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Hey all! TI25674 here. I recently received my ANH stunt kit from Walt's. I have a decent start I think but I'm getting to a point where I need input outside of Facebook and looking at tutorials (and man there are a lot of them!). Ideally Im going to go sandy with this build, so keeping that in mind. So some details below: Kit - Walts Trooper Factory (bucket too) Boots - Imperial Boots Undersuit - generic 2-piece from Amazon Gloves - Generic nomex for now Blaster - 1992 Hasbro with conversion kit Ill start with the shoulder, bicep, forearm and chest/back which is where I am at. I didn't take a lot of photos before starting this thread. After some feedback on the FB group, my concern is the chest might be slightly too small for my "dad bod". I'm 5'10" at 180 lbs. But most of my weight is on the front. I was told to work the torso parts out then see how it fits before looking into a bigger chest. So here is where i'm at:

Mission "Complete Commander Pyre in 2 weeks" is in full swing at the moment. The paintshop made an amazing job for the high gloss parts. This night I'm doing a 5 hour drive to a plating company which will plate the armor in full gold optics. In the best case I can pick it up next wednesday, which gives me 2 more days for strapping

Hey man I used you're model in a battlefront 2 mod that brings phase 3 501st to the game! I hope you like it!

Trailer Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Last Call From 1:41 and 2:05 When one pauldron just isn't enough. Must be the new "Scarlet Witch" variant "The First Order is FOREVER"

Belt boxes sorted

Thank you everyone!

A trick I learned when doing mine, if gluing on cover strips one side at a time, start with the side that faces outward first, so you can get a flush seam on the more exposed/visible side. This is because the second side may be a bit more difficult getting super flush as you've already locked down the first. Sometimes I had to use locking clamps to secure a flush seam as the rigidity of the cover strip and the armor may be a bit stubborn. Also when using locking clamps, don't press too hard, I've managed to squeeze all the e6000 out of the cracks it didn't adhere at all, hours wasted ><

Hey everyone! Today I want to introduce a kinda different WIP. Realistic Commander Pyre I dont know yet, if this will ever be CRL ready, but I still want to do it. After doing a damn nice Captain Phasma last year, I need a chrome dome for myself. There is actually a „deeper“ meaning behind that project. I mean, a freakin gold chrome Stormtrooper is damn cool on its own. But when I found out, that Mr. Liam McIntyte voiced him, I NEEDED to do that costume. I’m a huge fan of Liam’s work, his role in Spartacus in particular. When we first back in 2013 and I had the luck to talk to him for like 30 minutes behind the stage. He told me there how much he’d love to do something for Star Wars. Which happened and I am really happy for him. Liam is definetly one of the nicest celebrities I ever met, he is super down to earth and just an amazing human being. And when I contacted him, if he’d like to see the costume project, he was amazed and wanted to see it. And well. He supports it with video messages. Like. WHAAAAT! In all seriousness, I’m hyped, super happy and super motivated to get this costume done. I used a Phoenix Props TFA style helmet as a base, got it painted in gloss black and got it gold chromed in the UK. The problem I have is mixed ref. In the animated series, Pyre has black bands around the helmet, but theres no black brow present (also not at the normal TFA TKs) . The realistic HASBRO figure has NO black brow and NO black bands. So thats kinda .. mixed. If necessary for CRL, I'll need to get it chromed again, but for now, I'll leave it like that. I actually like it with the black details as it gives more contrast. There's also a YouTube video of the making, including Liams message. I have an ANOVOS pauldron in red, but need it in black. Either I find someone, who's willing to trade or sell, or Im going to paint the red in black. Further, I have an old BETA Anovos First Order TK armor set. Pyre is technically a generic TFA TK, although there are some minor changes, like 2 bars at both lower leg armor. All the best Dino

Hi all! After being approved a couple of weeks back, I'm finally getting around to checking in. I've had a blast putting together my armor over the last year and I can't wait to get trooping! Many thanks to all of you here on the forums, especially @ukswrath for his amazing Anovos tutorial. This has always been my dream costume and I'm beyond grateful for everyone that has assisted along the way. Long live the Empire!

Many thanks once again Joseph and the whole DO staff. Cheers Dennis Thank you Mario, it's been mentioned before I should start my own squad Many thanks Chemi Thanks brother, I like cake

Congratulations Glen! 8 is a huge achievement! We should have cake for your 10th

Congratulations Glen. You did it again...

Working on the torso, cut the kidney in the middle and gained a few inches. Still need to get a few more, thinking of adding 2 inches on each side after the last body box. Not sure on how this will affect the chest and back, will try to mock this up and use a lot of tape. You can see the zipper I will add and the TD plate. Currently the plate barely covers the gap (could always add more plastic in this area.

Congratulations Glen !! you'll need a barracks facility for your own Platoon !!

Congratulations to the Master himself! Well done Glen! Your kit looks incredible, as always!

Hi Glen, and thank you for your application for TKC Centurion! CRL and Centurion Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of CENTURION for the 8th time! Congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly; In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor. Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. As mentioned in your EI submission, nothing to go over. Well done, sir... well done indeed!

Starting to come together nicely Richard.

Looking good, FYI the only sewing I normally do on these are just down the sides and the center seams, usually the glue is enough but I like the added strength

Pouches getting there

Now that's got to be fate

So.. Liam McIntyre got announced for German Comic Con, which is like 10 minutes away from me. Thats gonna be some busy 2 weeks!!

Congratulations Luke,welcome to the Legion. Your armor looks GREAT, good job!!!

Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper

Welcome Trooper!

Congratulations Trooper, Welcome to the Legion.

Congratulations Trooper! Welcome to the Legion !! Enjoy being a Bad Guy Doing Good! You can now request Stormtrooper Access HERE so you can browse more sections into the forum and other TK benefices . You may want to consider go above a beyond with your armor and apply for Higher Levels Expert Infantry and Centurion