Great Lakes Garrison & Base

How the armor is connected together (velcro or snaps) doesn't matter for Centurion. Just the external viewable things, like the snap on the top right of the ab plate, the rivets on the left side, etc. All the basic stuff you need should already be in the box that the armor came in. Any variation on that will be up to the individual trooper. Some of the Anovos directions can be improved upon - like making a garter belt system for the thighs and drilling the side rivets in a different location, but basically no. Nothing needs to be picked up yet until he gets to strapping the suit. It will take longer than one armor party to get to that step. If anything, he should be cutting the armor parts out of the molds already before the armor party using that link from FISD I posted.

Okay, moment of truth: I'm going to start pre-trimming the armor pieces tonight so I can make the most of my time at Ripcode's armor party on Saturday. Been studying the Ukswrath build link like a hawk, and I suspect I'll return to it regularly. But we gotta start somewhere they say. Utility knife, cut-resistant gloves, and safety glasses at the ready (I'll save all the ABS scraps!). Here goes nothing!

JAYSONCOMGUY wrote:Okay, moment of truth: I'm going to start pre-trimming the armor pieces tonight so I can make the most of my time at Ripcode's armor party on Saturday. Been studying the Ukswrath build link like a hawk, and I suspect I'll return to it regularly. But we gotta start somewhere they say. Utility knife, cut-resistant gloves, and safety glasses at the ready (I'll save all the ABS scraps!). Here goes nothing!

Use the score and snap method on the straight lines, but when it comes to rounded corners, you may want to use a Dremel tool to make the cuts. Both ways you're still going to have to sand the edges smooth anyway.

The Lexan scissors are the bomb.

Can I get a confirmation on who is all attending tomorrow?

Also I don't have a set end time.

It will be either: We get a lot done or I get bored and kick everyone out.

Though working with a razor when tired, is never a good idea.

Ripcode wrote: Though working with a razor when tired, is never a good idea.

Try dremelling things at 1am the night before a con.

Mr Fett wrote:

Ripcode wrote: Though working with a razor when tired, is never a good idea.

Try dremelling things at 1am the night before a con.

Um. No.

I got the ok from the wife to come out when we get back in town. I won't be able to get there until 2-3 but am very excited!

Confirming that I will be there.

Attending:
JAYSONCOMGUY
BaldLeprechaun
Rockstar
RADARC
yooper419 ?

I will have water on hand. If we need supplies, we can make a run and get that taken care of first thing.

We'll be working in the basement. Unfinished. Bring a sweatshirt, may be chilly.

Got the bulk of the pre-trimming done, although I'm sure there will be plenty of cutting ahead as we approach fitting and gluing. Stupid Lexan scissors I ordered won't arrive until Monday (grrr!), so I'm at the mercy of my Xactos and utility knife, unless anyone has scissors or other tools they dare to encourage. Will bring a spare set of shoes for inside the basement, a thick sweatshirt, and 24 bottles of Guinness in a large cooler. I'll also buy us some pizzas when we get hungry.

Ready to join the assembly line!

I will be bringing all of my tools that I used to build my clone armor, for everyone to use. I would also suggest everyone bring a lot of painters tape, the wide roles will work the best ( and my half finished mouse droid for ripcode to play with, lol)

Safe travels!

I have Lexan scissors.

Leaving Jenison now. Need to stop by a store on the way, so I will be there shortly after 10-10:30

It's 10:30... Where the hell is everyone??

Leaving the Walmart near you and on my way there. Roads got scary for a while.

Nice to meet you:

BaldLeprechaun - Shoulder bells, biceps, forearms and TD done.
RADARC - (1) forearm done (got here later).

Keep it going JAYSONCOMGUY! Shoulder bells, forearms and TD done.

All got major trimming and sanding done. Filled my trashcasn with scrap ABS.

Thanks for the assist Rockstar!







Chris' sweet! WIP Mouse droid!!


Thank you Baldy for the pizza!
Thank you Jason for the snacks and beverages.

Good luck to all (3) of you on completing your TKS!

Thanks Ripcode for hosting the army party, I had a good time hanging out with everyone (build a mouse for kelly)