Minuteman´s new (and awesome) 1,0 mm ANH Stunt build [*TM]

[Minuteman]

Finally I got my hands on a new set of armor.

And it is not just "a" set of armor, it is TM´s 1,0 mm suit, uber accurate and flexible and glossy and .... white and I like it

 

Okay, the money I wanted to spend on a driving license for trucks is gone for the moment, but hey - I have one of the best armors on this planet.

A big thank you goes out to Paul for creating such a beauty and finishing the job in such a short time, and also to Dr.Senf for initiating this order.

 

Already got ahold of Newey size 4 hooks and eyes that I got from a guy in Latvia.

Somehow strange. How do those british hooks find their way to Latvia?! Now they are in Germany.

 

 

Also size 10 snaps for the shoulders are in my posession, a garrison mate will provide the brackets with nuts and screws (if I decide to go for original strapping), split rivets and cap rivets are bought.

 

The elastic and fabric has been bought according to this wonderful thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26477-what-we-know-about-strapping-snaps-rivets-etc/

 

Karins new autehtic line handguards are also in my posession

 

As a glue I won´t use steelmax 1985, because that seems to dangerous to me double-left-handed-fool, but I will use the white E-6000 that I found on US ebay.

 

Some very inspirational threads for me:

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/21390-geaux-saints-anh-stunt-build-tm/

 

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/22261-simpixels-2mm-tm-anh-stunt-build/page-3

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26815-tm-anh-stunt-build-by-dday/

 

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19905-rs-prop-masters-abs-build-with-the-hdpe-helmet-rs/

 

Without further delay - unboxing time <3:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And at last some comparison shots of my old AM and the new TM. So to say compare a Fiat 500 to a Rolls Royce

 

 

 

 

First thing to start on will be biceps and forearms, updates will follow as college allows

Edited April 6, 2014 by Minuteman

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

All this uber accurate stuff and you are wondering if you will use the accurate brackets?!? It's nonsense  

 

Good luck with the build!

Edited April 6, 2014 by The5thHorseman

[Cantina Security[501st]]

Yeah man, good luck. I'm sure this will turn out fantastic.

[Locitus[Admin]]

Lovely

[Dday[501st]]

Awesome! I may be doing a 1mm build myself in the near future, so I'll take inspiration from your thread inspired by my thread, which is inspired by those who came before us all!

 

I'll be watching and will add anything I can to help out.

 

I agree with Germains sentiment though... such a nice suit, you have other screen accurate strapping things, and you consider if you will use the brackets and screws? You gotta do it! It's a great system, and makes sure that each piece is in the exactly right spot. There is no guessing like when you use straps and snaps as to how long the straps need to be, where to place the snap plates and so on. It's all laid out and made up for you. 

 

Both sets of brackets and screws I've built with have come from mrnostripes who does them, and they have been great each time.

[Minuteman]

Thank you guys!

 

Yeah - the brackets

If I had the 1,5 mm set there would be absolutely no discussion. Brackets all the way.

 

In fact I´m just waiting for Paul to answer my question if he has made good experience with the brackets on the 1,0 mm suit.

 

But for the moment this will not keep me from building, I want to drill the holes and install the screws either way, the brackets can be inserted afterwards too.

 

So stay tuned ;-)

Edited April 6, 2014 by Minuteman

[Locitus[Admin]]

There is absolutely no problem using the brackets on the 1.0 mm version.

[Minuteman]

There is absolutely no problem using the brackets on the 1.0 mm version.

 

If they break out I can claim refund from the DL

 

Just kidding. So this will be the way.

Sadly my trooper box will need to give way then, because it is to small for the strapped up torso.

Hello Stanley box!

[Locitus[Admin]]

Everything breaks eventually. But when it does, it will break accurately.

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

I don't think Paul would have ever built an armor without the brackets 

[gazmosis[501st]]

bracket shmacket

[troopermaster]

Everything breaks eventually. But when it does, it will break accurately.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

then you use accurate gaffers tape to fix it!

[TKheehaw[501st]]

Very nice! Good luck with it and keep posting plenty of pics of the progress.