My ANH Builds (My wife and mine).

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

OK long in coming but want to document this so I bought an Anovos, a long time ago and galaxy far far away.

One of the earlier ones.

BBB:

Helmet mostly done and that was about it:

Edited June 10, 2025 by ionicdesign
Clarifying the title.

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

Got it all trimmed and stuff without too much issue. 

began sizing up things and gluing together.

 

My legs are larger than some so that was my main concern on fit. I hope to be able to have it decently done, but will need to pass on Centurion because I'm rather allergic to latex. 

I think I'll be ok, will have to see with some time walking when suited up. 

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

I've been using 

 Ukswrath's ANOVOS TK build (stunt)

which has been quite helpful, thank you.

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

The one major thing that was problematic on that version was the belt. I followed Ukswrath's removing of the armour pieces and took the belt apart to fix the extra hole. 


After doing so was curious about the extra bit of Velcro on the end. 


After not finding any definitive notes about it, it was removed. 

I added in some thing to support it better and moved forward. 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Coming along nicely 

[Hesikaya[TK]]

Very nice so far.  I followed that same build that Tony documented so well and am happy he did.  Keep up the good work!

 

What was your belt fix?  It looks like you were able to strengthen the Anovos belt and reuse it?

[ukswrath[Staff]]

On 6/14/2021 at 3:00 PM, ionicdesign said:

The one major thing that was problematic on that version was the belt. I followed Ukswrath's removing of the armour pieces and took the belt apart to fix the extra hole. 

After doing so was curious about the extra bit of Velcro on the end. After not finding any definitive notes about it, it was removed. 

I added in some thing to support it better and moved forward. 
 

 

Yea removing the ammo belt is a B. Looks like you did a great job 

 

The extra velcro on the left side of the belt was to help support the holster area

 

 

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

10 hours ago, Hesikaya said:

Very nice so far.  I followed that same build that Tony documented so well and am happy he did.  Keep up the good work!

 

What was your belt fix?  It looks like you were able to strengthen the Anovos belt and reuse it?

Thank you and yes, for the moment I am using the Anovos Belt. Maybe replace in time but atm using it. 

 

4 hours ago, ukswrath said:

 

Yea removing the ammo belt is a B. Looks like you did a great job 

 

The extra velcro on the left side of the belt was to help support the holster area

 

Yeah, a right mess.  

I see that makes sense, I guess (added Velcro), but the Velcro is gone now, and the belt is fully supported.
It was rather tricky to drill that off was some very tight pink cement on there:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

It appears to fit decently well though with the reinforcement. 

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Looks great nice work.

 

Please keep in mind if you're using the belt for "Stunt" you might want to consult your garrison GML to see if they're ok with patching the upper holster holes (only the lower two are for Stunt). They should accept it at basic but some may call it out. That said, the belt itself will definitely have to be replaced for the higher levels of approval, if using it for stunt.

 

 

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

Yes, understood. They should indeed, and I have patched them cleanly and discretely. As an LMO I have followed along and as noted would like to go for lvl2; lvl3 is out because of a latex allergy, but I'll broach that when I've made other adjustments to the belt. Just working on standard approval atm. 

 

I have the snap plates all together and ready to go for the shoulders and torso. 

Edited June 17, 2021 by ionicdesign

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Coming along nicely  , keep it up. 

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

On 6/17/2021 at 7:43 AM, TKSpartan said:

Coming along nicely  , keep it up. 

Thanks. I've been working on improving my Doopey Doo converted Hasbro Blasters. For any not familiar when drilling out the holes on the bottom left (where they put a stripe, for reasons??) be careful on the two closest to the trigger. There is a cross support there in the Hasbro  that can pull the drill out of alignment (and potentially mess up the hole). 

 

 

 

 

I'm also working on a pipe build, trying to sync up with good references and things. 

 

 

 

and alas the main kit is mostly assembled save some finishing details and fit things, but the calves just cannot fit my larger lower leg muscles, too tight. 

 

 

These are pinching my calf pretty badly and still not properly closed over; very uncomfortable. 

 

Any good suggestions on getting a touch more circumference so I can fit in there without harm to my lower legs? I can bridge in a little shim there, just want to make it agreeable and not harm the aesthetics of the kit if at all possible. 

 

Many thanks. 

 

Edited June 8, 2022 by ionicdesign
added E-11 images

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice work. You could add some larger cover strips on the rear which should give you a little more room. Many find they need to do a hot water bath (or heat gun for experienced) to get the shin closing to lay flat.

 

I ended up doing away with the front hasbro barrel and swapping it for a drilled piece of pipe and T tracks, this also allows you to achieve the correct length and better lighting down the barrel

 

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

I see, thanks, yeah I've tried to get it to be flatter on the back (boiling water) but the problem is my calves are pushing out on top so I need a few cm or so more circumference there to safely wear. As noted here I'm being pinched a lot to have it where it is, so tips on viable ways to address that are much appreciated. 

 

Good tip on the blaster, thanks. Will continue with the pipe build and perhaps give that a try one of the Hasbros. What size pipe did you use @gmrhodes13 ?

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

3 hours ago, ionicdesign said:

Good tip on the blaster, thanks. Will continue with the pipe build and perhaps give that a try one of the Hasbros. What size pipe did you use @gmrhodes13 ?

Pipe we have down-under is a little different is sizing than that in the US from memory it was 42.1mm OD

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

Thank you to all those who helped with questions and concerns, I was approved a little while ago. I'm working on a new belt and some refinements to go for a higher level, but am working on a few builds here as well.

I did want to check about the back of the thighs if any adjustment can be made to not jab me on top. I had to use all the circumference available in the Anovis pieces to accommodate my thighs. The crest where they come together in back tends to jab though. I know for many some is trimmed there so it doesn't have quite a point. I wondered if the crest could be smoothed so they fit better?

Perhaps something like the red line here: 

Curious, I know for many things there are agreed adjustments to accommodate different bodies. On the thighs thankfully I was able to get them to fit my legs alright. I'm working on another with thighs slightly larger that can not properly be accommodated with the base Anovos pulls. I was wondered what was recommended for that as far as where to adjust, and if anything is then different with the cover strip widths, and if so how?

Many thanks!

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

25 minutes ago, ionicdesign said:

Thank you to all those who helped with questions and concerns, I was approved a little while ago. I'm working on a new belt and some refinements to go for a higher level, but am working on a few builds here as well.

I did want to check about the back of the thighs if any adjustment can be made to not jab me on top. I had to use all the circumference available in the Anovis pieces to accommodate my thighs. The crest where they come together in back tends to jab though. I know for many some is trimmed there so it doesn't have quite a point. I wondered if the crest could be smoothed so they fit better?

Perhaps something like the red line here: 

Curious, I know for many things there are agreed adjustments to accommodate different bodies. On the thighs thankfully I was able to get them to fit my legs alright. I'm working on another with thighs slightly larger that can not properly be accommodated with the base Anovos pulls. I was wondered what was recommended for that as far as where to adjust, and if anything is then different with the cover strip widths, and if so how?

Many thanks!

No issues trimming the tops of the thighs so they don't dig in when moving.

 

Some photos of your other thighs may help us to give you advice, really depends if they have ridges or not.  You can use larger cover strips, we try to add these to the rear as the public doesn't see that area very much. 

 

 

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

On 7/25/2025 at 6:03 PM, gmrhodes13 said:

No issues trimming the tops of the thighs so they don't dig in when moving.

Sounds good, thank you. 
 

On 7/25/2025 at 6:03 PM, gmrhodes13 said:

Some photos of your other thighs may help us to give you advice, really depends if they have ridges or not.  You can use larger cover strips, we try to add these to the rear as the public doesn't see that area very much. 

Certainly here is the right one. It is also a first run from Anovos. There are ridges. I left as much as I could in front (currently held together by backing strip and have the cover strip taped on) to try and accommodate the person's thigh. I wasn't sure whether to adjust the width of the cover strip or no, The back I might just have to shim. They are close to fitting with the extra left on but it is going to be close. 

Edited July 31, 2025 by ionicdesign

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I would add slightly larger cover strips so the gap isn't as noticeable.

 

A few threads on adding shims on the rear:

This one has the raised ridges which needed to be cut and moved then shims added to both sides

 

A few others

 

[ionicdesign[IPM]]

Thank you, those will be helpful.

 

I will review them and apply the techniques. :)