Rob .T .

The drop boxes can just be superglued to the dangling elastics. The attachment method is invisible when worn .

You need to check the c.r.l. Ive not looked in a while, but I'm sure it specifies one ear black stripe to the rear of the ear , not front. But I may be wrong .

Being seen in public minus the helmet is a huge No No . Don't do it .

Stormtrooper armour has moved along quite a bit since this helmet and armour were around . Unfortunately , I fear you are going to have to forget it and buy a complete new set up if you are planning 501 st membership . Sorry to be brutal , sometimes it's just cruel to be kind .

sorry...nearly necroposted ...that'll teach me to be more observant !

Look, having built many RS armor, you are worrying about nothing . Get hold of the black elastic and tear it upwards away from the inside of the shoulder bell ...it will come away easily . Then re position it and glue it back with superglue. I have done it many times..it's so simple !!!! Even thinking about re stitching the snap is a stupid idea,

Remember, the RS is taken from a real screen used suit ... the curve of the backplate is screen accurate ...leave it that way . i notice you mention re inforcing the shoulder bridges ...don't . They need to be as flexible as possible . Make them solid and they will snap . Check screen caps for glueing them on , from memory the 5th ridge sits on the edge of the chest...but check .

Take your time and buy the very best first off . Buy cheap/inaccurate =buy twice =money wasted . You can leave buying boots until the end of the build , so order from imperial boots when they open the next run .

Couldn't find the PayPal tag for imperial credits, so I sent a few dollars instead . Glad to help.

If you order from RS you have a six week turnaround , and can request a smooth helmet from them as they have a mould for people who don't like the movie accurate look . Unfortunately I don't know TMs timescale . Hope this helps.

Delivery will be around six to seven weeks after you place an order . The secret is to take very accurate measurements to allow them to build the suit for you . Delivery to Belgium usually takes about two days from leaving RS . These days they are fast at replying to emails...and of course are always available on the telephone during working hours . hope this info helps.

The two are quite a noticeable difference in colour . Id reccomend you call them direct and get a pvc replacement part for your lid . The two plastics don't mix and match .

No, simply NO . sterr clear and buy from a reputable seller of armour that IS clearable.

You made the right choice. studying other people's builds on this board is the best way forward , and RS are ever helpful on the phone if you need them , also they have a Facebook page especially for builders , with the RS crew regularly advising .

Don't fit the black wire , it's not necessary and didn't appear on the movie guns. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My guess is that you took measurements wrong when you sent the order sheet in . The armour is too small for you , and the thighs too thin . Or Have you put weight on recently ? They can only build to the measurements you send . Sorry if I sound blunt , it's not my intention , but reading something typed can give that impression .

Nip over and try some on would be my advice . I take a 42 usually, and 43 imperials fit perfectly . the leather is soft , and the smaller sizes have softer soles , after a few hours wearing they look just like the boots in the movies, most modern painted Chelsea boots just look wrong, too stiff and badly shaped .

RS Propmasters now keep imperial boots in stock . The white leather they are made from is lovely and soft , they really do look like the real movie boots , I love mine .

RS can ship it to you in weeks, ready to go , and super screen accurate . Shepperton can't do that , and most troopers shy away from them for good reasons. Go RS every time !

I think your top edge needs a tiny bit more trimming . You should be studying screen capture photos from a movie called " Star Wars " . ;0)

Those eargaps are perfectly fine , in fact, better than most of the screen used movie helmets . If you get the gaps tooo close and perfect, it looks more wrong . You done good.

I'm not sure Gino-Bashing is the way to go here . Gino has been to the lucasfilm archive and seen the real props...so why wouldn't he build exact replicas ? Get a grip guys, his are the most accurate . You pays your money, you takes your choice . Simple .

The elastic will peel of fairly easily , just take your time so that you don't over stretch it . When you have decided upon the new position to glue it back on to , use ca ( superglue) adhesive to glue it back in place . Wet the elastic with glue and immediately force it into position and hold it there for a minute or so . Dont let any time go bye between applying the glue and holding it in position . The elastic soaks up the ca glue and it sets very fast on the elastic itself .

No, it won't affect your build. The UKG doesn't like lights or sounds, but that just means you don't use them when out with the UKG . For your own entertainment , and for use with other costuming groups, you can do whatever you like with your blaster . Go for it I say !

To me the main problem looks like the strap to join the shoulder bell to your shoulder bridges is far too long . The bell should practically touch the shoulder bridge , this would help your problem no end. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk