I got armor

[chadrice]

Well I finally got my armor in. They arrived in a big old box. WOW there is a lot of parts in that box. So recommendations, where the heck do ya start and does any body have a supplies list of best produst to use to put this together. Any and all help advice or off colored comments will all be appreciated.

[grumpydevil]

What kind of armor?

-Kyle

[chadrice]

EPIII clone,  just body right now, still have to order a cover for my mellon

[DoubleTap]

Which kit?  MG...JM???  I just got the new MG kit, maybe we can get an armor party going and figure out what goes where.

[chadrice]

armor party would be great. Martin set me up with a gal (Lisa) in Florida I am not sure which armor hers is call. If any one could tell me it would help if I am ever asked again. But yaeh and armor party would probably be a tremendous help. Since this is my 1st attempt

[grumpydevil]

Ahhhh, the R2v7 - nice. You do need a bucket tho'...Which version/battalion clone were you wanting to do?

-Kyle

[chadrice]

blue and white 501st, they just look realy cool. not to mention it almost matches my yamaha colors.

[DoubleTap]

Ahhhh, the R2v7 - nice.

Kyle is just showing off.  Its the new MG, its the same kit I just got.

[chadrice]

I saw every one suiting up at the starlight parade but did not realise how many pieces are in this kit. I just kept pulling piece after piece out of the box. it was like it just kept going. Defiantly gonna have to arrange an armor party soon if people are willing. or at least ask for one volunteer to maybe come over and say this is this and that is that. Because right now I am lookint at some of the pieces like 

[guyactor]

Yeah, but it'll look so cool when you're done! Think of it as a vacation.....lotta planning....worth the effort!!

BA

[Sithman]

Don't let it overwhelm ya!The secret is to focus on section at a time...and blame all your problems on Bill!
If you can,try taking a few shots and putting them up on the forum.That way we can all take a look and lend you a hand on advice or info

[chadrice]

OK so pictures , good I have a couple pieces that I have no clue what they are, and its all Bills fault. got it..... sorry Bill new guys gotta follow the rules

[grumpydevil]

The armor itself will have
1 Chest Piece
1 Back piece
1 Ab/Cod plate
1 Butt Plate
2 Shoulder Bells
2 Bicep fronts
2 Bicep Backs
2 Elbows
2 Forearm Tops
2 Forearm Bottoms
2 Hand Plates
2 Thigh Fronts
2 Thigh Backs
2 Knee Plates
2 Shin fronts
2 Shin Backs

...and if I am right, you should also have some resin straps for the shoulders (x2), knees (x2) and elbows (x2). Is there a rubber belt? If not, I think you'll have a lot of other ABS pieces to make up that belt, but last I heard it was supposed to be a standard.

-Kyle

[FireStorm]

No worries Chad, I or someone else who has done the armor will help.  I am five into it with two more going out soon!  So no worries!!

[My Only Fettish]

I'm up for another armor party!!  I have a lot done, but still more to go. 

Chad, it is overwhelming to start, but once you get the hang of it, it gets a little easier.  Focus on one body part and just work on that.  If you think about the whole thing and skip around from piece to piece, you'll freak yourself out and not make as much progress.  Now if only I could follow my own advice...