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Hurray my ANH Hero TK has just been approved! I’m so happy – a dream come true! I’ve been a huge fan of Star Wars since I was a little girl and was lucky enough to be able to work for Disney when they’ve purchased Lucasfilm a few years ago. While working on the campaigns I've met the lovely people from the Dutch Garrison and before I knew it I was dreaming of creating my own costume. Back in January I was finally able to purchase my kit from TM. I was so happy when my BBB arrived in March! Thank you so much @troopermaster for this gorgeous kit! I was very afraid to touch it, let alone make some cuts, too afraid I would damage something I could not repair. From July until last weekend, it was a roller coaster, blue tape everywhere and not to forget the smell of E6000. I will definitely miss it ; ) If I would do everything over, I wouldn’t fuss so much about the cutting/sanding the perfect lines for the fore arms, biceps, thighs and shins – the cover strips will hide it anyway, and not to mention the many re-cuts you have to do while fitting it to the right size. Big thanks to @VulpX (for getting me started and introduce me into the TK world, we had fun : ) @toxication and Nadia (for the lovely evenings, sharing progress and ideas), @TheSwede & @Frank75139 & @lucnak & @CableGuy (for the super swift responses on my WIP-posts – so happy with your feedback!) and last but not least everyone who contributed to this awesome forum! I’ve spend so many hours reading all tips & tricks, it’s so great to see troopers taking the time to help each other to build awesome costumes. I’m proud to be part of the family, and I’m looking forward to serve the Empire the best way I can. Now moving on to Expert Infantryman

I think I am finally done with painting the boots. It took somewhere between 7-9 layers. I lost count at some point. After how much effort this took I did decide to get some clear protective coating for this. I’ll be going with the same brand Angelus for that. Just to avoid any issues. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got the "Deployed" artwork curtesy of the MEPD to their Police Officers - loving it! This ones background is curtesy of Wook1138 (thanks Greg) - loving that as well - going to make both into Posters

Thanks! I think the closures are one of those things that if I don't do it now, I might not do it later. D'oh!! At least that's easy to fix. Thanks for the catch! I don't know what happened! I sat down and there were a bunch of people working on their projects, then I looked up and people are cleaning up and I'm the only one sitting around playing with armor. Totally zoned out. Figured I'd better get up and help clean up too! Haha! And you helped me plenty! Thank you so much!! Definitely was! Sorry to increase the jealously level. lol Thank you!

Sorry for taking so long to upload! I've just been trimming the final pieces and stuff. Trimmed the last 2 pieces this morning! Now onto the hard stuff. Oof. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk

For everyone following this thread, Eric was working so hard that he was the very LAST person there cutting and trimming like a banshee. His was the very last work table to be put away by the other people at the party. If we'd left him there, he would have worked well into the following morning! This trooper is dedicated!!! Sorry I couldn't help you more on your kit, Eric. You're making really good progress on your own so far! Can't wait til you get your big pot and magnets so I can see how those shins develop!

Looking fantastic! It is great to have the help with the legs! Keep it up. The magnetic shin closure looks incredible. Only if I wasn't so lazy... . BTW, the cod rivet does not get painted.

lol ur filling me with confidence lol

And we have a new DO in town so be sure to step up to the plate when doing so, a bit scared when it comes to applying my FOTK

Great work, Dave. Get that EIB application in! :-)

I'll do the counter, scope and rail separate as they are really the only parts that are loose. The rest is solid. So lots of masking for the main body since I plan on doing the hammered finish. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Hey everyone, Just wanted to sharea fan film I've been working on for almost a year now with my fellow TKs from the Outer Rim Garrison. Hope you enjoy! EDIT: We just released a trailer for a follow-up series that we'll hopefully be able to film later this year!

Morning, all! I recently got inspired by a thread in the NCO Club (Off Topic) section about the differences between OT TKs and if a spreadsheet laying them out existed. We came to the conclusion we didn't think one did, and then on Friday I didn't have any real work to do at work, so I made one. It's OT TK only for now; I may make one for FOTKs someday, but that is not this day. There are spreadsheets for OTTKs and FOTKs- now including TLJ Phasma as per the recent update to the CRL! They are also now in PDF format for easy viewing! Here's the link for viewing/downloading (it looks terrible in preview- Google Sheets or download are the way to go). OT TKs - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tEVteIreh6AHMogW010cuH_Bf8TBfU6/view?usp=sharing FOTKs - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GBkXIfRs9lYW6vnhVjqdEv5oNdp2ToTs/view?usp=sharing So my question is: Where should I post this for all to view? Armor discussion? Generic tutorials? My only thought is put it where it will be the most helpful, and I would prefer it not limited to the 501st-only areas, as it could help someone decide which TK to do for acceptance into the Legion (that was the point of the thread that inspired it). FURTHER EDIT: These have both been posted under the "Getting Started - Read this First!" Section. I note this post was pinned, but those weren't- those are the ones I'd recommend pining, as those are the ones I'll be updating with CRL changes.

Good evening (UK time) TK-31275 reporting in. South Hampshire based. Awaiting my UK Garrison induction event. Nice to part of it all.

Hey Mark Sure you can go Centurion, you’re on FISD now so we’ll get you there

Listen to Dan you must, open a window you should. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Also, be careful of breathing in too much E6000. Well ventilated room etc. Just in case. :-)

But oh so fun stuff

Ah... I see. Won’t scratch the ABS then I suppose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sound like one awesome day to say the least and now I’m even more jealous And by the looks of it you made pretty good progress yourself - legs look great

WOW!!!! Those look amazing! I'd buy those even if I didn't know it was you. Nice!!!

If they cant even schedule the release of a letter with any accuracy it does not bode well for our armour... And things being "fluid" does not sound like we're about to get confirmation of imminent shipping... Sigh

Sounds like ANOVOS is shifting into a model where they delay their delays.

I was sure to say "hi" for you! Unfortunately, no completed Stormtrooper for me. Haha! Between getting to meet everyone, talking to others working on items I still had left to do and lending a helping/taping hand where I could, I was a little less productive on my own armor. But that's ok and I did make good progress on the legs with Cricket's help! Had I done them alone they probably would not have turned out very well (a second person is very helpful to line them up), so I'm very grateful for that. I also made some good notes for a couple different snap placements, reinforcements to prevent cracking, "Cricket Closures", etc. It was a very good day! So while at the armor party I removed the upper return edge on the left thigh, then trimmed both thighs for 20mm cover strips on the front, and taped everything together. Slapped those on my legs with the shins and Cricket made quick work of helping me size and mark everything for trimming. Here's the trimmed left leg. I had trimmed the right thigh but before I could get the right shin done it was time to clean up and pack up. So I finished the trimming at home that night and now I'm working through gluing the thighs, currently the front cover & inner strips are glued on and tonight I plan on applying the rear strips. I figured I'll wait until I can wear the torso armor so I can trim the rear to match the shape where the thighs and posterior meet: In the meantime I installed and painted the lower tab split rivet, like a few others I also added a snap base to make it more functional and easier to replace that strap if needed. While parts have been curing I've begun making snap plates, I'll mostly be using double snap nylon plates. The ones pictured below were test pieces I made while getting used to setting the snaps, I've since made a template from a scrap piece of plastic to ensure that the snaps will line up on both the plates and straps. And once I get my 16qt pot and the magnets (should be tomorrow for both), I'll be following Cricket's method of closing the shins. After seeing those in person it's definitely the way to go!

Yeah if you wanted go with the obvious choice that I missed. Sounds good to me!

Hows that Hovi tips cleaned on top edge . Rest is just how i recieved from ross at rwa Off white Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk

Difficult to say without all the detail photos. From what I can see, you will at least need to raise your ABS belt so that it is touching/overlapping the button plates.

Taken yesterday but chest wasnt straight Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk

Excellent!

Looks awesome Dave

Congrats and welcome to the Legion!

Oh man that looks great! and you should notice that when you kit up, you have some more "comfort" down there and it will pull your butt just a little tighter. Great job on rounding those corners too, some forget to do that but are quickly reminded when the kit up lol

Congratulations, welcome to the Legion!

Looking really good trooper! Ross did a great job on those bigger parts. They still keep the proportions looking right, especially vs shimming.

Congrats Laura! See you at EIB.

Great news, congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper.

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Well... more progress, though not how I had hoped. I got a little too brave and was going to glue both sides at once. Let’s just say after it dries I’ll have a nice cleanup to do on one of the forearms. Suffice it to say, the rest I did one side only. One of the biceps seems a little off on the bottom, but going to roll with it and see how it turns out. Boots come Monday so I can start working the shins. In Florida Fir the weekend and gone most of next. Work will be slow so I’ll have to make up for it when I get back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I will warn against cutting too much off he helmet early. Especially if you are larger in head size. I have a large head and when I cut my ATA bucket I simply cut where the lines were already. And I almost didn’t have enough material to hold it together and still fit my head inside. And I can confirm that my ATA bucket has the same kind of bumps on the back as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They aren't too hard to make https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/37947-qs-first-order-stormtrooper-vest-heavy-assault-trooper/

I only use the clear, it can though discolour over the years so best to try not let it ooze out the sides, easy enough to rub off with your thumb when dry

Good job!

Oh hey, Andrew (or do you go by a different name?)! It's fun finding out who's on the detachment boards. Thanks! Just received my snap press today so am not quite beyond plates yet but am thinking ABS so far. Haven't ordered my nylon for strapping... probably tonight...

It's best to have nylon or abs there for more surface area so you get a better surface area to hold the snap. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Me too. (And yes, thanks.)

All is good, it`s screen accurate (RS suit below, pis of an actual screen used suit) and like Luc and Greg said, when worn the back plate tilt backwards and you look awesome There`s always room for a screen shot

Next step: Arms I have decided to work my way from the outside go the inside. For now I started with the left arm. While rough fitting the peaces I noticed, I have to widen the shoulder bell(s) as it is, the left bell will not fit over the upper arm pieces. Here some pictures after cutting the left forearm:

Alright... you inspired me. I do love my spreadsheets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xaRZxAlVwa327UFBSnwVS16tyRM5r9cU/view?usp=sharing It's broken down into Basic, EIB, and Centurion. OT only for now- maybe someday I'll get inspired to do one for the FOTKs, Rogue, and/or Solo, but that is not this day. Any questions or clarifications required on it, please let me know! I will say the preview you get when you first click sucks, so look at it in Google Sheets or download it and view in Excel/OpenOffice, etc., for best viewing. I reviewed this 3+ times, but please feel free to double check me and make sure I didn't transpose a column or something. There's a whole lot of info and a whole lot of little details.

Hey Adam Dan provided great info for you and I would suggest you post some pics of the armor you got, maybe you will be able ti finish with help from us here at the FISD

TBH, I’m being semi partial, but I think NOTHING beats ANH-Stunt ...lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk