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I can sit in my 1.5mm ABS armour with original strapping without it cracking.

Does no one own a decent camera anymore? Most the images I've seen aren't exactly the best quality.

Most excellent ! Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

Just for fun, here’s the blaster without the solid supports for the folding stock and scope rail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No, they were made from regular gloss ABS like I use. The problem with most of the 501st armour is it way too rigid and they like to use 2mm or thicker ABS for some strange reason. If you use thick plastic and webbing strapping systems with interlocking hinges and whatever else I seen used, you'll never get to sit down without cracking your armour. The movie strapping works extremely well with the correct ABS and I highly recommend it to everyone

No they broke too, here´s an example of a posterior plate come loose and a snapped sniper knee.

Oh, sorry to hear the handle broke - and at the same time glad to see you found a solution that fast.

hahaha no no no, I used the same suit for my EIB and Centurion. But whatever changes I made during all of the EIB and Centurion process, I made those changes in my back up suits as well. My EIB and Centurion Suit are my EIB and Centurion Suit.

Length of rail is in the diagram in that thread and the bends.

This may help

Little clean up needed but new stripes are on

I just did the bottle cap challenge. I think I did pretty well... What do you guys think?

New Sith Trooper weapon called the cafinator Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I ended up using the elastic stirrup idea. I tried using velcro, but it didn't feel secure and it made a really loud scratching/grinding sound when I walked. The elastic works really well. Almost too well. I feel like it almost pulls it down too far. Well, now my suit is completely finished. Maybe a few tweaks here and there, but I will probably always be continually modifying it. Can't wait to take this baby out for a spin, but it's going too be a bit too hot out for the next few days. I just need to see how it holds up to prolonged walking. I also need to find a suitable travel box. I bought a rolling footlocker from Wal-Mart, but it was too small. There was this really big rolling tub there too for the same price. I guess I'll try that next.

Thanks Glen for sharing this footage with us. Chur bro

Wasn't satisfied with the triming ... I've trimed the guard again under the sun light (more visibility) ... The result is better ! Next steps : - T-tracks, - disassembling, - primer, - paint.

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Right I did notice that. I also noticed that the right ear on some of the hero’s is straight while the left ear is angled and that’s how I have mine set up.

Awesome thank you for that. I’m almost done with my hero set up. I’ll be posting it as soon as I can for EIB and then to Centurion after. Appreciate it.

No, keep them in proximity of what´s seen below and you´re good

I made a couple of modifications to the model. I added a knurling to the front sight guard and a scope rail retaining screw. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So the rumors are true... You've an eagle eye for nearly invisble details:

just the true!!

Awesome work trooper!

So we're the suits that Han and Luke used specially made to be flexible? Because you see Stormtroopers in ANH with cracked armor and duct tape repairs all throughout the movie. Wow! That is some awesome armor Paul!

What material used for the strap is up to you, for EIB (and higher) the posterior plate has two male snaps visible and the cod has one split/single cap rivet

I measured mine off of the casting, if you've put stuff slightly off then any measurements we give you will be off.

Thank you for that, I must be blind! Didn't notice that on my first view. Grateful for the help, sorry I didn't notice it earlier.

Many pictures of this guy! Here's another few shots I found:

It’s not the angel I‘m already thinking about how to fix this without removing or damaging parts. Painting the screws and rivets is in the list

Absolutely fantastic! This must have taken you some time to get this level of detail. Great job again!

So did anyone have a nice chat with the anovos people in SDCC booth ?! Lol [emoji23] I wanna read what happened! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Didn't expect this much discussion early in my build (especially after I posted in the main threads... oops), but I'm glad to hear from future fellow troopers. It's awesome to hear more ROTKs are in the works! As I've been neglecting this thread a bit, updates are in order (pictures coming once I clean things up a bit): I've got most of the armor assembled and strapped in a semi-permanent fashion. I wanted some adjustability, so I used more velcro than I initially anticipated. After reading Jeff's thread, I decided to try velcro on both sides of the shins and forearms, which I like so far because it makes it much less stressful (for me and my armor) when they go on and off. I liked how Jeff strapped his thighs, abdomen and arms, so I used a similar method(s). I bought some Flex seal (easiest to get) to test and it seemed to cover everything nicely, but like Michael said, I had difficulty gluing anything to it (Loctite glue worked...ish, but was stiff and brittle). I plan on sealing exposed parts once I am sure on my strapping. As for paint, I was leaning toward Rustoleum automotive primer/filler and spray paint, but I'm not sure yet. I don't have the equipment or ability to do a professional job, but I'll give it a go with what I can get. All in all, I'm pleased with the general fit so far, though I'll be interested in feedback once I do a full suit test.

I’d like to ask him how lucky after wearing those crotch gaskets [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Sure is lol

Your approach is very thorough, very admirable [emoji106] Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

That is entirely up to the DO's (deployment officers) Good luck with approval

Definitely. The teeth aren't quite where I want them yet. Some filing and shaping left to do.

Nice to see another Heavy coming along

Check out this fan film featuring First Order TKs. Well, Vader and Kylo mostly but we all loce the white armor best right?

Yeah they do! The lining is great. But yeah I feel they may get a little hot fast. Ahh no string on mine, but they do have the opposite velcro on the back of the hands. I really hope our helmets come in tomorrow. Lol

Nice work trooper, congratulations, now get out there and get a bit of dirt on you

Hello and welcome aboard, posting a thread in the build sections is a good way of receiving feedback, so you know you are on the right track Good luck with the build

Welcome to FISD Gregory . What a good new that your'e going to join the Stormtroopers. If you haven't done yet, you can request acces to the forum so you can check for building threads and post your own project and recieve some feedback from very experienced people here. Good luck and welcome again.

Looks Great Trooper,

Yeah, still trying to figure out how to make the modeling software wrap that pattern around multiple surfaces. I’ll try to add that feature later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Front sight guard finished. It was difficult to trim it : I didn't want to remove to much material but I wanted to keep accuracy. Not perfect but I'm pretty happy. Paint will mask the excess of material. And the front sight guard is stronger.

Check Check, and Check

According to StarWars.com they're going to have Sith Trooper suits. They look... great.