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Congratulations on BBB Day (along with boots & tools day)! Looks like you're off to a good start.
Regarding the helmet face, although I'm not a pro at AM helmet assembly (but I do have some experience), that raised ridge has to be there for a reason. Best to leave it on until you are absolutely certain you don't need it. Ditto with the warped dome - let someone else with more experience look at it first before doing anything with it. In the meantime, you can work on other parts of the kit.
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Twilek girls hanging from the ceiling doing routines? <br>
But good report. It was nice to read all the little details and such
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Yes, you can reshape them by giving them a hot water bath. Basically, you immerse the piece in near-boiling water long enough for it to soften a bit (with the thin Anovos plastic I suggest no more than 10 seconds), gently pull them apart, and lock in the shape by quenching them in cool water.
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The process for trimming and fitting should be similar to that of a plastic kit. The difference will be in the tools you use and especially the extra safety precautions you will need to take in working with fiberglass.
Definitely post pictures.
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Mine is one of the original Alpha 75 kits, and I've been trooping it for a little under 2 years now. I had it professionally painted at an auto body shop. Not the cheapest option, but it has held up well and to me was well worth it. I've also sent two other FO TKs and an FO TIE pilot in my Garrison to the same guy I used.
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Welcome.
The Anovos FO TK helmet is perfectly acceptable for basic 501st approval as-is, although you may want to make some mods based on personal preference. Which version do you have - the standard (plastic) or premium (fiberglass)?
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In addition to posting here, I recommend you also join the Captain Phasma Costumers group on Facebook.
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Congrats! Out of curiosity, which kit is this?
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Anna likely isn't on FISD, but you can reach her via PM on the GT forum - she goes by the username "azri".
For ESB, you don't use rubber handplates. You use the snowtrooper-style hard plastic handplates (the AM kit comes with a set). So no need for the gloves, either.
You'll definitely want the Neodymium rare earth magnets (as opposed to the ceramic magnets). If you've never played with rare earth magnets, you'll be shocked at the difference. There is simply no comparison in the level of pull force between the two, and you'll need it to hold the thick AM plastic together while the E6000 cures.
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You can definitely find the gloves cheaper on ebay. Assuming you are using black Nomex flight gloves (generally the preferred choice for trooping), simply do an ebay search on the term "black Nomex flight gloves". You may be able to find them for as little as $10 per pair.
Echoing what Brian from OLG said, you definitely don't need 15' of Velcro (either white or black), but you will need the elastic that he refers to. I get my elastic from Joann Fabrics.
Don't forget to add the cost of a cloth belt - TKittell is the go to guy for that. I already sent you the link via PM but here it is again: http://www.imperialissue.com.
Magnets ... you're going to need a lot of them (I recommend 40-50) and buying them retail comes at a premium. You can get them much cheaper online. I used http://www.banggood.com for my most recent magnet purchase, as I found they were by far the cheapest. Problem is, they are imported from China (of course), and can take weeks to arrive - time you don't have if you want to be done by mid-June. In your case, a domestic supplier would be a better choice. http://www.kjmagnetics.com and http://www.magnet4less.com are two suppliers I've used in the past. Look for disc-shaped Ne rare earth magnets of N42 or greater strength, approximately 3/4" x 1/8" in size. You'll need plenty because (1) it's a 24 hour cure time when gluing parts together via E6000 and the number of clamps and magnets you have is your limiting factor, (2) they tend to want to fly together and shatter so you'll need extras to account for losses, and (3) they are stackable if you feel you need to increase the pull force.
Snaps - Nickel-plated Line 24 snaps from Tandy leather is generally the recommended choice. I would get the 100 pack, as you will inevitably ruin a few (or more) as you are learning how to properly set them. You'll also want to pick up a compatible snap setting tool while you're at it.
Scissors - I recommend you get the curved and straight hobby (Lexan) scissors as a set. Both are useful, and they can be found on amazon.com
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check out the electronics section in the armory most systems and set ups are covered in there, everyone seems to have their own personal preference myself i use TRamp good system and simple set up
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If you have made positive contact with Troopergear and he has confirmed that AM kits are going back into production, then that is excellent news. If you haven't, then I'd reach out to him ASAP as he has stated that he and his partner are taking what might be a permanent break in production.
Like Steve said, AM is a solid kit made of sturdy plastic that will last for years as long as you don't blatantly abuse it. If you are a bigger guy (north of 6' and/or 200lbs) AM will also likely be a better fit from a physical perspective, although it can be cut down to fit smaller frames as well. And yes, their customer service is vastly superior to that of Anovos.
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OK, we just need a good shot of it then. We can also say that for L1 the monopod need not be extendable, but for L2/L3 it will need to be. Sound right?
Will this do, or should I try for a better photo, perhaps on a different background and/or with less shadow?
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More black pauldron trooper.
... with a First Order flashlight on his thigh!
Unrelated to the CRL, I noticed how that trooper's codpiece is bending, as if it's specifically made of a rubbery material to allow for greater mobility - much like Mr. Rubber Thighs from the Death Star (ANH) and Bespin (ESB). Just thought that was interesting.
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What about the pauldron/mp40 pouches/vest combo?
To my recollection, that combo was only seen twice - once in a deleted scene (which is available as bonus footage as part of the digital download version), and on a behind-the-scenes shot - specifically when JJ Abrams was giving acting direction to one of the stormtroopers.
Both take place in the basement of Maz's castle on Takadona - a scene which itself never made it to the final cut.
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That is the one I was thinking of, though during the escape sequence two others are holding that weapon - one takes it out of a pack of weapons and uses it freehand.
Yep, I remember that instance. The only other use of the megablaster was when Poe's abandoned X-wing on Jakku was destroyed. Again, the trooper that did it was holding it freehand.
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Like this? It's the only instance in the movie where the stand was actually used.
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And just out of frame is an exhausted trooper passed out on the carpet from carrying it.
Haha, you know it!
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Regarding the megablaster, here is what I have - obviously better photos are needed.
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If you are set on doing an AM 2.0, then I'd go with their helmet kit. You will get a perfect match to your armor, their helmets have greatly improved since the first AM kits, and they aren't as hard to build as you may think.
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This may not help much seeing as you are in the U.K., but my kit is strapped identically to yours and I use this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Contico-Storage-Locker/2476189
With some creative packing (think Russian stacking dolls), I can get everything in except the helmet. The entire costume fits inside of the trunk (what you all call the boot) of a 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
- Blaster goes inside one of the shins
- Shins go inside the thighs
- Gloves (with handplates attached) go inside of the forearms
- Forearms go inside of the biceps
- Biceps go inside of the shoulder bells
- Thighs/shins/blaster and shoulders/biceps/forearms/gloves inside the clamshelled torso
- Clamshell is closed and held closed by the snaps at the shoulder and the right side ab (i.e. the Han Solo snap)
- Utility belt remains snapped to the torso and is fastened in the back of the kidney plate - the holster remains attached to the belt and lies alongside the torso
- Torso is placed inside the storage locker (much like I imagine placing a body inside of a coffin)
- Thermal detonator goes inside one of the boots
- Boots go in the gaps at the sides of the torso
- Lid is closed and latched
The helmet itself is carried externally in a helmet bag. I also stuff my undersuit, socks, and neckseal inside the helmet before putting it in the helmet bag.
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Hi Dan,
What part of Virginia?
Also, have you signed up for a forum account with Garrison Tyranus yet? http://www.garrisontyranus.com
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Putty holes around clip on helmet or not?
Not necessary, but if it bothers you then you can do so.
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How much is different between ANH and ROJ?
Not counting stormtroopers from The Force Awakens (TFA) or Rogue One, about as different as you can get. I recommend reviewing the CRLs - eventually the differences will become obvious.
http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_stunt
SWCO FISD Official Group Pictures
in Field Training Exercises
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They're here!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/slamto/sets/72157683142211435/with/34013469526/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pal2tech/albums/72157682722868145/with/34059054666/
Check out some samples from the SWCO 2017 Class Pictures on Saturday. It was the largest gathering of armored stormtroopers (approximately 180 in this photo) in one location since the 2007 Rose Parade's march with 200 stormtroopers.
Extremely high resolution photos can be downloaded from the Flickr link for blowing up to poster size without losing any resolution. Photo credit goes to Steve "SLam" Lam (TK-878).
Buckets on:
Buckets off:
Ladies of FISD (with R2KT) - buckets on:
The Force Awakens - buckets on:
The "Phour Phasmas", lol - buckets on:
FISD staff members - command staff, IPM, and attaches. These are the folks who keep the lights on and the gears running smoothly here at FISD:
All FISD both in and out of costume:
jj
First live EIB approval: