix the holster via rivets vs. using the loops. 3. Cut the cod off the back 4. Remove the silver tape from the TD and mount it using banker clips (or similar) 5. Replace the ab plate buttons So, about $50 or so and a few hours of your time. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/37234-fx-armor/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/12478-howto-easily-make-your-fx-armor-eib-acceptable/ Make sure you also check the CRL as it has just undergone some updates can find them here http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:FISD_CRL Good luck with the build, looking forward to the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenewguy13 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 7 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said: Make sure you have a look through the gallery section, some areas won't need return edges. You may find this info useful: 1. Replace the plastic belt with a fabric one. 2. Affix the holster via rivets vs. using the loops. 3. Cut the cod off the back 4. Remove the silver tape from the TD and mount it using banker clips (or similar) 5. Replace the ab plate buttons So, about $50 or so and a few hours of your time. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/37234-fx-armor/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/12478-howto-easily-make-your-fx-armor-eib-acceptable/ Make sure you also check the CRL as it has just undergone some updates can find them here http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:FISD_CRL Good luck with the build, looking forward to the progress. Only thing I’m not understanding is “cut the cod off the back? Can you explain it to my small brain self. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, Thenewguy13 said: Only thing I’m not understanding is “cut the cod off the back? Can you explain it to my small brain self. Lol Think that was a typo, I think it should have said butt plate not cod, here is the full thread by the same poster Paul (previous DL of many years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenewguy13 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Trying to host pictures bare with me. Shoulder bells return. Edited September 5, 2019 by Thenewguy13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thenewguy13 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Few pieces I have started reruns on. Shoulder Bells and kidney plate. Will have to sand and polish but not to bad so far Edited September 5, 2019 by Thenewguy13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Looking good nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenewguy13 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Thenewguy13 said: Only thing I’m not understanding is “cut the cod off the back? Can you explain it to my small brain self. Lol I think I may have taken care of that part by giving it a return. I’ll post a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenewguy13 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Added this return to butt plate. Should help the length issue. Edited September 5, 2019 by Thenewguy13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Looking good , keep on doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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