Fade to black.....

[splinter[TX]]

Ok, I may as well get this show on the road. My AM armour arrived yesterday. Unfortunately it arrived a little sooner that I had expected. So whilst I have mainly concentrated on getting my hardware together I have been rather slack in gathering the tools I need to put this sucker together. So I most likely won't start until the end of April. I'm a miner so I work away from home and then I have a little jaunt to Melbourne to watch my mighty tigers maul the magpies. Also excuse my working title, I'm a tragic Metallica fan. One question, who makes the inner drop box's in black?

 

[Master Tej]

Wow, looks good! I don't really know about the dropboxes, maybe you could use a large enough piece of spare ABS as backing?

 

- Master Tej -

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Welcome to the Spec Ops site!

[toddo[TX]]

I think Kev over on FISD makes drop boxes in black. I ordered a white pair from him in the past and painted them only for him to reveal that he does them in black.

[ELP[501st]]

Looking good - Can't wait to watch the progress.

[Tekket[501st]]

For inner drop boxes try KW Designs I got some black ones from him, fit the AM perfect not super shiny but with novis should polish up ok

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/8638-for-sale-inner-drop-boxes/

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

And, they will be on the inside

[izzi[TX]]

And, they will be on the inside

Yep! Won't be seen a whole lot!

[splinter[TX]]

Gee guys, thanks. I like a bit of "inside" knowledge.

[Master Tej]

Yeah, it's nice when you're in the inner circles.

 

- Master Tej -

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

With that said, I made some myself from spare abs that came with my kit. I just layered smaller pieces inside at the corners and then cut a piece that fit right inside the lip.

[splinter[TX]]

Thanks, that's a good idea. I'll do that with some extra abs that I have on order.

[Master Tej]

If you need some extra ABS or just general extra plastic, FOR SALE signs aren't a bad idea at all. They're cheap and sturdy.

 

- Master Tej -

[Tekket[501st]]

Excuse my ignorance ......everyone talks about forsale signs do you mean the ones for houses in australia they are made of metal I've asked around but cant find any ABS signs

Scott I'm still waiting on a few things but when they all arrive I,ll send you a package if you like mate

 

side rivets

glossy black material to cover your belt .... I'll provide a tutorial with that,,,,,and will try to think of anything else that might help you out

No cost just postage mate

[splinter[TX]]

Steve, thanks mate. That would be very appreciated. I'm still waiting for my building supplies (my poor planning). I'm off to Melbourne next week and can't wait to check out some modelling stores for supplies. How are you going with using Tarzan's Grip? How similar is it to E6000? I noticed on the directions that it only requires 12hrs to fully set, so if it works that would be a bonus over the E6000.

I'm a little confused about the use of for sale signs as well. I haven't seen any made out of plastic. I've checked a few out in my area (just for research purposes), Thanks again Steve, your a great mentor.

[Master Tej]

Maybe they don't have them there. Here, you can get them in any of our chain Construction stores, Home Depot, Lowe's, Rankin's, any of those.

 

- Master Tej -

[Tekket[501st]]

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/tutorials/article/18-how-to-recess-snap-plate-snaps/

 

Hi Scott if you dicide to go with snap plates this is an excellent tutorial and will avoid you warping your armor where the stud presses up against it

 

still trying to chase up a blaster for you have you had any luck yet yourself?

[splinter[TX]]

Thanks Steve. Yes, I'm still in the hunt for a blaster and my spare plastic should be here within the week, so fingers crossed I can begin my build. I missed that tutorial so it will be most helpful. I'm still debating whether to go snap plates or glue the webbing straight to the armour for a better fit. How are the snap plates going with your build? I'll take my biceps to work with me this week and see if I can at least get a start. Hey, a BIG thanks for your call last week, it's highly motivating to have someone like yourself to talk to. I have a troop tomorrow, so I plan to check the strapping set up's on a couple of TK's. What's the progress of your own build?

[Tekket[501st]]

Heres a link for boots I found over at FISD

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-New-Black-Leather-Twin-Gusset-Low-Rider-Chelsea-Pull-On-Boot-Sizes-8-12-/390546565329?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&var=660116653654&hash=item5aee63a8d1

[splinter[TX]]

Thanks Steve, you must of read my mind. I'm trying to get the last couple of items - boots, undersuit and belt. Then I should be ready to rock & roll. I was looking at Bass Amsterdams on Amazon. They are selling them for $46.53 with free shipping. Well, I hope that applies to us Aussies?

[Tekket[501st]]

Let me know how you go with the boots an excellent buy if you can get the free shipping the link i posted still costs 72 bucks

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Eastbay has a great affordable undersuit.

[splinter[TX]]

Thanks Steve! Undersuit from Eastbay ordered. $30 for a two piece was too good to knock back.

[trooper[501st]]

How did i miss this thread.. Nice piece of armour you have there Scott, Good luck with your build and if you get into a pickle just post up here in your build thread and we will help you out.

Remember to post some pics of your build cause we love pics

[splinter[TX]]

Cheers Shane, I have one question. What size and strength rare earth magnets do people use when clamping their armour? I'm looking at getting 20mm x 3 mm discs and N42. Is this overkill?