Troopertony's ANH stunt build thread (ATA)

[troopertony]

Hello! I recently had a fantastic BBB day after a super quick turnaround from ATA Works. Everything was in tip top shape when it arrived and I am pumped to start the build. 

 

After reading build threads, watching videos, and some advice from experienced troopers, I'm going to be aiming this build for Centurion from the outset. This is my first time attempting such a project, so I look forward your input. I've also been working on a full resin blaster kit which may occasionally distract me while waiting for e6000 to cure. 

 

 

My plan of attack is to start with the forearms, move to the bucket (mostly because I'm really excited to build that part), then see where to go from there.

 

My first question as I prep the forearms, is it easier/better to trim the return edge from the wrist before or after assembly? 

 

Thanks for all the collective wisdom I've benefited from so far, and I look forward to the build!

[Frank75139[501st]]

Congrats on BBB day. Looks so nice and shinny. I’d remove the return before putting it together. It will help with fitting as well.


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[lucnak[TK]]

Congrats on your new BBB! It will be easier to remove it before assembly and then you will probably need to sand once the two halves are joined to ensure that they are nice and level.

[CableGuy[TK]]

Congrats, Tony. 

 

 

[TheSwede[TK]]

Happy BBB-day

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Congrats on your BBB day, Tony, and GREAT to hear you are headed for Centurion!  Yes, as mentioned you should definitely remove all the return edge on the wrist side of the forearms (including the "hump" as seen in photo 1) before fitting/gluing.  How much you trim off the other end is up to you.  Some like to leave a bit, but below (photo 2) is a detail of screen used forearm/bicep.  You are doing the right thing by asking questions here in your thread before proceeding.  Keep it up, and remember... this will be a marathon, not a sprint.

 

   

[ukswrath[Staff]]

ATA, awesome. 

[Jared[TK]]

I just finished my ATA kit, looking forward to watching your build!



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[troopertony]

Thanks for the advice. I went ahead and fully trimmed wrist sides of the forearms. So far I've got one side of the right forearm covered and curing- will do the other side once it dries. First time dealing with ABS, my lexan scissor skills improved as I went along, and my first cuts required a lot of sanding. 

 

 

I went ahead and fit and trimmed the left forearm, and ran into a snag, as I have this gap where the curved part is. Maybe an inner cover strip will help?

 

 

Edit- It looks like one of my cuts wasn't all the way straight on the forearm so that could be the reason.

Edited March 24, 2018 by troopertony
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[ukswrath[Staff]]

When you start adding cover strips one side at a time I bet your lines may look a little closer. Also, since the cover strip covers the joint there's not much to be concerned with other than good connection contact. No one will ever know about any imperfections 

[Triple D[TK]]

Yes, once the cover strips are added you won't notice the uneven cuts.

[troopertony]

Finally finished the forearms, here they are from the top down. 

 

Edited April 10, 2018 by troopertony
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[troopertony]

Happy fourth! Was able to start some trimming on helmet. Did I take enough off the bottom? I erred on the side of leaving extra for fear of trimming too much.

 

[FodiChan[TK]]

I took off more than that but that was after I fully finished the bucket. I think I had about what you did when I first put mine together.

 

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[TheSwede[TK]]

13 hours ago, troopertony said:

Did I take enough off the bottom

You can safely remove all of the flashing

Please excuse the shaky drawing

Edited May 5, 2018 by TheSwede

[troopertony]

Finished trimming the helmet and will start putting it together after sanding and removing teeth. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 18, 2018 by troopertony

[hollowbodies[501st]]

Hey there! I'm a bit late but happy BBB!!  Great work so far, keep it up! 

Edited June 18, 2018 by hollowbodies

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Looking good Tony 

 

Keep in mind if you plan on shooting for the higher levels of accuracy don't forget to remove ALL the return edge from the forearms wrist side. 

 

Keep up the good work

[troopertony]

Sanded and cut out the teeth. I used the dremel and file method for the teeth, here's a picture of them. I found the file with one round side and flat side pretty helpful.

 

 

 

 

Now time to join the two halves! I've tried mocking it up with tape a few times to get a feel for how they'll fit (and to try it on!). I'm a little nervous about making the holes in the sides, but it seems like there will be room to adjust even after so I just need to look at more pics and go for it.

 

And it looks like I have a little more return edge on the forearms to get rid of 

 

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Looking good tony, you can square out the teeth a little more when you're ready.  Here's a reference photo