Hondutrooper's AM 2.0 Build

[hondutrooper[501st]]

This is my first build.  I'd like to start off by apologizing for all the questions, but seems like the community is very helpful.

 

Going to start on the biceps.  Trimmed the returns already, will start trimming sides to fit.  So here's the first silly question...what side goes where?  From other builds I gather that the dimpled piece is interior right.  What about the outer pieces?

 

Edited March 1, 2015 by hondutrooper

[TK21029[TK]]

Dimple is for your left arm....

 

 

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Edited March 1, 2015 by JedIinTraining

[Tolo[TK]]

Don't be shy to bother with questions. That's what we are here for.

 

 

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[idontgiveADAM[TK]]

good luck! feel free to ask questions!

[hondutrooper[501st]]

Got it...dimple for left arm.

 

I can't tell if the outer parts are symetrical or not.  Anything I should be looking for on the pieces?

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

If you mean the outer pieces of the biceps, yes, they are symmetrical.  The insides of the forearms are different, and be SURE to read RogueTrooper's  thread about AM armor shins in the tutorials section, located in the top right hand portion of the main page.   It kept me from making a huge mistake.  One thing I did learn about the biceps, is to make the opening as small as possible, and still accommodate easy movement.  I made mine a bit large, and it caused my shoulder bells to shift backward.  Still working on my AM 2.0 build, and have learned this mantra... "measure three times, cut once, use lots of blue tape to fit, and then use E6000.

[hondutrooper[501st]]

Did some more trimming today.  Dont want to do any glueing yet.  Moved to the forearms but stopped since I had questions and didn't want to mess things up.

 

Two questions-

1- When trimming to fit my forearms, can I trim from the both the interior and exterior parts? Or am I limited to interior only?

2- The forearms seem long for me...can I shorten at the wrist? What is the guideline for length?

 

 

 

Thanks!

[TriumphTrooper8[501st]]

Typically you want to split the difference with trimming so its symmetrical or a true middle seam. Just make sure you are comfortable with the fit. As far as the forearm length you can take some off at the wrist since there is no return edges there but you could take some off both ends. You will need to make a relief on the left forearm anyway so you can bend your arm. You noticed that the inner forearms one has a relief/cut out for bending, that's the right arm and one does not have hardly anything, left arm. There are plenty of AM builds that you can look over.

[hondutrooper[501st]]

Typically you want to split the difference with trimming so its symmetrical or a true middle seam. Just make sure you are comfortable with the fit. As far as the forearm length you can take some off at the wrist since there is no return edges there but you could take some off both ends. You will need to make a relief on the left forearm anyway so you can bend your arm. You noticed that the inner forearms one has a relief/cut out for bending, that's the right arm and one does not have hardly anything, left arm. There are plenty of AM builds that you can look over.

Thanks for the tips.  I figured trimming both sides would be best but I wanted to make sure.  Will work on that tonight.

[GeorgePBurdell[501st]]

I think in the new AM kit the forearm with the relief cut out is actually the left arm, based on how the curves match up. At least that's what I did after reading the tutorial on arm assembly.

[hondutrooper[501st]]

Made some progress on the helmet.  Everything fit pretty smoothly with the exception of the left ear.  Any tips appreciated on how to close that gap more.  I'll play around with it more and see how close I can get it.

 

 

Teeth Cut out

 

Right ear - small gap

 

Left ear - larger gap that I want

[GeorgePBurdell[501st]]

I had to heat and reform mine to get a better fit

[hondutrooper[501st]]

I had to heat and reform mine to get a better fit

Heat gun or hair dryer?

[FNGmacaroni[501st]]

Heat gun or hair dryer?

Either one should work. Just keep in mind that a heat gun is going to get really hot, really fast. Hair dryer will take longer to heat up the plastic, which could be good or bad depending on your patience.

[GeorgePBurdell[501st]]

Heat gun or hair dryer?

 

I actually used my oven, set at 225. But be careful if you do that. If you leave it in too long it will sag a bit, or you can potentially get bubbling if your ABS has been exposed to moisture. It's a common problem with 3D printing...

[hondutrooper[501st]]

Made some progress after a long break...

 

Painted the inside black

 

Cut the trim.  Is this supposed to be straight or is at an angle OK?

 

Painted the vocoder as best I could...does it look good?

 

Started painting the teeth...but wasn't sure if I needed to paint the last tooth?  Cut out that last piece?

[Artshot]

Great thread, will be following closely for the day I receive a brown box of AM goodness

[AnjelRedemption[TK]]

I trimed mine to match the angel of the trap.

 

 

Vocoder looks good to me.

 

 

don't cut the last one but yes paint the last tooth to a point just after the one you don't cut out.

 

 

This is a pic of mine before I extende the grey on the frown a little more after the last tooth.

 

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Looking great Victor 

[hondutrooper[501st]]

So I finished the teeth and ended in a point past the last indentation...thoughts?

 

 

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Much better! You can clean it up once it's dry with a toothpick. It works very well. 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Spot on sir!

[hondutrooper[501st]]

Much better! You can clean it up once it's dry with a toothpick. It works very well. 

Thanks for the tip.  Would mineral spirits be needed too?

[hondutrooper[501st]]

Any tips for the mic tips placement?  There isn't a defined flat spot to put the tips on. Does this look about right?

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

I would angle them down just a bit.