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Bobik96 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Just be aware that you will have to do some trimming. There is no way around it. It is really easy with some Lexan scissors and a metal file. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4505Marcel Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I use a dremmel, curved scissors and a rivet gun, fils and sand paper sewing machine fir the other bits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 depends on the maker " I will be having the helmet pre-assembled, will that require trimming and sanding as well? " Altmann's is ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScoutDawn Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 If the helmet is from SC and you will have it assembled then it will come ready to go and Jeff does a fantastic job. As to the rest of it you will still possibly have some trimming to do especially around the edges of areas- in the belts openings, the sides of the chest and back pieces etc and then you will have sanding to do- lots of sanding to make it nice and soft. Get the highest grade sandpaper you can find to make it really smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcantbesidious Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I always have loads of velcro, elastic, and rivets (with rivet gun and washers) available. I have used all of those for my TK, TB, and for my wookiee. Snaps are great too, to reinforce any velcro areas, or vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BikerScoutDawn Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 CRAP- I forgot Velcro and I don't know why cause that stuff is the life of your suit I swear. Its on like every piece. So yes Velcro, elastic, sandpaper (smooth for sure) and then I learned the hard way you need to have a "traveling" kit cause when I did my first troop my detonator fall apart and I didn't have e6000 on me. Luckily other troopers had some and helped put me back together again. E6000 is the best adhesive I have found and will come in handy and in a lot of areas in your kit. Not for all of it- but a lot of areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcantbesidious Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks for the list, tips, and advice, I really appreciate it! Guess it's time to head to Home Depot. Oh yeah, what's gradients of sand paper should I use? Should I just get a bunch ranging from soft to rough? I'm popping my cherry on this costume. I use one of these to take off the edges. Does the job in seconds! http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D26451-5-Inch-Random-Orbit-Sander/dp/B0009WRKUM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438010882&sr=8-1&keywords=dewalt+orbital+sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 For sandpaper grades, I wouldn't go any lower than 180 grit and as high as 400 grit. Just be sure to only hit the edges so you don't scuff the smooth, shiny armour. A few of those sanding sponge pads is probably all you'll need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexous Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I didn't get my SC Helmet pre-assembled, but my best guess is that the ear holes aren't pre-cut as his kit comes with decals in place of the holes... I don't believe for basic approval it is necessary to cut them out, but for Lancer and for extra ventilation you'll want to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugdozer Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I found needle files were really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Tools: Dremel (especially routing and sanding heads) Aviation Snips (good for thick stuff... you can use Lexan scissors on the thinner stuff) Stanley Knife Drill with a selection of drill bits Sanding Block (paper grades from 40 to 1600) Rivet Gun Needle Files Pliers/Side Cutters Rule Sharpie Marker Pen. That's a basic start and will cover you for almost all situations. A good sewing machine will also serve you beyond your wildest dreams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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