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Hi Matt and welcome to FISD, looks like the guys have got you well on your way. Good luck on your new journey.

Hi Johnny Generally you would need to reach out directly to one of the armour vendors, unless of course someone has a set of armour they are looking to sell. Vendors list is in the below link

There are much better options for you David, but first, welcome to FISD. Living in the UK you have a few makers to choose from, some of which you can find in the below thread but a few names are as follows. RS Prop Master RWA Troopermaster. SDS are average compared to the above 3.

I think there is no doubt both Celebration and Disney after dark were going to be super spreader events. It is what we live with these days.

I really hope they come through Justin, it certainly does sound very positive. Anovos were just like this when they kicked off, so I totally understand if anyone has trepidation at this early stage. I long for the day our members flood the forums with "I got it, I finally got it" Then build threads for FO TK's start populating the First Order battle group threads with BBB (Big brown Box) images.

This is a conversation in almost all the chat groups I'm in. I haven't heard from James for a few days, hope he is ok.

Looks like we are going to have a clean and a weathered version CRL to build/update

Awesome!

Hi Paul, welcome to FISD We currently don't have a CRL for the battlefront 2 Stormtrooper unfortunately. It is something we would need to review in full and create based off game references and looking at the Magma trooper. You can certainly get the discussion rolling on it here.

Welcome to FISD Johnny, the guys have set you on the right path. Ask plenty of questions and the help will flow.

Welcome to FISD Blythe.

Yeah I'll skip this one, planning for 2024 hopefully and my daughter has finished high school.

I concur.

I recall some form of discussion about the wiring on of a counter as well as the wires from the power cylinders to the counter of a couple of blasters.

Hi Daniel and welcome to FISD. As has been mentioned we have our attache program for local help, but rather than just having one mentor, here you will have many very experienced and motivated members and detachment staff all willing to answer your questions, offer guides and how to's give plenty of tips and overwhelming support of you and your build. We pride ourselves on Troopers helping troopers which is our unofficial motto. I am excited to see your build thread and progress photos as you make this awesome journey.

Welcome to FISD! You will find lots of help and information here to get to to your finished armour. None of us knew how to assemble armour with our very first kits, so you are in good and experienced company. once again, welcome aboard.

yes you can give then a light sand to slightly flatten the area, but also do the same on the cover strips. If you need to cut these they will always have a noticeable lip on the edge of the cut. You can quickly take that off by running a steel ruler on an angle down the length and a slither of abs from that kicked up sedge will curl off. I posted an image of that technique in another thread a few years back so will try and find that to post here.

Definitely up to the local GML, so if ever in doubt about an item they are always your best local level source. 100% no go for items that are not in character for any Disney LFL troops where one may get paid.

Chris, you are having the same nerves and fears we all did when our first kits arrived, but i promise you, it isn't as hard as it might seem. Things start to settle after you make your first cuts, that's if you need to make many at all on a pre trimmed kit. No one automatically knows how to assemble armour from the outset, it is a skill you quickly develop as you move through your build. It's not a race so take your time, and as Glen says, ask plenty of questions when ever in doubt. We are here in every capacity possible;e to help you, and the pride you will have after completing your build is irreplaceable.

Welcome to FISD James! You have certainly come to the right place for all the information you could ever want on Stormtroopers. These forums are vast and may seem overwhelming but fear not, we have your back. Ask as many questions as you can and our staff and members will guide you all the way to completion of your costume. The 501st pride themselves on a reasonably high level of accuracy when it comes to costuming, and as many will tell you, this hobby not only requires plenty of research, it also isn't necessarily cheap. The vendors list supplied in a prior post is a good guide to reputable armour sellers, generally a safe bet to go through one of them for good quality kit. You can have armour built for you but that certainly adds to the overall cost, so most of us assemble the kits ourselves which makes for the best fit as well as saving a few bucks. Good luck on your journey sir and once again, welcome to FISD.

Welcome to FISD Parker, looking forward to seeing your build progress.

The home stretch, you got this Brit.

Good to see you getting back onto this project Joseph, it's going to be a very nice display piece for sure.

Congratulations Jim!!

Glen is all over this. Yes these are the tools we use to be heard and I hope you can come up with a solution for your dad.