thrashtrooper Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 hey fellow troopers names Matt i just ordered my armor ( thanks from tray for all the help and making my dreams come true) and it should be here in about a couple of weeks. This will be my first time ever putting together a costume and I want to make it spot on so more then likely be asking alot of questions. I've spent tons of hours researching the forums and have a pretty good idea on where to start. One thing i was wondering was what tools i will need and where to find them, so that when i get the kit i can start on it right away. I know from my research that will need Tin snips E6000 ( don't know where to find it looked at home depot couldn't find it) Clamps rivet gun ( don't know what size rivets i need ) Heat gun Sand paper Snaps ( don't know what size on these ones either) if there is a tool list already on the forums a link to it would be most helpful. i will keep you all posted on the progress as it comes up, i hope to here back and be able to meet you all suited up at celebration 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground pounder Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 E6000 can be found at Walmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 You can get everything on your list at Walmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 15mm snaps are best! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryss Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 When I started working on my armor kit, I bookmarked this thread for its list of supplies: http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=8193 If you get the Dritz snap pliers, they really work best with Dritz heavy duty snaps. They don't set the Tandy ones all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAVALIER Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 1/8th rivets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 ok cool thanks guys. im going to start on getting thoses parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Sounds like you've got some great information. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ya learn alot so far I got word that my kit is in the mail. Can't want to start the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETNUHHA Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 congratzz....matt!! good luck with your build, remember to take your time with it dont rush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ya this is going to be my baby but I plan to have it done by cv6 so i should have enough time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Ok so I've got most of the things that I need to put the suit together but I can find e6000 no where I've tried walmart lowes and home depot in Albuquerque is there something else that can be used instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Try a boating store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground pounder Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 If you got a Jo-Ann's, Hobby Lobby or Michael's try there...can't believe Wal-Mart doesn't have it, I have always found it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Ok thanks so I got the most of the material but I was wondering does the magnets have to be rare earth magnets? Are they really a must I found magnets that have a holding strength of 6. I think that there pretty strong and if I have them all through the seam and with the clamps I should be able to get a pretty good bond any thoughts thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground pounder Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 For my two builds (TD and TX) I never used magnets. Only varying sizes of clamps and a lot blue painters tape. Everything worked perfectly for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'm not sure but someone will give you the right answer But Walmart in the craft aisle has rare earth magnets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 All man I have to go check it out the wal mart people told me they didn't have any I should have went ad looked myself I'll go and check tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The silver ones are the strongest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Ac Moore carries e6000....If you can't find it, I can send you some...it's about $5.00 plus the shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 If you re in Albuquerque, maybe try and PM Bluey, I guess he knows where to find all supplies in Town. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 I was able to find it thanks was looking in the hardware department in the adhesive section I didn't think to look at where all the " regular " glue was. Ok so I went to hobby lobby and got 5/16 snaps and pliers will these work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 my armor is here finally thanks to tray for all the help http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t410/mchavez7548/DSC_0672.jpg ok first question should i cut the bicep on the outer line and leave the edge or should i cut the inner line and leave no edge. http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t410/mchavez7548/DSC_0673.jpg i was also thinking that maybe i should just the line on the inside as marked http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t410/mchavez7548/DSC_0675.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Your links don't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashtrooper Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 try them now i think i fixed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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