IAMAVOL's TK Build

[iamavol]

Howdy from San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston. Well, I have my AM 2.0 in and ready to begin my first ever build. My intention is to join the 501st as a TK as soon as I can...between my military duties and 5 girls. I will be posting progress and would very much appreciate any tips, tactics, and procedures for a successful build. I plan to start with the bucket. It seems to be the quickest win. Pictures will be posted...so let the build begin

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Hello and welcome aboard, looking forward to the build

[Starfox2010]

Enjoy the road!  and thanks for your service

[gazmosis[501st]]

Can't wait to see your progress!

[71CobraTrooper[TK]]

I'm a 501st freshman, but I did the AM 2.0 build this summer. I did a lot of trimming but I like the armor. If I can help along the way I'll be happy to.

[iamavol]

Thanks CobraTrooper.  I am sure I will be asking for help since this is my first build.  I have a newb question.  How do I link the photos out of photobucket to my post.  Before anyone asks, yes I have been searching the forums and can't seem to find it.  Although, I am SURE it is right in front of me

[Starfox2010]

Right click the image on Photobucket, click on "Copy image location".

 

come back to the forum, start replying to the topic, it should have a bunch of widgets such as adding emoticons, Bold icon etc.  In the middle there's an icon of a tree picture, click on that and paste your image location under "URL"

 

Note: I only see this on Desktop not on mobile phone.

[iamavol]

Thanks Rick...Chad

[iamavol]

So an unfortunate knee surgery has had me down for 4+ weeks.  I should have the bucket together tomorrow...with pictures for guidance (if I can get one to post).  Quick question...did anyone use a 'duct tape' dummy to help fit the armor.  It is quite difficult to fit the biceps and forearms with one hand

[iamavol]

I am still trying to attach pictures and can't.  When I hit the "image" icon and put in the photobucket URL, it freezes my FIST session.  I have to back all the way out and go back in.  Any advice or a better way to put in pictures

 

[iamavol]

So using Chrome is the answer....pictures are coming

[PGHtoolman]

Thank you for your service and I am not talking about military, five girls........WOW.  I thought three were tough.

 

If you look you will find a bunch of new AM 2.0 builds that can guide you on your way.

[iamavol]

Thanks.  I have found some great builds.  I just finished my duct tape dummy.  Once I seal it up tonight, I can work the armor.  I am so excited about finally getting to work on it.  Yea, 5 girls.  We finalized the adoption on the youngest two the first of December.  It was a fantastic Christmas.

[Snaps[TK]]

Hey Chad, thank you for your service, congrats with the adoption and looking forward to your build progress!

[iamavol]

So I still need to paint the screws and ears and clean up the neck and install the trim.  How does everything else look so far?

 

[Tusken RTT]

Nice job! 

[Starfox2010]

Hey Chad,

 

For the frown, ad a the end lines.  Bucket looks nice

 

[iamavol]

Will do StarFox.  Thanks