Chopper857's ANH TK Stunt build

[Chopper857[TK]]

Well here we go the start of the big build adventure, main amour is on order from RS but i am going to start with a overhaul of my Anovos bucket, A few things just dont sit right straight out of the box 

 

1. left ear gap to brow looks a bit large ??

2. over spray on frown.

3. lens placement and fitment bit fragile 

 

any thoughts and comments on photos i will upload greatly appreciated.

 

Also upgrades to go in are 

 

plasti dip paint 

Ukswrath's echo bracket and fan system 

TRamps voice changing MIc system

Helmet padding set up

 

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

RS should work well with the Anovos helmet, there are many who believe they are both based on the same original armour.

 

Looking at my Anovos helmet it does seem your gap between the face plate and cap is a bit larger how ever I've had mine apart so could be how I put mine back together.

 

For the frown I used Humbrol Enamel thinners and possibly some Isopropyl alcohol.  The thinners can be got at Hobbycraft (get a big 125ml one it evaporates FAST) and the IPA at a chemist, independents are more likely to have it vs a boots etc.  I just cleaned off all the grey and then repainted with Humbrol Enamel #5 Admiralty grey.

 

On mine I pulled out all the standard internal stuff as it's a bit pants.  For the lens I measured out and drilled the lens it's self to fit the screws that hold the ears on.  These screws should ideally be swapped out for some M3.5 counter sinks painted white (again i used Humbrol, white gloss).

 

screws:http://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/metric-brass-countersunk-slotted-head-machine-screws-m3-m4-m6/I used the M3.5x 30mm long

nuts: http://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/metric-coarse-brass-hexagon-full-nuts-m2-m3-m3-5-m4-m5-m6-m8-m10/

washers : http://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/metric-brass-flat-washers-m3-to-m10/ 

 

 

This shows my lens mounting.

 

 

For the padding I used some cheap tactical pads from eBay but a foam clover is also popular and was what was used on the set. The clover is just some 1" foam cut to a shape that works well in the bucket.

 

I wouldn't worry about plastidip. You'll find very few people bother in the UK and people I've spoken to who've done it here say it wasn't worth it.

 

The one other thing people will usually do on the Anovos helmet is either change the mesh or the whole mic tip (aka hovi tip). The mesh on the anovos is too fine, I swapped mine out for a bit cut from a poundland sieve but I'm still not 100% happy so might change them for some others in future.

 

My bucket refurb starts on this page and is a bit scattered amongst the armour build: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35424-themaninthesuitcase-anovos-ahn-stunt-build/page-5

[Novak Dimon[TK]]

Hello Martyn,

The Anovos bucket is great. I plasti dipped it too and installed the padding of a motorcycle helmet, installed ukswrath's hearing assist system, and fans.

Have a look into my build thread. There you can see how I made everything.

Enjoy your build! I loved building mine and can't wait to start another armor.

Best regards

Christian

Edited September 17, 2016 by Novak Dimon

[dejango[TK]]

I used some small files to trim down the edge of the frown, everyone's is like that from ANOVOS. You could also trim the eyes a bit if you wanted, just a cosmetic thing, not necessary tbh

[Chopper857[TK]]

Hello Martyn,

The Anovos bucket is great. I plasti dipped it too and installed the padding of a motorcycle helmet, installed ukswrath's hearing assist system, and fans.

Have a look into my build thread. There you can see how I made everything.

Enjoy your build! I loved building mine and can't wait to start another armor.

Best regards

Christian

are they prescription Lenses fitted in your bucket ??

[Chopper857[TK]]

RS should work well with the Anovos helmet, there are many who believe they are both based on the same original armour.

 

Looking at my Anovos helmet it does seem your gap between the face plate and cap is a bit larger how ever I've had mine apart so could be how I put mine back together.

 

For the frown I used Humbrol Enamel thinners and possibly some Isopropyl alcohol.  The thinners can be got at Hobbycraft (get a big 125ml one it evaporates FAST) and the IPA at a chemist, independents are more likely to have it vs a boots etc.  I just cleaned off all the grey and then repainted with Humbrol Enamel #5 Admiralty grey.

 

On mine I pulled out all the standard internal stuff as it's a bit pants.  For the lens I measured out and drilled the lens it's self to fit the screws that hold the ears on.  These screws should ideally be swapped out for some M3.5 counter sinks painted white (again i used Humbrol, white gloss).

 

screws:http://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/metric-brass-countersunk-slotted-head-machine-screws-m3-m4-m6/I used the M3.5x 30mm long

nuts: http://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/metric-coarse-brass-hexagon-full-nuts-m2-m3-m3-5-m4-m5-m6-m8-m10/

washers : http://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/metric-brass-flat-washers-m3-to-m10/ 

 

 

This shows my lens mounting.

 

 

For the padding I used some cheap tactical pads from eBay but a foam clover is also popular and was what was used on the set. The clover is just some 1" foam cut to a shape that works well in the bucket.

 

I wouldn't worry about plastidip. You'll find very few people bother in the UK and people I've spoken to who've done it here say it wasn't worth it.

 

The one other thing people will usually do on the Anovos helmet is either change the mesh or the whole mic tip (aka hovi tip). The mesh on the anovos is too fine, I swapped mine out for a bit cut from a poundland sieve but I'm still not 100% happy so might change them for some others in future.

 

My bucket refurb starts on this page and is a bit scattered amongst the armour build: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35424-themaninthesuitcase-anovos-ahn-stunt-build/page-5

Thanks for the heads up with the screws and thinners been trying to track down the right ones, going to split my lense just for more room really bit of a wearing glasses issue, seeing if can place everything so no need to mess with contacts 

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

If you're perscription isn't too strong just go with out.  I wear glasses normally but don't bother in armour.  The visor isn't great and messes with the view anyway.  When trooping you will have a spotter to help guide you too, some other costumes may as well be blind!

[Chopper857[TK]]

So eye openings now cleaned up and T-nuts mounted in four places using E6000 and magnets going for belt and braces approached by covering nuts in SUGRU once set

[68Brick[TK]]

Nice Job!

[Novak Dimon[TK]]

Hi Martyn,<br>

Nice job with the eyes and the T-nuts. <br><br>

Yes I installed the precription lenses from a gas mask in my bucket. It's very handy and my glasses have no room in my bucket anyway.

[Chopper857[TK]]

So have now covered my T nuts in Sugru and rough laid out lenses for triming

[Chopper857[TK]]

now cleaned up frown teeth gaps and masked for painting with plasti dip, then I'm going for first fitment of lenses.

 

Not going to bad at the moment 

 

[68Brick[TK]]

That looks great! I'm sure others will use the lens install method you've shown clearly here.

[Chopper857[TK]]

Cheers for the positive feedback, the  lenses look better from the front now I think

 

Have now started to re-assemble used the old screws for alignment only and then pop riveted in place using a 3.5 mm flat washer on the other side also as to not stress the plastic to much

 

 

also used a additional rivet on the left side to close up the gap to the brow trim that was bothering me

[Chopper857[TK]]

OK so now i have the correct screws thanks to themaninthesuitcase and have now painted the tops

 

While i am waiting for that to dry i thought i would have a go re doing the helmet padding using some AIrsoft Mich pads and a load of velcro and i also made some packers for the pads going in around the brow

 

first placement done 

 

 

Now all in place giving a snug fit and little or no helmet wobble or rotation when i have it on     result

 

[Chopper857[TK]]

Ok so after a evening of very nervous shaping I now have the ears back in place  ,  a lot happier with the fit and  gaps 

 

 

[Chopper857[TK]]

Minor updates this time i have re painted the frown adding those two little teeth either side and and positioned all the Velcro for my Mic attachment.

 

 

what also turned up yesterday was my neck seal really happy with the one i chose in the end 

 

 

bucket wise everything's coming together just need to source some better hovi mic tips and s-trim, but i think i have found a source for the s trim now.

[Chopper857[TK]]

right helmet electronics done , just added a bit of foam backing to ukwraths brackets 

[Chopper857[TK]]

Right now it gets difficult its BBB day obliviously it time for the standard box picture

 

  

I then spent the next hour laying it all out 

 

Edited October 26, 2016 by Chopper857

[Chopper857[TK]]

Then i realized i had miss a couple of bits oh and my blaster 

 

so here's a pic of the last bits 

 

 

 

so now the real work begins

[Chopper857[TK]]

right so it begins working on the forearms first bit of head scratch with labeling but all round the right way now clearing wrist returns then working on the sides for sizing 

[Chopper857[TK]]

ok worked through on the wrist ends of the forearm parts, returns where done are around 6 MM for starters will take another look once assembled just nervous about the right inner forearm does any one have any tips for first layout this is RS armor so no cut lines 

 

[Chopper857[TK]]

just keep trimming, just keep trimming 

 

 

[Chopper857[TK]]

bit of front edge score and snap going on  thighs done shins next 

 

[Chopper857[TK]]

last bit from the weekend had a good go at the TD, need to clean my edges up and double check all the required dimensions before gluing