kirbyharless Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Well after what seemed like a small enternity I have finally finished my first set of armor. Sent the pics in for approval... Guess all I can do is wait and see what happens now... here are some of the pics I sent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Nice work! The weathering is subtle, but effective. Always fun (and frustrating) building that first suit! Good luck, Brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Looks great man no doubt you'll get approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Welcome to the dirty side of the force and congrats on the first build! Love to give you a helping hand, in order to do so some pics detailing canvas straps, side shots and bucket lenses wouldn't hurt our eyes. ;-) If you'd ask for a suggestion I would close a little bit more the bicep shells in order for you to have a more comfortable fit that lets you flex your limbs in a more comfortable way. The tighter the fit the better the movement. Of course that's just me. If your ok with your fit move along. LOL. For everything else welcome to Mos Eisley brother!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 ( Welcome to the dirty side of the force and congrats on the first build! Love to give you a helping hand, in order to do so some pics detailing canvas straps, side shots and bucket lenses wouldn't hurt our eyes. ;-) If you'd ask for a suggestion I would close a little bit more the bicep shells in order for you to have a more comfortable fit that lets you flex your limbs in a more comfortable way. The tighter the fit the better the movement. Of course that's just me. If your ok with your fit move along. LOL. For everything else welcome to Mos Eisley brother!!! Agree, Kirb, before you submit here dont forget you need pics of the inside of your helmet to see the green lenses, sides to see the gap closures, and then the canvas shoulder straps I made. As for the biceps and some of the other parts. I will chime in for him, here. (This is ATA armor I think) The armor wasnt uniformly formed real well, and the sides are straight back instead of being rounded. If that makes sense. We tried to reshape some of it but really needed a mold that was uniform to make it happen. The parts were elongated. Thats the word I was looking for. Looking Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Looking forward to seeing you join the 501st and MEPD soon Kirby. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyharless Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 AM is the name Jay, and yeah, the biceps and shins have been pains in the backside because of the squared oval shape...We did try and reshape, but were not exactly successful at it.. I realize that I have some tweaks that need to be done prior to a request for deployment, just hoping I get in the door this go around.... Got jay really close to help me get it finish ironing the bugs out, either that or he is going to strangle me, not sure which would be easier for him to..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Just a few detailed shots it seems - you should be pround and ready to hit the streets of Mos Eisley I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 You should be an easy-in for Legion no doubt... and yeah, I think you're pretty much Officer ready too at first glance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyharless Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks Everyone... Hopefully will see soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If it helps bro, I had the same problem as you did. AM kits come very symmetrically shaped, and "tailoring" is always required. Try having a buddy help you out and try to have a funnel shape in the biceps. Well this applies were ever you have the pains you mention. Most AM kits come with a slight return edge inside of them. I shaved them away and believe me those extra mm work wonders in not punishing your limbs. So if it helps be my guest Once again, welcome to the dirty road!!!!! AM is the name Jay, and yeah, the biceps and shins have been pains in the backside because of the squared oval shape...We did try and reshape, but were not exactly successful at it.. I realize that I have some tweaks that need to be done prior to a request for deployment, just hoping I get in the door this go around.... Got jay really close to help me get it finish ironing the bugs out, either that or he is going to strangle me, not sure which would be easier for him to..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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