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Well done

You could fill the hole/s with ABS paste, have a look at Gerald's fix for moving his Han snap, also how to make ABS paste

AM armor is bigger so you should space equally. This is a level 3 requirement Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge.

Very nice so far. One thing you could update is the detonator, TLJ actually had a sperate tube and the upper black slot and control panel were cut out showing the tube behind

We do like photos I think this speaks for it'self Just a red version stormtrooper, but a Captain with the cape (mentioned below) Boots are red. Now whether they have Phasma covers that's another thing, Phasma came after Cardinal and personalized her armor. The cape however was mentioned that Cardinal had one first, Phasma was given a Captains cape later so her cape would be exactly the same as Cardinals, from this I would think you could use the Phasma CRL and reverse engineer . This passage may have made her want to change some aspects of the armor So Phasma didn't like being made fun of, although there is no mention of her modifying the Stormtrooper armor when it was scanned but you would think so for the fit. Again who knows, no real info on why some of her pieces where the way they where but she must have changed some things as the standard white armor fit was inelegant Ultimately it will be the LMO's to decide, there has to be a little interpretation used without clear references, just hope to see this CRL come to fruition, would also have loved to have seen a Cardinal at the Disney parks, that could have helped immensely Looking forward to seeing the progress

With trimming armor you don't want to trim them too small or it may look too small once the rest of the armor is on, even if you have narrow legs, I have the same problem and was lucky with my first set of armor as ATA has the raised ridges on the back so you can only trim so far. Since then putting together other armor, RS, AP I check the size against my ATA thighs (still going strong after almost 10 years) A little padding inside is not an issue, I also have some in the biceps and forearms to keep them in place. Only image I have handy

Getting down isn't the problem, it's just not that pretty getting up

Amazing how we get in a building spree and forget to take more photos Looking good so far, looking forward to seeing more

Info as far as I've seen on the forum @Sly11 I have spoken with the LMO's and they are ok with this to go ahead. There are a few things they would like to see in your thread with regards to research. 1. TFA helmet is what the LMO's are leaning towards as this is a TFA era character that was gone before TLJ (yeah I know Hasbro used the TLJ helmet, but it's a conversation you and I can have) 2. They would like to see research from cross-referencing as cardinal has a description in the book and now the action figure that should take care of any parts that are different from the standard Storm troopers. @Sly11 Helmet: LMO's have stated it needs to be TFA. Also Toys are only used as a basic reference, this character has a book that places it in a time frame. Who knows what the next LMO's will want or change, it seems to change yearly so at this stage this costume is being built based on discussions had and the book detail and original images. The black series Cardinal toy is a lazy effort to simply use the latest molds they had of the standard trooper simply done in red plastic, but it is interesting that they produced the galaxies edge Black series helmet as TLJ @Sly11 Shawn, may I ask what it was about the boots the LMO's had issue with? I think you mentioned either the cape or the gloves as well. @CrookKnight I have everything done other than the color of the boots & gloves. Also, I cannot afford the cape yet…so I am on hold for a while.

In case you hadn't run across these, they are a couple of TFA accuracy builds (you probably have seen them, but just in case) And accuracy updates in @ukswrath's build thread

I think there is a big difference between the thoughts of someone who writes a book compared to what we know and see onscreen or what we think it should be in this case based on FOTK. Phasma made modifications to her armor we know this and I'm pretty sure it is mentioned what she takes a copy of but I've not listened to the book in a while (I hate reading, LOVE audio books LOL). To me Cardinal was based on a regular FOTK (prior to Phasma being around). I don't think there is mention of a cape in the book, so this may have been added after she knew about Cardinal but I may be wrong, it may have been in the archives who really knows. There's also some differences between concept art and what's realisticly made, may as also through in what a costume designer interprets and what it should really be, take Rogue One armor, should be orignal trilogy style, not what we see. Same as using FOTK parts take the gloves and boots on the Rogue One, shouldn't happen but that's the costume department I guess. There has to be some compromise with a few things when you don't have full references, really should Cardinal go ahead as a CRL, I think yes but I'd base it on the FOTK with a cape similar to Phasma if not exactly the same and FOTK style boots. Phasma is not your normal sized trooper so boots may not have been available in her size, or she wanted more protection hence the boot covers, again who knows. The black series helmet is wrong according to timeline, should be a TFA version for Cardinal but I believe the LMO's were in agreement to allow the TLJ helmet. AT the end of the day it's the LMO's who make the final decisions on any costume and they go one what reference material there is as well as some interpretation of what a costume should have. No doubt Andrew will have better information as he is the one speaking to the LMO's, from memory I think standard FOTK boots in red had been agreed.

Once warm pull over tight further than you need it to be then tape and hold until it cools, the plastic will relax a bit once you release. I also found I had to bend just past were the velcro would be to get it to lay flat when closed. Keep up the great work

Cod is definitely different to the TFA, you can make out two lines/ridges with the TLJ and they are a little wider, also wrap around under the crown jewels (cod) Forearms TFA TLJ/TROS This is a good thread to read through, has a lot of the TLJ/TROS details Some (if not all) clips were different TLJ TD pipe is a separate piece and has the control panel and top recess cut out. TFA it's molded. TFA Here you can see the separation on the chest stops at the top ridge so its not a complete cut TFA gallery is here https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/category/27-tfa-tk-reference/ Here's a good reference of the TFA closure of the bicep, recess (butt join) TLJ/TROS curved overlap Thigh overlap TFA (with tape in this image) Thigh curve overlap TLJ/TROS Shins they used velcro Also on spat clip. Note the extra notch of material under the clip Personally I think you will have to keep the inner seams as they are there on screen references

I like the idea, as you say as long as it doesn't interfere with the canon references, but in saying that is there an advantage? most of the pieces really don't need clips as they slip on, they are only a non functioning detail added to the kits more for looks rather than use so are you just making more work for yourself with much gain. It's a shame about the mods Anovos/DN made they definitively lost some of the accuracy. Although TLJ was a little different in some of the construction, especially the overlapping of parts and not stepped and also slightly curved. Eventually there should be higher levels for Cardinal, many would be the same as the FOTK as that's the base of Cardinal. Phasma just put her spin on the FOTK armor and adjusted to suit herself.

Correct you are 518 and Christine is 517

You need to add a link to your 501st membership profile, have a read of the first post in this thread

Can never have enough clamps, magnets or tape

So you are prepared for posting images, most of us use a free online image host as the forums only allow a small amount of attachments, this is the thread you are looking for for info

That's a pretty special order number Great news

The only artwork I have (apart from cheap posters) is a signed limited run artwork by Mark Raats, he lives in Perth and does a lot of artwork for LFL, we have met him on many an occasion and he's a real down to earth guy, always willing to chat and regularly drops by our display at conventions or out at events. I was lucky to be invited to a special Q & A for Mark about his work on the poster for Rise of Skywalker, and was presented with a signed copy.

Shall make an excellent guide for anyone recently receiving their DN armor

Great work, congrats on your second EI

EI, a bit ahead of yourself there

Congratulations and welcome to the Centurion ranks trooper

Congratulations and welcome to the centurion ranks trooper