FencingCorvetteTrooper[TK] Posted July 31, 2017 Report Posted July 31, 2017 Looking good! Hang on to some of those scraps. They come in handy for experimenting with things like a hot water bath and reshaping. I also got more comfortable using my Dremel by practicing my sanding and cutting on a couple of pieces of extra cover strip material we had. Keep it up - as they say, the easiest way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. Just setup and tackle small steps at a time and before you know it, you'll have more pieces finished and outside of the box than sitting inside the box! Quote
68Brick[TK] Posted July 31, 2017 Report Posted July 31, 2017 Looks great Nate. Sand the edges smooth and move on! Quote
Sentry71[TK] Posted July 31, 2017 Report Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Edges are looking good! For the kidney plate, it really is all about sizing to the body. Mark added that extra on so that most people will not need to add shims at all. In my case (5'7" 180lb), I trimmed the kidney all the way back to the notch (leaving the required 22mm), and only took 3/4" off of the ab. Click on the pic for a larger version. (Photo prior to actually cutting the notch out) Hope that helps! Edited July 31, 2017 by Sentry71 Quote
darthanael Posted July 31, 2017 Author Report Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks for the advice and encouragement guys! Kind of frustrated with this PhotoBucket fiasco. A lot of great builds/resources are pretty much useless now. Having to find builds with images hosted on other platforms. They are out there though! 1 Quote
Sentry71[TK] Posted August 3, 2017 Report Posted August 3, 2017 I don't have a lot of detailed pics, but I did move my build over to PostImage. Links in the signature below. Hopefully you can get some use out of them. Quote
darthanael Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Posted August 23, 2017 I don't have a lot of detailed pics, but I did move my build over to PostImage. Links in the signature below. Hopefully you can get some use out of them. Thank you! I will for sure take a look!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
darthanael Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Posted August 23, 2017 How does this button plate look guys? Feels a little too big to me. Take more off? Haven't glued it yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted August 23, 2017 Report Posted August 23, 2017 I'd say definitely trim down the sides a bit more, Nate. Not much you can do with the top and bottom, but you should be fine. Quote
darthanael Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Posted August 23, 2017 I'd say definitely trim down the sides a bit more, Nate. Not much you can do with the top and bottom, but you should be fine. Ok perfect will do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted August 23, 2017 Report Posted August 23, 2017 It's best to get some help if you can when figuring out how much of the kidney plate extensions (lengthwise) with the Ab plate.I'm with magni, if you go with the traditional bracket system more is better so you can reinforce the return edge with scrap abs to help prevent breakage.If you're going with the snap system 1/8" should be good Don't forget to leave approximately 1/2" space between your body and the armour.Keep up the stellar work!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
darthanael Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Posted August 23, 2017 It's best to get some help if you can when figuring out how much of the kidney plate extensions (lengthwise) with the Ab plate.I'm with magni, if you go with the traditional bracket system more is better so you can reinforce the return edge with scrap abs to help prevent breakage.If you're going with the snap system 1/8" should be good Don't forget to leave approximately 1/2" space between your body and the armour.Keep up the stellar work!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cool thank you! I'm going to buy the strapping kit off of TrooperBay.com, that's the traditional correct? I was trying to get as close to the original as possible, but would you recommend a snap system?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted August 23, 2017 Report Posted August 23, 2017 Cool thank you! I'm going to buy the strapping kit off of TrooperBay.com, that's the traditional correct? I was trying to get as close to the original as possible, but would you recommend a snap system?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I went very unconventional with my strapping system, the reason I went this way is because I wanted a strapping system that helped to maintain the Centurion image with minimal repair and less chance of wardrobe malfunctions.The original armour was used for very small intervals of shooting, while we troop in this stuff for very long durations.What you choose to do on the inside is completely your decision- there's no right or wrong method just as long as you stay together Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted August 23, 2017 Report Posted August 23, 2017 There are a LOT of build threads that have used the snap system. It is what the majority of us use, and some even go with a "double snap" method. If you look through the Centurion submission threads in this section https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/72-request-centurion-status/ you will see some great examples. I myself prefer it as I find it very easy to get suited up, and I like that the various pieces of armor all come apart. My buddy Jeff (Wingnut65) has a great diagram here if you need it: (This the "double snap" system) 2 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted August 23, 2017 Report Posted August 23, 2017 Here is what I did for mine:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
darthanael Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Posted August 24, 2017 Wow that's all super insightful thank you guys!! I think I might go with the snap system after all!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
darthanael Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Posted August 24, 2017 How's this for the button plate, better?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
darthanael Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Posted August 24, 2017 More trimming ensued today!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted August 24, 2017 Report Posted August 24, 2017 How's this for the button plate, better?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Button plate looks great mate! Quote
darthanael Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Posted August 28, 2017 On 8/23/2017 at 3:51 PM, justjoseph63 said: There are a LOT of build threads that have used the snap system. It is what the majority of us use, and some even go with a "double snap" method. If you look through the Centurion submission threads in this section https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/72-request-centurion-status/ you will see some great examples. I myself prefer it as I find it very easy to get suited up, and I like that the various pieces of armor all come apart. My buddy Jeff (Wingnut65) has a great diagram here if you need it: (This the "double snap" system) Hey Joseph, thanks so much for attaching that diagram! Mega helpful! For the snaps, do you just attached the snaps to a piece of ABS and then glue that with E6000 to the inside of the armor? Thank you for your help! Quote
darthanael Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Posted August 28, 2017 Hey guys, another question. I wanted to get a Darman neck seal like I see a lot of people here have. I also found a really nice looking seal on Etsy that's made of faux leather here >> https://www.etsy.com/listing/512192901/star-wars-stormtrooper-neck-seal. I know the CRL doesn't say anything about the actual material it's made of. Thoughts? Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Hey guys, another question. I wanted to get a Darman neck seal like I see a lot of people here have. I also found a really nice looking seal on Etsy that's made of faux leather here >> https://www.etsy.com/listing/512192901/star-wars-stormtrooper-neck-seal. I know the CRL doesn't say anything about the actual material it's made of. Thoughts? We have a few vetted makers of neck deals in our Imperial Commissary section - There's Veedox, Darman's, Geeky Pink's, and don't quote me but I believe Imperial Gaskets also does Neck seals that will do the trick. That Etsy one looks like it doesn't breathe very well. The decision is ultimately up to you mate Quote
darthanael Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Posted August 28, 2017 15 minutes ago, Pyrates said: We have a few vetted makers of neck deals in our Imperial Commissary section - There's Veedox, Darman's, Geeky Pink's, and don't quote me but I believe Imperial Gaskets also does Neck seals that will do the trick. That Etsy one looks like it doesn't breathe very well. The decision is ultimately up to you mate That helps Aaron thank you!! 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 That helps Aaron thank you!! Absolutely anytime!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
darthanael Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Posted August 28, 2017 Biceps, forearms and shoulders are all trimmed. Pretty much done with all my preliminary trimming now. Time for fitting! Also trying to wrap my head around the snap system. Let me know if you guys see any hiccups in the trimming! Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
darthanael Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Posted August 28, 2017 Also, my Hyperfirm B-grade has arrived! This thing is legit!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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