tkrestonva

Not really a gamer, but I expect to spend a LOT of late nights in front of my PC when SWTOR is finally released.

Are you referring to the brackets that were part of the strapping system? If so, I assume you're asking because you want to build your own set. Stukatrooper did a run of ANH-accurate strapping brackets. If you contact him, maybe he'll provide you with the specs. ---

Great news and congratulations, Tiffanie!

Not to mention a couple of clone trooper weapons. Paul, why do you say it's a ROTJ trooper? Looks more like ANH to me (grey frown, trapezoidal handplates, non-inverted ab button box).

Cool - congratulations! Great looking kit you have there.

Not necessarily. The requirements are currently being tuned up by the staff to make them more clear and to correct mistakes. One of the ESB-specific changes being looked at is changing the shoulder bridge attachments from what they currently state to something like this: 03. Shoulder Straps: These shall be securely mounted in front and may free float in back. They may be affixed with rivets, Velcro, or adhesive No visible rivets are allowed. These shall be affixed in the front (no snaps, rivets or brads shall be visible). These shall be affixed in the back (no snaps, rivets or brads shall be visible). A thin white elastic band securing the back of the shoulder straps, shall not be used. The white elastic holding down the ribbed shoulder bridge in the back is ANH-specific, and can be worn or not worn depending on whether you choose to troop ANH or ESB on a particular day. The word "affixed" allows for Velcro, which of course can be removed with a bit of effort, then reapplied later. My suit is set up so that I have the shoulder bridges glued and sealed in the front, but I use a piece of white Velcro hidden under the flat part of each bridge in the rear that is mated to a patch of velcro on the backplate. Although I typically troop ESB, if I wanted to go ANH I simply pull the Velcro off the backplate (and I have plenty to spare) and slip the elastic bands back on.

What kind of kit do you have? Also, pictures are usually helpful for these types of things.

Works fine on IE8.

I can see everything just fine including the Centurion badges, on both the 2010 and 2011 skin. I'm using IE8.

The official source: http://www.starwars.com/databank/organization/blackholestormtroopers/index.html Although not to be taken as the definitive source, this has got some good details nonetheless: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_stormtrooper Been thinking about doing one myself, actually.

Might be interested. Do they just glue on over the top of brads/rivets?

Lucas pretty much hit the nail on the head. In addition to the aforementioned, you could go VT, ATA, MRCE/eFx, CAP-W, etc. Pretty much anything you like.

Wow. Talk about a flawless submission. Well done, sir.

Thanks all. A good way to start the morning. My biggest problem with the thighs is that I have a bodybuilder's thighs - I blame that on 20+ years of heavy squats - along with Size 12 feet. The thighs fit perfectly at the top but are admittedly a bit loose at the bottom. If I taper them too much it makes it extremely difficult (i.e. painful) to get my feet in and out. I started having that same problem when I tapered down the forearms, and have a nice patch of skin missing from my hand to prove it. As far as the gloves go, one thing I've discovered is that while the short silk (mine are actually satin) gloves are accurate, they're also hard to get on and off, tend to ride up on my hand and expose my wrist, and are not very useful for picking up small objects. As such, I have a spare set of ESB handplates on order that I'm going to attach to a set of black Nomex gloves - those will become my everyday trooping gauntlets. The short gloves I'll save for photo shoots and when I want/need to go as close to canon as possible. Rick, instead of using regular black thread I use something called "beading thread", it's meant to be used for making beaded necklaces and other jewelry. It handles just like normal thread but is far stronger. No more restitching my handplates after every troop.

Agreed. I was trying to figure out a way to smooth out some filled-in rivet holes on my armor, now I know how to do it.

Armor details

Name: Brian Robinson 501st TK ID: 2918 FISD forum name: tkrestonva Garrison: Garrison Tyranus Suggestions for improvement are welcome. Apologies for the crappy photos – no talent for photography in my house. Armor = AM with RT Mod chest/back/shoulder bridges Helmet = TM Blaster = Hyperfirm Height = 6’1†(185cm) Weight = 215lbs (98kg) Boots = TKBoots Canvas belt = firebladejedi Hand Plates = TM Electronics = Aker MR1506 + iComm + iPod Classic + (not shown) FRS walkie-talkie w earbud Neck Seal = Gotarmor Holster = Anrev Full body Helmet & Neckseal Blaster

Donated £4.00.

Moved to Advanced ROTJ Costuming.

Best weathering is the type that comes from frequent trooping. Nothing makes the armor say "field experience" quite like - wait for it - field experience.

Happy Birthday, chief!

Hey Chuck - take a look here: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15669

Sweet! First T/MC Expert Infantryman?

Not sure why the links don't work, they work fine for me. Try these - they link to the same forum section. If all else fails, go to First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment> Advanced Tactics and Training> Advanced ANH Costuming --- It would be better if an AP owner chimed in, but it doesn't seem necessary to attach the butt plate prior to aligning the ab and kidney. Just make sure the top of the ab plate is lined up with the top of the kidney plate. So in your photos, it looks like you need to either pull the ab plate up or push the kidney plate down a little bit.

Just use some blue painters tape to hold everything together while you get it aligned, then once you get it sorted install a permanent strapping system. --- As far as the six side rivets go, "brads", i.e. paper clips - you can get them from any office supply store - are considered more accurate than pop rivets. Regardless, they are not required for either basic 501st acceptance or Expert Infantry. They are, however, required for Centurion. ---