Haribon72[TK] Posted May 19, 2016 Report Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Tony, I like the bolt and nut assembly on this. I just want to make sure that we're not going to make any bondo action on the boxes right (meaning they won't be permanently closed). Edited May 19, 2016 by Haribon72 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Posted May 19, 2016 Hey Walter, the CRL states they are to have a seam, so bondoing is out of the question. 1 Quote
Haribon72[TK] Posted May 19, 2016 Report Posted May 19, 2016 Thank you! I'm quadruple checking! (i'm over-reading and over-thinking sometimes). Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Posted May 19, 2016 Thank you! I'm quadruple checking! (i'm over-reading and over-thinking sometimes). Noproblemo. Caution is a good thing, especially with this armor. 1 Quote
Starfox2010 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Posted May 21, 2016 Hey Tony, regarding the Devcon glue;When done for the day, do you dispose of the syringe or do you put something over it to use another day? 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Posted May 21, 2016 The glue mixes in the tip, after maybe 10 minutes or less it begins to harden in the tip which renders it useless. 2 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Posted June 1, 2016 I still have plenty of mesh fabric and gaffers tape available FYI 2 Quote
djrue[TK] Posted July 5, 2016 Report Posted July 5, 2016 Where / how did you use the Glazing Putty? https://www.amazon.com/Fibreglass-Evercoat-411-Poly-Flex-Polyester/dp/B000P6US6A?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Posted July 5, 2016 Where / how did you use the Glazing Putty? https://www.amazon.com/Fibreglass-Evercoat-411-Poly-Flex-Polyester/dp/B000P6US6A?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Any Flexible areas or pin holes that need to be covered or built up. 1/8" maximum thickness is highly suggested due to possible cracking. In high humidity or colder climates allow for longer cure times. The polyflex is a two part mix. PPG or 3M requires no mixing so is recommended over the polyflex. Hope this helps Quote
djrue[TK] Posted July 6, 2016 Report Posted July 6, 2016 Any Flexible areas or pin holes that need to be covered or built up. 1/8" maximum thickness is highly suggested due to possible cracking. In high humidity or colder climates allow for longer cure times. The polyflex is a two part mix. PPG or 3M requires no mixing so is recommended over the polyflex. Hope this helps Ahhh got it. Thanks Tony. So PPG over regular bondo because of better flexability and less likely to crack? Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Posted July 6, 2016 PPG is recommended over the rest according a body shop tech friend of mine. No mixing, easy to work with and dependable. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Quote
Rookhelm[TK] Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 This thread has been a great help, thanks for all the pics! Just one question. Does the metal plate which attaches the yoke to the shoulder bells also serve to reinforce the yoke itself? I would think it does, but you also did the reinforcement with plastic. In just fitting my yoke and chest piece, it's already starting to develop a crack in it...just after one fitting Not sure if I should go for the metal plate, or a simpler reinforcement. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Posted July 18, 2016 This thread has been a great help, thanks for all the pics! Just one question. Does the metal plate which attaches the yoke to the shoulder bells also serve to reinforce the yoke itself? I would think it does, but you also did the reinforcement with plastic. In just fitting my yoke and chest piece, it's already starting to develop a crack in it...just after one fitting Not sure if I should go for the metal plate, or a simpler reinforcement. Hey Brian, glad to be of assistance. You're correct the aluminum plate serves a couple purposes, supports the shoulder bells and helps prevent the yoke from cracking. At first I tried a simple reinforcement using left over scrap but quickly realized it wouldn't be enough so I created the bracket after getting a glimpse of some movie armor pictures. I've seen others do something similar but use plastic instead of metal. Not sure how those are holding up. I've either trooped or suited up over a dozen times and to this day I have no cracks Anyway, hope this helps Quote
Cowboy Kylo[501st] Posted November 4, 2016 Report Posted November 4, 2016 I just noticed all the picture links aren't coming up anymore...someone please fix it haha Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Posted November 5, 2016 Photobucket is current having issues. Hopefully they'll be back shortly 1 Quote
CrookKnight[TK] Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 Just ordered my kit from Anovos. Should have it by Q3 2017. Will definitely use your build thread. I guess while I am waiting, I can work on the accessories (pack, shield, etc...) Take it easy. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Posted November 23, 2016 Just ordered my kit from Anovos. Should have it by Q3 2017. Will definitely use your build thread. I guess while I am waiting, I can work on the accessories (pack, shield, etc...) Take it easy. Excellent! Well let's hope you don't have to perform as many upgrades as previous versions of armor builders did. Look forward to your build thread. 1 Quote
CrookKnight[TK] Posted November 23, 2016 Report Posted November 23, 2016 I will probably do a build thread so people can see the difference between this version and earlier versions. Of course the main reason would be to make sure I was doing everything right. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Posted December 29, 2016 I will probably do a build thread so people can see the difference between this version and earlier versions. Of course the main reason would be to make sure I was doing everything right. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison I like it Quote
kungfugrip12 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Posted February 3, 2017 Hey Folks, I purchased my AONOVOS TFA Stormtrooper kit last year as well. Sept 2017 Can't come soon enough! Anyone else working on other parts ahead of time? Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Posted February 3, 2017 Hey Folks, I purchased my AONOVOS TFA Stormtrooper kit last year as well. Sept 2017 Can't come soon enough! Anyone else working on other parts ahead of time? Awesome, can't wait to see more FOTKs in the ranks 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Posted February 3, 2017 New Pauldron from Imperial gaskets, if you're looking for extras. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35470-fotk-vinyl-pauldron/ Here's my setup 2 Quote
fn32940[501st] Posted February 3, 2017 Report Posted February 3, 2017 I'd recommend looking for gaskets as that can take a while. Then working Blasters and pick up other items. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Deckard1138[501st] Posted February 3, 2017 Report Posted February 3, 2017 My son is waiting for his to arrive in September too, where's a good place to get the neck seal, gloves, and boots? Thanks in advance! And awesome job... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Posted February 3, 2017 Neck seal not sure ck the FISD sales threads, boots and gloves Imperial. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk 1 Quote
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