[Sizing question for a shorter trooper]

I would start by trimming down the chest plate a la Luke Skywalker in disguise.

 

[TLJ Executioner vs TLJ FOTK for Approval]

I would personally go for the basic FOTK since the CRL is already on the books, then go for the Executioner. If you can get spare parts (shoulders, thermal det, helmet, yoke) then you can go back and forth between the two.

[Any recommendations on a TFA kit for short and fluffy people?]

One of my garrison's TFA troopers is fairly short - something like 5'7". He wears a Jimmi kit. Furthermore, as I understand it Jim himself is on the shorter side, and he sculpted his kit to fit his proportions (short and relatively thick). So as long as you are comfortable working with his flexible fiberglass (which is very different from working with ABS plastic) and don't mind the additional weight of fiberglass, I would look into that.

 

Also, Jim has a pretty fast turnaround time. Unlike Anovos, you would actually get it prior to the TLJ premiere. I believe he even offers the option of a TLJ-specific helmet.

[ANH canvas belt question, detail or just age?]

If it's new armor then I prefer a new belt. As the kit ages, so will the belt. No need to give it a prematurely aged look.

[Help...dye bled into Armor]

Perhaps using some Novus plastic polish and a lot of elbow grease would work it out. Novus #2 is the go-to for removing scuffs, so it may work here as well.

[Hello from Richmond, VA]

Welcome to the FISD, and welcome to Garrison Tyranus.

[New Build! Anovos Kit *Soon*]

On ‎8‎/‎14‎/‎2017 at 4:21 PM, bmtn1111 said:

Just got off customer support with Anovos.  They said the standard kit will not be the last Jedi.

 

Did you happen to ask whether or not they will be producing a TLJ version of the helmet? I know there are at least three fanmade versions in the works, but I'd also like to know if Anovos will be producing one as well.

[Hello from Virginia Beach, VA]

Welcome back, Alan.

[TLJ Executioner / Judicial Laser Ax]

Dude ... WOW!

[Fotk variant]

Looks like batons are still around too
 

Looks like I've just found my next soft costume.

[Fotk variant]

So are these guys called Judicials or are they called Executioners? Seems like I've seen both names being used. Perhaps they are interchangeable?

[Another newbie requesting for assistance in searching of first Stormtrooper armor]

If the only thing you're looking for is a Halloween / party costume and you have no interest in the 501st, then finding a secondhand Rubies Supreme kit on eBay or Craigslist may actually be a viable option for you and at the cost you are looking for. People tend to buy them either for the same reason you are looking for one, or they mistakenly believe it will work for the 501st. Later, once they are either done with it or realize their error they tend to toss them back up on eBay for cheap. Further, if you don't care so much about screen accuracy then you don't need to worry about proper soft goods (boots, gloves, neckseal, etc.) or a proper blaster.

 

If you're not in a hurry, start checking the listing in November. The post-Halloween online market will be flooded with them.

[Stormtrooper manual of arms for marches?]

I would also look for footage (YouTube, perhaps) of the preparations for the 2007 Rose Parade. They had to teach 200 stormtroopers how to march in formation, most of whom had no prior military experience, and they had to do it in only a few days. I believe they ended up calling in actual drill instructors. So you may find some useful tips.

 

I have it as a bonus section on one of my Star Wars-related DVDs, but I don't remember which one right now.

[This month's edition of Star Wars Insider featuring ... us!]

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[Stormtrooper manual of arms for marches?]

I remember seeing a couple of threads here dating back a few years that detail exactly what you are envisioning (including photos). I'd have to do a search for them, but yes - that has been discussed before.

 

Here's one of those threads: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11392-howto-stand-like-a-stormtrooper/

 

[Speakers for FO Helmet]

I troop with voice amplification but I have my Aker amp clipped to the straps that connect both sides of the yoke and the gaskets, which is a similar approach to the standard OT TK method of mounting the speaker behind the chest plate.

[Shoulder bell trimming.]

Perhaps you can take a touch (less than an inch to be sure), but I personally think you look fine as it. Nothing wrong with broad, intimidating shoulders.\

 

On a different note, I LOVE that woman's "Don't be a BWB" tank top!

[Phasma meets TK -11 at the Stollery Children's Hospital]

Love this. Well done.

[Shoulder bell trimming.]

You could, but unless your mobility is affected ... why would you want to?

[Hollywood FX armor]

Photos would help.

[Greetings from Maryland]

1 hour ago, Trooper fan said:

Thank all of you so much!  I'm sure I will have questions, but for now, it will be taking in all the info on this board, as well as introduce myself to my local Garrison. Thanks again, and I look so forward to trooping with many of you 

 

You're off to a great start. I'm part of Garrison Tyranus (Virginia), but we often do joint events with Old Line Garrison (Maryland). Hope to see you at an event in the near future.

[Reno NV First Order Build [Diversity Props]]

Not hard at all - it's just a matter of drilling a couple of small holes and installing the bolts. But I would wait until you get the actual armor together so that you can accurately determine where the holes should be.

[Reno NV First Order Build [Diversity Props]]

Many of us have attached bolts to the blasters so that they can be holstered. You don't necessarily need the 100% screen accurate bolts to do it (but kudos if you decide to go that route). You simply need bolts that are long enough and that have the proper head size to fit within the holster grooves. 

 

[I cut off the lower return edge from my ANH Stormtrooper Stunt Chest PLEASE ADVICE]

While return edges enhance the appearance (by giving an illusion of thickness) of the armor, they are not necessary for approval.

 

In fact, if you are doing a screen-accurate "Hero Luke" TK there is no lower return edge on the chest plate at all since the armor had to be trimmed down to accommodate Mark Hamil's height.

[Warning about commercially available Stormtrooper Armor]

1 minute ago, Trooper fan said:

Hi all,

I am very new to this, as I've enjoyed meeting many from the 501st at local events, and for years talked about having a set of armor, my wife completely surprised me for my birthday with a Rubies set of armor.  I can't get the link above to open, and I know it would take work and money to get this set Legion approved. Could you please let me know some of the things that must be changed to make this set Legion approved.

Thank you

 

Paul

 

Pretty much everything unfortunately. In the end you'll spend more time and money getting the kit up to spec than your wife spent on the kit itself. Better to start over with one of the vetted armorers.

 

Your wife seems like a real keeper for her to surprise you with a set of stormtrooper armor for your birthday. But to be honest, a Rubies Supreme kit (assuming that is what you have) isn't good for much more than a Halloween or con costume, or for a mannequin display. Your best option is to sell it and use the cash to get something legitimate. The way you figure that last part out is to spend as much time here as possible reading the threads here, especially in the Getting Started - Read This First section. Also, you'll want to join your local garrison's forum and/or Facebook group so that you can meet up with them, attend troops as a handler, attend armor parties, and generally get a hands-on feel for this stuff.

 

As for the what to do with the Rubies Supreme kit, think of it as that Christmas present that while is was purchased out a place of love and caring, is still totally wrong for you and needs to be returned to the store for something more appropriate.