Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) It finally arrived, after some trouble with the post office! I will be posting a few pics along the way, if i remember I will be uploading most of my build pics on Photobucket http://s1167.photobucket.com/albums/q62 ... M%20build/ Still havent figured out how I upload pictures directly here... Edited February 17, 2012 by Arnie_DK Quote
Eldrik Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 Just use the photobucket function to generate bulletin board code and paste that in your thread klick me Gratulation for this awesome kit I own one myself and it's really great! Quote
stevechewbacca[501st] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 Nice kit ! Just one question, on the pic where there are 2 helmets, which one is the TM one ? Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 The helmet on the right of the picture as we look at it is the TM. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Nice kit ! Just one question, on the pic where there are 2 helmets, which one is the TM one ? That would be the greatlooking one (the right one) Yay EDIT: GArh Rick you beat me to it... Oh well. At least I now know how to post pictures Edited February 17, 2012 by Arnie_DK Quote
stevechewbacca[501st] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 Okay thank you This one looks really great ! Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Posted February 17, 2012 My memory fails me right now... How wide should the coverstrips be on the arms and legs? Quote
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 15mm on arms, 20mm on legs, except the back of the calfs where they're 25mm. Very nice suit! Might be the ultimate suit Quote
troopermaster Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 Nice kit ! Just one question, on the pic where there are 2 helmets, which one is the TM one ? Good one Steve! The other helmet is an AA recast I believe and, in my opinion, is revolting (sorry Morten). Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Posted February 17, 2012 The other helmet is an AA recast I believe and, in my opinion, is revolting (sorry Morten). Hey, I agree with you Build question: Just want to make sure, before I cut. The strip is 10mm... Should I cut and do the same on the other piece? Quote
troopermaster Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 My preference is to mark the outside of the armour and not try to be so precise. I think having some of the flat edge showing behind your joining strip looks better than covering the whole thing. Real ANH strips were kind of wonky and I like that. Also, depending on your body size, you might want to use wider strips. 22mm up to 25mm are fine and there are no set measurements for these, so go with what is best for you. Test fit the parts first then see which is better, but make the front strips slightly wider first and you can trim down if the thighs are too big on you. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Posted February 17, 2012 My plan was to get the front as accurate as possible, and then slack a little on the back. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Posted February 17, 2012 Does this look right? Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 I would to it a little bit slimmer, but just a tiiiny bit. Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 I have an ATA build going and I did what troopermaster said about slightly widening the cover strips. Question: Di you need to trim your joint lines or did they come ready to assemble? Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Posted February 17, 2012 I have an ATA build going and I did what troopermaster said about slightly widening the cover strips. Question: Di you need to trim your joint lines or did they come ready to assemble? They are rough cut, so I need to trim it all myself. Quote
troopermaster Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 I would make it a bit narrower as long as you don't need the extra width so the thigh fits you properly. Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 I'd say only take off another mm on each side. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Posted February 18, 2012 The truth is, that 3 month with the navy have made me gain a few extra pounds, and I am yet to go back to work with the army... So at one side I need the extra mm and on the other I dont... Thats why I thought that If i make the front right, I can always redo the back later... And the cover strip you see on the pic is 25mm, so yeah I probably should tae off a few more mm before glueing. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Posted February 18, 2012 Slow and steady. Ab is trimmed and sanded, and the buttons is being painted. I also finaly got the courage to start glueing the first inner strip to the thigh. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Posted February 18, 2012 A bit of test fitting. Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 Hey, that fits like a glove! Quote
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