Thermal Det requirements?

[2155TK[TK]]

I am building my armor with ANH config. and trying to mod it as elite as possible. Are there any rules regarding the silver tape that i got with my FX thermal det? I see some of the guys have the siver paint/tape on, but some don't. should i use the silver tape to go for ANH?

 

Thanks again and sorry for all the questions

[TKDUEUNO]

Nope, no silver tape

[ThayNerd[TK]]

I don't have them on my FX thermal detonator. I say go without them, looks more screen accurate.

 

[2155TK[TK]]

super thanks for the quick replies sirs! Noted! Throw out the silver tape!

 

Btw Thayne, is your thermal det made out of 2" PVC? how do you open the end cap to use for storage? looks great!

[ThayNerd[TK]]

super thanks for the quick replies sirs! Noted! Throw out the silver tape!

 

Btw Thayne, is your thermal det made out of 2" PVC? how do you open the end cap to use for storage? looks great!

 

No mine is the standard FX TD. I have one end cap glued and the other has industrial strength Velcro on it, makes it easy to store stuff in there. I usually have my phone, keys, and money in there. Don't throw the tape away you can find a lot of different uses for it.

[TK-9820]

If you want to go for a bit more accuracy on the TD, just bend two, 4" pieces of metal bankers clips or other sheet metal strips to match the curvature of the canister. Hot-glue gun or rivet them to the undersides. They should look like they're cradling/supporting your TD.

 

Making one end of the TD removable comes in handy. A can of Red Bull fits inside nicely.

[2155TK[TK]]

great red bull tip

 

Thayne..how exactly did you place I.velcro on one side of the TD?

[ThayNerd[TK]]

great red bull tip

 

Thayne..how exactly did you place I.velcro on one side of the TD?

 

 

The redbull definitely fits in there perfectly, I was right next to him when he put the can in the TD. Mine is setup just like Eugene posted, with bankers clips.

[2155TK[TK]]

I have one end cap glued and the other has industrial strength Velcro on it

 

would you happen to have a picture of your TD with the cap removed? thanks so much for the help! I was planning on going for the screw-on cap.. but i see it's a bit complicated. would like to have a lot of ideas before i do mine.. btw i bough a couple of Acco Bankers Clasps. i think these will work well with my TD.

 

If you want to go for a bit more accuracy on the TD, just bend two, 4" pieces of metal bankers clips or other sheet metal strips to match the curvature of the canister. Hot-glue gun or rivet them to the undersides. They should look like they're cradling/supporting your TD.

 

Where do i place the bankers clasps if my TD has the bumps on the rear where the instructions say to drill holes? on the sides? or on the bumps?

 

Thanks again!

[TK-9820]

I guess a picture would make things a little more clear. I have Tandy clips that attach the TD to the belt, but I have sections of bankers clips for the extra touch.

[2155TK[TK]]

now that's a clear picture, great mod! I think i'll do the exact same thing! Btw, is that the FX TD? how did you hide the seam across the TD?

[TK-9820]

It's an FX TD. I filled the seams and sanded them down prior to applying the primer. If you assemble it correctly, the TD plate should cover most of the top seam and the bottom seam would only be visible if you were standing over someone who was lying down.

[2155TK[TK]]

Great Job on the TD..i Hope i make mine exactly like that one! Cheers!