Daryl's Anovos ANH Stunt TK Build

[Pixelito]

I should probably contact them about mine as well. It may be too late, but I would really like to fix my shins up!

[daryldoak]

"Shins Episode II: Do it right this time"

Back in June my replacement shins and coverstrips arrived.

Out of the box:
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Rough trimmed:
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Then about two weeks later a new sniper knee arrived:
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I trimmed the front return edge to 10mm per side and rough assembled them to make sure the pieces are in the correct spot this time.  Based upon research on FISD I believe these are correct now.

Here is the left leg (New on left, old on right):
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Here is the right leg (New on left, old on right):
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One of the main tells of correct placement is the return edge at the top.  You'll notice on the right leg that they are really different sizes on the old shin.  Also they should close similarly in the back.  When incorrect one will over-close and one will under-close.

More to come later.

[james.p.moser]

Looking good Daryl! Soon you won't be so self conscious trooping around with mixed up shins. However this didn't stop you from achieving Centurion!!


Jim - TK50899

[Rat]

Awesome build Daryl.

[daryldoak]

I decided to pick up a Disney E11 for trooping.  The Doopy Doo E11 is more accurate and beautiful, but it's just to fragile, and hard to get into my holster.

The Disney E11 has cool lights and sounds, and fits perfectly into the holster.

It comes in white, so I took it completely apart in order to paint it.

I applied a hammer finish to the parts of the blaster that were the originally Sterling (main tube, magazine holder, & folding stock).  Then painted flat black on all parts except the handle.  The handle got gloss black with silver near the swtich.

I think it came out good for a 1 day build, ready for trooping on Saturday.

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[daryldoak]

I decided to update the screens in my Hovi mic tips from the Anovos fine mesh to a more accurate coarse mesh.  I basically followed Ukwrath's Hovi mic upgrade in his FISD Anovos build.

Before:
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After:
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I bought a strainer from the Dollar Tree and removed the screen and cut out a couple of 20mm circles.

Then I removed the screens from the Anovos Hovi's.  While removing the mesh I accidentally removed the tips from the base, which actually turned out to be a big help for installing the new mesh:
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Then I shaped the screens by forming them around the lid of my zap-a-gap (which was close to the proper size), installed the new screens, and glued them in with zap-a-gap.  Finally, I painted the interiors white, glued the tips back on:
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It was difficult to get the coarse mesh to remain "square", which is probably why Anovos used fine mesh.  The strands of wire just move around and fall out.  I used the tip of a Xacto to move the wires around to get the proper placement.

I'm happy with how they came out, not bad to a 1 hour project.  In hindsight I should have just left the interiors black since it hides the extra screen and glue that are on the inside.

[daryldoak]

I decided I didn't like the white interiors, so I repainted them satin black.  I think it looks much better.

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[Yesac]

Oh I am totally stealing your mesh screen method for my mic tips!

Sent from my XT1585

[daryldoak]

Another helmet accuracy upgrade.

I replaced the Anovos provided pan-head ear screws with the more accurate flat-head.

Before:
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After:
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Solid Brass Slotted Flat Head Machine Screw (#4-40 x 1"), ordered these online from http://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/

[james.p.moser]

Another helmet accuracy upgrade.

I replaced the Anovos provided pan-head ear screws with the more accurate flat-head.

Before:
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After:
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Solid Brass Slotted Flat Head Machine Screw (#4-40 x 1"), ordered these online from http://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/

Looks great! Wish I would have known that you were doing this, there is a local mom and pop hardware store minutes from my house that has a huge selection of all kinds of fasteners. That's where I got mine. Probably could have saved you a buck or two!


Jim - TK50899

[Dezijan]

I'm really enthralled with you progress Daryl. I started my anovos kit tonight, following the anovos instructions.  I'm having a hard time with trimming.  Using an exacto and utility knife. Both are not cutting well. As a result, pieces have sloppy edges that will require lits of sanding and cleanup. Am i doing something wrong here? Are there better knives or techniques i can be using? Please help this newbie!

Thanks, 
DEZ

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[daryldoak]

When using a utility knife, don't attempt to cut thru in on pass.  Instead make several light/medium pressure passes, then snap it by bending it back and forth.  Be careful when "snapping", the Anovos ABS is extremely flexible and has a tendency to tear.  Use a metal yard stick, with clamps, for making long straight cuts.

I highly recommend getting a set of lexan scissors.  They work fantastic for cutting the ABS.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007KN0RQM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[daryldoak]

I recently broke one of my original Anovos TD clips while trying to straighten a bend:

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So I ordered a replacement set from Ukswrath on FISD:

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Ukwrath's are a more accurate size (Anovos on left, new on right):

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Here is the finished product:

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[daryldoak]

To prep for Starlight I finally decided to trim out the return edge on the back of the thighs and shins:

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One of these days I'll get around to assembling the replacement shins I've had for almost a year now.  That right leg shin looks terrible from the back.

[daryldoak]

I updated all of the broken photobucket photo links with Flickr links.