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Well done, Joey! It looks amazing!
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TK ANH Stunt by CloseTheBlastDoor
wingnut65 replied to CloseTheBlastDoor's topic in ANH Build Threads
Sometimes progress forward needs a step backwards. I think your eye will tell you when the layout feels right. BTW, as a woodworker, I love all your tools and jigs! Your skills will be very helpful for this whole TK build. You will get to your comfort zone before too long. -
Hello there, from Arch City Squad in Ohio!!
wingnut65 replied to DarthBeale's topic in New Member Introductions
Congrats on your adventure into the World of White! As you get ready for the armor party, take some time to review other TK builds and watch some videos. Somebody had suggested the TrooperBay Tutorial Videos as a good overview of the assembly process. I agree completely. Mike’s in-depth videos show one way of putting all the puzzle pieces together and he just does it, without any sweating! No panic. No nervousness. He just gets a knife, cuts the pieces and glues them together. I like most of his build process ideas, but I used E-6000 for almost everything instead of his use of super glue and zap-kicker. E-6000 is more forgiving and is removable when it is dried and two years from now if you want to make adjustments. Have fun and be sure to start a build thread! -
TK ANH Stunt by CloseTheBlastDoor
wingnut65 replied to CloseTheBlastDoor's topic in ANH Build Threads
Welcome to FISD, CTBD! Great name! As Caleb mentioned, E-6000 is the way to go with building TK's! There are some builders who build for others that uses CA/super glue, but the new owner can't change anything in the future without breaking plastic. E-6000 is removable and allows for adjustments and improvements after trooping in it for a while. My TK kit did not include a pipe for the TD. I found 2" gray plastic electrical tubing is the size I needed for my ATA TK kit pieces. After I sanded off the printed name info and shop rash, I sanded it to a gloss finish. Have Fun with your build and ask all the questions you want! -
This new visual checklist for TFA Captain Phasma is now available. This checklist matches the current CRL. I've intentionally left this dated 12/2023 to give opportunity for the rest of this year for any updates. A printable PDF is also available: 01 FISD TFA Captain Phasma L2 EIB - Ver 01 12-2023.pdf
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ANH Hero - Centurion Visual Checklist 2024
wingnut65 replied to Sly11's topic in FISD Centurion Requirements
These ANH Hero Visual Checklists have been updated with the latest versions for the CRL updates. -
These ANH Hero Visual Checklists have been updated with the latest versions for the CRL updates.
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ANH Stunt - Centurion Visual Checklist 2024
wingnut65 replied to Sly11's topic in FISD Centurion Requirements
I have updated the ANH Stunt Visual Checklists, and the first post has been updated with the latest versions. -
Congrats, Andrew! Looking forward to another awesome year!
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It’s Official! Congratulations to Andrew (Sly11) our DL for 2022!
wingnut65 replied to starsaber25's topic in Announcements
Congrats, Andrew! Looking forward to another amazing year in the World of White! -
Yes, I do. And proudly displaying 10963 on the counter! Awesome! It is one of the 501st's favorite troops. We have so many troopers attend and we even get to add festive additions to our armor Hopefully we can get to help you on your path to the 501st and you can join us!
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He beat me to it. Makaze Squad is an outstanding group of Troopers! I'm in the Tampa Bay Squad and we often troop together. In fact, my second TK troop was with justjoseph63 for the Clermont Christmas Parade. I have plenty of close friends in Makaze. Both our squads have a regular Armor Party to get together to build costumes, to help each other out, or just to talk. Let us know what you decide and we can help get you on the right track!
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TK30971 Achwookie Tampa Bay Squad
wingnut65 replied to achwookie's topic in New Member Introductions
Can't wait to troop with you, Brother, in our shiny whites! -
Hey, John! Welcome to the World of White! What part of Florida do you live in? We have five Squads covering all of the Florida Garrison and plenty of Stormtroopers in each. Also, which costume are you interested in?
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Tote for TK. Opinions?
wingnut65 replied to TK71169's topic in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories
I need to use a smaller Sterilite 16 gallon footlocker bin from Wally World to fit in my small trunk. Like other's have said, being creative with packing it all up is key. I've heard it described as being just like Tetris. -
What we know about strapping, snaps, rivets etc
wingnut65 replied to Locitus's topic in The Replica Section
I just found them on Amazon. Look for "Double Cap Rivets" . Some of the kits they offer have different sizes. A couple layers of ABS is probably around 1/16"