Any trimming threads?

[matt black]

Hello all. I'm really sorry to post yet another question that has already been asked a thousand times. I have just ordered an AP kit and have started doing my reasearch for cutting and trimming the parts. Can anyone point me in the direction of any build threads that show the trimming process. I am mainly concerned with how much of a return to leave on pieces like the upper legs. Also I've seen quite a few threads where people have painted their AP armour. Is this necessery or is the kit nice and shiney out of the box.

Thank you in advance for any help.

 

Rob.

[pandatrooper[TK]]

It's not necessary to paint AP armor since it;s ABS. You can polish it if you want it "more shiney".

 

Check this build here for trimming tips:

 

[PGHtrooper21]

Hello all. I'm really sorry to post yet another question that has already been asked a thousand times. I have just ordered an AP kit and have started doing my reasearch for cutting and trimming the parts. Can anyone point me in the direction of any build threads that show the trimming process. I am mainly concerned with how much of a return to leave on pieces like the upper legs. Also I've seen quite a few threads where people have painted their AP armour. Is this necessery or is the kit nice and shiney out of the box.

Thank you in advance for any help.

 

Rob.

 

 

Hi Matt,

 

I have an AP Suit. I just used a pencil to trace the trim lines and then used a utility knife to score and snap. Take your Time and go Slowly while doing this. Also make sure you have extra blades and use gloves to save you from any trips to the E.R. My thread is posted. I am in the final stages. I am not going to paint my suit. I like the scuff marks from building. To me it makes it look more authentic.

 

Andy

[matt black]

Thank Panda for helping me out yet again! You're becoming a hero of mine

[matt black]

Hi Matt,

 

I have an AP Suit. I just used a pencil to trace the trim lines and then used a utility knife to score and snap. Take your Time and go Slowly while doing this. Also make sure you have extra blades and use gloves to save you from any trips to the E.R. My thread is posted. I am in the final stages. I am not going to paint my suit. I like the scuff marks from building. To me it makes it look more authentic.

 

Andy

 

Thanks Andy. It's all a bit daunting at first. I just want to make sure I don't trim a piece wrong only to be told when I post pics at the end of the build.

[pandatrooper[TK]]

If you're in doubt, draw a pencil line where you intend to trim the plastic first, and post a picture and ask. But most of the parts have lines molded into them as guides. barring that, review the AP build threads - there's lots of great examples.

 

Good luck!