New to me DT WIP -> Guidance please

[TKMilt[501st]]

Hi all! long time fan... I am working on a new to me kit that needs a little love and seek some help. (tapatalk doesn't seem to be working for this forum so hope my images work)! 

https://imgur.com/a/TRGvN2y

1. The chest piece seems to be missing a silver part... is this usually painted or a decal? If painted, is there a particular silver must use? 

2. The abdomen armor is a 3D print it seems and has a lot of cracking, I am going to try to save it I think and glue it and try to touch up some of the paint, but before I do too much, does this look up to par? I am going to try to use E6000 or some super glue like I do for my ABS, but not sure if any concerns there 

3. Lastly for the cylinders, they're currently plastic and one is kinda wonky / needs re-glued. They look like they're stuck on there pretty good, but I have a nice metal set that I am not sure would be approvable, if so, are there tips to taking off the previous glued plastic sets without breaking the armor? 

 

Sorry for all the questions! Thanks in advance.  

 

 

 

[MKE-Trooper[TX]]

8 hours ago, TKMilt said:

Hi all! long time fan... I am working on a new to me kit that needs a little love and seek some help. (tapatalk doesn't seem to be working for this forum so hope my images work)! 

https://imgur.com/a/TRGvN2y

1. The chest piece seems to be missing a silver part... is this usually painted or a decal? If painted, is there a particular silver must use? 

2. The abdomen armor is a 3D print it seems and has a lot of cracking, I am going to try to save it I think and glue it and try to touch up some of the paint, but before I do too much, does this look up to par? I am going to try to use E6000 or some super glue like I do for my ABS, but not sure if any concerns there 

3. Lastly for the cylinders, they're currently plastic and one is kinda wonky / needs re-glued. They look like they're stuck on there pretty good, but I have a nice metal set that I am not sure would be approvable, if so, are there tips to taking off the previous glued plastic sets without breaking the armor? 

 

Sorry for all the questions! Thanks in advance.  

 

 

 

Hey @TKMilt Welcome!

1) Are you referring to the "elongated pill shaped recess in the bottom left hand corner"?  This should be painted flat black, but only needed if going for level 2 Certification. Otherwise it is fine the way it is. 

 

I will let the other experts chime in on question 2 and 3. I used E6000 and JB Weld which I preferred as is black and matches the paint. 

The metal cylinders set look pretty legit to me. Not seeing any reason those would be approved. 

[PiotrRasputin[TX]]

9 hours ago, TKMilt said:

Hi all! long time fan... I am working on a new to me kit that needs a little love and seek some help. (tapatalk doesn't seem to be working for this forum so hope my images work)! 

https://imgur.com/a/TRGvN2y

1. The chest piece seems to be missing a silver part... is this usually painted or a decal? If painted, is there a particular silver must use? 

2. The abdomen armor is a 3D print it seems and has a lot of cracking, I am going to try to save it I think and glue it and try to touch up some of the paint, but before I do too much, does this look up to par? I am going to try to use E6000 or some super glue like I do for my ABS, but not sure if any concerns there 

3. Lastly for the cylinders, they're currently plastic and one is kinda wonky / needs re-glued. They look like they're stuck on there pretty good, but I have a nice metal set that I am not sure would be approvable, if so, are there tips to taking off the previous glued plastic sets without breaking the armor? 

 

Sorry for all the questions! Thanks in advance.  

 

 

 

1. The CRL states for basic approval, the recessed pill shape can be matte or metallic black. 

2. Do you know what material it is printed out of?  I used a medium viscosity CA glue for my 3d printed helmet and it bonds pretty quickly, even faster if you buy a kicker spray for it.  Only thing is, if you use that, it will not be removable like E6000.

3. Are the metal ones from PhoenixProps? If so, I have the same kind just painted them according to the CRL.  Without knowing how they were glued on, there is real risk of damage. E6000 is usually forgiving when it comes to removing parts. CA glue...not so much.

[TKMilt[501st]]

All - super helpful thank you. 
 

Going to try the JB route and see if I can save it. If not, may try to just order a new one. 
 

just nervous to pull off the old silver things on the arm and replace with the nice metal ones… seems on there pretty solid.