ATA HIPS ANH Build WIP by Mrs. Fett

[Mrs Fett]

Hi, i've got new pics of my armor, i don't know anything about it but Juan from MEDP has helped me so much, i think it's improving day by day. if you have any comments, please let me know. thanks!

 

Mrs. Fett (Sam)

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

Nice!!!

 

We've been trying to build the armor up to Centurion standard from the beginning.

Trying to replicate the way ANH armor was put together as close as possible, if only for the looks (no accurate strapping).

This pictures are outdated anyway, since they were shot we have modified the neck part on the chest plate, put the elastics from the biceps to the arms in a more accurate place...

Also, shins and thighs are almost done.

 

All returned edges were trimmed according to real armor, and we have used vintage rivets for the torso side and knee belt from Seantrooper's run.

 

We build a canvas belt trying to make it as ANH as possible, but it is still in at the taylor's.

 

We're done with the main building, now we need to finish some details, like painting the ab bottons, mounting the belt and drop boxes, and finishing the bucket.

Here is a picture of how it was a few days ago.

 

 

I have assembled probably a couple dozen buckets, and I am really pleased with how this one came out. Picture is not too good, but better ones will come later on.

 

Need to say that the whole build has been worked by Sam, I have only told her what to do and point out the tricky parts and all... She cut, trimmed and sanded it, glued it together and probably done most of the difficult work, leaving the "direction" to me.

 

This is my first experience with accurate TKs (99% of my experience is with TDs) so any suggestions or comments are always welcome!

 

Saludos.

 

Juan

Edited November 27, 2012 by iconoclasta_88

[Rezablad3[TK]]

Armor is looking good Samanta, one thing i can comment is you might want to move the rivet on the thigh ammo to the top corner and paint it white... its going to look more accurate and much better..

Edited November 27, 2012 by Rezablad3

[rhapsodyred99[TK]]

The thing I will add is the bicep hook may be a bit shallow. I made a hook for my RS that was about that size and I found in wearing it the bicep armor easily poped off the hook. By making it a little deeper (say as deep as the elastic is wide at least) the bicep will stay hooked better.

 

That could just be I am a tall guy and the biceps have alot of downward force on them sice I have them accurately attatched to the forearms.

 

My TM armor had a deeper hook on it as well and held better than my first attempt on the RS.

 

Your armor looks great and your lid work impressive, I always screw the ears up....

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking nice keep up the good work

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

Thx for the comments guys!

I will talk with Sam about possible upgrades and mods...

 

In the mean time, here are some more pictures:

 

The inside strapping and split rivets.

 

Canvas shoulder straps.

 

Split rivets on torso, pre paint.

 

Crotch split rivet and snaps.

 

Ab detailing and belt snap.

 

Modified chestplate on the neck end.

 

Vintage rivets on knee belt.

 

 

 

More pictures coming.

 

Saludos.

Edited November 27, 2012 by iconoclasta_88

[Mrs Fett]

Thanks, I'm going to take note all your comments.

Really apreciate all your recommendations

Saludos

Mrs. Fett (Sam)

Edited November 27, 2012 by Mrs Fett

[Potty Meister]

This is looking really clean. Keep it up!

[Locitus[Admin]]

Sorry to have to tell you but the knee belt rivets are in the wrong spot. They should be closer to the corner. The rest looks fine though.

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

Yes. I can see that now. Thx a lot. I will discuss this with Sam cause I don't really know if she will be willing to take the rivets off, repair the wholes, order new rivets and put then in the correct place. It is a shame I did not noticed that earlier. I blame myself.

 

Anyway, I know that wont prevent her fir 501st clearance and I guess neither for EIB Given the case, but how about Centurion?

 

Thx fir your help.

 

Saludos.

[Locitus[Admin]]

The centurion requirement to have it in the right spot is still under debate with an absent LMO but I would feel bad to approve that rivet position even if I have to.

[Nicky]

OK don't take my word for it but... Would it be an inaccuracy bummer to trim off the corner of that ammo back to let the rivet appear to be far enough to the edge?

 

I've seen worse positions for that rivet, but that is probably not a problem to get basic 501st approval. Amirite?

Edited November 29, 2012 by Nicky

[Mogwai[TK]]

Looks like a clean build, except the Rivet Spot!

But keep going, you are on a good way!

Edited November 29, 2012 by Mogwai

[Mrs Fett]

OK don't take my word for it but... Would it be an inaccuracy bummer to trim off the corner of that ammo back to let the rivet appear to be far enough to the edge?

 

I've seen worse positions for that rivet, but that is probably not a problem to get basic 501st approval. Amirite?

 

Its sounds great maybe I can fix it on that way, would that be fine?

Mathias what do you think about it?

 

In the mean time, my belt is here from the taylor.

How do you think? Is not done yet, but I think is start to look on the right way...

 

Mrs. Fett

Sam

Saludos

 

 

There are 2 stitching lines, cause the outer one is just to hold the canvas and the inner is the good one. Still a WIP.

Edited November 29, 2012 by Mrs Fett

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

OK don't take my word for it but... Would it be an inaccuracy bummer to trim off the corner of that ammo back to let the rivet appear to be far enough to the edge?

 

I've seen worse positions for that rivet, but that is probably not a problem to get basic 501st approval. Amirite?

 

Yep, that was what I was thinking...

Something like this:

 

 

We trimmed the belt trying to make it the right length, so it would make it a bit shorter, but given that all armor was trimmed individually by hand, could this be possible. I mean, there is not an exact measurement for the knee belt, or is there one? And, I think it would still look the part.

 

What do you think Mathias?

 

Believe me when I say I know exactly what you mean by "feeling bad to approve it if you had too".

Any ideas or thoughts?

 

Saludos.

 

Juan

[Locitus[Admin]]

I think that could work yes. You may want to use a pencil and mark the line you intend to cut and show it "for real" first. Photoshopping is great, but can be misleading. But I'm optimistic.

[Rezablad3[TK]]

using the paint can method then drawing a stencil line worked out really well for me... thanks for the tip Mathias..

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

Yes, we used the paint can, so that is exactly the measurement suggested, now it would be a bit shorter...

Well try trat and post some pictures of the line traced later today.

 

THX for the help and comments.

Saludos.

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

What do you think?

 

 

Saludos

[Locitus[Admin]]

Works for me.

[Nicky]

Looks good! I hopped back and forth between your pic and the reference gallery.

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/album/23-knee-ammo-pack-a-new-hope/page__sort_order__asc__view_style__large

 

You've come very far, farther than the prop makers for A New Hope who sometimes barely attached that thigh pack

 

[Mrs Fett]

Hi, We (Juan) have been worked hard on the new stuff and the adjustments. First, we modified the Shoulder straps the Chestplate with a sealing iron to look more ANH.

 

Then we put the canvas belt with plastic belt and set the Ab plate with snaps.

Then I painted the blue and gray buttons with Humbrol colors.

The rivets are the only thing that are left, we will paint them white. We already are working on it.

If you have any comments... be my guest!

Saludos

Mrs. Fett

Sam

Edited December 6, 2012 by Mrs Fett

[Rezablad3[TK]]

I think your left belt square might be placed to much to the right there..but that's me i guess...

 

I'm diggin the progress tho...very clean build....keep up the good work.

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

I think your left belt square might be placed to much to the right there..but that's me i guess...

 

I'm diggin the progress tho...very clean build....keep up the good work.

 

Yes. Actually I think that the plastic belt is to long to the left but the square is in the right position. Do we have already trimmed it to better resemble the real armor.

 

 

Will post pictures later.

 

Thx for your comments bro. We are very happy with how this is starting to look.

 

Saludos.

[iconoclasta_88[501st]]

OK...

Here it is. The belt trimmed the right way.

 

 

One step closer.

 

Saludos.