RogueTrooper

Hey Mindy, First try trimming the return edges off to your forearms and see if that helps the feel before trimming the length. The original stormtroopers forearms did not have a return edge to them at the wrist and inner elbow, and very little to the outer part of the elbow. See the screen grabs and pix from the LFL archive of original TK armor: Also if you need to, like they did for Mark Hamill, trim out a little more of the inner part of where the elbow bends. If you still need more then do a little at a time. Also have your biceps on as well so you can see how much mobility you have before doing a lot of trimming.

It looks to be in the eye of the beholder. ANH to me looks to have hit or miss when it comes to trimming of the eyes. But, if you look at the ANH eye reference pix that I posted (please see link) you can see a lot of material in some of the eye socket compared to most of the screen grabs from ESB. ANH eye reference link: http://forum.whitear...showtopic=16277 Some ESB: ESB promo: I feel that the ESB eyes are more consistent with the more open looking eye sockets. Which I feel is a consistent trait to the version of the ESB TK, just like the U-trim is to the ROTJ armor.

You can tell Mina going to be Dad's little girl... Congratulations to you and your wife on your new little clone.

Great Newsletter! Congrats Eric on TOTM!!!

The E11 is a reverse of the ROTJ...

That's cool... Just like the Cake boss TV show...But it looks like there is a lot of Rice Krispy treats to made it. But, that's happens when you do a theme cake.....A round 600 people got a piece of cake... I wonder how many got cake, and how many got Rice Krispy treats?

Great work Lucas!!! BTW, are you making all the parts from scratch, or are you going to be using other parts eg: real Sterling SMG parts or from any other kits?

Glue the thighs shut and then you slip them on like shorts.

For now there are very few ROTJ troopers in the 501st (under 20) and none have made it to Centurion and only a few EI. When I worked on all the CRLs (reprising them), I felt that the standards (Centurion level) should be held for the ROTJ like it is for the the ANH and ESB. Maybe in the future the standards will raise (I have a few in mind that I would like to see added to them) and we will be putting them out there for a vote. It is harder to start something and have to go back and find away to fix it, especially after you have several of them out there mis-representing the standards. CFO's TD would be considered for the ROTJ Centurion. I am sure CFO would sell the TD separately if someone was just wanting to change out certain parts. There is a saying, "Necessity is the father of invention". If you want to go to Centurion level, you will find a way to make it. Basic requirements are a must to be able to join the 501st and to troop, but the EI and Centurion levels are an added incentive to raise the levels and are there to encourage a higher standard. So, when we set a certain standard (in the two higher levels), this doesn't mean that you have to go to those levels, unless you want to. We do encourage you to seek the higher levels, but that is up to you. Tom

Sean since you are wanting a TD for your TKC, We (the Staff) do allow you to make one like the "game version" and more than likely be the Centurion standard. Mason made one up for the alternative (Please the pix below). I thing it will be an easy way to go and closer to what you see in the games. Mason's TKC Game version TD: Game pix:

In ROTJ most of the TK did not have a TD... But the few that did, the design of the rib pattern was more centered and the washer was larger than the ANH/ESB .. (see below) BTW I have not seen anyone make or reproduce the ROTJ TD correctly yet... More armor makers make the ANH/ESB style that is why I you see used in the CRLs.

I just under lapped the integrated cover strip that was on the back of the AM shins ( this gave me a little bit more area for the velcro). or you could try this.. butt joint the back parts of the shins. Then add a strip to the inside of the back of the shin ( like a the cover strip but in reverse) . Make the inside strip larger (about 30mm wide) This should give you plenty of area for the industrial velcro.. See the new orange section of my diagram:

Here is a little diagram that should help you with you shins. I will be adding it to the AM style tutorial...

MTK lid is basically the same size as ATA (same lineage). I think you are going to be wasting your money to purchase it. Trading an apple for and an apple, not an apple for and cantaloupe, or for a pineapple. ---------- You might want to look into RT-Mod. RT-Mod is a little bigger, but it is a 5 piece (Faceplate, Cap, Back/bell, and two ears) were as the ATA and MTK are 4 piece kits (Faceplate, Cap/back, and two Ears). Or, try the trimming the neck area like I said before. Just my 2 cents. ---------

You could trim the chin area of the neck line. And maybe a little around the back edge of the neck. This way you will open the neck area up. do a little at a time til you get it where you feel comfortable. EFX PCR Lid is one way to go.. Their TK lid can be put on without turning your head or the lid... Also, SDS/AA lids neck openings are wide that you can put it on without turning your head or turning the lid...If you can get someone in the UK to ship a Battle spec kit, that could be one way to go. The SDS/AA lid done look better than the EFX. IMHO, try trimming the front and back of the neck area of your ATA LID first.. Note: If you have already cut the rubber gasket to the neck area, then you will need to purchase a replacement gasket (because of the larger neck opening). This way you will have a better looking lid and it should be able to be put on without turn it or your head. If you do the mod to the ATA all you will need is the new Gasket.

CONGRATS ERIC!!! Great work man!!

I would not use Bleach (very toxic when mixed with plastic and foam)... I used Tea and get the old look with the foam.. ----------

Also the Blu ray SW saga set has Lukes main TK torso.. Here is some pix of it: Video:

Here is a link with pix from the archives: --------

Since they are second hand, the previous owner more than likely trimmed them to them body type and did not add back the return edge. Here is a link from making return edges. ---------- As for the return edge on the top part of the shins, you may have to leave them alone....But, if you look at the original screen used suits, some of the shins had very little return edge to them. Original TK shins in the LFL archives:

I just want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas!!! And for the ones that don't celebrate the reason for the season, I want to wish them Happy Holiday too!!

The pix are of AM

Did you buy them used? The AM shins and Thighs have a return edge.