[My first build]

Hey, congrats to your BBB day! 

I’m looking forward to see your build! Is it a TK UK kit?

And if you have any questions feel free to ask! We will help as much as possible!

Cheers Christian 

[Ripper_L Requesting Pre Approval Review (Anovos)]

Looking much better now!

["E6000 + Snaps = Uh-Oh" deformation discussion thread]

Hi, some people in Germany had problems with fake E6000 that came from China. The glue reacts with the plastic, creating bumps and warping. 

I have one spot on my chest Armor where I can see the snap and it’s plate under the Armor if you have the correct lighting conditions. When I first saw it, I took the snap off and the tiny bump disappeared. 

After glueing it again with less pressure it was better but still there. It is an Anovos Armor and I believe it is because the armor is so thin. 

It’s still there because you can only see it if you know that it’s there and are lying under my feet. 

I think using nylon instead of ABS to hold the snaps eliminate the risk of warping. All other snaps of my armor are held by velcro that is glued with E6000 without any issues. 

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[AM greaves]

Hi Benjamin,

it means that the contours of the shins ist wrong way. You have to swap them to get the right shape. But then the shins open to the outer side but they are supposed to open at the inside. 

Here is the tutorial you are looking for: 

 

 

Cheers 

Christian

 

 

[DarkSides Tk Build]

Hi Rodney, 

you got a nice kit there. 

Let us know if you need any assistance. We are happy to help you!

What is also helpful is to have a look into the Advanced Tactics Area. There you find a lot of inspiration to make your armor most accurate. 

Best Regards!

Christian

[Frage zur Befestigung der Hand Guards auf den Handschuhen (NOMEX)]

Moin Hans-Jürgen,

ich selber habe ABS-Handguards auf Nomex Handschuhen befestigt. 

Dafür habe ich einen Druckknopf (Oberseite) in ein Stück Klett (die hakelige Seite) genietet. Das Klett hab ich dann auf den Handschuh genäht. 

In die Handguards habe ich dann das flauschige Klett mit E6000 geklebt in dem die andere Seite vom Druckknopf genietet ist. 

 

Ich will mir nochmal Gummi-Handguards besorgen und an die werde ich das Flauschklett dann mit Loctite für Gummi einkleben. 

 

Grüße von der Küste!

Christian

[TK-14655 reporting for duty]

Congratulations and good luck for EIB and Centurion!

[Armor size issue/mod please help!]

Hi Steven,

I fear there are only two options for you if you want both sides properly closed. 

1: Install shims at both sides of your kidney plate to make it bigger. 

2: Reduce your waist 4 inches. 

 

While working on solution No 2 you can simply extend the three elastic bands on the left and the one at the right side which are holding the armor together. 

That should be quite easy because RS used split rivets to install the elastic. 

It will cause in a gap at both sides but it should ok for basic approval. And once your waist is small enough the gaps disappeare and you are good to go for EIB and Centurion. 

 

All the best!

Christian

[We Need YOUR VOTE!]

Done. 

[We Need YOUR VOTE!]

What about No 9 and 10? They are not part of the poll. 

[Armour Purchased waiting for BBB Day.]

On 11.11.2017 at 4:01 PM, Phant25 said:

Lids and glasses. So I've tried the helmet on and it doesn't fit with my specs on ...gutted. Perfect without them but then I can't see lol. Anyone overcome this issue ? Appreciate your help.
 

Hi, I had the same problem and installed glasses inside of my bucket. 

 

 

Cheers

Christian 

[Armour Purchased waiting for BBB Day.]

Hello and welcome aboard!

I´m looking forward to see your build. If you need any help just ask. We are happy to help you.

I would like to invite you to have a look into the Advanced Tactics Area while waiting for your BBB. There you´ll find a lot of inspiration fpr your build.

 

Best regards!

Christian

[Helmet mic set up.]

Hi Mike,

I you are looking for a microphone for voice amplification I would recommend a good throat microphone.

I have tested various types of microphones but the only one that is absolutely immune against feedback or picking up the sound of the audience behind me is the throat mic.

No matter how loud the speaker and where you install it your voice is loud and clear without any feedback.

The bad thing with this solution: a professional throat mic is not cheap and you might have to change the plugs because the good microphones are for professional radio devices and don´t fit into an Aker or smartphone.

But that doesn´t mean that all the other solutions are crap. I´m still trooping with a wireless microphone transmitter/receiver system from time to time. Some adjustments are needed before I can start trooping but it is comfortable to wear with no wires. And you can get one for under 30$.

 

Cheers

Christian

[greetings from new england]

Hi Art,

welcome to the white zone!

If you need any help don´t hesitate to ask all your questions. We are happy to help you.

 

All the best!

Christian

[Hello everyone from Chicago]

Hello Ryan,

welcome to the FISD! If you are not sure about the costume, why not doing both. 

Start with the TK because it is easier to build and after some trooping experience go for the Clone. 

BTW: my favorite is the OT Stormtrooper since I saw them the first time. 

All the best!

Christian

[Need help with a warped helmet]

Hi, the shape of your helmet is looking perfectly accurate. 

[ANH Stunt Stormtrooper - A build in Belgium]

Hi Johan, they indeed look quite bulky and much bigger than the forearms.  I made the upper armor so big that there are two fingers space when I contract my biceps muscle. 

 

I would suggest that you reduce the size of upper arms and try them again, using painters tape to hold them together. But don’t cut off any material until you are happy  with the look and feel of the parts. 

 

Cheers

Christian

[Anovos?]

As much as I love my Anovos TK, I wouldn’t order one a second time. 

Their delivery time is way too long and if you need replacement parts I assume that you will never get any. 

But If you can get an unmade kit from someone else for a good price it's definitely an option. 

Cheers

Christian 

[TK-34727 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status (RS) [353]]

Congratulations! Welcome to the ranks. 

[Hello from Denmark]

Welcome aboard Jimmi. 

[Replica Armor]

If you are looking for maximum movie accuracy go for RS. 

Shepperton is ok but RS is way more accurate. 

[New member hailing in from Alaska]

Hi Laura, welcome to the FISD!

I´m sure you find someone near your location, helping you to start your build.

Meanwhile have a look around here. You will find tons of good information for your plans in THIS section.

Don´t miss the "Getting Started". There you find some vital informaitions about what to do and what to avoid when looking for an armor.

Cheers

Christian

[Replacing the Anovos velcro system with snaps.]

For the main connections I used the delivered velcro to install the snaps and glued the velcro with E-6000 onto the armor. 

For the few parts the velcro didn’t work well I used scrap ABS. You have more then enough after trimming. 

This way the only parts I had to buy were the snaps. 

I’m not sure where to buy a complete strapping kit. Didn’t find one at Trooperbay. 

But why buying stuff you already have?

 

[Watty saying Hi]

Hello and welcome to the FISD. 

The RS Kit is a very good choice. 

As grmhodes13 said are some modifications necessary to approve the black series helmet. 

If you are going to build a TK from ANH or ESB you have to fill all the recesses of the tears, tube stripes and rear traps. The ears have also to be reshaped and of course the gaps of the battery cover have to be closed. 

If you want to make a R1 TK then only the battery cover has to go. 

But with the RS armor I think you want to build a classic TK and IMHO it is far more easy to use a RS helmet kit. 

Best regards!

Christian