tat2trooper TK Anovos build thread

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Yes only on the left. The bottom one should be a little lower

 

Rough measurements, don't worry it they are different to your armor, as close as possible is fine

 

On the right there is a snap in the upper corner of the ab plate

[tat2trooper[TK]]

and what do typically do on opposite side.inner ab side of rivets? just washer and close them?

[tat2trooper[TK]]

nevermind i see some sort of strapping

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

3 minutes ago, tat2trooper said:

nevermind i see some sort of strapping

Many use elastic doubled over. Note the rivets don't need to function, you can add snaps behind or elastic to the rivets it's entirely up to you. I eventually added snaps to the rivets so I can separate the front and back so it packs smaller for air travel  

 

A few options

 

Mine before converting to snaps

 

 

 

[tat2trooper[TK]]

now that looks good.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

3 minutes ago, tat2trooper said:

now that looks good.

Beautiful 

[tat2trooper[TK]]

i kinda like that velcro idea to pull it in tight around me

[tat2trooper[TK]]

cod & butt plate hardware.not sure if cod is brass or silver.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

2 hours ago, tat2trooper said:

cod & butt plate hardware.not sure if cod is brass or silver.

 

Can be either, although brass is more accurate

[tat2trooper[TK]]

8 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Can be either, although brass is more accurate

do you have clearer picture of this?

[tat2trooper[TK]]

17 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Many use elastic doubled over. Note the rivets don't need to function, you can add snaps behind or elastic to the rivets it's entirely up to you. I eventually added snaps to the rivets so I can separate the front and back so it packs smaller for air travel  

 

A few options

 

Mine before converting to snaps

 

 

 

what is your thigh connected to? 

[tat2trooper[TK]]

started touching up frown.grey was too light for me.so i added 2 drops of tattoo ink and color match is pretty much exact.not sure if i fill in the whole thing grey or leave the little white area between?

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

5 hours ago, tat2trooper said:

what is your thigh connected to? 

A belt harness similar to this one, I have back issues so the strapping helps .

  

 

 

 Some just use a belt and add the two straps

 

 

4 hours ago, tat2trooper said:

started touching up frown.grey was too light for me.so i added 2 drops of tattoo ink and color match is pretty much exact.not sure if i fill in the whole thing grey or leave the little white area between?

 

You can fill or leave, you don't want any paint to be on the gums  Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. 

 

5 hours ago, tat2trooper said:

do you have clearer picture of this?

Unfortunately not, that is the largest screen reference but here are some from Centurion apps

 

 

 

[tat2trooper[TK]]

thanks for that info.

[tat2trooper[TK]]

i actually have that same back brace.

[tat2trooper[TK]]

having a dilemma right now.is this salvagable.was thinking about making small patch with rivet in so can seal with the belt when it comes.can fill the holes with abs paste.sand smooth then e6000 a small square with rivet in.thoughts? really dont want to go buy a new belt plate if not necssary.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

You could use ABS paste or a small round piece of plastic (would have to fit under button cover) or even glue on some washers.

 

Instead of using rivets you could use snaps as they have a larger area

 

 

[tat2trooper[TK]]

11 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said:

You could use ABS paste or a small round piece of plastic (would have to fit under button cover) or even glue on some washers.

 

Instead of using rivets you could use snaps as they have a larger area

 

 

ohhhh ok ok something like this?

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

1 minute ago, tat2trooper said:

ohhhh ok ok something like this?

If you have the squares like this on the back side the belt will be held away from the armor a little more and may show a gap. I would add to the other side, round plastic would work as long as it fits under the button covers

[tat2trooper[TK]]

ok so 1 down 2 to go.definetly not as hard as it looks just be very patient and go slow.making sure to have cool down periods.these are tools i used to open up that extremely good glue that was used to hold these suckers on.i will then make there is room for button to completely fit through and also the button cover covers the back nicely.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice work, looking good, slow is the way  

[tat2trooper[TK]]

Just now, gmrhodes13 said:

Nice work, looking good, slow is the way  

one thing i learned building this kit so far slow is the way.and there is no easy way.haha.

[Infern0[TK]]

It’s definitely slow and you’ll make a bunch of mistakes. All part of learning though! Your build is looking great so far, and I’m getting some ideas for stuff to change on my armor too!

[tat2trooper[TK]]

10 hours ago, 1nfern0 said:

It’s definitely slow and you’ll make a bunch of mistakes. All part of learning though! Your build is looking great so far, and I’m getting some ideas for stuff to change on my armor too!

Yea pretty dope I'm learning so many different skills I never knew.ready to finish this and start a merc build.we all learning little things from eachother.from what I hear a trooper's armor is never done.allways something you can tune up or upgrade.

[tat2trooper[TK]]

whole right side of body will be complete.just going to add some extra help for the back calf velcro.i definetly want to do the magnet trick but not sure i trust my skills yet at that.the mesh is in.need to clean up the teeth on frown.