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Illegal schmillegal. I need it to be glass to hold emergency ABS paste! But seriously, this is an awesome idea.

Guys, guys, guys. It's $16.95

http://www.costumecreations.com/star-wars-storm-trooper-adult-costume-adult-costumes/ This is an officially licensed Star Wars product for Men. This is an officially licensed Star Wars product for Men. This is an officially licensed Star Wars product for Men.

Well, I've come to the conclusion that ATA is a real pain. There are so many mods and adjustments that have to be made. I really wish I would have opted for TM. Regardless, here is my latest issue with the armor out of the box; the left calf opening is too narrow. Like an oval, whereas the right one is perfect. HEre is the photos: Why? What should I do, guys? Blow dry it? Boil it? Throw it onto a busy freeway? I'm getting frustrated. Plus, here's the progress of the upper body sans the kidney as it is due for surgery when funding becomes available for acetone

On the quest for acetone! I walked by a truck that was carrying new washers and dryers to install in my apartments. I was actually thinking about ABS paste and acetone. Suddenly, on the back of the truck, there was a big container of acetone! I considered "borrowing" some of it, but just walked on by. I really should have asked if I could have some. That's what I get for not asking. Seriously considering criminal acts to finish this suit: PRICELESS! lololol

totally looks like:

I'm in the middle of modding my frown. I'll post pics when I finish. I hope it turns out as clean as yours!

Will this testor's paint thinner work instead of acetone for the ABS paste? It's what I have on hand.

Will the Testor's paint thinner I bought work instead of acetone?

No, I spent all morning making the straps for the left and right side connections. Havent done anything to the belt. I'm gonna look at getting a small container of acetone or borrowing it from someone's garage. I am really glad that Karin talked me into that sandpaper and Novus polish that I was sure I didn't need haha. As far as the return edges on the kidney cutouts, I marked the cutouts according to billhag's diagram, leaving about 3mm between the pencil line and the edge of the cut. Then I used a heat sealing iron on heat setting 3 out of 5 and ever so slowly bent the edges over to the line ignoring the ugly warping. Then I sanded with increasing grades of sandpaper from 150 down to 400. Then it looked all right so I skipped the Novus plastic polish since this ESSENTIAL detail is hidden by the belt anyway.

The answer I got was ABS paste.

AAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! Does this madness never end??? I guess I gotta track down some acetone. Nail polish remover is out of the question, I assume. Since it's tinted funny colors. I wish there was a little smiley emoticon throwing his armor out a window, cause that's how I feel righ now. I'll use these instead... ... and finally Sticking this thread here for easy reference: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/2041-howto-make-your-own-abs-repair-paste/?hl=abs%20paste

I am so upset with myself. I drilled and installed the upper exposed male snap on the kidney instead of the ab plate. How would I go about filling this? Also, the advice would be helpful to those who put split rivets in the wrong place and have to fill those holes.

New problem! I put my exposed upper snap on the kidney and not on the ab plate. Any suggestions on how to fill a hole?

http://www.geekologie.com/2010/10/08/milk-jug-stormtrooper.jpg

I was just about to message you about that! Thank you!

How on earth do I bend the kidney plate with only a blow dryer? Help?

Yep, just realized my exposed male snap is on the kidney and its supposed to be on the ab. Besides that, I can't seem to get the ab plate to bend with the blow dryer. Is there a good visual reference on what points to hit with the heat to get the bend I want?

I was imagining being at a party or something and saying to a helper "hey, grab my butt tube." So, yeah, it would require a second person. It's just an idea! If you found a top that fit it well there could be many uses for it besides drugs and alcohol

If someone can locate a screw top container that fits well in the TD please let me know. I might have to go to the craft store or something.

AAAAAH!!!!! I need help. I got hardcore flaring going on. I don't know if you can see from the pics. Keep in mind the chest to ab and crotch to butt connections aren't in yet. Just a test fit before I continue. What should I do? What are my options??!! Here's my internal setup so far: Belt corners before bending Butt snaps. One Is glued directly to the plastic. Can you tell which one? Neither will anyone else haha. The glued one is for show I really need help. If I can solve this flaring thing, I can be done in the next few days!!!

Is that a vynil mask?

I had a strike of genius last night as I was obsessing over the last bits of my suit. I have seen tutorials for how to turn ordinary household items into a "secret safe." I found this video that is perfect for it. Anyone who might be interested in having what I'm calling a "butt flask" for those recreational troops. Obviously, you wanna use your common sense with this. Don't drink around little kids, but I thought it would be a fun idea. I've seen similar ideas, but this would make an airtight or watertight container. I will post pics when I do mine. Now off to find a container that fits in my TD!

Striving for a fit like this! http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/23560-my-ata-esb-pic-video/?hl=test+fit I really like how it all hangs together, even though it's not an ANH style suit.

Was wondering about belt corner measurements and I found this thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/20237-belt-corners/?hl=belt+corners#entry248103 Post #5 from the ever helpful TM himself!