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I think the stormtrooper jacket would make a really cool motorcycle jacket.

I never thought of that. I also have the same bowing with one of my crotch snaps - I'll definitely give that a shot.

Personally, as long as it holds (and that may be a different issue), I'd leave it as-is. Like you said, if someone is looking that closely at your butt/crotch to notice, you've got a whole 'nother set of issues.

Jeremiah, on this board (and pretty much any other 501st board) TKIDs are reserved for those who are full members. In addition, there is already a Legion-approved TK4112. http://www.501st.com/members/searchresults.php Please change your screenname to something more appropriate. As for the belt, I'd reconsider - take a look at the CRL, which the local GMLs use as a guide for determining costume acceptability: http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_stunt If you like the sturdiness of the plastic belt, keeping it but covering it in canvas is a viable option.

I actually think that you are well within what I would consider the range for a "believable" stormtrooper. Depending on how your length and girth is distributed you may have to do some additional trimming, and there are certain kits (AM and RT-Mod) that are made with larger guys in mind that would not make the best option for you, but it's definitely doable. As for a list of armor types, I'll get you started with a link in this very section: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=11538 Oh, and is our tradition here, please post an introduction thread telling us a bit about yourself over in the New Member Introductions section: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showforum=5

Not only is this in the wrong section, it's a WTB armor/helmet thread. Those are expressly prohibited. DO NOT POST WANT TO BUY armor/helmet threads. Violations will be deleted. Please see the FISD For Sale rules: ----------- My apologies for perhaps sounding harsh, but these are longstanding FISD policies.

Often-used quote from my wife: "Oftentimes it's not what you say, but how you say it." Something to consider.

And as a follow-up to John's question that Paul answered, --------------------------------------- Brian, the ANH (and ESB) suits prominently show what we have come to call a "cover strip" down the fronts and backs of the thighs and greaves, used to cover the clamshelled seams. This same strip is present on the forearms and biceps. Was this detail something that was intentionally sculpted-in, or was it more of a after-the-fact necessity in order to properly assemble the armor?

The eFX is noticeably whiter than the AM. Not that you couldn't wear it anyway, but you will definitely see the difference.

I'm not sure how you could trim it to solve that one. Photos might help clarify, though. Barring that, I say as long as it fits properly and you can move as well as can be expected given the inherent limitations of any armored costume - leave it as is.

Fundamental to ANH/ESB perhaps, but absent on ROTJ and EU unless you consider the raised overlapping portion to be a finishing strip. My take is that the use of cover strips is more of an assembly technique than an intentionally designed-in feature. The more accurate ANH/ESB kits require it, but the less-accurate kits (of which mine is one) can be adapted to use the technique if the builder so desires. Centurion (and especially Expert Infantry) standards were not meant to address assembly techniques, even if that assembly technique results in some fairly noticeable characteristics. Still, I agree that - at least in Alex's case - cover strips can be easily applied to enhance the look. As far as it being picked up by the GML, I'm willing to bet you a pint that most U.S. GMLs - especially in garrisons where stormtroopers make up only a small percentage of the overall membership - wouldn't even notice the difference, especially when you consider the visual CRLs that the GMLs use as a guide don't point out that detail.

To my recollection the ANHv2 is an original sculpt but it is not as accurate as a TM or a screen-derived cast, in large part because it's symmetrical and larger than a screen-derived cast (but not as large as an FX). While it's a great alternative to the FX especially for those who need the extra room, if you look at it next to a screen-derived helmet, it just looks . . . off.

Also, like Mathias pointed out, the belt will need to have the ends clipped to 45 degrees. Just be careful not to overtrim, or you'll end up needing a new belt This one is more aesthetic as opposed to Centurion-required, but can you open up the thighs (by adding larger shims in the back) and pull them up some? The right thigh in particular is really low. I would also recommend moving the drop boxes out so that the outer edge of the drop box is lined up with the outer edge of the plastic utility belt.

Hi Tiffanie - Happy Birthday! Thanks for being such a positive member of the FISD.

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There are many differences, which in time will become obvious to your eye. For a good primer on the differences, look here: http://www.starwarshelmets.com

If you have the crotch strap that connects the cod and butt securely in place, that will help minimize the flaring.

No contradiction. The white elastic band in Section 03 refers to the band that goes over the shoulder bridge and is ANH-only, as seen below: ESB troopers do not have this.

Well done! I'd love to see it up close, if for no other reason than to get a feel for how much they really do weigh. Any chance at all you'll be bringing it to DragonCon this year?

I actually glued mine together with a dab of E6000 and a small clamp.

Also, what sort of tool do you use to bend the shanks into place?

That's essentially how I did mine. Furthermore, I took the additional step and made my brads functional in that they are part of the strapping system but reinforced with snap tabs. Split rivets can probably do the job by themselves, but brads (being merely paper clips) aren't strong enough to hold the side together, hence the need for reinforcement with snap plates or some other method. Right now, this is the best photo I have - you can sort of see the brads on the right side of the photo.

I love my TKBoots, but I tend to agree. If you're going to put in the work anyway, just stick with the jodhupers. Black jodhpurs that have been painted white are screen-accurate, albeit they also require more maintenance. If TKBoots have an advantage, it's ease of maintenance - no need for regular touch-ups.

Side rivets are not required at all for Expert Infantry. Centurion allows for pop rivets, but better to do it right and just go with brads or split rivets. Personally, I've not been able to find split (bifurcated) rivets except via web stores that sell them in bulk for industrial purposes. Brads (i.e. paper clips), on the other hand, are cheap and readily available. You can pick up a pack of 100 for less than $5 at Staples or Office Depot. -