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  2. The Force Awakens Stormtrooper CRL

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    Hey all. In the original forum seamless ab boxes were indicated. Are the Alpha75 going to be grandfathered in? Sorry if this has already been asked and answered [edit: nvm, I'm gonna have to score mine. ]

     

    sent from my mobile comms

     

    I too interpreted that the ab boxes were to be seamless. :/

  4. To Paint or not Paint?

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    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    You will need to paint otherwise the shades of white will not match. (Who knew white had various shades??) The paint you will need to use so your armor matches the helmet is Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2x UltraCover Paint+Primer in gloss white. Or at least, that's what the alphas were told to use so the ABS will match the helmet. 

     

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    So far, paint chipping isn't an issue. Thoughts seem to vary on clear coating. 

  5. Plushie's TFA Build Thread (TB-24601)

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    Posted · Edited by plushie

    Fabric gaskets have arrived! LOVE THEM. They arrived just in time for my next work session on my armor. We'll be reinforcing the yoke, and quite possibly get to work on trimming down the kidney armor under my armpits. 

     

    Now to go buy sew-on velcro for the gaskets, or snaps in black. I haven't quite decided which yet. 

     

    Francois's boots and gloves are also on my items to upgrade list. Along with Wyatt's latex gaskets. And re-sanding/repainting. 
     

    Hubby and I are gonna be BROKE costumers, he wants to upgrade parts of his ROTJ Vader too. #501stProblems

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  9. Question to the Alpha 75

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    Now I'm nervous about my helmet as I can now finally troop in my kit.

    I only wore it for an hour and a half Sat and Sunday of Denver ComicCon. By the time I was out of kit on Saturday, we did find the surface stress cracks on the yoke/back connection. I'm already planning to reinforce under the yoke with strips of ABS. 

  11. Plushie's TFA Build Thread (TB-24601)

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    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    I have to share this... during Monday at Denver ComicCon, this young lady wanted to see the episode VII armor. Unfortunately I wasn't kitted up, but I let her see the helmet and pictures from the previous day. Her expression is priceless!

     

     

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  12. Clear Coat?

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    I know we were steered away from clear coating while we were on a super time crunch in the event of spider webbing, or potential setbacks to the paint jobs. But now that we're no longer under that C7 deadline... I'm thinking of putting on a protective coat when I repaint during warmer weather. 

  13. Clear Coat?

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted

    Has anyone put clear coat on their TFA armor? If so, what kind was used?

     

    I know scuffing on the armor and dings to the paint job are inevitable, however, I was thinking of adding that layer of protection to try and minimize the constant repainting that might be needed. 

     

  14. Plushie's TFA Build Thread (TB-24601)

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    I finally got to wear my armor this weekend! My belt was accidentally put on me in the wrong place. I do need to raise my thighs. The cod needs to be secured, as I really looked happy to see people at times! There are other adjustments to be made, such as the chest piece, bicep and forearm securing. 

     

    Day 2 was much easier than Day 1 in regards to moving around. I did find that my yoke/back developed surface cracks due to the stress of flexing over the rubber gaskets. 

     

     

     

     

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  19. Plushie's TFA Build Thread (TB-24601)

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    Ooof, welcome to the stress! This was my first build and not something I'd recommend to other first timers. HOWEVER, it's been rewarding and a huge learning experience. 

    All I have left to do is attach those knee plates, then make adjustments as I wear the costume. Then make more adjustments when my fabric gaskets arrive!

     

    I have a feeling I'll still be working on this kit for quite some time!

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  22. Plushie's TFA Build Thread (TB-24601)

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    I've been sick with a sinus and double ear infection too.  :6:

     

    So taking pictures kinda was at the bottom of my to-do list over the weekend. (Sorry guys!) It was more, want to get this done so I can go lay back down. I should pull pieces out and take pictures as I tweak things like chicago screws and velcro. 

     

    Spent a couple of hours wiping parts down as there was still a nice coat of dust clinging from wet sanding. I also added a coat of polish for convention prep. 

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