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Hi everyone! I’m Brad Letner from SoCal. I found the 501st in 2013 while in Afghanistan. back then I thought I wanted to be a Vader when I grew up (even joined the Sith Lord forum as a potential recruit). Time passes, I retired from the Army in ‘14 and focused on my post- Army career. During that time I’ve seen a few 501st events and realized that at 5’10”, I wouldn’t make the best Vader AND it really only makes sense to have ONE at any single event - and TKs are forever! I’m buying a commission build from Dave’s Darkside Depot with AM 4.5 (or whatever number it’s up to) - filling the bucket with almost $400 of electronics from our exalted XO, ukswrath. Ordered my Imperial boots online too. So I’m over $1,000 invested with nothing to show for it yet! LOL But after 7 years, it was high time to take the plunge and dive in. Look forward to one day finally serving with you.

Welcome! It’s a great hobby to dedicate yourself to for sure...seven with this cost. And yes people don’t understand the original lyrics were “stormtroopers are forever” diamond can lose value...stormtroopers never do lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello there and welcome! My first armor was a Jimmi FOTK which is definitely something that requires plenty of work, but with patience and dedication you can make a great kit! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had a case like your some time ago, what I did was to trim the cod and butt , in the photos you can see that I took my armor and used it as template and the other 2 photos is the result. hope this can give you and idea of what to do.

The armor build threads are terrifying!!! A million pieces of plastic in a big brown box? Yikes!! SO glad I went with a commission build! So I’m level 1 complete on purchases I think. - AM 4.5 Armor w/ bucket - neck thing (TrooperBay) - black undersuit (random online store) - canvas belt (Dave’s Darkside Depot - included w commission) - holster (Dave’s Darkside Depot - included w commission) - Gloves (TrooperBay) - boots (Imperial Boots) Anyone notice anything missing? I’ll need to decide on a blaster for level 2/3 And for future trooping I prolly overdid it with Ukswrath electronics for the helm. Mics and amps and speakers and hearing aids and fans. (Heck I hope my head will still fit inside!) Dang this shi! is exciting.

Welcome to FISD Brad!

The Trooperbay blaster is 100% approvable at all levels.

I have an extra black resin one (full scale) that I can send to you, Mason. No charge, just pay postage. PM me if interested.

I think this building thread could be useful to have some tips for your project. Cheers

I have used google and typing the same (talking about stormtroopers things) , usually google include into the list Whitearmor.net results also, so this is a good option too. cheers

Those were perfect. Thanks again! I’m pretty good at Google. No idea why those search talents escape me in a forum!

Hi Emily, from my point of view, there are two ways 1- Using ABS paste to fill in the holes. 2- You can just twist a little bit forward the low part of the ears while the rounded section remains still , just to cover the holes and still being looking good. (personally I would try this option first) Excuse me for the bad drawing but it's difficult using the mouse. hope this can help you. keep on doing a great work.

I've shortened the strap and it has closed the gap a bit. Sent from my J8210 using Tapatalk

Say what now?

The videos are great, really helpful. One thing I missed is the trimming of the torso pieces, and how they strap together with the snaps... or did I just skip over it somehow? I have a pretty good idea from looking at photos of others' builds, but video always helps!