ZeroRoom

What did you prime with? Often thicker areas of spray paint will wrinkle if the primer doesn't have enough 'grip' ie: if the primer used is a satin finish etc. This could also happen if you were too thorough with sanding your primer coat. Try sanding the primer by 'dabbing' it with a coarse paper rather than 'rubbing'. This will give good tooth to the primer coat. This wrinkling can also occur if you hold the can too close and air pressure from the nozzle, combined with heavier paint knocks air bubbles into the paint layer. I have to say in this case it doesn't look bad visually, but it's likely that it might cause chipping or peeling somewhere down the line. Yes it wastes more spray paint but try to keep the can a good 50cm away from the surfaces as opposed to the 20 or so suggested on the can.

Wow man - what's to criticize? Looks absolutely awesome! Nice work.

I've got the action figure version of this! I'm not a Disney guy either but it was just too awesome to pass up

There's some great LFL archive shots here thanks to Caleb. (and to JoeR for putting me onto them) I don't think there are inner finishing stops on this suit but the inside is visible so look carefully in case I missed it

That's a great slideshow. The helmet looks pretty good but to my eye it seems a bit 'symmetrical' for something cast from a real prop. Perhaps that's just because it's a hero or maybe it's just my eye?

That's fantastic - simple but effective!

Another one of your threads bookmarked RogueTrooper Tom! Greta stuff.

Thanks for the advice Joey. It's always better to feel safe than sorry when it comes to 'borrowing' images

Thank you it does indeed help a lot. When you say this: Are you referring to the variation in curvature and spacing that is apparent on ANH lids or is the actual Degree of curvature different? Ie: is there a specific different curve shape for ANH and ESB?

What? Round and rubbery?

Good replica. I don't want to seem critical of Ralph MacQuarrie who is obviously a legend but I'm glad the TK lids came out the way they did rather than spot on to the MacQuarrie illustrations...

That shark tooth comparison is spot on - I never saw it that way before and now I already can't see it any other way!

Roger that Mason, thanks for chipping in

It's not so much that I wanted ANH stripes on an ESB helmet, it was more a question of what 'decals' means. Eg: whether it specifically refers to the solid strip decal or just that it should be decals as opposed to painted. It seems to me that the solid decal strip used in ESB was probably a time saver rather than an aesthetic decision, so the idea of using decals but in individual stripes didn't seem to me like it would corrupt design or look in any way as it is not visible on screen that the tube stripes are a single solid strip. I guess the 'screen accuracy' versus 'prop accuracy' issue rears it's head again... That being said - if the use of the word decal in the CRL refers exclusively to the solid strip decal then I shall abide by that... It will make construction easier!

I want to build my armor ESB style and am hoping to apply for EIB and then hopefully centurion so I have a question about tube stripe decals: The CRL clearly states that ESB requires decals and not hand painted. There is one aspect though that is not clear. If you look at the screen used helmets from ESB like so: You can clearly see that they have used decals of the type that are one strip with the blue and white as one solid piece. Here I have highlighted the edges to clarify what I mean: Hand painted tube stripes on the other hand, consist of individual stripes, with the gaps between being helmet 'showing through' like so: I actually prefer the look of the individual stripes rather than one sheet with both the white and the blue. Of course this can still be achieved with decals if you use an individual decal for each stripe. My question is whether the EIB/Centurion requirements demand that the decals be of the one strip kind or if individual tube stripe decals would be considered acceptable simply because they are still decals? Any tips or opinions would be appreciated EDIT: I have taken these photos from StarWarsHelmets.com without permission so if I should take them down let me know...

Absolutely Amazing! Time t ring ILM and say 'Employ Me!'

These are the droids, I mean Snap sellers, you are looking for... Tandy Leather. -

Pay that!

Well since this is stormtrooper armor we should be obeying the imperial measures shouldn't we?

Sean - just wanted to say your build is absolutely inspiring

Hi MetalHead, I hope I can help you out here. Being 6'2" myself I went with AM and received it recently. I haven't finished my build but having test fitted some of the leg and arms I can definitely say armor any smaller would have been to short for my limbs and I would have a had a lot of black under suit gaps visible. As to being skinny (me too!) that's just a matter trimming and trimming til it fits. AM is made with a lot of excess plastic for a variety of sizes, so trimming is part of the process no matter what. Just measure carefully to fit. For more information on what it is like out of the box see my unboxing thread-------- I can certainly vouch for the quality of the packing and the superb service from the seller. If you want some more information to help with your decision check out my--------thread. For the ultimate build thread on fitting AM to a taller trooper check out TKRestonva's absolutely brilliant thread--------- Hope this helps!

I've always been a firm believer that the point of life is to develop your mind and your creative skills to the highest level you can. The thing about being an a**hole that makes it boring is there's no challenge in it. Anybody can do it...

Sorry - that was rhetorical question about the rain - I live in Perth too so I was more cursing out the infernal never ending rain from the last few days. Of course it was dry today so that kind of steps on my point...

No i think it's one of the lesser known EU troopers - the POS Trooper...

You somewhat expect to occasionally see horrors like this on eBay, but for someone to actually bid on it? Wonders never cease... It's worth looking at just to see the tear traps...