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AnjelRedemption

501st Stormtrooper[TK]
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  1. Hey everyone, So i forgot to add some pics of the lens inside.. All i did was make it even on boths sides and mark the spot where it reached the ear screw. Then i drilled a small hole and secured it with one of my left over nuts from the helmet build. And after... now that the helmet is done i wanted to work on the armor, but i had no idea where to start. I figured that it would be easier to start in the middle and work my way out. so i will be working on the ab, kidney, chest and back. Making sure they fit and strap up and then fit the legs and arms after. I began by trimming the kidney.. but i ran into a problem already While looking at pics and other build threads, i see that the kidney is going to line up with the top of the ab plate on the side. But with my small waist, this would look weird... Can i cut the ab plate? Next is where they line up perfectly if i were to cut the ab plate.... I also did a test fit and this seems to be a good fit for me. As you can see, there would be a lot to cut off the ab plate, but if i did, then the kidney and ab plate would come together perfectly in the middle of my side. I just want to know if it's ok to cut the ab plate that much before i do it! lol Stay tuned!
  2. Greg, Thanks for the cudos on the bucket! The pic of the T-det doesn't do it justice, but it is right at 7'5 inches. (silly i phone cameras) I was aware of the trimming on the kidney and chest, but i was making sure that they would fit me (width wise) which they did. hoping to start on the arm peices tonight.... more pics to come!
  3. Hey Everyone, Almost done w/ the bucket! Here is the ear taped up and painted. I also painted the vocoder a bit more....i think i still need to paint the top part a little taller to cover up the mold lines. I decided to keep the decals for the frown, however i will have to cut some of the extra decals to fill in the outer corners of the frown. after i installed the green lense, here she is!! Please let me know if i missed anything. I'm still waiting on my Military Helmet pads to come in and i still need to put some mesh behind the frown but other than that the helmet is done. so i started on the T-det. This kit was the best for me because almost all of the parts are pre-trimmed. The T-det came at the right size already. (this picture doesn't to it justice, it came out concaved for some reason ) so i just mesured to make it even on both sides and glued it up...i will not be gluing the sides because they are a tight fit anyways and then i can put stuff in them if i need to so that took about 1 min to do and i still had some time left.... so i tried on some other parts of the armor... It's kinda hard to see but this is the ab plate up all the way it can go..(umm) up there! lol. just so the kidney plate will line up with the back plate. (sorry for the bad quality) and i had to get one of these shots... over all this kit seems to fit me rather well...so i won't have to do a whole lot of trimming! I think i'll start on the forearms next...that seems to be the norm on the forums. Stay tuned!
  4. Hello everyone! More work on the bucket this weekend. Thanks for the visual on the teeth Ron! So here is the teeth trimmed down more...i know some like the square look, but i kinda like the rounded edges. i don't think there is a manditory way to have them..just a preferace on the person? (correct me if i'm wrong) Here is the painted mic tips and vo-coder... I think i need to make the outer vo-coder lines taller...what do y'all think? This kit came with frown decals as well....i havn't folded the decal around yet because i'm still on the fence if i like them or not. The only issue is that some of them are not able to cover the whole tooth top to bottom....thoughts? next is some over all shots.. Starting to look like a trooper helmet!! Just have to put the lenses in, paint the ears, install the padding inside and it's done! next step is the armor itself....the question is, what to start on! Stay tuned....
  5. That answers my question, I'm going to be using a strap system for everything so I won't need a return edge. Thanks everyone!
  6. Hey everyone, I couldn't find a definate answer searching through the forums. I was just courious what parts of the armor have to have a return edge on them for 501st approval? For example....do you have to have one on the top part of the thigh? what about the back "o II" plate? The costume requirements on 501st don't mention return edges for approval. I am not going for EIB or Centurion, just basic approval. If there is already a thread about this, please point me in the right direction Thanks
  7. Did some more work on the bucket last night. I saw on another post how the person trimmed the brow to match the angle of the trap...so i copied it. looks good i think. Face plate set. What do yall think about the teeth? probably a little more trimming to go? Sorry for the bad pictures (taken from my iphone) this one is done, just some trimming left at the bottom, but the S trim will cover the rest. This one still needs some work... Not bad for stickers! I have some military style padding coming via Amazon...excited to see how that fits..also need to paint the inside black. More work to do tonight!
  8. Finally got my armor! Hope to have it done by Halloween!

  9. Steve, That's what i was hoping for! lol congrats on EIB and Centurion btw. Being at work right now is really killing me....i just want to build my armor!!
  10. Thanks for the imput Steve I had just read on a couple of builds that the NE was taylored that way, but it all worked out in the end! I have one question while i'm putting this bucket together. Is there a certain hight i have to have on the brow trim? I like the low brow, close to the eyes look, makes the helmet look mean. Do i get to choose? or do all ANH Stunt buckets have to have the trim at the same height? Thanks
  11. Thanks Crusader_6 The kit is really nice!! a lot of the parts that need trimming or bending (ears, shoulder straps, etc) are already done. For the most part i just need to glue it all together! I agree, e6000 all the way, i don't mind the addl time if it will save me from buying new pieces i glued incorrectly Good luck on your build!
  12. Look what i got!! I ran inside with my box like a squirrel with his prized nut!! WOW...look at all that plastic! wait...whats this? A FULL BUCKET KIT!! complete with decals,rubber, screws and all other parts! Thank you Mighty Tank (troopergear) for this awesome kit! I heard rumors that the NE kit was meant for biger troopers, i'm 5'8, 145lbs (but stocky) and i thought there was going to be a lot of work to do... Come to find out, (as i was trying on parts left and right) was that this kit seems to be made for me! Everything is pretty well fitted and trimed already. So i didn't have a whole lot of time last night, but i had to start building on something.... I know some people say don't start with the bucket, but with the full kit and all the tutorials i have read and watched i fell pretty good about it. The weird thing about the NE kit is the three peice bucket. so naturally i started by gluing the top to the back. I wanted the front traps to line up with the line of the ears. as you can see the back trap is slightly off centered. Now to cut the teeth, and then the dreaded ears! I will be finishing this up tomorrow night...so stick around. And as always, any tips/tricks or mistakes (contructive critisizm!) are welcome!
  13. Nice job on the armor so far...i got a NE kit coming soon as well and i'm a "too short for a stormtrooper" so this has given me some ideas to make it fit. for the rest of you guys, do you have to have a return edge on the thigh? or any part of the armor for that matter, to be approved by the 501st? I only ask because i know i'm going to have to trim this armor way down and if i don't have to mess with a hot iron i won't. Thanks
  14. Just got this message from zhongvador... I've just realised that you won our 200tht pair of TK boots and we are happy to offer it for free! Congratulation!!! I guess i picked the right time to order TK boots! Thank you zhongvador!
  15. Thanks Starfox, I still need to get the elastic for the shoulder straps and a snap tool (the only couple of thing i couldn't find at Elliot's). I will try Jo-anns if i can find one close by.
  16. Hey everyone, This is for N TX peeps I live in Plano,TX and there is an Elliots Hardware right around the corner, i just ordered my armor and have no tools or supplies for the job. Instead of ordering all this stuff one by one or searching amazon/ebay, i wanted to see how much of it i could find locally. Elliots Hardware had almost everything i needed! Painters tape, tools, E600, snaps, straps, dremel and accessories and even magnets, all at a good price So for those of you in the area (and are impatient or have not been collecting supplies like they should have, aka me) then this is your store. Just wanted to share my find. Regards!
  17. He really wanted a red lightsaber.....let's be honest....the red ones are the best!
  18. I just ordered my NE ANH stunt kit from Troopergear. He had the kit ready to go and ship and also a couple of AP 2.0 available in a month or so. Definately a great way to go for armor!
  19. Just placed my order for my NE ANH stunt kit!! Thanks MightyTank!

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