[Request Centurion certificate]

Thanks    And if I want the little Centurion icon under my name, what should I do ?

[TK 15359 requesting ANH Stunt EIB status [AP][482]]

Félicitations !  Beau costume 

 

I would thin the drop boxes a bit too, they're a bit thick.  Mine were too (AP !).  Not that it can stop from being Centurion, but it looks a lot nicer 

[Request Centurion certificate]

Alexandre Rondeau  42178  Centurion  Letter

 

Thanks !

[TK-42178 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][173]]

Thanks guys !  And of course thanks Steve     The FISD forum is a great and active community.  I read and used other forums but here there is always somebody to help and encourage other members.  I got help from a lot of people during my quest to accuracy, and I want to thank them all too.  It was a great adventure, filled with fear, excitement and joy.

 

@Steve :

For the holster, I need to buy one for my daughter, so I will give this one to her and buy another one more accurate.  It will be the same with the blaster, once I complete the "real" one with electronics.  There will be weathering on it, it looks a lot better than a brand new gun    For the side shims, it is not very complicated to do, the only tricky part is to sand correctly, and it's not that hard, it's just necessary to have the right sandpaper.  Future TKs must not be frightened to do that, it looks soooo much better than to just glue an ABS piece !  If I was able to do it, everybody here can do it.

[TK-22237 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [TM][172]]

Congratulations !

[TK-? My AP build]

Still no news of your approval ?

 

 

Ton costume est très bien, et tu as eu une bonne expérience pour le porter pendant le comiccon !

 

Si je peux te donner quelques conseils pour l'améliorer :

- Essaie de rendre tes épaules symétriques.  La gauche est très éloignée et la droite est un peu trop collée.  Si tu as besoin d'un truc contacte moi.

- Mets du foam dans la cuisse gauche, dans le côté gauche de la cuisse.  Ca va replacer la cuisse pour la rendre moins croche.

 

Your costume is nice and you had a good opportunity to wear it at the comiccon !

 

Here are some advices to get it better :

- Try to get your shoulder symetrical, left is too far apart and right is too close to the chest.  Contact me for some advice.

- Put foam in you left thigh, on the left side of the thigh.  It should help to position it correctly.

[TK-42178 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][173]]

Thanks guys !

 

Yeah I love these opening drop boxes, they're so useful to store all sorts of ...  Well I won't lie, you can't store anything in these.  But they are so cool 

[RomFX with magnetic PTT]

Ok, I found the problem with John, it's because I only used 6v (4x AA).  I wasn't able to use the 2nd battery block.  So I used a 9v battery and it looks fine.

 

Yeah I used your speakers, but it was the same with all the speakers I used.

[TK-42178 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status [AP][173]]

Name: Alexandre Rondeau

TK: 42178

Forum Name: Spycee

Garrison: Canadian Garrison (Imperial Fortress Squad)

 

Armor : Authentic Props (AP)

Helmet : Authentic Props (AP)

Blaster : Doopy Doo (?)

 

Height : 5'11"

Weight : 185 lb 

Boots : Amsterdam (Painted)

Canvas belt : TKittell

Hand Plates : Sonnenschein

Electronics : none

Neck Seal : Darman

Holster : AP

 

My EIB application : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31454-tk-42178-requesting-anh-stunt-build-eib-status-ap463/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Please help me ! AP Armor Build]

Well, since I'm now EIB, it's time for Centurion 

 

My EIB request (with pictures) is here : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31454-tk-42178-requesting-anh-stunt-build-eib-status-ap463/

 

What I did after that :

 

- I corrected the charging handle behind the ejection port.  I broke it (it was too well glued) and reversed it, reinforcing it with a small metal rod and glue.

- I installed the inverted male snap on the ab (right side).

- I glued the rubber handguards.

 

 

 

So in theory I have all required parts for Centurion.

 

What I didn't do after EIB :

 

- I didn't change the screws on the TD : I tried to find good screws but they seem impossible to find in my area.

- The rear sight on the blaster is still a bit high : I tried to remove it to try to lower it and I wasn't able.  The only option is to cut it with a grinder and reglue it, but I fear that I will just damage the blaster doing it.

- I didn't remove the second rivet on the blaster retaining strap : I'm not sure which one to remove, and I don't like the idea to have a hole in my holster.

 

Do these 3 points can stop me to be Centurion ?

[RomFX with magnetic PTT]

I got my RomFX ! I also got the PTT, and it works great :-) But the problem comes from the RomFX itself... It doesn't work well. When I turn it on it just makes a small static sound, and when I use it the sound is really really low when the volume is at max. When I push buttons it doesn't seem to so anything. The batteries are new ...

 

Does someone have an idea ?

[Montreal Comic Con 2015]

 

[Montreal Comic Con 2015]

It was a great weekend !  I met a lot of new people, and finally saw my first wookie.

 

A couple more pictures :

 

 

 

Buckets off !

 

The stormtrooper selfie in the elevator from another perspective :

 

I forgot to take a picture from everybody with their FISD shirt

 

[Festival du Film des Riverains]

We went to a little event last friday, we were 3 TK and 1 officer.  TWe were not alone : a lot of medieval soldiers were there too !

 

 

  

 

 

I'm definitively not good at selfies ...  

  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

A little break, just enough to eat a couple of sandwich with no crust :

 

 

A glorious pose :

 

 

A stormtrooper's day is never easy ...

 

 

 

 

[Request EIB certificate]

Alexandre Rondeau 42178 EIB Letter

 

Thanks !

[TK-42178 Requesting ANH Stunt Build EIB Status (AP)[463]]

Thanks / Merci !

[TK-42178 Requesting ANH Stunt Build EIB Status (AP)[463]]

Woo hoo thanks guys !

 

You can call me Alex only if I can call you Steve 

 

For the mentionned points :

 

- My Centurion helmet has the rank bar on the third bump from the left, so it should be ok.  I'll change it on this helmet too when I'll find some time.

 

- The blaster came from a guy referred by Mark from AP.  I don't know how he built it, I only bought it while waiting to finish my "real" blaster (which will take a long time !).  I don't know how the parts are glued, and if it is easy to correct the problems.  Will I be able to be Centurion with this blaster or will I have to wait for my other blaster to be finished ?  What is scalloping ?

 

- I already have the small white elastics for the shoulder bridges, I just didn't think to take a picture of them with the interior strapping, sorry.

 

- If I remove one of the 2 rivets on the holster it will leave a hole, is it a problem for Centurion ?  Is it mandatory to remove it ?  I'm more bothered by a hole in it than having 2 rivets.   Maybe I'll just change it someday for another one, and give this one to my daughter.

 

- For my Centurion approbation I will (of course) take again all of the pictures.

 

 

Thanks again !

[TK-42178 Requesting ANH Stunt Build EIB Status (AP)[463]]

What are these new screws ? I thought these were correct.

[TK-42178 Requesting ANH Stunt Build EIB Status (AP)[463]]

Name: Alexandre Rondeau
TK : 42178
Forum Name : Spycee
Garrison : Canadian Garrison (Imperial Fortress Squad)
Armor Maker : AP
Helmet Maker : AP
Blaster Type : resin
Heigh t: 5'11"
Weight : 185lb
Boot maker : Amsterdam boots painted white
Canvas Belt : TKittell
Hand Plates : AP
Neck Seal Type : Darman
Holster Maker : AP


Full body :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ab detail :

 

 

Action shot :

 

 

Cod and butt plate attachment :

  

 

 

Interior strapping :

 

 

Belt :

  

 

 

Blaster :

  

  

 

 

Neck seal :

 

 

Thermal detonator :

 

 

Helmet :

  

  

 

 

For future Centurion status :

 

- I have my rubber handplates, I just didn't have the time to glue them

- I have another helmet for Centurion, I only need to paint the screws

- The inner drop boxes are "Centurion ready"

- I need to add the inverted snap on the right side

 

 

[Hi from Montreal!]

Bienvenue / Welcome ! You can come to the Montreal comiccon in 2 months and talk to us.

[Painting the inside of the helmet]

Hi Laval!  Instead of paint, I used a product called Plasti-Dip for mine, and have been very pleased with it.  It is a black rubberized coating that comes in a spray can, and pretty easy to use.  (Available at Lowe's in the spray paint section).  I personally like it, as it sort of masks the white of the inside, and seems to make it a bit more difficult for people to see inside your bucket.  If you have already installed your lenses and frown screen, just be sure to mask them off well.  If not, it is a bit easier.  Also, whether you decide to use paint or Plasti-Dip, make certain you give the inside a good sanding, clean it well after, and use a primer.  (Krylon makes one just for plastic).  Hope this helps!

 

Laval is his home city, not his name 

 

I painted one of my helmets in satin black (with spray paint), and it's FANTASTIC !!!  Just do it before cutting and build it.  

 

During the building (yeah, lots of ABS dust, I know !) :

 

[2015 Montreal Mini Comic Con]

Here are some pictures :

 

Shopping for some comics ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

We found one of the 2 droids ! :

 

 

 

My daughter was really happy to see this guy !  My son was not.

 

 

 

 

Wait ... Is it the good droid we're looking for ?  No, it's a trap !

 

[Hi from Canada!]

Ishhhhh ... A bit short for the comiccon but not impossible, depending on your free time and how much clamps / magnets you have :-)

[Go West, Young Woman]

Welcome aboard !

 

The only problem with the Anovos kit is it can take a lot of time before you get it, no date is announced for the shipping ...  If you're very patient it's not a problem though

 

Like already said you can look for a kid's armor, it can probably fit you and they look great !

[Darth Voorhees coming back home...]

Welcome back :-)