AlaskanSalmonTrooper

5' 8" and 185 here I used the trim lines and left the return edge on. I followed stukatrooper's build and had very few issue during my 3 months of building the kit. I used E6000 to join the legs and arm sections. I posted questions and took photo examples as I went along for others to critique and assist me in my build. So glad i did application process went very quick and smooth without issues. Good Luck on your own adventure.....lots of help here if you ask for it.

Can anyone point me in a direction to get replacement shoulder straps for my AP armor. Also looking for a better more durable fix for them. I have glued with E6000 to the upper front chest and using velcro to lay over the back plate. I did shape them with heat gun prior to gluing them. The plastic bends the wrong direction at times when I am wearing and the plastic is starting to crack, breaking is going to happen with more usage and wear. Does anyone know what I am trying to describe and maybe offer solution, at minimum I will need replacement pieces for each one of the shoulder straps. Help?? thanks in advance.

This is very nice and I will be in!!

Awesome look!! Glad you now live in the AK-Outpost area! You should have no issues with membership at all!!

I wish I had words to make things right. not cool.

I can not hear very well with the lid on....hehehe I feel really good in my armor, can travel just fine, stairs no problems, I cut out a small amount behind the knees to allow for enough bend for walking and such. I took some video at the local mall it on Youtube, user name is: SalmonJedi65 The forearms do give me trooper bites, but from what I read here at FISD we all get them to some degree. Getting ready to go to Anchorage on my first official troop, the star wars exhibit kicks off at the museum there: http://www.adn.com/front/story/1127718.html (check out the comments on the page, looks like some trooper TK9234 likes the idea of trooping?)

yes, agreed...I used 15m for the arms and 20mm for the legs. I measured twice and glued one time.

I basically followed Stuka's AP build, I found magnets, clothes pins along with different sizes of clamps very handy. I used E6000 adhesive on all the parts. I cut the strips first. I made them each a little longer than needed and sanded excess after it was finished. Lined up butted ends prior to any adhesive being open, check and double check then glue. Try to get a good line up prior to glue. I glued inside strips on first (24 hours between) butted pieces glued, and then the outside strip each piece took 4 days. If I had more clamps I could have done it quicker.

The photoshop edits are awesome!! very nice indeed!

Looks like Alaskan Outpost weather came your way...Very nice pictures, looks like fun!!

Looks Great! Very Nice!

TK9234 requesting 501st status...... http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember...hp?userID=11574

Recieved acceptance notification tonight, wow that was fast!!! TK9234 in the house!! Thanks again for all the help and cant waiting to get my troop on at the Star Wars exhibit in Anchorage!! (not to mention all the hunting and fishing missions I will be going on) SWEET! I am stoked!!! TK9234...out!!!

Thanks for the comments! heard form the GML today they recieved my application...just waiting for the confirmation....gusee it comes from Staff at 501st?? I have adjusted the shoulder bell connection and thinking the slight tweeaking will help. Also still waiting on a one piece suit I ordered from renaissance ....will replace shirt which appears loose...Have to go to Fairbanks and see about underarmor... will always continue to work on the buid, guess it never really over,, plenty of re-fitting after long troops also i am sure...( just like when I was an 11B in the US Army) Will let everyone know when it is official

Ok here are the last pictures: Firts a couple of the shoulder fix from Stukatrooper.... My application pictures: I feel I did my best with my build, it can always be improved on for EIB later, also very pleased with the pictures, for not having a photo studio or better camera. I am hopeful to have membership by February so I can troop at the Star Wars exhibit icoming to Anchorage...... Comments welcome and suggestions welcome....thanks again to everyone that has helped me, special thanks to pandatrooper!!!

Wow, I was getting ready to post my AP build/application photos....how do you expect me to even follow this act? Fantastic job, photos of your skilled work and dedication are awesome, thanks for posting. Well I am not tery to hijack this thread...good job!! Wish I had the ability, talent, time, and dedication. I can only hope my build is good enough for at least getting basic membership.

I am complete!! photos being taken and posted this weekend. Thanks to everyone that assisted me.

I purchased a renaissance suit zipper in crotch/with thumb loops in sleeve. Although I have not completed a troop yet, I hope to give a report on how it works in a not too distant time away. I also installed a thermostat dial on my armor for the -40 weather I get in the winter of interior Alaska. Hope it works...

I am doing my best to mimick your photos. Thanks for posting ...Dennis

The harness you fabricated is AWESOME!!! taking steps now to adjust and complete armor suggestions posted: getting elastic correct on the bells and such. Wow I am very pleased with feedback and humbled by having the help from those that posted. Additional comments are welcome as I inch closer to the end. thanks again. Photos to be updated this weekend...Dennis

UPDATE 2010: Progress has been in small steps...first full test fit tonight, I can feel things that need to be adjusted and having the pictures have shown me the directions I want to go in, fix left knee, trim and even up the strips on thighs, add elastic in places and get things firmed up. Still lots to do....Thinking I am about 50-60% complete.....must keep moving along to be ready by February for Star Wars exhibit in Anchorage!! Comments welcome: Front Back Arms out