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Evan The Destroyer

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  1. It has been so long, that I forgot how to post images! LOL! :/ http://imgur.com/kPHGAyo http://imgur.com/626YE06
  2. I haven't been here in several months, work & life happens :/ sorry guys. Bucket, chest & arms done, (minus finishing strips) but I wanted you guys to know I have 2 sets on order from Anovos. Because what is better than a set of trooper armor...2! & what is even better? A Shadow trooper set too! There seems to be a boot shortage lately with Imperial Boots closed till Jan 16, but I found a pair on Amazon...Link- http://www.amazon.com/Funtasma-Trooper-12-Combat-Polyurethane-Medium/dp/B00IK6Q30W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448504632&sr=8-1&keywords=Funtasma+Men%27s+Trooper-12+Combat+Boot Also got Shadow trooper boots from Zappo's - Link - http://www.zappos.com/giorgio-brutini-conner-black Just an FYI. Still ordering from Imperial boots in January, since I will have 3 suits next year. Happy Thanksgiving to All, & see you on the 17th
  3. Since I have ordered the Anovos Armor, I am thinking about going TD with this one. I Always loved the big guns, and weathered look. I have the parts to do most from my AM kit & I figure the Anovos is a strait TK. Ya only live once & I may as well diversify my armor right? Any thoughts?
  4. HELP! I was just about to glue my forearm pieces, sized to squeeze my hands & rubber gloves w/ flex hand armor, and I saw someone on the 501st Rose Bowl documentary have VELCRO on their forearms! Is that OK? OK for Centurion? I need to know! I have re enforcing strips glued on both inside edges. Like so... I can get a better fit IF, I can do a clam shell like the calves with Velcro. I have not seen anyone do a velcro clamshell on the forearms on this forum... I just want to size my armor the best I can. Help me 501st, you are my only hope.
  5. Sorry for the lack of posts, real life gets in the way sometimes. I have ordered stuff from TrooperBay to complete the bucket, & have my arms trimmed with return edges removed at the wrist. I removed return edges from one shin, the other tomorrow. (Yes I have the sides right) My Dremel tool sanding skills & technique are improving along the way. Once the TB shipment comes in I will paint the Hovis & mount. dis-assemble bucket, fine tune ears, countersink screws (by hand) & prep for painting. I have the "Rock" eyebrow effect from using the pre designed hole divets, but till now compensated by having the trim tight on one side & down on the other. A shim or two on the right (my right) should compensate and almost correct the problem. I am so hesitant to proceed without the essential parts for sizing, like latex hand plates & boots, that I am frozen by fear of cutting too much. I will post pix this weekend, I promise
  6. I initially thought this was for the Ep 7 Armor! LOL! I found it on their site, & will decide before the May 4th deadline. I can always set up my AM kit to be a TD or HWT...
  7. I haven't even finished my first AM 2.0 TK kit, and I want to order this kit!
  8. Ears are on, aligned strait off the factory divets. I know there will be adjustments, & countersinking of screws, but WOW, What a feeling to have a bucket as a fan from 1977. there will be some adjustments... But,... overalll, ... not bad What Next, the netorious fore-arms?...?
  9. Sorry for the delay, but I promised myself to take my time with this, my deadline is Ep 7 release. OK, I deided to start with the bucket, joining the cap & back first. I drilled & filed out the teeth, This was my first Dremel work EVER. I was So Nervous. Then, on the mask & thought the Hovi Mic areas were pretty thin... so, I created some tabs to reinforce the tips fastening area. placed them then melted/moulded them to fit over the inside of the tips. then I filled all the gaps (in & out) with white caulk. The border on the cap & back was not good enough for me. Time for a bath... Now we let it dry for a few days & mask for interior paint (plasti-dip) 2 coats of plasti-dip Then using only the factory divets... drilled & joined I put the ears on shortly after, pix to come later, I hope.
  10. I cannot post images from Google Drive that are shared to the public. I will try again tomorrow, just too pissed right now. going to watch Chad Vader & chill.
  11. I typed out a progress post 3x & am unable to post pictures every time. pix are shared on GoogleDrive, free for all to see, but not here? A build update is useless without pix, ...
  12. Thanks for mentioning the right eye bump, I would have filed it down had you not mentioned it. Can't wait to get started!
  13. 1 Week ago the Big Box Arrived at by door, Unfortunately, I had to leave lovely NJ for the Bahamas for a week :/ poor me. While working here I have been doing tons of research & put together another $500+ shopping list for when I get home. EAS, IComm, Echo fans, EvilBoy TD Clips, TKittell Belt, & many more toys. I will be starting with my Bucket shortly after I get home to Hoth, & plan on documenting every step along the way, using all the great techniques I have found from all the great troopers on this board. Stay Frosty Troopers & Greetings from Paradise Island! -James- (still figuring out that picture posting thing lol!)
  14. For my straps elastic & velcro I used www.strapworks.com/ It's one stop shopping for most of the fabric items.
  15. I have an order for the AM December run too, & had the same question! thanks for posting On the same topic, is the AM armor better suited for ANH Hero or Stunt? -Thanks, James
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