Ksunole

Turned out great Jorge. This will be a huge improvement and worth the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can take one when I get home that is better and from the side.Here is one of my niece wearing it. And one where I was trying to be artistic... Now that I look at it, I should probably tighten that ear up some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In my opinion, putting together the helmet and the armor are separate beasts. I put together the helmet first, but it didn't really prepare me for the majority of what armor building is (sizing, trimming, sizing, glueing). I'd definitely start with the forearms when you begin the body armor. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

To be honest I didn't trim any of the helmet on my AM 2.0. Maybe I should have, but it's seems to have fit together without any trimming. Toughest part was getting the screw holes lined up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's very easy to build the clips if you have access to a vice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm 6'5" and also have AM 2.0. I'll follow along to offer up advice if needed. Looks like you're well prepared. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There is a sub forum for it on the spec ops board: http://forum.501stspecopsdet.net Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We only kneel to Lord Vader... But in all seriousness, I don't know of many TKs that can kneel in their armor (I know I can't), so I wouldn't worry too much about that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It doesn't really rattle/move if you fit everything correctly. I personally added extra padding inside the shins and forearms to keep them more in place. The armor does make noise when walking just due to all the friction of the parts touching, but I think it sounds cool and gives it character. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TD = thermal detonator, cylinder that mounts on the back of the belt

Agree with Artshot on his points. I have to put my gloves on last since they won't fit through the forearm with the hand guards on. What do you mean by "not overlapping"? The forearms are large enough to where you overlap them, tape to the correct size, mark a line down the seem and cut. The only painting that you have to do is on the helmet, an buttons, and rivet/screw heads. Your kit probably came with stickers for the helmet and those are approvable, depending on what level you're going for, so technically the only thing you are forced to paint on the helmet are screw heads, chin (vocoder), and mic tips. Feel free to PM me and we can chat through there, Facebook messenger or I could potentially Skype depending on how busy I am at the time. I've only built one kit, so I'm not as knowledgeable as some but I could hopefully get you going in the right direction. -Dustin

Made them. Bought some aluminum from Home Depot and bent them to the correct shape with a vice.

Here was my "oh crap" picture...

It is a lot of pieces, but it will start going quick once you get the hang of it. Don't let it overwhelm or discourage you.

I used these a lot as well, I don't believe it's an AM 2.0 kit but most of them go together the same. Watching someone else do it is very helpful.