KY's AM 2.0: ANH Stunt Build (by THXBOY)

[Thxboy]

Hey guys!

 

So firstly this is NOT my armor, it's a buddies! I am one of the local Vader's in my garrison and a friend has always wanted to join the 501st so I told him I would help him build his TK! He picked up the AM2.0 kit and between the two of us we are working through it slowly. I have lots of experience in building my Vader and I've done a few buckets so I felt pretty comfortable doing a lot of the heavy lifting for him. Hey, if Vader needs to he gets his hands dirty!!

 

I already build the bucket and I just made the first cuts and test fit on him for biceps and arms. Pictures coming. All help would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

 

[Thxboy]

Here are pics of the bucket. The left ear came out well and the right ear was "ok". Not my best but not the worst either. All the details I hand painted. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 15, 2014 by Thxboy

[Thxboy]

Got the hard hat liner installed. That was a nice feature of this kit.

 

 

 

I had him order the hard acrylic green lenses from trooper bay. I think they look and hold up much nicer than the thin green film included.

[Thxboy]

Trimmed the left and right forearms. Do I have these right (left on left, right on right)?

 

 

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I think the wrist feels huge. Trim more???

 

Edited November 15, 2014 by Thxboy

[Thxboy]

Ok. Biceps ar a bit confusing I know the thumbprint goes on the left side but is there any difference between the two haves of the outer bicep?

 

 

[Thxboy]

Also, how much return edge would you guys leave on the upper and lower bicep?

 

Thanks!

[Starfox2010]

Ahh too much info! 

 

the forearm with the wider dip goes on the right. 

The bicept pieces, i dont believe the are different. 

nice work on the helmet.

 

the forearm on the right will feel huge on the back but that is the one side I had less trouble with when butt joining and gluing the cover strips.

[VenicioKristylz[TK]]

Hello Everyone!

Just to let you all know, I am the "KY" that THXBOY is helping! It has been great getting started and i have learned so much!

I thank you all for all the help and advise during this build!

THANKS THXBOY!!

 

Also here is a pic I took wearing the hemet before the blue stripes were added!

 

Edited November 15, 2014 by VenicioKristylz

[Starfox2010]

How did the hard hat liner work out?  I couldn't figure out how to install it for the life of me.

[Thxboy]

How did the hard hat liner work out? I couldn't figure out how to install it for the life of me.

 

It worked out great!

 

I started by attaching the grey mounting tabs that came with it to the liner with a small piece of blue masking tape to hold them in position. Next I placed the liner into the bucket and marked the position I wanted it in with dry-erase marker. I used hot glue to attach. Hot glue the front of the liner first (closest to eyes) and let dry a minute or two. Then glue the back of the liner in place. I let it cure forms day and it's rock solid. Still very adjustable and since KY isn't over all the time for fittings I think it's a great solution.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Thxboy

[Thxboy]

Biceps and forearms are assembling well this week. 

I cannot for the life of me figure out which shin is which! In the AM 2.0 the overlaps are all gone so I really cant figure this out. Can anyone tell me which pieces are right leg and left leg? Also how wide should be coverstrips be for shins and thighs?

 

[TyWebb1075[501st]]

Lay out the shins like this.

[Thxboy]

Gracias!

[Darth Aloha[Admin]]

On the cover strips... roughly: 15mm for arms, 20mm leg fronts, 25mm leg backs.

 

Good to see you over here Chris. I was beginning to wonder if anyone from SLD actually "built" anything. 

 

-Eric

[Thxboy]

Lol! Thanks Eric!

Check out bikerscouts. I have a TB in the works for myself!