Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Posted October 21, 2012 I must say that last night I became COMPLETELY frustrated that I had to put the build up and walk away for the evening. Riveting the side straps and trimming the ears for my helmet ended up being A LOT harder than I anticipated. I'm not happy with the ears, but they will have to do for now since I'm on a time frame. I hate getting so frustrated with something that I was so excited in getting and working on. Not to mention communication with Doopydoo has completely ceased with regard to them send my missing parts for my E-11. I guess I'll be using a Hasbro until something gets resolved if it ever does. Deep breath....reload....prepare for a new day. Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Posted October 21, 2012 Question...are the ab side snap and crotch snap glued in a neutral position or with some tension? Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 Question...are the ab side snap and crotch snap glued in a neutral position or with some tension? How do you mean? The side ab rivets are split rivets that go through the armour. Same with the crotch. The side ab snap is in the top corner and also go through the armour. The corresponding snap sits on elastic that is glued to the inside of the kidney. Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) How do you mean? The side ab rivets are split rivets that go through the armour. Same with the crotch. The side ab snap is in the top corner and also go through the armour. The corresponding snap sits on elastic that is glued to the inside of the kidney. I was referring to the ab plate side snap that snaps to the kidney. Do I glue the elastic in a neutral position (just where it closes the side without any tension) or do I glue it where the snap will have some tension when I pull it over to snap on the kidney? Edited October 21, 2012 by Geaux Saints Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 I would do a slight tension, but that's just me. Sent from my GT-I9300 Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Posted October 21, 2012 I would do a slight tension, but that's just me. Sent from my GT-I9300 I was thinking that. Thanks. Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Posted October 21, 2012 Here are my forearms and biceps taped up and ready for input on whether or not they are ready for joining straps. Left side Right side Both wrist openings are just big enough to slide my hands through. Input? Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 Looking good. Sent from my GT-I9300 Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Posted October 21, 2012 Thanks. So, you think I can go ahead a put on the joining straps? Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Posted October 21, 2012 Today I've been working on a couple odd jobs. I like to skip around to keep from getting bored being stuck on one particular thing. I glued the ab side snap. I placed the snap where I wanted it to go, then placed a piece of tape to mark the edge when I went to glue it. I glued the shoulder bridges to the chest plate with the top being between the 5th and 6th ridge (not counting the first large rectangle). I worked on the armor part of my belt. Paul â„¢ belt measurement suggestions: The belt should be about 95 mm wide. He suggests cutting the ends 40 mm from the last block. The corners are cut just over 45 degrees....10 mm horizontally and 12 mm vertically. Quote
Clamps[TK] Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 Today I've been working on a couple odd jobs. I like to skip around to keep from getting bored being stuck on one particular thing. I glued the ab side snap. I placed the snap where I wanted it to go, then placed a piece of tape to mark the edge when I went to glue it. I glued the shoulder bridges to the chest plate with the top being between the 5th and 6th ridge (not counting the first large rectangle). nice use of the Clamps!! Looking great. Keep up the good work! Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 nice use of the Clamps!! Looking great. Keep up the good work! I have some good clamp heroes to look up to. Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Posted October 23, 2012 A biceps shout out to you, Clamps! Quote
Dday[501st] Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 Tony, I know the feeling about the ears. I just finished mine and I'm not happy either, but it will have to do. This is my second armor build and my third helmet build, it's still frustrating as all hell and makes me insane when doing ears. Maybe next time I'm in the UK I can drive over to Paul and do watch him trim up some ears! Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Posted October 23, 2012 It seems one ear fits better over the seam than the other side. Then I looked at one of Paul's helmets, and it looked like the same thing was going on with his, so maybe they're molded that way? Would that be an accurate observation, Paul? Mine will just have to do for know. Maybe I'll order some new ears down the road. Do most people use a "pivot" rivet on the sides to hold the helmet in place while bolting on the ears (and adjusting the brow)? Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Posted October 23, 2012 It seems one ear fits better over the seam than the other side. Then I looked at one of Paul's helmets, and it looked like the same thing was going on with his, so maybe they're molded that way? Would that be an accurate observation, Paul? Mine will just have to do for know. Maybe I'll order some new ears down the road. Do most people use a "pivot" rivet on the sides to hold the helmet in place while bolting on the ears (and adjusting the brow)? Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 There is a rivet behind the ear, yes. There is a second rivet under the bottom half of the ear too that you can wait to put in until you have the angle of the face as you want. Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Posted October 23, 2012 Are these required for assembly or just used to make assembling and adjusting the helmet easier? Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Posted October 24, 2012 Biceps finished and forearms almost done. I painted my ab buttons today, and may start working on legs tomorrow. Quote
Geaux Saints[TK] Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) I decided to post how I've been doing my joining strips for my tutorial/build. I put a strip of painter's tape on the inside of the part receiving the joining strip to a) hold the two pieces together, and b) to keep the glue seeping through off of my clamps and magnets. EDIT: I did not overlap the ridge of the forearm to be the size of the joining strip. I redid the forearms, and that can be seen in post #106 at http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/21390-geaux-saints-anh-stunt-build-tm/page__st__100__gopid__272047#entry272047 I then score/crosshatch the back of the joining strip like many have suggested. I then apply a bead of glue on both sides of the joining edges, and down the middle of the joining strip. I then apply the clamps and magnets (I taped up the larger magnets to help prevent any scratching of the armor). Make sure the joining strip is still centered on both ends. Sometimes my clamps would cause it to shift and need to be readjusted. I know this may be simple logic, but as a newbie I like as much info and pictures about a project that I can get. If it helps JUST ONE trooper, then it has been worth while. Edited November 2, 2012 by Geaux Saints Quote
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