Luna[TK] Posted May 24, 2020 Report Posted May 24, 2020 Hi there, thought since I just reopened my Anovos big brown box that I would start a build thread. Had a small crack in the bottom of the front face piece of the bucket, welded back together with good old abs paste. Now to finish helmet build.. yay it’s like Christmas,,, Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 24, 2020 Report Posted May 24, 2020 Looking forward to seeing the progress, good luck 1 Quote
Chemi[Staff] Posted May 24, 2020 Report Posted May 24, 2020 Waiting to see your progress with the armor ...Good luck 1 Quote
wook1138[TK] Posted May 25, 2020 Report Posted May 25, 2020 Good luck with your build! Post lots of pictures. Oh, keep in mind that ABS paste does not have much strength - it is mostly a cosmetic fix. You might want to reinforce the crack on the back with a piece of ABS glued to inside of the helmet or even a bit of old t-shirt material and CA glue (lazy man's fiberglass). I guess it depends on the severity of the crack. 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 25, 2020 Report Posted May 25, 2020 Great !! Post a lot o photos, search the forum and ask questions, we are here to help. 1 Quote
Luna[TK] Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Posted May 25, 2020 Started on the helmet, shined it up and put the bucket together, struggling with the bottom rubber piece, any words of wisdom. Close up pic of the “crack”Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 25, 2020 Report Posted May 25, 2020 Wow, looking great that helmet. Mine is an Anovos Helmet too and if I can make the same improvement suggestions I received here , for basic level , the crl states: Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. This is a esay fix, adding a little gray to the edges and you can use some toothpick and mineral spirit (non acetone) to remove some paint. For higher levels, (we hope you may want to go further and have the best look to your armor), I would suggest according to the crl: Correct 'Hovi mic' aerator tips are present. Screens used shall be of a wide type mesh, with the rim of the mic and the inside white or painted white. Changing the hovi mic mesh is easy, I have done several. look at the following photos and you can try or leave it for a future time. Cheers. 3 Quote
Luna[TK] Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Posted May 25, 2020 Wow, looking great that helmet. Mine is an Anovos Helmet too and if I can make the same improvement suggestions I received here , for basic level , the crl states: Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. This is a esay fix, adding a little gray to the edges and you can use some toothpick and mineral spirit (non acetone) to remove some paint. For higher levels, (we hope you may want to go further and have the best look to your armor), I would suggest according to the crl: Correct 'Hovi mic' aerator tips are present. Screens used shall be of a wide type mesh, with the rim of the mic and the inside white or painted white. Changing the hovi mic mesh is easy, I have done several. look at the following photos and you can try or leave it for a future time. Cheers. Thanks, so you are saying the corner of the frown needs to be gray as well.... here???? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 25, 2020 Report Posted May 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, Luna said: Thanks, so you are saying the corner of the frown needs to be gray as well.... here???? Yes. it is. Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 25, 2020 Report Posted May 25, 2020 This is my Helmet, as you can see the vocoder has been improved too by removing the paint in excess . Cheers 1 Quote
Luna[TK] Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Posted May 25, 2020 Helmet assembled, but don’t have the covers for the Ear screws, suggestions so I don’t rip off my flesh when trying to put the bucket on? Also padding suggestions, I want to use padding vs hard hat because I don’t have a lot of room in there and know I will need a fan or two... the visor is just set in place for now, likely will cut it down Thoughts? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted May 25, 2020 Report Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Luna said: Thoughts? For covering the screws, i would recommend to trim them first, you can use a square of foam, glue it with superglue or zap a gap. Place a piece of Velcro to attach the lenses. This is a practical solution. another practical solution for padding and easy to clean after trooping. Edited May 25, 2020 by TKSpartan add photos and info 2 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted May 26, 2020 Report Posted May 26, 2020 First, when putting your bucket on know that it NEVER goes straight on, but goes on at an angle and then gets straightened up so that you can see (somewhat) clearly. 1 Quote
Luna[TK] Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Posted May 26, 2020 First, when putting your bucket on know that it NEVER goes straight on, but goes on at an angle and then gets straightened up so that you can see (somewhat) clearly.Yep it’s very different from my tie helmet and seems that I can only get it on when it is turned to the right....Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Luna[TK] Posted November 17, 2020 Author Report Posted November 17, 2020 I have made good progress on my armor build, getting all the arm and leg pieces together, was looking ahead at the abdominal armor and unfortunately my anovos armor kit is missing this piece, anyone know where I can get it?Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 17, 2020 Report Posted November 17, 2020 That's a little annoying, normally I'd say contact the supplier but Anovos is not known for the best of communications. You may find someone that has converted to a Sandtrooper as they don't use 4 button ab plates. Maybe post in the sales thread a Wanted To Buy, or even on MEPD Quote
Luna[TK] Posted November 21, 2020 Author Report Posted November 21, 2020 MEPD?Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Quote
TheSwede[TK] Posted November 21, 2020 Report Posted November 21, 2020 http://forum.mepd.net/index.php 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 21, 2020 Report Posted November 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Luna said: MEPD? Mos Eisley Police Department home of Sandtroopers 1 Quote
Luna[TK] Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/21/2020 at 3:57 PM, gmrhodes13 said: Mos Eisley Police Department home of Sandtroopers Ahh I will check it out thanks! Quote
Luna[TK] Posted January 18, 2021 Author Report Posted January 18, 2021 Armor is done! Submission photos are in!!! Yay!Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Quote
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