timecyspace Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 It's finally here! BBB day! Everything seems to be in perfect condition. I still need to get the grey PVC for my TD. I'm thinking of starting with the helmet and then moving on to the rest.Specs:Armor: ATAboots: ImperialBootssoft parts: APStrapping: ImperialBoots Comments and suggestions are very much welcomed as I try to put this thing together! Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 2 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 Great news nothing better than BBB’s. For the TD it’s not always available in grey so some of us buy white and paint, I used grey primer and clear coated afterwards. Be sure to tape up the ends so you can still get the end caps on Good luck and looking forward to the progress 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 Great Clay, !! Looking to see your build photos. Feel free to ask and you can search the building thread section for tips. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/80-anh-build-threads/ cheers Quote
Coastertk Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 Great choice going with ATA. Super durable. Following this build. Ask for help as you need it. Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Alright Clay, great to see you BBB arrived. Looking forward to your build Quote
timecyspace Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Posted October 17, 2019 So I started trimming today. I'm unclear where I should trim on the helmet. I'm also cleaning up the ears. I'll cut it out more when i get to screwing the whole thing together. I'll also be dremeling on the teeth tonight, I'll post a pic once I'm done. Also, should I trim the top of the face piece? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
timecyspace Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Posted October 17, 2019 Forgot the other piece Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Nice work. A couple of useful threads https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/41250-ear-trimming-made-easy/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27375-howto-draw-an-approximate-ear-trim-line-with-no-gaps/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29238-my-helmet-ear-tutorial/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/42509-helmet-trimming-and-assembly/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/14806-how-to-assembling-ata-abs-helmet-1/ 1 Quote
timecyspace Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Posted October 17, 2019 Here's the teeth so farSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Definitely want to get into the corners, reference material: Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Some shiny new plastic awesomeness right there. Take your time, look closely at all the details and shoot for Centurion. Look forward to seeing your progress. Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 So far so good, Clay! When trimming any of the parts, it's always best to leave a little more than you think you will need... you can always remove more if required. Use the old adage "Measure twice (or 3 times), cut once". Keep those photos coming, and if you have (or think you have) an issue, be sure to ask before you "move along". Quote
Coastertk Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Be sure to test fit with your undersuit and boots. The left shin can can very easily become “too” snug. I’m speaking from experience here. 1 Quote
timecyspace Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Posted October 18, 2019 Hey guys. So I got some time to work on the teeth. Do you have any tips about smoothing the holes out? I'm too scared to continue without y'alls opinions. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
timecyspace Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Posted October 18, 2019 Also I'll be heading to home depot tomorrow. Anyone have the dimensions for the TD pipe?Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
Coastertk Posted October 18, 2019 Report Posted October 18, 2019 For the teeth holes I use a miniature file set. Perfect width, straight lines. Bring your TD end caps with you to Home Depot. You’ll know when you’ve found the right pipe. Mine was black ABS pipe and I painted it grey. 1 Quote
timecyspace Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Posted October 18, 2019 For the teeth holes I use a miniature file set. Perfect width, straight lines. Bring your TD end caps with you to Home Depot. You’ll know when you’ve found the right pipe. Mine was black ABS pipe and I painted it grey. I'm currently using a small half round file Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 18, 2019 Report Posted October 18, 2019 A combination of files will be needed, the flat ones will help keep the sides/top/bottoms a little straighter. You can also fold sandpaper over itself a few times which makes it stronger and use that to remove any sharp excess. ATA TD is the smallest out of all makers and it's a weird size, actually not made here locally and I found some old stock at salvage yard, you may have better luck at your end, as suggested make sure you take your end caps, you may find you will still have to sand the pipe so the caps go on easily Quote
timecyspace Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Posted October 19, 2019 Finished the teeth!!Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
timecyspace Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Posted October 19, 2019 Also popped out the eyesSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
timecyspace Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) Hey guys, I've finished trimming the helmet parts. Next thing to do is adding the screws. I also need to clean up the eyes some more. If there's anything you see I still need to do before I make holes please let me know! Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Oh! i also need to sand all the edges lol Edited October 20, 2019 by timecyspace 1 Quote
timecyspace Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Posted October 20, 2019 Do I need to do more to the eyes?Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 20, 2019 Report Posted October 20, 2019 I would refer to this build for comparison Quote
timecyspace Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Posted October 20, 2019 Now the eyes look much better Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote
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