kpresseault Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 So I figured I'd follow the advice I've been given a start a build thread for my ATA kit I just received today. Very excited to get started! Here is the famous box pic. Here are all the pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Nice to see ya over here with the start of the build thread! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattrooper Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 welcome kevin, enjoy your build and don't be afraid to ask any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ales Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Here are all the pieces Were there any spare abs strips and rivets/snaps included? As I understand the TD tube should be made from plastic pipes from hardware store. What is the inner diameter of TD caps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMacken[TK] Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Were there any spare abs strips and rivets/snaps included? As I understand the TD tube should be made from plastic pipes from hardware store. What is the inner diameter of TD caps? There should have been a couple of sheets of ABS included for strips, the inner diameter of the TD caps is about 2.33, so it fits nicely with a 2" piece of conduit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 No straps or snaps come with the kit. There are two sheets of abs for the strips. It does have all the hardware to build the helmet (no decals). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Starting the forearms today. The first official cut I've seen others go right to the edge but I figured I would start here and remove excess if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 you dont want any return edge at the bottom of your forearms,but some at the top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 When you say "bottom" do you mean down at the wrist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yes he does , no return on wrist of forearms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Started to assemble the left forearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Coming along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Alright! first cut out of the way, nothing but good times ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Now attaching the pieces together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Left forearm assembled. Working on the right... But I've used all my clamps so I need to move on to trimming other parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 First bicep trimmed... Anyone know which is the right and which is the left? Is the curved one the left like the curved forearm?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Dremel jumped out of my hand and knicked it nothing some paint can't cover Just need to smooth out he edge a bit more to make it comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Ok... So E6000 doesn't work at all with rubber hand guards... Lesson learned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMacken[TK] Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Ok... So E6000 doesn't work at all with rubber hand guards... Lesson learned Here is what was suggested to me. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-Plastics-Bonding-System-681925/100371829/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Trim all the return off the inside of the elbow, comfy and screen accurate and trim the rest of the return at the wrist too. this is accurate plus makes putting on the gloves much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Ok... So E6000 doesn't work at all with rubber hand guards... Lesson learned I used black silicon on my hand guards, worked well for me and haven't come apart yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Ok... So E6000 doesn't work at all with rubber hand guards... Lesson learned this works like a charm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I did a test fitting of the forearms... Right is significantly larger than the left... Probably should deal with that before the glue is too far gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Took apart the right forearm. Retrimmed it. Much better. Started the shins. Figured I'd start with the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpresseault Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Day 1's work. Very happy and really have had no major issues. Loving working with this ATA kit! May need a little more trimming and I will make some abs paste to fill some of the joints... But everything is fitting great and very comfy (as much as TK armour can be comfy!) Now about to start right shin and thighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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