My AM2.0 build

[RLH2515[TK]]

Extremely pleased with this beauty someone in my area scratch built for me.

 

 

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[zemzero]

 Still no box yet? I remember when I ordered my AM 2.0 kit last year, there were two or three delays. It was worth the wait though.

 

 Nice E-11. Is that what you plan on trooping with?

[RLH2515[TK]]

My box is supposed to ship out Tuesday or Wednesday this week. He had a bad delay with the black kits which set our white kits way behind. This is what I will be using for trooping I pick it up tonight.

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

For the price this guy is on point. Very happy with this E-11

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

it got a little wet. But let the good times roll. What are the easiest pieces to start with ?

 

 

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[Skypig]

I did biceps, forearms, thighs, shins, body then helmet.

 

 

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Yeah I plan on helmet last most definitely

 

 

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[Troopacoola[TK]]

Yeah I plan on helmet last most definitely

 

 

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I got bored trimming my kit. So I moved onto the helmet which i finished on sunday. I was really anxiuos, but thought I'm gonna have to do it at some point so jumped in I really enjoyed it. Now back to more trimming!

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

Oh yeah I'm ready case of red bull and off I'll go.

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

ok so I'm starting with my biceps. I'd think I can take most all of the return edge off the bottom of both halves. That should make sizing easier. Also should the curved piece be at the bottom of you bicep?

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

So I've seen a 5mm return top and bottom of bicep. But the top is mostly under the shoulder bell. No rush here just waking on some advise.

 

 

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[Troopacoola[TK]]

So I've seen a 5mm return top and bottom of bicep. But the top is mostly under the shoulder bell. No rush here just waking on some advise.

 

 

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Have a look at Tony's walk through mate. Its ANH, but

it is an AM1.0 Build so should help for reference

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/31920-ukswrath's-AM-1.0,-ATA-bucket-build

 

Marc

Edited August 13, 2016 by CTID

[RLH2515[TK]]

Yeah I've been searching and looking for months now. But everything went fuzzy when it's actually in my hand lol. Like I don't want to mess this up !

 

 

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[Troopacoola[TK]]

Yeah I've been searching and looking for months now. But everything went fuzzy when it's actually in my hand lol. Like I don't want to mess this up !

 

 

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Hahaha! I know exactly what you mean!

Each part I'm working on I try and find a thread and re-read the bit I'm working on. A mishap or error can be an expensive one

Marc

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Bingo! Tony's thread is awesome

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

ok my questions for the day. Does the left arm have 11 buttons and the right have 12 for the forearm? Is it normal that the right has more of a curve on the inside piece and the left is more round shaped? Can i cut most of the excess off one side or is the norm to split the difference? Thanks I ask a lot of questions lol.

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

No matter how many posts I look at my armor doesn't look like any of the others. One forearm has a nice bend on inside piece where as the other has more of a round shape. Any one else have this problem with am 2.0 ?

 

 

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[zemzero]

 I had the same thing. Looking at screencaps though, it seems some costumes had both arms with a bend on the inside, some, only one. I ended up cutting a U shape into the straight forearm piece, for asymmetry and moveability.

 

 I did a ton of research before my build and it seems most of it was useless when I actually got my kit. I had to do things I saw no one else do, or what someone else did, did not work for me at all. My biggest help was using actual screen caps from the movie. I found there's actually a lot of contradictory "evidence" on these forums (such as the button count on the forearms). Although, I didn't make a build thread, so I'm sure your experience will be a lot different.

Edited August 14, 2016 by zemzero

[RLH2515[TK]]

Once I get and idea of how to cut this back I'll be good. Most other armor builders have that edge they go by to cut back to. It's not there with this so I guess I'll be winging it.

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

I can't seem to get any advise for the moment so off I go. the TD was easy enough now I'll attempt the biceps

 

 

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[RLH2515[TK]]

I guess tracing my fist will get this close enough for the clam shells. These suckers are huge !

 

 

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[Troopacoola[TK]]

ok my questions for the day. Does the left arm have 11 buttons and the right have 12 for the forearm? Is it normal that the right has more of a curve on the inside piece and the left is more round shaped? Can i cut most of the excess off one side or is the norm to split the difference? Thanks I ask a lot of questions lol.

 

 

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Id trim the same off both sides. 11 dimples om the left arm

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well worked on forearms tonight removed return edge with belt sander and fitted one. No rush here.

 

 

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some thigh and shin trimming.

 

 

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some thigh and shin trimming.

 

 

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