My, getting this armor together, thread

[Drgnfly]

Thanks everyone!

Looking good! If you use small jewelers files on the eyes and tube holes, you can get a nice sanded trim.

We just bought some small files yesterday from Home Depot. I can't wait to get the eyes finished!

Question for you all. How are the chest boxes attached to the chest plate?

[teach42]

Some people just use industrial Velcro, and others use a couple of bolts and wing nuts.

The latter is what I do, just because I figure its a little more solid. But considering that space is completely hidden, go with whatever you're comfortable with. Velcro goes on and off quicker, but bolts are more sturdy.

[Drgnfly]

I like the bolt and wing nut idea. That's a good idea.

Anyone know where or who I can get/order lenses from?

[Drgnfly]

Just a little update...

I haven't been doing too much with the armor right now. A little busy with Christmas and all of that good stuff But, I got an offer to buy a smaller type of helmet that should look better for my smaller body size. I can't remember the name off hand... I'm having a brain fart I guess, lol. I'll post it when I find out. The good thing is is that it's already put together but I will have to fill in the ears (I guess that type of helmet needs it) and paint it. Pics will come once I get it of course So that means I'll just have to focus on the chest box now and get that spiffy.

[kimballk]

It's a DPC. it will need to be modified and then sanded and painted, but that's trivial. (one armor party and you're set).

I totally agree that the DPC will look a LOT better on your petite frame!!!



Kevin

[Drgnfly]

It's a DPC. it will need to be modified and then sanded and painted, but that's trivial. (one armor party and you're set).

I totally agree that the DPC will look a LOT better on your petite frame!!!



Kevin

Thank you! It was boggling my mind, lol. I really want to go to the next armor party

[Drgnfly]

A little update...

I'm going to an armor party this Saturday! I can't wait to get back to working on it after taking a break from it over the holidays. I'm hoping to get a lot of great info and help from others and get it done

[Tank]

looks cool.
I just finished my Tambo kit and it went together pretty well. You are doing great.

[Drgnfly]

Here is a pic of the DP helmet that I bought from a fellow 501st member. Better helmet size for me since I'm smaller. Needs eyes changed, "ears" on the side straightened, holes for the tubing cut out, holes in the mouth cut out and repainted...



Yesterday we got the eyes and tube holes cut out. Also used a heat gun on the side and got them straightened out. I still want to put a piece of wood in the ear cavities to keep them straight.

[Drgnfly]

looks cool.
I just finished my Tambo kit and it went together pretty well. You are doing great.

Thank you

[Targ]

You might want to sand the ledge flat or even with a 120 or finer grit sanding sponge. Just be careful not to mar the exterior.

[Drgnfly]

You might want to sand the ledge flat or even with a 120 or finer grit sanding sponge. Just be careful not to mar the exterior.

I went back around the eyes with a finer sand paper. They needed smoothing. Is that the ledge that you were talking about?

[Mynock]

Its coming along great!

[Firebat]

My chest box is attachhed with screws works fine.

[Lady Luck]

Where did you order your chest armor from? I am small and mine is very big on me. I need to find something smaller that is easy for me to move around in and not bump my helmet all the time.