WTF ANH STUNT TK Build Thread

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

45 minutes ago, ukswrath said:

Basic approval you're fine

This build is anything but basic 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

49 minutes ago, StrmTRPR85 said:

This build is anything but basic 

I have to state that in case anyone else is following this thread that's not shooting for the higher levels 

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

 

And done!

[Cricket[TK]]

Looks much better!  WTG! 

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

1 hour ago, Cricket said:

Looks much better!  WTG!

I had great coaches and a support staff 

[CableGuy[TK]]

Nice work. :-)


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[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Belt rivet covers!  I trimmed the 3 "buttons" and sanded down to remover the return edge

 

 

Repeated this for all sides and the remaining "buttons"

 

Slapped some E6000 to the back, centered them over the rivets on the belt and clamped in place

 

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

So drop boxes...what's the thickness dimensions? I've seen both 10mm and 15mm in my searching

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Did a trial fit to see how everything looks up front. 

 

 

I think the left bell needs to come in a hair.  I think the gapping between biceps and forearms are good since I have these long arms.

 

I haven't done the sniper knee just yet as the shins need a bit more hot water bath shaping.  I'll be getting some velcro on the belt to ensure it stays in place.

Edited April 23, 2018 by StrmTRPR85
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[LTM[TK]]

4 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said:

So drop boxes...what's the thickness dimensions? I've seen both 10mm and 15mm in my searching

 

 

 

Edited April 23, 2018 by LTM
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[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

After some hot water bath and a heat gun I think this is about as close as I can get my left calf

 

 

Thoughts? Do more or for enough?

[ukswrath[Staff]]

I'd leave it there. 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice work

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Alright looking at fixing my spacing between my biceps and forearms.  I believe I have too much of the bicep covered by the bell

 

 

Here is how it is sitting currently

 

Here is where I propose it to go.

 

Granted this will need a longer hook.  Not planning on making the hook that long but maybe an 1/2 to an 1 inch longer.  Thoughts?

 

Or was my spacing ok before?

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Wow brother you have some long arms. My suggestion, ditch using the hook. Drop the bicep down until the tops of the biceps can be seen in the front and back of the bell. Install a single connecting strap between the bicep and bell, dead center on the inner rib. Later if you feel they're moving around too much you can install front and rear strapping to help keep them centered.

 

There should roughly be 1/2" gap between the bicep and forearm but not sure you'll be able to pull that off without creating too much gap between the forearms and hand guards. Find the sweet spot, balance between elbow and wrist then post more photos. 

 

Keep up the good work. 

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

10 minutes ago, ukswrath said:

Wow brother you have some long arms.

Right? If I could afford it would make a great lanky wookiee 

 

Sweet I'll ditch that hook than.  Would you think elastic or nylon for keep them in place?  Not sure if I need then to stretch as much as I need them held in place.

[Cricket[TK]]

Good to know that the hooks aren't a requirement.  I'm having issues with my bicep hook placement on this kit.  Off they go!    

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Hooks are not a requirement. When I need to control and area of movement I use nylon webbing, elastic is like using velcro, never know what's going to happen.

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Ok so my thought is line 24 snaps inside the bell and bicep with nylon webbing to secure it with the front of the biceps showing.  This should drop it down a good 2 inches which will give me close to the 1/2 inch gap.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Sounds like a plan. Make sure the snaps are very strong in this area, I would glue them directly, but that's me.

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

4 minutes ago, ukswrath said:

glue them directly

Great minds think alike.  I was even going to do two to ensure it had strength and will not pivot on a single snap

Edited April 24, 2018 by StrmTRPR85
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[LTM[TK]]

12 hours ago, StrmTRPR85 said:

After some hot water bath and a heat gun I think this is about as close as I can get my left calf

 

 

Thoughts? Do more or for enough?

Looks good, if you want to tighten it up a bit maybe a couple of plastic tabs on the cover side to "lock in" and pull it closer? I also see more experienced troopers talking about "comfort" while trooping and some cut a moon shape out of the back of the shin to allow a little more movement. Maybe after you get approval?

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

1 minute ago, LTM said:

I also see more experienced troopers talking about "comfort" while trooping and some cut a moon shape out of the back of the shin to allow a little more movement. Maybe after you get approval?

It didn't feel too bad with the compression paints, but we will see after more extensive wear.  I did find a small crack on the top under the return edge from my heating.  I'll be cutting perpendicular to the crack and hitting it with some epoxy from the inside to keep that sucker in place.

[StrmTRPR85[TK]]

Alright how does that arm gap look now?

 

 

I got the spacing between the bicep and forearm down to an inch

 

Only did the left side to make sure it would work first

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Yep looks good, just try and keep the bicep tucked under the bell, doesn't have to be by much.