Nate Jangotat

Sorry - delayed response - 1.5mm Met some lovely chaps from the UKG today so hopefully will be able to get the finishing touches done soon!

Got a bit bored waiting for TK boots - so bought a pair of black chelsea boots for £30 and just added my last coat of white leather paint. Quite pleased with the result! Stormie Boots by Nate Jangotat - Vok'Chi, on Flickr

Exactly - build quality is exceptional. Unfortunately I have rugby player's shoulders unlike those skinny seventies chaps!

Only a noob, but from the looks of things - once the shoulders are taken in, the bells will also come in a bit

It certainly is. Paul is a talented chap and seeing the pics (ignoring the big shoulders for now - trimming in the process) I'm really pleased with it so far. Looking forward to getting finished soon!

Thank you!

Thanks guys! Boots in the post - I have gone for some black chelsea boots to rough up and spray white and will certainly take some more pics before the trimming begins What do you guys recommend for trimming? Stanley knife? Stephen - I think the aim has always been for 501st approval/UKG acceptance. I currently troop with the Mandalorian Mercs as a custom Mando and Special Edition Boba - going through the process at the moment to get a number etc. Hopefully with the next set of pics , I won't be far off with this kit James - I think missus likes me in this definitely. Nothing but complements and the torso section is fitting like a glove and shaving off a few pounds which helps!

Thanks guys for the advice. I see what you are saying and will give it a few tweaks for the next fitting! I noticed the sniper plate keeps ducking under. I may help if I get the thighs a little higher/twisted round... Any other ways to keep it from disappearing?

Finally got a chance to try out the Stormie built for me by Paul - still waiting on a pair of boots and a holster, but really please with the first pics: To note, after a mistake on the measurement for my biceps (I'm blaming the wife ) I need to try and make them a bit smaller, so I will be attempting to remove the strips and re-glue. If anyone has any pointers on having done this before, please let me know ta! So a few snaps - please let me know your thoughts and if anything that will help this fit better, let me know Stormie Front by Nate Jangotat - Vok'Chi, on Flickr Stormie Right by Nate Jangotat - Vok'Chi, on Flickr Stormie Back by Nate Jangotat - Vok'Chi, on Flickr Stormie Left by Nate Jangotat - Vok'Chi, on Flickr This is my first stormie so still learning. As mentioned, hoping to take in the biceps and hope this will help bring the shoulder bells a bit. I have some webbing that holds up the thighs, but was interested to know if anyone has any tips? Also, if there is anything glaringly wrong, please let me know! Thanks

Inspired. Cheers Keith - I shall give it a go

Thanks guys. I guess, I shall have to get my hacksaw out!

I am starting on my Doopy's E-11 and seen a tutorial for the scope rail, when I get there -just wondered if there was anyone who makes em? Just seems there is a gap in the market otherwise. please shoot me a PM if you know a guy or gal... Thanks Nate

Thanks so much guys - I learn more every time I come on here. And thanks Ingrid, super duper shiny sounds good to me!

Thanks for the support and very useful links Tom, Cheers Just gone through those links in more detail... Awesome.

Thanks bud

So got this through the post the other day - E-11 resin kit by Nate Jangotat - Vok'Chi, on Flickr Have had a look though the posts here and looking forward to getting it to start taking shape - lots of bits, but hopefully will start making sense as it comes together Wish me luck!

So I have an order in with TM and I am still not sure whether I should be going for the 2mm acrylic capped ABS or regular 1.5mm ABS I am hoping to use the armour for trooping and can see that with the 1.5mm being more flexible, this could be the way to go... although the capped will look nice and shiny... Could anyone offer a recruit some advice ? Also, does it matter if the strapping is screen accurate or is this simply a matter of preference? Thanks David

Great tips, thanks so much guys. I've just finished building an EE-3, so hopefully the E-11 from doopy doos should go well too! Would love to get hold of a deactivated stirling though...

Thanks guys I am going ANH, does the neck seal need to be rubber or are the fabric ones just as good / more comfortable?

So I have my TK on order, boots and comm equipment too. I was looking for some advice on where to get hold of the following: -undersuit -neckseal -E-11 I keep heading back towards ebay but am aware of the minefield that can be . Also, wandered into SDS which is a little expensive (although that E-11 does look pretty sweet) and I don't like the look of the neckseal If anyone could help point me to some decent suppliers that would be real helpful, Thanks

Thanks guys for all the help and reminding why this is going to be so cool - I think I am going to go... Hero. I will be ordering my kit from TM

Oh man, I am still confused. I think the opening scene from ANH is quite a pull though...

Thanks guys - very helpful and very exciting - payday today, so watch this space!

So I have been looking through references on both these helmets and really this is just to ask opinions. I will be going ANH with my stormie armour but should I get a stunt helmet or a Hero helmet. I can't decide!? opinions / pros cons of either helmet for trooping!? A little help for the noob please

Nice work trooper