First time builder, stumbling through - Anovos ABS Shims, Help!

[Eliteski2]

Hi All!  I'm working on my first ever build, and learning lots as I go.  I picked up an Anovos kit on Facebook Marketplace that came already trimmed, so I don't have any of the scrap (relevant later).  On recommendation, I'm following the UKSWrath build instructions and it's been going great so far!  I have forearms, biceps, and shins complete.  Moving to the issue I'm currently wrestling.  I am working on pre-assembly for the abs/kidney plate, and someone made my kit a little too small. 

 

 

 

With the pieces touching on one side, I have about a 6 inch gap on the other side.  I know I will need to shim that 3 inches on both sides, however I understand that it's very difficult to match the white of Anovos ABS.  Does that mean impossible?  Does anyone have a source to get some?  Should I just buy TrooperBay white extensions and it'll be good enough?

 

I know I can't be the first person with this problem.  Thank you in advance!

 

David

 

 

 

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Hi David, I think this thread could be helpful  , and about the color matching, I'm not familiar with Trooper Bay's ABS white, but when I had that kind of issue when making some Anovos armor repair, I have used some white paint and it matched fine.  let see if someone else can give a better tip on this.  good luck

 

[tat2trooper[TK]]

11 minutes ago, TKSpartan said:

Hi David, I think this thread could be helpful  , and about the color matching, I'm not familiar with Trooper Bay's ABS white, but when I had that kind of issue when making some Anovos armor repair, I have used some white paint and it matched fine.  let see if someone else can give a better tip on this.  good luck

 

I will match my Anovos to trooper bay white right now. I have a few trooper bay pieces.

[tat2trooper[TK]]

It seems the trooper bay is whiter then Anovos. Kind of hard to tell the difference in photo but in person I can see it.

[Eliteski2]

8 hours ago, TKSpartan said:

when making some Anovos armor repair, I have used some white paint and it matched fine. 

 

Any particular paint you used?

[Eliteski2]

8 hours ago, tat2trooper said:

It seems the trooper bay is whiter then Anovos. Kind of hard to tell the difference in photo but in person I can see it.

Thank you for the reference!  It does look a lot brighter. 

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

2 hours ago, Eliteski2 said:

Any particular paint you used?

No, just glossy white. 

[tat2trooper[TK]]

5 hours ago, Eliteski2 said:

Thank you for the reference!  It does look a lot brighter. 

No problem bud.

[Rat[TK]]

Nothing wrong with painting the whole thing, but keep in mind you'll have to paint the bucket also. Now I've heard that WTF! is pretty a close color match.

[Eliteski2]

Update:  It was recommended that TrooperMaster on FB uses a similar color plastic and could supply me with scrap for shims. I’m in contact with him to try and get some and will let you know how it turns out.

[TKSpartan[Staff]]

Good Luck ! 

[TheRascalKing[TK]]

Honestly, if the TM shim pieces aren't close enough in color for your taste, I'd consider selling it and going with an AM or PandaMOD kit. Anovos are notoriously difficult to fit to larger troopers and may not be the best choice for your body type. /$0.02