NE armor build thread

[Redforce[TK]]

thanks Jeremy! I'm trying

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Don't leave too much of an overhang as it will catch on other pieces , keep up the good work you will be kitted up in no time

[Redforce[TK]]

Don't leave too much of an overhang as it will catch on other pieces , keep up the good work you will be kitted up in no time

 

Yeah, I didn't plan on leaving much. Thank you! I'm trying

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Do or do not, there is not try LMAO. You are going well

[Redforce[TK]]

Both forearms have been assembled..the edges need some clean up still. The right forearm is a real tough, stubborn one to deal with for sure..

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking good, they came out well

[Redforce[TK]]

Thanks! Biceps up next....

[walt[501st]]

looking real good...waiting on mine.........did i not see the belt buttons???...round on top of squares?

[HeyItsAdam[TK]]

Quick question: how tough is it to slide your hand into and through the opening with both seams sealed shut?

[CRISTONAMO]

The forearms look great, I can't wait to see the helmet finished

[Redforce[TK]]

Quick question: how tough is it to slide your hand into and through the opening with both seams sealed shut?

 

I can get it through. I have to squeeze my thumb inside my hand to do it. It's really tight.

[Redforce[TK]]

The forearms look great, I can't wait to see the helmet finished

 

Thanks! I am assembling all of my armor but, my CO is going to assemble the helmet. It's enough that the armor will take me forever to do...

[Redforce[TK]]

[Redforce[TK]]

Left bicep built

[Echo[TK]]

Looks good. The cover strips should have the end corners cut with a slight chamfer.

 

Other than that, keep it up

[Vader Rocks]

You're moving right along on this build, keep up the good work. Looks great so far.

[Redforce[TK]]

fully assembled forearms and biceps. I have a little bit of cleaning up to do on the edges and what not...

[Redforce[TK]]

Ok. Moving onto shins. Question. Which is the inner/outer? There is a really thick/wide one and a thinner one. Also...which is the standard cover strip width (IN INCHES) for these?

Edited March 29, 2013 by Redforce

[SCTrooper[TK]]

The inner shins have a more curved shape. When you trim the front for the coverstips and hold the pieces together you will see it more easily. Your last pic looks like the right leg shin parts.

[walt[501st]]

Keep it up

[GunsDKP]

Reading this thread has gotten me all the more excited for my NE armor, arriving in a couple of weeks (hopefully)! Please continue with the updates and photos, it's immensely helpful. 

Edited April 18, 2013 by GunsDKP

[Redforce[TK]]

I'll be getting back into the build this upcoming week. Got crazy busy with life and work the past couple of weeks. Updates coming soon.

[dtrippler[TK]]

Should be getting my NE armor soon and will keep an eye on this thread.

[Locitus[Admin]]

Also...which is the standard cover strip width (IN INCHES) for these?

1 inch = 25.4 mm

1/8th = 25.4/8 = 3.175 mm

 

20 mm / 3.175 = 6.29/8th of an inch

15 mm / 3.175 = 4.72/8th of an inch

[Redforce[TK]]

1 inch = 25.4 mm

1/8th = 25.4/8 = 3.175 mm

 

20 mm / 3.175 = 6.29/8th of an inch

15 mm / 3.175 = 4.72/8th of an inch

Thank you. I goggled the conversion after I posted any ways...  

Edited April 20, 2013 by Redforce