AM Armor 2.0 ANH Build (1st time TK Builder)

[Darth Atlast[501st]]

Yup, the ribbed shoulder 'covers' that attach to the chest plate, whatever you want to call them. Reinforce them. They're one of the weakest points on the armor and very prone to cracking. I usually just run a same-width strip of pre-bent ABS sheet glued under each one. Does wonders. You can see towards the top right of this photo, sorry I don't have a closeup handy.
 

I got it now. Makes sense. Thanks for the tip.


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picture from Crowprops website.

Took advantage of some Black Friday deals. 15% off at Crowprops.


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[Darth Atlast[501st]]

10% off at UKSWRATH in Etsy.

I got the full audio system w hovi tips and ICOMM

I also got the 4 fan system with the bracket.


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[Darth Atlast[501st]]

TK undergarment

Looking at undergarments on Amazon. Here are a few I have found. Let me know what will and won’t work.

These seem to have a slight pattern at the waist.

TSLA 1, 2 or 3 Pack Men's Compression Pants, Cool Dry
Athletic Workout Running Tights Leggings with Pocket/Non-Pocket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094TYTD5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XYKC6F4KVRV07K7C0BHB

These have a small logo on the thigh

CompressionZ Men's Compression Pants Performance Base Layer Running Tights Athletic Leggings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1K11NM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_T967R0GXF4F6TNVB3A0P

These have a hip pocket.

BALEAF Men's Yoga Leggings Running Tights with Pockets Athletic Sports Compression Pants for Workout Dance Cycling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V3R3WVR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A5QPEAMJHX1CFXJF1BAF

Not sure these are quality

SIMPLORE Men's Cycling Tights Running Leggings Outdoor Athletic Workout Compression Training Pants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BF9143J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZB7VSH16SBRR5QM14NBX

These are UA, more expensive and have a logo on the back of the calf.

Under Armour Men's Packaged Base 2.0 Leggings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3Q2BNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0B85XV4FNATBJDS8162V

This is a possibility for a shirt

3 Pack Long Sleeve Compression Shirts for Men Workout Undershirt Athletic Running Shirt Performance Base Layer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RHLCX22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WREGX68ASVKFQESXZFH1

Here is another choice

ATHLIO 1 or 3 Pack Men's Thermal Long Sleeve Compression Shirts, Winter Gear Sports Base Layer Top, Athletic Running T-Shirt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V5L2SBJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Z3XCCAXTKQFB6TKZ3T4N?psc=1


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[revlimiter[Staff]]

I got a 3 pack of these from Amazon and like them. Good compression, good price. Currently on cyber monday deal.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZF5RKYR

 

For pants, I hit Dick's Sporting Goods and got their house brand. It has a pocket on the left thigh spaced perfectly to hide under your thigh armor. I can keep and retrieve a phone from there. The holster hides it perfectly. DSG house brand compression pants. They come in both regular and cold weather.

[Darth Atlast[501st]]

For pants, I hit Dick's Sporting Goods and got their house brand. It has a pocket on the left thigh spaced perfectly to hide under your thigh armor. I can keep and retrieve a phone from there. The holster hides it perfectly. DSG house brand compression pants. They come in both regular and cold weather.

Does the logo cause an issue?


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[revlimiter[Staff]]

The logo on mine is a black glossy label. It's either invisible or gets covered with black cloth tape. A quick strip of the old timey electrical tape is what I've done.

[Scimitar[TK]]

Most logos will come off with a bit of acetone and careful work with a rag, I did that on mine and suffered no discoloration of the shirt or pants.

 

I use the DrSkin brand off Amazon.

Shirt: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6WZW3W/

Pants: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RMG3020/

 

The X pattern stitching on the side of the pants is hidden by the thigh armor. Since I use a thigh garter belt setup, it covers the writing on the waistband (which doesn't come off). Even if you're not using a belt it's not a problem, it's hidden under the armor.

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[Darth Atlast[501st]]

As I start to outfit my bucket, I find that it’s a tight squeeze. Looking for tips on how/where to put the electronics in the helmet. I have the UKSWRATH ICOMM in helmet audio and his 4 fan system. I am probably going with the hard hat insert.


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[Doggydoc[Staff]]

On 11/18/2021 at 2:44 PM, Darth Atlast said:

Let me know when you get them and how they turned out.

The boots arrived from Crowprops today. So it took about a month to get them from when I ordered them. They fit amazing and look great. 
 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Excellent turn around

[Darth Atlast[501st]]

The boots arrived from Crowprops today. So it took about a month to get them from when I ordered them. They fit amazing and look great. 
 

That’s awesome. I ordered a pair from his black weekend sale. Hoping to hear something soon.


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[LTM[TK]]

Alright trooper, get some gaffer tape and start suiting up. AM is a great kit, you can do this!

 

AJ has a great build thread

 

I used Seans when I was building

 

And here is my build

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Another great AM build thread to follow is Tony's 

 

[MaskedVengeance[Staff]]

Looks like Lou beat me to mentioning AJ’s AM build thread. I particularly love the imagery AJ documented. The resource compilation thread that Glen mentioned is also a good one. ;-)


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[Darth Atlast[501st]]

I did dive into AJ’s build thread, there is a ton of info in there.


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[Sly11[Admin]]

Late to this party but welcome aboard Phillip.

Looks like you are going with all the bells and whistles, nice work so far, keep it up.

[LTM[TK]]

Bump :-)