G Force

Here are a few more ambiguous photos just to confuse us even more. After looking at the screen grabs in this post and scrubbing through the movie one more time, I'm convinced that Option C is perhaps the intended position or at least the most frequently used. The problem is, these things bounced around so freakin' much, that it's almost impossible to get a clean medium/close shot of one hanging straight down... -------

After scrubbing through ANH a few times, I'm still a bit stumped as to exactly where to fasten my drop boxes to my belt. Out of these three options, which do you regard as the most screen accurate? ---------

That's very reassuring! I just scrubbed through the movie and, low and behold, the first few troopers to walk through the door had cut-out thighs: I'm always amazed how sloppy these guy looked in the movies...half of the calves are noticeably falling apart in the first scene.

Obi, I've noticed you removed the back "lip" of your thighs as well. I'm considering this mod too as bending my legs seems somewhat problematic with that lip. The empire sure didn't design these things with practicality in mind!

I literally only need 20mm more which encourages me to work with what I have as opposed to mixing thighs from different kits, although I have considered that route.

After some soul searching, I've come to the realization that my thighs and buttockal region are just a WEE bit too big for the AP kit. *sigh* To remedy the problem, I plan on widening the finishing strip in the back. At the moment, my finishing strips are the screen-accurate 20mm, however in order to get things fitting comfortably, I think I'm gonna have to go double wide. My question is, will this pretty much destroy my chances of getting an EIB?

Here's where I'm at with my TK helmet: I'm in a very happy place with the eyes...if I cut back anymore I feel like it'll be too far. The teeth need some clean up, but I'm comfortable with those as well. I'm VERY indecisive, however, on the brow height. Part of me wants to go higher...the other likes it where it is...higher than a hero but not so high that it feels sloppy. I've seen it both ways in reference photos so I'm curious to hear how you TKs and TDs feel about this. The other issue I'm having is with the ear gaps. Check it out: Should I be getting gaps like this? Once again, I've seen plenty of gaps in reference photos, but I've also seen (apparent) puzzle piece perfection. Any feedback is welcome...

Has anyone seen Customsprops (CP's) neckseal? I've had great success with his Vader attire.

Would anyone be so kind as to put me in touch with some quality ANH E-11 Blaster prop makers? I'm familiar with the Hasbro conversion kits, however I think I'm more interested in a solid resin (or other material) prop. I'll be checking my PMs with anticipatory glee! Thanks!