batmanmike Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) BBB came, nicely packed. This is my first build so I'm am very excited:) I thought I would start easy (if that exsists!! LOL) Here is the Sniper knee, after drawing with a pencil on it I was hoping a few could tell me it looks okay before I try and cut. The thought of messing something up, even after reading and reading examples is making me stressed Bottom Sides I did notice on UKSWraith post he left a little more on the top sides... Check me-Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 26, 2017 by batmanmike 1 Quote
68Brick[TK] Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Congrats on the BBB day! Your sniper knee pencil lines look good. Cut away!<br><br> Mike, will you be shooting for EIB or Centurion with your build? I'd recommend it as TK's look their best at that level. Have a look at the builds and applications for great pics and tips. Edited March 26, 2017 by 68Brick 2 Quote
Haso[TK] Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 Hey mate the sniper knee plate will be easier to attach if you lose most of the return from underneath it. I draw the score lines for the bottom from inside the plate and cut to those. Top returns can be kept ad you've done. Sent from my SM-J100Y using Tapatalk 3 Quote
batmanmike Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Posted March 27, 2017 Congrats on the BBB day! Your sniper knee pencil lines look good. Cut away!<br><br> Mike, will you be shooting for EIB or Centurion with your build? I'd recommend it as TK's look their best at that level. Have a look at the builds and applications for great pics and tips. Centurion would be nice. Heck, a 501st approval would make me excited, lol. Hope to start cutting away at some of the armor this weekend. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
batmanmike Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Posted March 27, 2017 Hey mate the sniper knee plate will be easier to attach if you lose most of the return from underneath it. I draw the score lines for the bottom from inside the plate and cut to those. Top returns can be kept ad you've done. Sent from my SM-J100Y using Tapatalk Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Posted April 1, 2017 Finally got brace and made some cuts this week! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Posted April 1, 2017 Also got these rough trimmed! Pencil lines Cuts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
batmanmike Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Posted April 1, 2017 Trimmed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 1, 2017 Report Posted April 1, 2017 The sniper knee plate looks great, Mike. Trimming that bottom completely off will allow it to fit snug against the calf. In the second photo of your last post it looks as if you need to remove the rest of the return edge from the piece on the left. Also, since you may be aiming for Centurion I would recommend removing all the return edges from the wrist side of your forearm pieces. You should also think about removing them from the tops of the thighs as well. It is not a requirement, but you may find that the return edges on the thighs (especially on the inside) can chafe the heck out of you after a short while. When you get the chance, I would have a look at some of the approved Centurion submission threads in the Advanced Tactics section, especially those that deal with AP armor. 3 Quote
CoatHanger[TK] Posted April 2, 2017 Report Posted April 2, 2017 Will be starting an AP build soon, so plan on following yours for any sage words of advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted April 2, 2017 Report Posted April 2, 2017 Looks awesome my friend! Keep up the good work. 2 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Posted April 2, 2017 Did some more rough trimming, eye took over an hour, shoulders need some more trimming, probably just sand them like everything else Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
batmanmike Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Posted April 2, 2017 Shoulders Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Posted April 3, 2017 More trimming on the helmet tonight, drilled a hole at the corner so it wouldn't tear later. Both eyes cut out now Drilled some holes in the teeth Filled one so far...coming along Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Posted April 3, 2017 Blisters!! Lol. I think I'm close now! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 3, 2017 Report Posted April 3, 2017 Looking great, Mike! For those teeth, I suggest picking up a set of needle files from Lowe's. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-6-Piece-Needle-File-Set/4777067 They will help immensely. 1 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Posted April 3, 2017 Looking great, Mike! For those teeth, I suggest picking up a set of needle files from Lowe's. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-6-Piece-Needle-File-Set/4777067 They will help immensely. Haha! Those are the ones I have been using. I feel like I'm digging to China with a nail file, lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Posted April 4, 2017 Got the whole frown done...scary! My hand hurts, I have blisters, but it's MINE Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
batmanmike Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Posted April 4, 2017 Got the dremel and respirator out tonight: Then I sanded and sanded by hand, getting close, still need to fit my bucket together and probably sand some more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
ritzmike Posted April 4, 2017 Report Posted April 4, 2017 Steady as she goes you're on your way! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Haso[TK] Posted April 4, 2017 Report Posted April 4, 2017 Great job on the teeth! All coming along really well. Sent from my SM-J100Y using Tapatalk 1 Quote
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