Lucky[TK] Posted February 24, 2015 Report Posted February 24, 2015 I just got my Authentic Props kit this past Friday, so of course, I jumped right into building it. I started with the helmet since I had it trimmed for me. I got an ATA helmet a while ago that I trimmed and painted, so I went the easy route for the helmet this time. The kit comes with stickers, but I did a fair job on my ATA, so I'm painting this one. I did use stickers for the tube stripes, though. I tried, I don't know how many times, and I could never get them right. I just gave up! I know about the mic tips that comes with AP. I will either buy new ones or switch out the ones on my ATA since that one is for display anyway. I'm still deciding if I should go dirty or not. I got some time and the helmet is an easy fix if I decide to change it. So, how's it looking so far? Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 24, 2015 Report Posted February 24, 2015 Not too bad at all. Your outlines are a bit wonky but I'm sure you can straighten those out with second pass. What you will probably need to repair is the left side tear below the eye. (As you are wearing it) paint within this area should go all the way to the "walls". If you place a pencil into the valley where the bottom meets the sides and trace all the way around, that will be your guide. Here is an example: Quote
I'm Batman[501st] Posted February 25, 2015 Report Posted February 25, 2015 Good 'example' photo Steve. And great idea to pencil it in first. Wish I did that. The same process could be used for the rear traps as well. I think the left one (as we see it in the pic) is a bit away from the bottom corners too. Trooperbay sells excellent stencils for painting the tube stripes too, if you decide to paint them later. Just remember, about a pencil width away from the cheek crease. Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Posted February 25, 2015 I took off the left tear and repainted it. I touched up some of the others as well, but I just can't seem to get them to look right. I may just use the stickers for approval and keep practacing my painting skills untill I'm confident that I can get it right. Thanks for the advice Ian and Steve! Also, Steve we are almost neighbors! I'm in the Elgin area. Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Posted February 27, 2015 I made my first cuts. How is the forearms supposed to fit? I have been using trooperbay's video and he stated that the sides are 5/8ths and he used 5/16ths shim. I know he is using different armor, but mine seems big. Up near the elbow seems to fit fine, but could be trimmed down more if needed. The wrist seems big, but I'm not sure if that gap is supposed to be filled by the glove? Quote
Tolo[TK] Posted February 28, 2015 Report Posted February 28, 2015 It all depends on the size of your hand. I have a gap like this in front just to let my wrist go through. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 28, 2015 Report Posted February 28, 2015 I have a gap, maybe not quite as big but you can only go as small as to fit your hand through. I put a little piece of foam inside to keep it from moving around Quote
Spycee[TK] Posted March 11, 2015 Report Posted March 11, 2015 Seems ok to me. What's important is to make the hole as small as possible with your hand able to get in and get out, and enough space to put on the gloves. Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Posted March 14, 2015 I actually ended up trimming them down a bit more. I do not have the correct gloves yet, but I test fitted them with very similar gloves I use at work. The glue is currently drying on my left forearm and the right is done. I will post new pictures when the left dries. Thanks for all the advice! Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Posted March 16, 2015 I have some minor trimming to do, but the glue is dry and the forearms are pretty much done. Quote
Bone[501st] Posted March 16, 2015 Report Posted March 16, 2015 Wow, is that really 15 mm? 1 3/4 Inch is 15 mm, right? The coverstrips seem to be really wide ... Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Perhaps it's the angle I took the picture? I will remeasure. Edited March 16, 2015 by Stormcracker Quote
Tusken RTT Posted March 16, 2015 Report Posted March 16, 2015 I think Bone may be right. Did you flip the cm to inch measurement? Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) AHH, they are to big. Damn it. Ah well. I used E6000 so I can just rip them off, cut them again, and reglue them. I knew something felt wrong. Edited March 16, 2015 by Stormcracker Quote
Tusken RTT Posted March 16, 2015 Report Posted March 16, 2015 Check out the build goof's thread; you are by far not alone! Some good one's in there. Easy fix as you said. Quote
R4ZORBL4DE Posted March 16, 2015 Report Posted March 16, 2015 I was gonna say .. Dude has KILLER forearms !! 1 Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) So, I ripped off all the strips, cleaned up the dried glue, and resized the strips. I glued only one side of one forearm. How did I do this time? Trimming on the edges still needs to be done. Edited March 18, 2015 by Stormcracker Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Posted March 18, 2015 *Sigh of relief* I'm so glad I have you guys to check with! Thanks! Now I can finish off the other sides! Quote
Lucky[TK] Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Posted April 9, 2015 I have not updated in a long time, but I have made progress. Forearms and shoulder bells are done. Biceps are drying. I was going to start to trim the thighs when I confused myself. I had the thighs straight when I unboxed and I should have wrote on the inside which was which. Now that it is go time, I am not sure which is which. Help please! Quote
kcman[501st] Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 I'll check mine tomorrow and let you know Quote
usaeatt2 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 I need clarification on the thighs as well, so I'm glad you posted a picture and asked the question. I was hoping some of the veteran AP guys would jump on this. Following this thread... Quote
The5thHorseman[501st] Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) A bit difficult to say on your picture. A front picture would be more helpful, but i would say: 3 = Inner Right thigh 4 = Inner Left thigh 1 = Outer Right thigh 2 = Outer Left thigh Hopefully this picture will help you. You can see how the inner half has a specific double curve to fit with the cod which is the easiest way to identify it: (The thigh facing front is the left thigh, the one facing back and with the ammo belt is the right thigh) Edited April 13, 2015 by The5thHorseman Quote
usaeatt2 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 A bit difficult to say on your picture. A front picture would be more helpful, but i would say: 3 = Inner Right thigh 4 = Inner Left thigh 1 = Outer Right thigh 2 = Outer Left thigh Hopefully this picture will help you. You can see how the inner half has a specific double curve to fit with the cod which is the easiest way to identify it: As usual, I agree with Germain's keen powers of observation! I believe his part/number matching is correct. I laid out my AP thigh pieces when I got home from work. Like Germain said, the inner thighs are immediately obvious because of the double curve which can be seen when looking at the front. I also noticed when they are laid out like your picture, the untrimmed AP inner thighs stand "taller" from the table. It's a deeper form. Once you've made these comparisons, try fitting the inner thghs to your legs. It's almost impossible to put them on the wrong legs. If you do manage to fit them wrong, I promise, it will be very uncomfortable (almost a violation!) Once you've establish left and right inner thighs, then just match up the remaining pieces. The left outer WON'T line up with the right inner. The right outer WON'T line up with the left inner. Much easier than I thought. 1 Quote
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