Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have started my build Box o goodies Un-boxed Good first day First few peices mocked up The bucket I can tell I will be changing some stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 the teeth should be not painted on the lips of the helmet, just on the tabs. you need to sand out the eyes a bit more as well. no flashing and you're golden! nice work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) the teeth should be not painted on the lips of the helmet, just on the tabs. you need to sand out the eyes a bit more as well. no flashing and you're golden! nice work so far! I knew the teeth did not look right to me I think I'm going to go back and paint them that's a decal Edited April 10, 2012 by Jeepfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Rusty, Take a look at this, good thing it's a decal http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=16270 Edited April 10, 2012 by SCTrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Great box party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I just did a big...WHEW!!!! Bad decals!!!! Great work so far!!! Can't wait to see you suited up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalizar[TK] Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great work so far. I was pretty nervous about my helmet build. When I first opened the box I stood there basking in all it's glory. Then it hit me, where the hell do I even start... But after getting that bucket built everything else just fell into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 i Looked at the frown references then at the eye hole one i noticed that my brow is sitting little lower than most of the pic is mine ok or do i have to change it. i like the look of it lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiac[TK] Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 another AP build... Awesome kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xaoslord Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Looks like some great progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Trimmed up the teeth decal looks better going to leave it like this for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHtrooper21 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Rusty, Hi, looking good so far. A little touch up on the second from the left tooth. What tips did you use? It looks like the ones that came with the kit? if you are planning to go for EIB\Centurion? If so you will need to get the correct "Hovis". Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Andy yes they are the ones with the kit was going to leave the easy changes for later as you know the budget gets stretched you all ways need one more thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 WOW You wasted NO time! Just flew right through that! Hmm I thought Mark was shipping with the EI hovis now. Oh well, they're not hard to find - there's even a blowout sale on the For Sale boards. The helmet, if you follow the AP markings for screws, will put your brow where it is. I was a little annoyed but I'm used to it now and did a small tweak. Someone recommended you can put some flashing or "for sale" sign abs on the back of the ear pieces inside the helmet, adjust the brow, and drill new holes. I haven't tried this yet but I'm considering. I think you should paint into the holes in the teeth, just not above or below on the lips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I re-drilled the holes on my AP so I could move the brow slightly. It gives it a bit less of a hero look. By bsac15 at 2011-05-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 For arms are just about done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 WOW You wasted NO time! Just flew right through that! Hmm I thought Mark was shipping with the EI hovis now. Oh well, they're not hard to find - there's even a blowout sale on the For Sale boards. The helmet, if you follow the AP markings for screws, will put your brow where it is. I was a little annoyed but I'm used to it now and did a small tweak. Someone recommended you can put some flashing or "for sale" sign abs on the back of the ear pieces inside the helmet, adjust the brow, and drill new holes. I haven't tried this yet but I'm considering. I think you should paint into the holes in the teeth, just not above or below on the lips He will ship them as an upgrade only on the trimmed kit or complete set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Fixed brow looks good. If you're going for EI be sure to lightly trim that return edge off the bottom/hand part of the forearms. If not, no biggy. It might be the angle of the photo but it looks like you have 'em, but maybe you're past that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Fixed brow looks good. If you're going for EI be sure to lightly trim that return edge off the bottom/hand part of the forearms. If not, no biggy. It might be the angle of the photo but it looks like you have 'em, but maybe you're past that too! About the forearms should they be snug I gone back they seam loose on alot of picks I have seen I figured they would snug to hold them in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) Some folks use foam inside the forearms to keep them in place while others like them really tight. It's all a matter of personal preference for you. Edited April 13, 2012 by Griffin-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 It's really about your comfort level. I would start bigger and troop a couple times. It's way easier to fix to smaller. However, if you're doing butt joint, you can use strips to open up a little bit, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Ok little set back had to take apart left shin was having trouble with the sniper knee is there a secret to locating this I can't get mine to look like any of the pictures I gave found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Yeah it's called Jam It The F On There. No seriously, I don't know if it's AP in particular, but it gets crooked if you try to line it up with the top bulgy part of the shin, right? I carefully measured where I wanted, looked to see what was interfering, and trimmed to get it as flat-straight-flush as possible, glued and clamped the hell out of it, and crossed my fingers. It was a lot of work and ultimately I gave up and riveted it (guaranteeing it wouldn't slip or anything). However, now I have to figure that out for centurion status. I might have some before and after pics somewhere, certainly a "oops my rivet gun sucks" picture...er, never mind, that was my thigh/ammo. Edited April 15, 2012 by LadyInWhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepfrog[TK] Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Ok next problem I'm going to need to shim area between ap and kidney plate do I just shim the kidney or split the deference between the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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