Rich330

I'm going to buy one and recast it. Just jesting, chaps. I couldn't even recast a fishing line!

Very, very nice ESB!

Lovely work on the helmets. I really like what you did with forming the hand plates too.

:lol: And that nearly had the same effect on me!

I have to admit I don't understand how some of the "must haves" made it to the list regarding blasters, but it's a very tricky area. Some ANH blasters had counters, others didn't ... Because of the sheer inconsistency of the original film props, I have to say it must have been really hard work compiling the requirements for EIB. An unenviable task that I'm glad I didn't have myself! And at the end of the day, I suppose there has to be some kind of consensus or standardised version for ANH (to set it apart from ESB) so that we have some form of guidelines.

Yep, looks like a Boobies! Some rather dishonest marketing going on there too, with it pictured next to a picture of UKG troopers in front of an SDS display. Or maybe they're just being extra honest and showing the potential buyer just how bad the Rubies looks next to proper armour!

And no doubt it would turn out to be that carrier pigeon with my first set of clips!

I'm not sure I like the sight of your helmets impaled on stakes! It looks like Genghis Khan just rode through the Death Star and hacked us all down!

Yeah, I just ordered and paid immediately without contactign him. A week or so later I sent a mail just to ask about the status and I got a mail back from his wife confimring that my neck seal was being posted the next day.

That's cool that it's not obligatory. As I say, I find the UK logo one of the best and any member of the 501st should be proud to "fly the flag". I think personally though, I'll probably choose to wear our Garrison logo on other items of clothing/merchandising rather than stick it on my armour. Then again, the Spanish Garrison decal is rather an intrusive one. Here's an example ...

TK6043 is 5'4", 120lbs and also wears size 4 shoes. She wears AP armour and painted jodhpur boots (from a riding equipment supplier). The armour is assembled using the original seam lines, i.e. no extra trimming to make parts narrower to fit closer. The only extra trimming is in the areas at the back of the knees to allow more freedom of movement when walking and around an inch trimmed off the chest plate (Luke-style) to compensate for "short trooper syndrome". In my opinion it's better to maintain the original lines of the suit as best as you can rather than adapt it to fit a female shape. The sculpt of TK armour is essentially a masculine shape. Changing it to follow a woman's shape will change the character of the outfit. Yes, there is a little more room inside in areas like the shoulders and biceps - where men are typically broader - and less room around the hips and thighs - where a woman has her curves - but a good strapping system keeps it all in place and comfortable. Something like AP, which is suited to a slimmer trooper, would make for a good choice.

I wholeheartedly agree. I have been through 3 different kinds of neckseal and eventually found what I was looking for when I ordered one of TK409's (or rather, one of his wife's) neckseals. Superb speedy service and a fantastic quality product. They've totally nailed the look (nice even rounded ribs) whilst ensuring the best possible comfort (no plastic tubing, shiny yet soft material). I don't think I'll ever need to look elsewhere.

Does the UKG expect you to wear the logo? I have to say I wouldn't want it on there myself, and teh UK logo is one of the more discrete and tasteful ones. The lads in the Spanish Garrison who wear th eGarrison logo on their shoulder have a whacking great red and blue sticker! I tell you now, that things not coming anywhere near my TM or even the AP I built for the missus for that matter!

They don't get any better than that.

Looks good to me! What lense material are you using? Looks great.

I've just mailed you the photo in the original size.

It's what I used when I was building. But I cheated and used decals. Sounds like you're going to do a nice job, man.

Conny says she's glad you think her butt looks good! :lol:

Cheers for the info. As you say, the look perfectly fine with the TM - possibly even more screen accurate!

What? Aren't you finished yet? Get on with it man!

Hi Mark, Quick question on the decals ... Are these the standard set of ESB decals which Mike has on his site (which are not recommended for TM) or is this a newly developed set of ESB for TM? The only set of decals he advertises on his site specifically for TM at the moment are ANH-style. These look great whatever they are. Cheers Rich

Thanks for the input everyone. As the builder, I can probably answer the questions a bit better. No, she did put her thighs on a little askew. This is what they look like when she has them on properly ... They are attached by elastic looped over a belt (garter-style), allowing them to move horizontally, hence she was able to put them on a bit wrong this time However, the length is fine. The extra trimming at the back is for some extra freedom of movement and is largely screen accurate. Many ANH Stormtroopers had extra trimming in the same areas to enable them to run. It also solved the problem of the horrendously bad match-up of the AP parts in that area as I was able to just cut away the misaligned edges. Humbrol 15 Blue Humbrol 5 Grey That's a rather unorthodox piece of advice. I assure you that the kidney plate and butt plate do not overlap. They meet just as they did on the original suits. I'm intrigued as to why you would advise anyone to show "more black".

Both clubs definitely worth watching. Here's a couple of examples ... Man Utd: West Ham:

Absolutely bloody stunning, mate! My first TM build is going to be ESB. I've already saved quite a few of your photos for reference purposes. Here's a few more for the collection. Nice work, man.

I hate you! Enjoy it, man! You deserve it! Get building and don't forget to post loads of pics.