JeffD Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Hi, My name is Jeffrey. My Cadet # is 3040. I would like to post my 1st build thread here. I will be purchasing armor tomorrow, from a friend i met, who is also a member of the 501st. It is an Anvos kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Looking forward to seeing your build progress. You can find a lot of helpful threads here You can also check with references in our gallery sections https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/category/24-anh-tk-reference/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 13 Author Report Share Posted April 13 This is the bucket i am purchasing with the armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 13 Author Report Share Posted April 13 Could some one let me lnow what type/brand of snap pliers i should by? There's just so many different kinds. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilheyra[TK] Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Here's what I use and really like: https://www.michaels.com/product/dritz-heavy-duty-snap-pliers-10664599?michaelsStore=9601&inv=4 I buy these snaps: https://www.michaels.com/product/silver-heavy-duty-snaps-by-loops-threads-10354209?michaelsStore=9601&inv=3 As you know, there are many other snap pliers and snaps out there that work really well as well. What it tends to come down to is what you can find of the right quality and price for you based on what you are able to access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 11 hours ago, JeffD said: Could some one let me lnow what type/brand of snap pliers i should by? There's just so many different kinds. Thanks. Some kits of snaps come with some tools, a post and base and you use a hammer A great thread on snaps Most information you will need for building you will find in this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 Thanks Brian! I appreciate the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarok[TK] Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Good luck with your build. Lots of great resources right here which the folks have shared above.Seems like your armour might have been stored for a while - it’s getting that Anovos yellowing in spots. Nothing a peroxide treatment won’t solve If you’re intending to later apply for Level 3 Centurion your helmet may not pass due to the seperate vocoder - just a FYI and if you’re so inclined I struggle with the mortise-pestle snap tools, so I bought a Prym Vario Tool which has the capability for a fitting for snaps. https://www.amazon.com/Prym-Vario-Pliers-79-5-Purple/dp/B000P1ASDI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=1GR8GCK0IP6FU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b9-8SWYw19u3qPkwBq7Pr5HLk6_8rfCKKdIKXMkdN5qD3Opp35EDrHzcvgUlLxygmJsAEMHNCybOAsmM8nU70iC51MVZAP-xBnZiiKBuQezMTcrHA43e9r_mtFdO6GJEFbdqSPHy1fEXzuKEd14p_-yXtK-1oQ5xYdoO3v0eNIGBYcU2QPMpcAVQYtJHuQzG0aDuwEKYtHDKnRlNesjGKw.yOcmpAg6exBE5z4DMsS0jPT1h9_gqrDodot5Wm-lmpI&dib_tag=se&keywords=prym+vario+pliers&qid=1713053831&sprefix=prym+vario+%2Caps%2C694&sr=8-2Prym include the fitting with their snaps. I used the camping snaps, but they’re very similar to the heavy duty anorak snaps. https://www.amazon.com/Prym-390332-Non-sew-Fasteners-Goldfarbig/dp/B00E4IWQVU/ref=mp_s_a_1_33?crid=T5S60F481KDR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J6X4bTwRAc2hG33RB7xecoS1u8liB1uTj5E8_2W_lFd7pO8AQi8QBNmSAeEjQhhefxgjPxgKuLIyC6Ah4qULbTzu_SYJmZNjnmL_ldFl8O96eaPvwnbROwTUi9mg8nJV9JHtBTlxFfd_uI0ZfEPCKNzYIDn0LImeaqsfGCuLt3jczY4m1J7qFNmZ7SzRFwwLjqzlDVjKVsPSR9zT190SOA.BJXJD6sXtQyb3LrOLPsd8Xf-GxjmixuHV5SFJcDvBzU&dib_tag=se&keywords=prym%2Bsnaps&qid=1713054157&sprefix=prym%2Bsnaps%2Caps%2C678&sr=8-33&th=1&psc=1Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 Thanks Rudi. That's a big help! Im off to a slow start. Trying figure out how to send pics of the othet parts but having issues with file size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 I have downloaded the Imgur photo app ony phone and read the forum which helps to explain how. Ive tried many things and had my wife try and help me. Cannot get my photos from the apps gallery to this forum. Could someone help me with this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 I don't use the app, I prefer to open a mobile internet browser and upload, copy/paste from that. Joseph's tutorial should cover mobile uploading. If on computer (or mobile browser) once you've uploaded to Imgur you can just right click select copy and paste the image link directly into your post/thread. Normally there are a few options for links to your images I find the "direct link" works best for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 Thanks for the feedback!Here i have attached the boots i would like to use for my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 I have just received my snaps. Line 24 type. https://imgur.com/gallery/qgAd0ZR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Nice, try using the link with .jpeg or .jpg on the ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 Ok, thanks! What does that do differently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 1 minute ago, JeffD said: Ok, thanks! What does that do differently? Your image above does not show, using the link with the file extension normally will show, it's just how some forum software works, as an example I posted your image earlier using the .jpeg and it worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 What kind of utility knife works best for trimming out the armor? I read someone was using curved lexon scissors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, JeffD said: What kind of utility knife works best for trimming out the armor? I read someone was using curved lexon scissors... Hey Jeff - I'm a fan of lexan shears for rough cutting (but it helps to have a couple different types/shapes of scissor because you will absolutely get blisters or hand cramps), then I smooth out my cuts with a belt sander and one of these big flappy wheels on a Dremel/rotary tool, and finish with emory boards for a smooth, pinch/bite-free, slightly-rounded edge. Links for inspiration, but shop around. Luckily on Anovos kits, the cut lines on the inside edge of the armor are easy and like 90% accurate if you're a standard sized trooper, so I usually mark them with a pencil, rough cut, then sneak up on my line with sanding. I only use a utility knife (AND A CUT GLOVE) and a metal ruler (with some magnets) to cut my coverstrips in straight lines really, which isn't needed for this kit (unless you make inner cover strips, which you should!). I know some people score-n-snap, but I haven't found many places on the armor that it's super practical/safe for me to do. Oh and wear a respirator. Hope that helps! Edited April 16 by TheRascalKing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 Justin, Thanks for your good direction with this step! Ive attached a link to my green helmet lens. https://imgur.com/gallery/RqA5szA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 Hi Glen. I couldn't find an option for changing it to a jpeg or jpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 https://imgur.com/gallery/RqA5szA.jpeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 59 minutes ago, JeffD said: https://imgur.com/gallery/RqA5szA.jpeg Looks like you added .jpeg as text to your link needs to be the full address. You can also right click on the image in Imgur then copy and paste directly into your post, should have the full link with extension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 Im using my phone. I dont have a computer to use for my threads. Im wondering if that's why i cant find the jpeg option for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffD Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 Yep, that's how I've been putting the links in, by copy and paste. Just doesn't show an option to send as jpeg, probably because of my phone's limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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