My First Armor Build Thread ANH-S CAP Armor.

[Stormy1992]

This is what i was talking about.. seems alot cleaner. how do you go about getting these?

is this clamshell?

 

[Stormy1992]

Update: i found my rivets finally, local hole in the wall hard ware store! bought snaps, so i will start strapping this beast together for a test fit!

[Stormy1992]

Just put the snaps in! about to add rivets. also put the male snaps in.

 

 

 

[I'm Batman[501st]]

Steaming ahead! No messing around here....

[Stormy1992]

boots will be here Sunday, just need the belt neck seal and under suit I'm good to go:) but thanks! I'm sad the build is almost over though:/

[Stormy1992]

Thank you billy! More work coming tomorrow and also the boots are in! But yes the bucket I went with 5 teeth because the mold was so sharp and some troopers have had 5 teeth. It was cleared recently however that approval is welcomed with 5 teeth.

[Stormy1992]

Alright Large update here.. well kinda. i riveted the thigh ammo pack,

 

Left

 

right

 

center (middle pack slightly off set from the cover strip)

 

 

Boots came in! time to make them white! (still waiting on the dye)

 

 

 

Thermal Detonator pieces! bought the bolts and the material to make the clips

 

 

had a little fun and put the caps on (still havent cut anything, just making sure it looks right)

 

 

But there is an update for now.. about to put rivets in the side of the armor and make the straps!

Edited June 2, 2014 by Stormy1992

[Stormy1992]

Snaps are in

 

 

Inside: going to add a second to the butt piece.

 

 

and punched the holes for the rivets! 10mm from the edge!

 

Edited June 2, 2014 by Stormy1992

[Stormy1992]

Very Large update for today! the top half is strapped and fits like a glove! ))

 

detail Rivets Outside:

 

 

Inside:

 

 

Clamshell!

 

Front

 

 

Right

 

 

Back

 

 

Left

 

 

Straps inside right side

 

 

Straps inside Left side

 

 

Cod Rivet

 

 

inside cod rivet and double snaps

 

 

Im very excited about this! ) finishing shins tomorrow, strapping the arms in, getting the thighs to size and shaving down the boots to prep for paint!

 

Bitter sweet! its coming to a close

[I'm Batman[501st]]

Very Large update for today! the top half is strapped and fits like a glove! ))

 

detail Rivets Outside:

 

 

 

 

Coming along nicely Kyle. Your photos are very deceiving though. That looks way more than 10mm to me. How wide are those rivets too?

[Stormy1992]

rivets are 5/16ths wide.. and yes.. double checked and i measured wrong.. the rivets are 20mm from the edge to the center of the rivet :/ merh

 

oh well, im not shooting for centurion, so im sure its okay if they are 5mm off?

Edited June 3, 2014 by Stormy1992

[I'm Batman[501st]]

For level two certification (if applicable):
 

• Three rivets, approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter, are present on the left side of the kidney plate.
  • Note: The original rivets used for the TK armor were bifurcated rivets or split rivets.
• Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge.
• The heads are rounded or domed.
  • Note: Paperclip brads are not considered to have a domed head.
• Rivets are painted white.

 

Technically not for EIB either, but Steve will be the final judge for you. See what he says. You may as well wait before you go to the effort of moving them.

 

Whats the old saying, "Measure twice, cut once"

Edited June 3, 2014 by Sith Lord

[Stormy1992]

Well I the 8mm is correct but 'about' 10mm from the edge.. I think I'll be okay but thank you!

[Stormy1992]

Well, i put my arms in today i used a double strap method so it wont ever bobble.

 

 

Straps

 

 

Fitting the thighs for the first time; i used the belt method. works well.. may need suspenders for extra support

 

 

back view. clamshell looks good and stays intact here you can see the straps pretty well also.

 

 

and also the thermal. 20mm side pieces. just need to now make the clips.

 

[Stormy1992]

just recently attached my button plates and put a high gloss clear coat on all my armor after hand sanding every cranny (legs not shown)

 

note these are instagram pictures with filters over them. color may not be accurate,

 

Added button colors. the far right strip is pretty close to the color i have used.

 

 

hehe excuse the mannequins bulge :/ but this is the thigh belt. going to run to goodwill today to get a set of suspenders.

 

 

also added straps for the bridges.

 

[Stormy1992]

Wired up the fans!

 

 

Installed

 

[Stormy1992]

Alright everyone. my thread has been silent; however it will continue to be silent for another week. This Thursday 6/12/14 I'm headed off to Honduras Central America for a missions trip with my church. I will be returning the following Thursday. 6/19/14.

 

Plus i need to save a little more money for the canvas belt, holster, under suit, neck seal, and bend the metal for the thermal detonator clips. other than that. everything is done. once i get my product in ill post belt/dropbox build pictures and final shots for my EIB entry.

 

Cheers! I'll post soon

Edited June 8, 2014 by Stormy1992

[Stormy1992]

Okay i got my boots done before the trip.. so here is the Boot thread!

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27565-how-i-did-my-boots-tkboots-alternative/

[gazmosis[501st]]

This is a great build so far. I saw a question come up earlier regarding your side rivet placement. 10mm is 10mm. If you are shooting for any kind of accuracy award, the placement of the hardware is one of the easiest things to achieve. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/image/929-ab-kidney-connection-01jpg/

With photo references to refer to, you should be able to get it really close to the proper location.

[Stormy1992]

Thank you for the comments and the reply.. I have placed the rivets and they are in, however I mos measured and they are 15mm from the edge.. I'm shooting for EIB, and if it is an issue I can take them out and move them with some work but I'd prefer to keep them how they are. I've been told CRL SAYS APROX 10mm.. 15 is close

 

You can see my rivet post further up the thread.

Edited June 11, 2014 by Stormy1992

[gazmosis[501st]]

the rivets are 20mm from the edge to the center of the rivet :/ me

 

You said they measured at 20.

[Stormy1992]

They are 15 from the edge to the side of the rivet. 20 from the edge to the center of the rivet

Here is an image with the measurement.

 

 

To be honest it doesnt look that far off.. concerning the CRL for being "about 10mm"

Edited June 11, 2014 by Stormy1992

[Stormy1992]

Back from my trip and got right to work. I ordered my Canvas belt from TKittell!

Today before work i Made my Thermal detonator clips and attached them. planning on painting the screws black to look accurate. but they are up to size:)

 

 

 

 

 

What i have left to do

 

drop boxes.

belt attachment (when it arrives) to ab plate.

 

thats.. thats about it!

Edited June 27, 2014 by Stormy1992

[Stormy1992]

Got my Canvas belt in from TKittell its so wonderful! put my rivets in and attached to the ab plate.

 

 

 

 

 

my ammo pack got a little moved when putting in the rivets, so its not exactly center however when it curves it seems to even out.

 

list left to do

 

buy holster and neck seal

put together drop boxes

 

done

[gazmosis[501st]]

This looks awesome. I would bump up the diameter of the ab buttons just a tad. Which reminds me....how did you get the main button plate to stay on?? You left no flashing around it. Nice fit.  Your last few pics almost look miniature