Armada Bodies

[Gundam V]

Got my tracking # .

Sooo who are you guys using for anodizing ?

Satin black will be close enough for my dust black Xvalve.






(who needs a preorder when things ship this fast !)

I know, this didn't feel like much of a pre-order. We just paid and it's already in the mail. As for anodizing, I haven't decided yet, I was thinking caustic, but arc anodizing, stained works, annoworkz and precision color techniques all seem like good options as well based on their portfolio. If anyone has any strong recommendations or feedback I'd be interested.

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[awo702]

Sooo who are you guys using for anodizing ?

Caustic for me.



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[going_home]

Last time I contacted FX he had moved and hadnt set up anodizing yet.

But I contacted him and he is up and running, so if he will take the job I will be using him.

[mobsterboy]

Who did you end up using for your test run on anodizing, Luke? I think we are all eager to see how that played out and the start of you offering finished products instead of just raw.

[luke]

The SS spring cup can be a hassle to install and remove if you just drop it in and try to move it into place. However there is a trick that makes it easy. I made an instillation tool to install and remove the cup but you can use your AGD valve for the same purpose. The tool I made also installs the clip (which wont work with the AGD valve) but a simple 1" dowel rod could be used in place of the valve.

First I install the ss cup into the end of the body then get the clip started, make sure the open side of the clip faces the bottom so you have easy access it through the sear slot for removal.
Once the parts are in place I hold the body vertical then slid the clip and cup into place. There is a distinctive 'click' when its installed.

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To remove, just use a pick to get one end of the clip out of the groove and work the pick in a circular motion under the bottom edge until it's free (Just like the AGD round clip). Work it out of the body, then install the AGD valve, hold the body up vertical, lower the valve and the ss cup will slide out.

Hope that makes sense. There is a small learning curve but it's real simple if you follow the procedure. If you need more info please let me know.

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Without the installition tool or 1" dowell pin to instal the clip follow instructions to install the SS cup into the bottom of the cavity, then just work the clip into place as you would on the AGD version, it takes a little longer but is doable.

[notoriousMAG]

Amazing turn around time! Super stoked and cant wait to see it on my Armada rail. Thanks!

[Apathetic_Chaos]

Got my tracking # .

Sooo who are you guys using for anodizing ?

Satin black will be close enough for my dust black Xvalve.






(who needs a preorder when things ship this fast !)

Im thinking a black on top of toxic green oil rub from caustic... we will have to see

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[luke]

I'm stoked to see what you guys build..

[Gundam V]

I'm undecided if I should get an emag frame or keep it mechanical.... I got 2 anodizes in mind that I think would look badass.
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[Gundam V]

Luke, just got the Armada body and rail. Have to say, I'm glad I got in on this this time around. Once again pics don't do this combo justice.

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[luke]

Thank you sir.

[notoriousMAG]

Cold as ice...

[Gundam V]

Look at you already have it set up, looking good. [emoji16]

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[going_home]

Got mine today.

Did I miss info on the proprietary sear pin ?

I didnt get the pin or allen screws to hold it in.

[luke]

I guess I missed those, I'll get those out to you. Sorry about that.