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Nothing exciting, but an update none the less!

 

Man! These things are a pain to cut!

 

For these cover strips. Are the corners trimmed to 45 degree angles or rounded off? :huh:

 

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Just got on the ATA list myself on Noel's advice and am REALLY liking the look of these kits. I'll be following your build closely trooper!

I'm "Noel" btw... :P

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Progress report as of 03/13/2011 (no pics):

 

-Right and left shins cut out and tacked together.

-Shoulder bells trimmed and sanded.

-Drop boxes trimmed and sanded. Drop box backs trimmed and fitted.

 

ETA: How do you guys get these things done so quick?? :blink: I need to find more time in the day to fit in time to work on this kit!

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I think you have to adapt the propmakers philosophy. Take yourself back to the 1970s and remember you only had a few hours per suit, or something like that. After your first build you'll have the learning curve, and the next one you'll not over-think anything, and just bang it out. Only if you're trying to replicate a specific helmet does the ultra-time consuming part come in.

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If i ever get the curage i will try to assemble a TD Suit. Yours is going to look great! :) are you not afraid it will crack when you work on it?

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If i ever get the curage i will try to assemble a TD Suit. Yours is going to look great! :) are you not afraid it will crack when you work on it?

 

I am not afraid of cracking it. The ABS is strong and flexible.

 

Since I am not going to paint it, it is making me paranoid as I can't easily fix something I FUBAR. :blink:

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I took Friday off to work on my TK (or was that to recover from tonight....Hmmmm). I hope to get a bunch done! Will post my progress tomorrow evening! B)

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Some progress:

 

Shins have the front cover strips installed. I need to install the back strips.

 

The forearms are glued together. They need the cover strips.

 

I started on the helmet. I have the eyes trimmed out and started on the frown and have the face and cap connected the way I like.

 

I stopped at the hobby shop yesterday and got the Testor's colors I need.

 

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Progress update 02/20/11:

 

I have these parts all trimmed and any return edges sanded. I can start adding the snap plates this week. I know for some this can be done quickly. I am picky, so it takes a bit.

 

The button strip is junk. Sanded too much off. <_<

 

The nice thing about ATA. I have his number, he likes me and replacement pieces are fairly priced! :lol:

 

Next on my agenda is shins.

 

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my suit came with nuts and bolts for buttons :unsure:

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Right ear installed. These things are a #!%@&!! to install!

 

What do you think?

 

I think a hair too fat and too high up, but not bad (for a first build). I should have the other ear on tonight.

 

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Yeah, the ears are a PAIN the first time for sure!

You did a great job though I think!

 

Does the left ear tilt forward? I can't tell... and I didn't know if this kit was meant to do that or not.

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nice build! the helmet ears are a pain yeah!

 

if you took more off the tubestripe area, you'd end up with a lower ear placement.

 

as long as they're both basically the same, as long as you like it, then it's yours to be happy with!

 

nice clean build...

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Very clean ear trimming, nice. looking good. Can't wait for that box to come to my house :D

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Shin shots. Yes, crappy cellphone mirror pics, but you get to see some progress.

 

The knee plate needs to be cleaned up and then I will get that glued on. Otherwise the shins are mainly done!

 

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Looks really nice actually! Great work, hope to see more pictures of your progress mate!

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Darn, now i CANT WAIT for my ABS ATA brown box to show up!!!

 

EDIT: looks great by the way!!

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