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Oh, that's okay... I didn't really want to swallow that milk anyway. I love cleaning up messes on my computer desk. ...

Absorb information until your kit arrives. Read up on build threads to get a feel for how it should be done. I found Trooperbay's youtube videos to be extremely helpful. Maybe pick up a blaster kit to put together while you wait. I would think the next best (budget) alternative to TKBoots would be a pair of Bass Amsterdams from Amazon. You'll have to treat them with Acetone and dye 'em white though. You might also want to pick up a Dremel rotary tool if you don't have one. It makes it easier in some spots where it might be awkward to try and trim with a razor blade.

Posting my latest update on the Supercommando chest armor paint app. Clear coating tomorrow and starting work on the collar and shoulders! This project is infinitely more satisfying than my trooper build. You all should go try building a Mando... it's actually a lot of fun trying to replicate all the little paint chips and scorch marks.

Seeing that this thread is over 3 years old, I doubt this is still going on. Dashrazor is nowhere to be found and when I looked over Woodchuck's website I didn't see a flamer. Perhaps you could get in contact with him and ask for a commission. If you wanted to do your own scratch build, you could get it done with some PVC, ribbed hose tubing, an airsoft gun base, an empty canister of wipes, sculpted add on parts made of wood or foam...bondo and paint. Plenty of resources here to help you get that done. I've started my own, and will be glad to (try to) answer any questions you might have. Just drop me a PM.

Then there was the time Karin set me up with something really cool....

No fans, frown mesh held in with duct tape(for now), a chin strap, and star-shaped foam. Not a pretty sight in there. Haven't trooped in my new helmet yet, but I'll be hot-gluing the mesh before my next outing.

Reminds me of when I set up a thread a little while ago asking about replacement brow trim for my eFX lid. Then in comes Bondservnt offering up some of his own for only the cost of shipping. Lots of good people around here. Glad you had such a good experience, eli. Blaster looks good judging by those pics you posted.

Didn't understand a word of it, but it was very well made and entertaining nonetheless!

Some stuff came in the mail recently... Pictured is the WCA Deathwatch armor, with my Eternal Armory helmet (which needs a new, longer visor) Ordered a Season 5 comm link from EA to attach to one of my gauntlets. Shoving a Magma Trooper project under the rug so I can try and get this finished in time for a Mercs troop this June. This costume will be a first for the Mandalorian Mercs and 501st Legion, so I'm going to try my darndest not to screw this one up!

Those decals don't even look like they'd fit on the helmet.

Because of my twig-like frame, I am forced to wear pants under my compression suit. This way my thigh armor doesn't look too big on me.

Saw your pics on Facebook. Well done so far.

This is what I use in my trooper helmet: http://trooperbay.com/yellow-foam-helmet-liner-and-straps/ I hear this is the screen-accurate way to do it.

Invoice received, payment sent. Thank you again Vern. this helps me out a lot.

Should go quickly at that price. Surprised it hasn't gone already

I would say yes. Link to current auction: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AP-stormtrooper-Armour-/161251892191?

email incoming. Thank you!

Hey FISD! I've decided to revisit the modding of my eFX to give it the Sandtrooper look for use as a display. I didn't have enough patience to attempt taking the whole brow off in one piece, so I'm going to need a new one. The stuff Trooperbay sells specifically says that it won't fit eFX/MRCE helmets, so I'm at a loss. I vaguely remember asking this somewhere else a long time ago, but I can't find it... Thanks in advance for your advice.

That worked. Thanks! (and a decent job on those mods, might I add.)

Hmmm....for some reason I can't view these images. Am I alone?

From what I've seen, you cannot gain the Centurion award with FX armor. EIB yes, with some mods, but not Centurion. And do replace the helmet. Why not troop with the RS you plan to get? You'll look 100x better; your helmet is the first thing the general public sees on you. I'm not even sure if the old bobble-head FX is still accepted for base approval, and if it is...it's still not a joy to look at. The armor itself is not bad though after all finished up; don't feel bad about having a set of it. I am not sure if this is relevant to today's standards, but it's worth checking out. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/12478-howto-easily-make-your-fx-armor-eib-acceptable/ If having a big helmet is your main concern, you have two other (better) options to consider. The eFX or the RT. If it were me, I'd pick RT because they are more accurate and do not require modification. eFX, although readily available pretty much everywhere you look (Amazon, eBay, ThinkGeek) needs some minor mods before it can be considered for base approval. I have gone through the modding process of the eFX and upgraded to a CAP after my first unofficial outing, if that means anything.

Nice kit you got there. Loved working with my Scootch kit. After you get it all assembled, you'll want to thoroughly clean the helmet with warm water and dish soap, wetsand with 600 or 800 grit, rinse it again, then prime. I waited about 20 minutes then hit it with several coats of paint. Don't make these coats too heavy, you don't want to risk getting paint runs and having to start over. I was brave enough to add all the decals and lay down the detail paint the same day I laid the spray down and it turned out fine. But most everyone else will tell you to leave it alone for a few days.

Also, keep in mind that you won't be allowed a weapon holster in your application pics. so don't go attaching that to your belt right away. The TK Commander did not have a holster in the game. 99% sure you can attach one for trooping purposes. (or you could just clip a lightsaber hilt to your belt and call it good)

The weapons acceptable for use with a TKC are the ESB (or) ROTJ-style E11, the SE-14r sidearm, or the Starkiller lightsaber. You would more than likely be allowed to troop with a DLT-19 if you check with the higher-ups.

HAHAHAH I'm dying "It actually looks like it's been in the Clone Wars "