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Thigh A. Confirm both sides will align correctly once clued B. Using a scotch brie pad or similar scuff up the full surface of the cover strip and 1/4" surface on each thigh side. C. Install cover strip on one side. Let dry for 48 hrs. Afterwards remove any excess glue from the gluing surface D. Prep. Have several 10" strips of painters tape cut and waiting. Have any clamps and magnets separated and waiting. Have a block of wood roughly the width of the cover strip at least 3/4" thick x 10"L. E. Apply glue to 2nd half of thigh. F. Bring sides together and install clamps at the ends. G. Grab a strip of painters tape and strap the two sides together so they are flush. H. Add as many magnets as you can to the cover strip. I. Add block of wood on top of magnets. J. Add remaining strips of painters tape over the top of the wood at the same time forcing wood downward until the two sides are parallel with each other. K. Double check everything. If it looks good, let dry for minimum 48 hrs.

@TheSwede @themaninthesuitcase The frames are FINALLY up! :-) :-)

Thanks! Yes, both have the correct S-trim. Assuming nobody else spots anything that would be non-Centurion, I will likely use helmet #2.

Looks great. Yes how the two sides come together directly effects how it looks.

Looking good

Requesting 501st access please https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=27712 thank you.

Made a little more progress...the biceps and shins are trimmed/cleaned up and the inner front cover strips are on. I also have the body trimmed and ready for the brackets. I'll post pictures of that soon.

How much can I trim off of the chest and back plates and be ok for level 3 ??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

These arrived today from Anthony (blaster 8266) over at MEPD. Nice!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One last post here. I’ve started a new build for a sandtrooper. But before I bail on this thread, I wanted to share one last image. I have this on order from Karbonite Kustoms. You can find him on Facebook. So sweet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Absolutely! I usually do the posts while I'm at work - and for whatever reason, MEPD is blocked on my work computer. Weekend task

Some pics of the stuff I've acquired for this build. I think this is all from trooperbay. Sniper knee, original strapping kit (the screws showing on the outside of the armor is a upper level requirement), three button plate (as well as all the other button plates), S-trim, and strip stencils. Although the stencils are the "sandtrooper" stencils, they don't match this helmet - so I will need to modify. Collection of pouches and my pauldron. I couldn't decide on which pouch configuration I was going to do, so I ended up with a little of everything. I still have a canvas shoulder pouch and two more leather MP40 pouches on the way. I'll have plenty of pouches - I can pretty much emulate both versions of the docking bay 94 captain and the cantina captain. 3D print of a T-21 from TK421 propstop Sling, sling swivel, tubing for theT-21. Some wire for my DLT-19 as well. I'm still missing a few greeblies for the T-21, but I think I have them sorted out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, this will be a slooooow build. I used up all my favours with my family during my TK build. Anyway, all I’ve managed to do is get one eye more or less shaped and started to test the positioning of the brow. Having a number of detailed images of the helmet is great – the light plays tricks with the subtle return edges so many angles of the same thing are necessary. And the return edges on the AP armor are a little soft, so that makes things a little tougher when you’re trimming to match the original. Also, that brow is as far up as it will go without trimming. So… I guess I will be trimming the brow area of the helmet. Also, it looks like the brow in the reference pick is thinner too. I will also need to trim the opening at the bottom of the helmet a little more than I did with the TK so my head will fit in. To match my helmet to the original, I’ve been taking pictures of my helmet to match the reference pictures (relative camera location and lens zoom) and overlaying the images in Photoshop. I think I have a set-up that matches the original photos. Now I just have to mark up my helmet with some tape with reference points and I should be able to place things like tube stripes, paint runs, and cracks in the right location. I’m terrible at free-handing anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good to hear! I looked quickly at the short live videos they posted but since it was from a 360 camera, I didn't find that I could see a whole lot. There was a photo posted on Jsin painting a thigh...anyone else learn anything new about this stuff? Hopefully those who are the first to get armour made out of these can document their builds thoroughly for the benefit of the rest of us!

I just priced out a RS helmet with shipping to Canada. The Canadian dollar is not very strong... apparently. another belt, holster, handguards, and blaster (I just ordered another ANH E-11!). This is like one of those cults where you give away all your money to the "cause" - but in this case, I'm sending it all to various stormtrooper-related vendors. At least here I end up with something tangible and totally cool and not just a paper cup of Kool-Aid. I sure hope my wife does not read this thread. Or look at my VISA statements.

Damn you, Daniel. Now you've got me thinking. And me "thinking" usually results in my wife getting annoyed.

My thoughts exactly Had planned on yet another TM but also really wanted the direct lineage that RS provides and It fits perfectly on the sandtrooper look as you say. Although I got a pair of Shins from TM to use with the build as I like them better. (got them today as it happens - super-fast as TM shipped just 1 day after my order, thank you Paul) I say get it! Use the "spare" to go ESB for another Centurion

Congratulations Julian, your armour looks amazing , must admit I love the clean lines of the TM armour as much as I love the wonky ness of my RS armour. Welcome to the ranks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro