TD-2372 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 hey guys , so i'm about to have the time to start upgrading my armor , but i dont really no what to do , as far as the abb plate is concerned . do i get a whole new abb plate ? and if so from whom? or do i cut out the " buttons" with a dremmel ? and where would i get the part to replace it? here's a pic of me at the ft. worth science museum the week that i left to go back in the army , back in june after getting dirty.. thanks for help. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-2/1 ... da1802.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Try to get a new ab plate from either AP or TM. Even if you have an FX suit, it should work with the back plate just fine. I know back in 2004 when I had my first FX, a Garrison mate of mine had acquired a few ab plates from a source... not sure which. It was either AP or MFX. Regardless, it worked just fine with my FX parts. Also, loose the drop boxes. We don't have them and it's one less thing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimelius Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Dont forget the vents on the back of your helmet (dome) and on the cheeks need to be blanked (ie no black parallel lines) You can make a diamond kneeplate from those strips of ABS if you have any spare from the fx kit. Standard TK hand plates are ok - ANH-Special Edition version of sandies are based on the TESB/ROTJ stormtrooper if I remember. If you cut into your existing ab plate, you'll more than likely go right through it instead of just removing the detail. In a rush, I did this then had to get a spare from: www.westerfieldstudios.com The detail of the Ab plate isnt as great as the AP and a lil' asymetrical giving a warped appearence. As for the kneeplate, the 1 I received needed rivetting with an 'L' bracket to attach it to the left greave (calf armour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesand&dirt Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 oops took to long to post and someone else said what I was gonna. Great start trooper! Thanks for protecting our country by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth-Tuapawa Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Try to get a new ab plate from either AP or TM. Even if you have an FX suit, it should work with the back plate just fine.I've heard of people modding the drop boxes to create the ab plate detail, is this a feasible option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Sure. It's not hard at all to cut out the existing ab part, and replace it with more ABS (or plexiglass, or styrene, or whatever). The best part of that is, you probably have what you need (costing no extra money). Something I learned - the ABS cement can get pretty unwieldy and messy at times, so I switched to regular Super Glue, and had just as much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth-Tuapawa Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Cool! Someone gave me one of those resin replacement slabs, but it looks too thick and chunky for me to do anything with. Guess I'll use it as reference when I make my own Sure. It's not hard at all to cut out the existing ab part, and replace it with more ABS (or plexiglass, or styrene, or whatever). The best part of that is, you probably have what you need (costing no extra money). Something I learned - the ABS cement can get pretty unwieldy and messy at times, so I switched to regular Super Glue, and had just as much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I was kinda nervous doing mine, but once you get the part cut out, and just a plain flat piece of plastic in there - it looks a whole lot better. Then all you have to do is fix it up a little bit, and weather it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I have made an FX AB plate conversion. You will need to cut out the centre box and stick this plate on. I also have the diamond knee plates too and can get you a pic later, if your interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stukatrooper Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Im sure if you have made an FX conversion kit from TK to TD they will go down a storm Paul.Will save a lot of time and head aches for most troopers.top marks mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranneix Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I have made an FX AB plate conversion. You will need to cut out the centre box and stick this plate on. I also have the diamond knee plates too and can get you a pic later, if your interested? Can you pm me prices please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-2372 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 i decided to cut out the add plate part and replace it with the drop box . im not done with the details but here ya go so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-2372 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 also finishing my gun details. still need a bi pod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-7620 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 using the Kenner blaster as a base for the BFG was kinda smart! Will it be detachable, so you can use it as a standard E-11 as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-2372 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 they parts are detachable , they screw on .and i just finished my add plate. hows this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-2372 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 abb plate done , is this o.k.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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