Pyrates AP Build and Journey to The 501st

[Pyrates[TK]]

Taking a break rather than getting frustrated.

[TK 2759[501st]]

One step away from going stunt- teeth not co-operating - trying my wood burning tool as my last ditch effort- don't want to use paste on extra teeth - bumski's

Practicing on scrap first

Take a look at another hero thread... I read about one guy who pushed out the extra teeth, and had to use paste, and sand it down until it matched... It looked good though after all said and done.

[Pyrates[TK]]

Cheers Danimal! Yes, I read that thread - he used a standard iron on his - problem that I'm facing (no pun intended) is that the ABS is really thick in that location and hobby iron is just not heating enough to make it malleable to push in.

[Pyrates[TK]]

I will grab my other iron again but think I will have the same problem as last night with the notch.

[TK 2759[501st]]

You may have to use some sort of filler then... Bondo or ABS paste...<br><br>

Could also try to stove and heated knife... It's crude, but it may work...

Edited January 26, 2016 by TK 2759

[Kredal[TK]]

Take a look at another hero thread... I read about one guy who pushed out the extra teeth, and had to use paste, and sand it down until it matched... It looked good though after all said and done.

 

That was me... linked below, should be on page 11 or so.  I used a hot air gun from a soldering station to heat up the ABS, then push it out as much as I could... which wasn't enough, so I filled the last bit with ABS paste, and sanded it down until it was smooth.

[Pyrates[TK]]

Got you on Page 7 my friend - just going through your thread - much appreciated guys!

[Pyrates[TK]]

Got you on Page 7 my friend - just going through your thread - much appreciated guys!

[Pyrates[TK]]

Great news mates - iron was able to push the majority out so now I just need a little paste. The other tooth is barely noticeable.

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Before

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After

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[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

 Now start cutting plastic and gluing pieces together! You need the shavings and scrap for the ABS paste. 

Edited January 26, 2016 by Airborne Trooper

[TK 2759[501st]]

Now start cutting plastic and gluing pieces together! You need the shavings and scrap for the ABS paste.

 

And don't forget lots of pictures!

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

Pictures or it didn't happen 

[Knockerbot[501st]]

I'm done my TD and helmet, you're behind brother! Lol

[supernaut11[TK]]

BOO-YAAA!!!!!

 

Aaron, is the TD tube black? I've always known it to be grey.

[Pyrates[TK]]

Aaron, is the TD tube black? I've always known it to be grey.

Yes, it's black abs 2" - I actually have 2" grey PVC conduit that I scooped from a construction bin. If you go to a new home area, you can ask the local contractors (electricians for some scrap) - worse case scenario you can buy it at Home Depot, but you get a 10' length.

 

You can remove the lettering on the pipe using Clear PVC primer.

[supernaut11[TK]]

Yes, it's black abs 2" - I actually have 2" grey PVC conduit that I scooped from a construction bin. If you go to a new home area, you can ask the local contractors (electricians for some scrap) - worse case scenario you can buy it at Home Depot, but you get a 10' length.

 

You can remove the lettering on the pipe using Clear PVC primer.

Good to know! Thanks, Aaron.

[Haso[TK]]

Or primer then paint the black abs TD would be another option I assume.

 

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[supernaut11[TK]]

TRACKING NUMBER!!! 

[Sentry71[TK]]

TRACKING NUMBER!!! 

 

Me too!!!

[Haso[TK]]

And me too!

 

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