ayen's ANOVOS TK ANH Stunt build

[ayen_s[TK]]

Went to my first 501st trooping last Sunday. I came as minder for fellow Malaysia Outpost member. Learn on handling the crowd and assisting others to suit up. Had a blast.

 

Other good news are:

1. My Imperial Boots in transit.

2. My Anovos undersuit and gloves also in transit.

 

 

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Abs & Kidney strap (left):

Install nylon straps.

 

Abs & kidney strap (right)

Install male popper snap base.

 

 

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Codpiece to butt plate strap:

Install 2 male snap.

Install strap to cod piece.

 

Abs to Kidney strap (right):

I originally use nylon strap for this side but found it difficult to put on the armor with it. I change it to elastic strap.

 

 

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Shoulder bell:

Install male snaps. I offset closer towards the front.

 

 

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Forearm & bicep strapping:

Prepare 2" x 10cm elastic strap.

 

 

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Thigh (left & right)

Assemble the front connection.

 

Shin(left & right)

Assemble the front connection.

 

Sniper plate:

Encounter problem with sniper plate connection. I am removing the left shin and will reduce the front width before i try to reassemble the sniper plate.

Edited May 24, 2016 by ayen_s

[ayen_s[TK]]

Shoulder bell top connection:

Sew in snaps #10.

 

Shoulder bell (right):

 

Shoulder bell (left):

 

Forearm & bicep:

Prepare the male snaps & base.

 

 

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Thigh (left & right):

Install rear connection.

 

 

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[=Sv3=[TK]]

Thigh (left & right):

Install rear connection.

 

 

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These thighs have been the bane of my existence this past week! I just can't get the back to meet properly without considerable force...

 

I'm doing inner strips and keeping the cover one for later though I'm thinking this might part of the reason why it's causing me so much trouble.

 

You seem to have managed it pretty well! Keep up the good work!

[ayen_s[TK]]

These thighs have been the bane of my existence this past week! I just can't get the back to meet properly without considerable force...

 

I'm doing inner strips and keeping the cover one for later though I'm thinking this might part of the reason why it's causing me so much trouble.

 

You seem to have managed it pretty well! Keep up the good work!

For difficult connection, i glue half of it first, then i glue the other half. Doing inner strip supposed to be helpfull but no extra strip provided by Anovos.

[ayen_s[TK]]

Shin (left):

I reduce the width of the return edge. Reattach the inner shin.

 

 

 

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[=Sv3=[TK]]

For difficult connection, i glue half of it first, then i glue the other half. Doing inner strip supposed to be helpfull but no extra strip provided by Anovos.

That's what I ended up using. Well that, a locking clamp and magnets... Lots and lots of magnets!!!

 

As for inner strips, I used the leftovers for trimming. They aren't very thick but it's seems fine so far!

[ayen_s[TK]]

Received my size #42 Imperial Boots.

 

 

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Thigh Ammo Pack Installation:

 

 

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Shin rear outer strip (left):

 

Shin rear outer strip (right):

 

 

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Thigh garter belt:

I use my existing leather belt. I take a 3/4" elastic and made a loop around the belt. The end are ladder loop buckle.

 

Canvas belt:

Measure the armor waist. ~40"

 

 

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Edited June 2, 2016 by ayen_s

[ayen_s[TK]]

Progress fit-up:

3/4" elastic not a good idea. Need a wider elastic. 3/4" stretch too much.

 

 

Having difficulty to bend the knee. Thinking of removing the top portion near butt. This will allow the thigh to be higher and more knee clearance.

 

 

 

 

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Edited June 3, 2016 by ayen_s

[ayen_s[TK]]

Put up the armor on the inflatable mannequin.

 

 

 

I am listing down what need to do for better fitment. Will do this at later stage.

 

 

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[Sentry71[TK]]

Progress fit-up:

3/4" elastic not a good idea. Need a wider elastic. 3/4" stretch too much.

Yep, try for 2 or 3 inch wide.

 

 

Having difficulty to bend the knee. Thinking of removing the top portion near butt. This will allow the thigh to be higher and more knee clearance.

Removing the top of the thigh back will help with bending, though if you are trying to sit, you will also need to take off a little at the top front of the thigh, most likely. Consider also taking a bit out of the back of the knee, if needed, to add mobility for things like stairs.

Edited June 6, 2016 by Sentry71

[ayen_s[TK]]

Shoulder strap (left & right):

Glue both strap.

 

Forearm & bicep:

Attach 2" elastic connection.

 

 

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[illusionz_09[TK]]

Looking good... i see you did your research!

[ayen_s[TK]]

Looking good... i see you did your research!

My boss have this sign up all over the office. In the spirit of doing it right first time. Ha ha.

 

 

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Shin (left & right)

Use e6000 to attach velcro for rear connection. The adhesives that comes with the supplied velcro failed during test fit.

 

Kidney to butt plate connection:

Reinforce the strapping. From 1" strap to 2" elastic (modified from Anovos supplied elastic).

 

 

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[illusionz_09[TK]]

looking good. yes i agree that maybe the velcro is comes with is clearly not ideal to build your entire armor with.

Use an actual adhesive when possible.

[ayen_s[TK]]

Trial fit. Difficult to take picture while fully suited in armor. Will get another person to take picture for me next time.

 

I need to shorten the back plate and breast plate connection elastic. This to bring it higher and subsequently raise the butt plate higher.

The butt plate is flaring out. Will treat it with hot bath to shape it closer.

 

 

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