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Great write up Joseph. We had to change the name of ours to Armor Workshops, seemed a few took the Party name too lituraly and some would indulge in some alcoholic beverages,early in the day which of course put a stop to building

I know of 2 other makers in the process of making abs plastic packs too, will be a lot lighter

Parts are from another Anovos kit I bought that someone had over trimmed in places. Shoulder cogs are 2.5" I heard KB is offering parts kits and pretty sure Jim is too.

Thank you Liz my wrangler slash photographer

Has worked well on FOTK armor for a while

We have a product here called contact it's used for covering school books and files, works quite well for stickers/decals, not sure what the US equivalent would be called, you guys call stuff weird names . Wrap a strip of baking / tracing paper around the helmet, rub with charcoal / pencil over the ridges, remove, cut out and you have a pattern, then copy on to the back of the contact, cut out and done. Could be an option until there are stickers/decals available.

Sounds like a good idea

Thanks Paul, an excessive amount of pain related issues helps, or hinders, depends on how you like to look at things, what's sleep? Cheers Brian

Just a couple of pics

Nothing better than a BBB, good luck with the build

Looking good, just make sure you nip the edges of your cover strips with a little sandpaper, helps to stop them catching on things ;).

Looks like you have done your research, looking good so far, keep up the great work

Laser Ax build thread Thought it was time to post some pictures, as many will be doing I'm using my TFA armor and swapping out some pieces for the Executioner version. Jumped in on a helmet from Jimmi, (but I also have some others on the way), I wasn't happy with a couple of areas so set about getting rid of some lumps and bumps, also adjusted some areas around the mouth/teeth and cheeks. Started work on replacement back/yoke, shoulders and also the biceps as the closure appears more curved in references. Finally a break in the weather, at the tail end of our winter and been cold and wet, was able to get some spray putty applied. Also applied a mist guide coat of black, helps when you wet sand to see any dips or pinholes Left the spray putty to dry for a few days then it was time to wet sand, then prime Gave the shoulders a try with the matt black paint, not used it before so wasn't sure how thick or thin to apply, no issues worked out well Also put together another TD, my Anovos kit TD has the extended cap so will use that one for the Executioner and needed a replacement for my standard TFA kit. No major issues after wet sanding so on to some primer I'm using automotive acrylic paint same as I did for the rest of my armor, matches well to the Anovos helmets, dries quickly, is able to be sanded and buffed and doesn't have the same issues as Rustoleum and Krylon paints. 3 coats of white then 3 coats of clear. Time to start masking for more matt black. More cold and wet days so decided to make some carry bags for the Laser Ax, made the bag for the head section rigid so it wouldn't get damaged in transport. Masking helmet for the satin black, that was fun, NOT. Let the helmet dry for a few days before masking for the matt black stripe. Applied decals to the standard TD and the shoulder cogs. I wasn't happy with the colour of the silver so decided to mix some black and silver to get a nice match to the screen seen shoulder cogs, then applied with an airbrush to some white cog decals I had, came out really well. I also added some sticky back foam to some areas between the armor so it won't rub on the matt black paint. Added the extra paint to the Executioner TD. Painted the inside of the helmet, fitted the lenses, helmet fans and foam. Next it will be kit up and get some photos taken, now where's my wrangler/photographer when I need her.

I did think of using this but as some of the armor will rub I decided against it,. There is automative body wrap films which some have thought of using too

Looking forward to the progress, good luck

Hopefully more references will become available, good luck with the build, looking forward to the progress.

Check with your GML and CO first, some troops don't allow unapproved costumes at events In Australia only approved 501st members can wear non approved costumes at certain events due to our PLI (insurance), recruits/cadets can not wear costumes. I've seen assumptions come crashing down in new to the legion costume threads in regards to new CRL's, although I would think his blaster his more a standard F-11D rather than Phasma there will still be no clear answer for the moment.

Congratulations and welcome to the Centurion ranks trooper

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks

Head over to Imperial Boots as they have an interest thread going on red items -------------------

They are the only 2 pictures so far. Glad you found the other thread, have a read through the links and what is required for new characters added to the legion Also be sure to contact your GML (garrison membership liaison) and make him/her aware you will be undertaking a new to the legion costume

Mimic is on RPF https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=273868

Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper

Looks much better

Trooper armor fitment still not the best