BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 So, I've been told I must start sharing my journey through something unlike anything I've ever done before! I've all the enthusiasm in the Empire but zero ability or skills to bring to this task.... BUT here I go, please help along the way, I'll need it! Big Brown Box day arrived after 4wks since ordering from AP. Its a BIG brown box indeed! So, I stared for a while then dived on in. I've never seen an armour up close and after seeing SO much untrimmed plastic I'm wondering what I've got myself into! I'm starting slow and I mean slow, time is so rare in my world - bear with me! Journey begins... Quote
Tusken RTT Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 Good deal! A little at a time, start slow and all of your progress will begin to snowball. You will be sending in your EIB pics before you know it! 1 Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Posted April 12, 2015 Today I started the "easy" job of the TD canister. Not so easy, cutting circles is not an exact science. After an hour of trimming and sanding I got here and still not happy enough. Took a break to go spray the pipe with primer grey. Five light coats and I'm happy with it. More tidying of the plastic while the paint dries I think... Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 if you need any advice or photos... please don't hesitate to become my Facebook friend. I can show you photos very quickly of my ap building methods. PM me and I'll set you up with advice and tools advice in bucketloads of facebook photos. 1 Quote
Snaps[TK] Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 Pretty much everyone wonders what they got themselves into I have AP armor and love it! Take your time, measure multiple times and cut a little less and try parts on till you have it! And don't hesitate to ask questions....a lot of great people here will help you out. All the work will be completely worth it in the end....most important advice I can give is have fun with your journey! 1 Quote
Mutter Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 Phil, probably every member has walked in those very same shoes. It seems daunting at first but if you take your time, research and do a little at a time, you'll been done before you know it. Go ahead and ask lots of questions, there are a ton of Troopers who love to help. Good luck! 1 Quote
marqus Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 following, Good Luck, I ordered my AP kit a couple weeks ago- still awaiting it in the mail. 1 Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Posted April 13, 2015 Literally only had twenty minutes today so just made a start on belt and drop boxes. Obviously still trimming to do. Belt will be hard to get a nice even edge near the lumps as struggling to draw a decent line with my steel ruler! Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 13, 2015 Report Posted April 13, 2015 1/2" 45 degree angle at each corner. and kevin sells inner drop boxes. 1 Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Another day tight on time AND called into work. Got my rubber hand guards glued using two part plastics glue. Trooperbay guards, Dollarama gloves. Edited April 13, 2015 by Fidgell Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Posted April 13, 2015 Also just enough time to finish respraying the E11. Detailing and weathering to come. Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Posted April 14, 2015 Found a whole hour today to work!!!! So I glued the panel on the TD I assembled KWdesigns excellent inner dropboxes And i trimmed my belt. That was quite tricky as its almost impossible to scribe a line to trim to!! Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Posted April 18, 2015 Decided to spray the interior of the helmet flat black now to save too much masking once its trimmed. Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Looking good so far, keep up the good work, here to help. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Happy dance, I got little over half an hour today so I started by sealing up the dropboxes and adding elastics. Then while my wife my dinner I decided to dive on in and attack the bucket. First cut and felt faint... So my time ended but Im slowly moving forward, masses still do go. Edited April 19, 2015 by Fidgell 1 Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 if you use sandpaper from the inside it can remove the entire eye socket, and the teeth can also be sanded from the inside. much more accurate for the fine detail needed simply sand with 80 grit paper until it's thin. then shave with an exacto, then sand a little more. 2 Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 I agree with Vern, specially if you are still not confident trimming with an exacto knife. Sand paper and files are a safer slower way to get were you are going. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Posted April 20, 2015 Used my key file set and think im happy with the teeth. 1 Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 compare the center tooth on the right with the one on the left. looks like more off the top on the right hand side. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/album/36-helmet-frown-a-new-hope-stunt/ 1 Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Posted April 20, 2015 compare the center tooth on the right with the one on the left. looks like more off the top on the right hand side. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/album/36-helmet-frown-a-new-hope-stunt/ Sorry Vern, do you mean it needs more or has more off the top on the right tooth? thanks Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 use the photos to help you decide! Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Posted April 21, 2015 Eyes today, two hours with the Exacto and sand paper. Im biased but Im actually quite proud of this ... Next up and its the ears., i hate the ears. Still not fully happy but im stopping now to see what this weekends armour party brings. Ive noticed how hot it is in there so Ive changed plans and WILL be getting a fan. Tomorrow??? Build and fasten the belt Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Posted April 21, 2015 Belt today. Started by researching and measuring the belt to ab snap placement. Next was to rivet the ABS to the Canvas belt, thanks to TKittell for his great belt! Then Darmans holster goes on Finally, the drop boxes. Sadly called into work so ill save these cover plates for next time. Not sure how ill glue them as very little edge, sand flat?? Quote
BIGDEAL[TK] Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Posted April 22, 2015 Belt finished!!! Glued the tabs with clear silicone RTV Nice to have something full to try on and keep the enthusiasm going. (Mirror image spotters - blaster IS on my left) Weathered the scope and added the decals. Whats next??? Chest and back i think! Quote
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