UK Rookie Trooper

Undeterred he checked the remaining pieces...

.but others looked decidedly unusual and over-seized........

Some were very shiny...

He surveyed the kit pieces - some looked reasonable...

....In a galaxy far, far, away........(well Ashton-under-Lyne in the UK actually) a wannabe Stormtrooper decided to build himself a suit of armour and become a member of the elite 501st. Being young(ish), foolish, but full of ambition he failed to research or seek the advice of those knowledgable about such things.... and was lured to the dark side of the Evil Net and obtained via auction a remoulded FX kit!! He visited a local troop in Manchester and in tears shared his unfortunate story with several well suited troopers who told him to dry his eyes, man up and get cracking reshaping the armour until it met the standard! He gathered together a selection of tools and bought the finest materials he could source to take on the formidable challenge (even got E600 from USA). Taking several deep breaths he opened the big brown box, unpacked the shiny armour pieces and laid them out on the floor

Thanks - pics deleted. I'll set about posting pics of my build in due course - then kit up in various stages so that you can see what the armour looks like when being worn.

Thanks - will do. How do I delete the pics I've uploaded to replace with linked pics in photobucket?

Can someone help - how do I continue adding to this post? Do I have to start a new one everytime I reach the image size limit?

I've closed the backs of both thighs and added cover strips to front and rear.

Have resumed my quest to turn an evil bay FX remould into something resembling a costume that may be passed suitable for trooping. In my first (earlier) thread I progressed with the armour refinement and build to the point where I needed to replace the supplied lid and purchase a belt, boots, holster and other bits and bobs - that's where the trail went cold! But have rediscovered the force and am aiming to get views and suggestions from FISD members on what else needs to be done before I should consider submitting for clearance (or giving it up as a bad job). All views and suggestions for improvement welcome - so long as I'm not required to lose a stone in weight! I'll upload some photos in various stages of dress with narrative and welcome views - positive and not so!