lucent262

yeah the boots were what i was thinking if it needed to be a Finn specific build. Also might have to go to the gym and bulk up a bit !! easier to stick with the clean trooper i think then.

Yeah i was looking at the same actually last night, probably along the lines of what i was thinking...would that mean having to go with a Finn specific build ? or suitable as normal TK? I guess also its up to our local GML on what is acceptable / preferred ? I'm happy with either finish really , clean or slightly dirty, but think the dirty look does bring out some of the detail nicer on the armor.

I'll keep it clean then :-)

There may be something about this already but was wondering if there is anything that says an FOTK must look clean glossy white or is it going to be fine and still pass ok if its more of a dirty look ? eg as they are on Jakku, a little dusty and sandy. Someone did a build recently of a more dirty looking trooper and i quite like the look as opposed to the usual super crisp clean white glossy look. thanks

Just about to start doing mine also :-) luckily i have another kit to use as a template

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Approved :-)

sent in request for approval so we'll see how it goes !

Yeah especially as i am quite tall, which is why i unded up making my own to make sure i had plenty on length.

cheers guys, hopefully suit up again and redo pics at weekend with forearms the correct way around :-) and slightly adjust some other bits.

shakes head..stupid kitting up error !!! obviously the wife didnt notice while taking the pics !! lol cheer Glen

First/Last Name: Trevor Sandford Future Garrison: Desert Scorpion Garrison Armor Maker: 95% Jimmi + some custom parts Helmet: Anovos Height: 6'2" Weight: 95kg TK Type: TFA Gasket Maker: Self Made Neck Seal: Self Made Blaster: Self made from downloaded 3d Print Unfortunately the snap on right shoulder popped during photos!! so you can ignore that one ! I've actually just printed off new belt boxes also so will be add them once I've sanded and painted them. Not a fan of these fiberglass ones.

These look very nice, I'd be interest for sure :-)

Hi All, i dont suppose anyone has STL files available that i could use to get some new handplates printed for my FO TK kit ?? I have a earlier Jimmi Kit which has less accurate handplates than his later versions. I did enquire about getting some updated ones but postage to Australia was 3 x more expensive then the hand plates !! so was thinking 3d printed might be an option. thanks all !!

Yeah I've got the Jimmi kit in WA :-) FO TK the rate i'm going it will always be a kit lol Nice comparison though and good to see the actual FN Armour in more detail. I must say i was tempted by it for a very short while until i investigated it. i do have a set of the gaskets though which seem pretty good. just need some altering.

I've heard flex agent can cause a yellowing in whites....im spraying mine but was advised against using a flex agent. was also told it'll still loose its 'flex' in time.....

Isn't Melbourne always wet and cold ☺! Mind you Perth is just as bad this week! Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

Looks like you've done a great job. I'll be taking on board a lot of what uv done when i start mine. Certainly makes building a bit easier for us people about to get our kit with people like you sharing their build. [emoji1] Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk

i also ordered some of these after seeing your pics. They look pretty good and well priced.

I also signed up for armour + gaskets and have the anovos helmet. Be interested in what paint you use and how well it matches up with the helmet.

This is an amazing guide for builders like me. Provides so much detail for those of us who might not be 'expert' builders. Really appreciate the effort and details put into this and I'll be referencing quite a few bits during my build in a few months.

If Anovos are unable to keep up with customer demand maybe they should not have the license for producing TFA kit. Doesn't seem like their operation is substantial enough to cope with the demand.

Build looking good so far :-) Curious as to the dimensions and weight of the 2 boxes it all came in? Might be looking at getting a kits shipped over to Australia when it eventually gets released. Doubt it will be available to us directly for a while...:-(