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  16. Legacy Era Female Trooper Build in Texas

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    Posted · Edited by SteampunkSith

    Yay, just the person I was hoping would see this thread!!!   :D

     

    1.  russellr2d2 uses an iron at various points in his build thread.  It seemed like it would be convenient to have one on hand, in case I need it.

     

    2.  I inherited the dremmel set from my grandfather.  I have only used it a few times.  I will check my inventory of bits/accessories for it, and pick up any I need/need to replace.

     

    3.  I am definitely using E6000.  I am a total newb and I don't have the confidence yet for Zap et al.

     

    4.  I had a feeling that pliers thing may suck.  I was tempted to completely remove it from my list.  Now I shall!

     

    5.  Ooh, good call on the two different sizes of tape.  I will note that on my list.

     

    6.  Oops, yes - I have one of those.  I need to add that to my inventory of in-hand stuffs.

     

    7.  Oh good!

     

    8.  I had a feeling that was the case.

     

    9.  That helps.  I am 5'5" and am thicker, so I will definitely need to try stuff on.  I am sometimes a medium and sometimes a large.  I have been losing weight, and XLs are now too big for me.  But tight stuff is a crapshoot, so I definitely need to go try on some stuff.

     

    10.  I used to have foam, but I think I used it for an upholstery project.  I will need to check that.

     

    11.  I was going to have a small bottle of it handy "just in case".  I just hate working on something, realize I need another supply, and I don't have it.  Especially with limited ability to get around town.

     

    12.  Der, yes- Neck seal.  My daughter was begging me to make dinner and I was losing focus on my post.  I will have to look for Darman on here. 

     

    If I remember correctly from your thread, didn't the boots you ordered run super big?

     

    What hardware did you use for the helmet?  Did you paint the traps?  I need to look up where to get the aerators/hovi mix tips.  So I need to order the lenses, black TK tube decals, frown mesh, as well as black and grey paint.  Which grey paint did you use?  It was nice and dark - I liked it.

     

    I am so incredibly greatly for your help!

  18. Legacy Era Female Trooper Build in Texas

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    Posted · Edited by SteampunkSith

    Okay, y'all, my armor and helmet kits are on order.  Since it will take a few weeks for them to ship, I have started working on my shopping list for tools and additional stuff I will need to complete my build for 501st approval.  (As I have received feedback and actually been shopping, I have edited this a number of time, refining it to what I have actually purchased.  I thought this would help folks that come to this thread later as a reference to their own builds.)

     

    I have been researching since my first day here in FISD, and have found a lot of incredible information.  russellr2d2's ANH Stunt Build is a thread that I keep going back to.  Both his work and his documentation of it are incredible.  I can only hope to match his level of awesomeness, both in the quality of my build and my thread here.

     

    I have pulled the majority of my supply list from bzb's build thread for his wife, as well as components from other tips, lists and tutorials around here.  I cannot drive, so having my husband tote me around to various stores is something I wish to avoid if at all possible.  So, I have been comparison shopping online, primarily between Home Depot and Amazon.  Husband has Amazon Prime, so if the prices are the same between the two when I go to purchase, Amazon will win my order because - WOOT - free fast shipping!

     

    TOOLS:

    12-Piece Needle File Kit

    Sealing Iron & Sock

    Tandy Leather Factory Line 24-Snap Setter

    Tandy Leather Factory Snap/Rivet Anvil

     

    RARE EARTH MAGNETS:

    3/8" x 1/4" 12-Count

    1/2" x 1/8" 14-Count

    1/2" x 1/16" 100-Count

     

    I already own:

    Knives

    Blades

    Hammer (to go with the Tandy snap tool)

    Heat Gun

    Sewing Machine

    Dremel

    Metal ruler

    Masking Tape (1" & 2")

    Sandpaper

     

    I will go to Home Depot to acquire:

    Sandpaper (80, 180, 220, and 1200 wet/dry)

    Clamps (I need to see those in person to see how well they are made, etc.)

    Acetone

     

    I will go to a Hobby Store to acquire:

    E6000

    Medium Viscosity CA Glue

     

    FABRIC TYPE STUFFS:

    Most of these items came from the list of stuff bzb used for his wife's armor (color and measurements only, not the brands).

    3/4" Wide Black Elastic

    2" Wide Black Elastic

    3/4" Wide White Elastic

    2" Wide White Elastic

    3/4" Black Webbing

    2" Wide White Velcro

    1" Wide White Webbing

    2" Wide White Webbing

    (I plan to use russellr2d2's method for the back of the calves, which will involve attaching the inner and outer strips on one side to make a channel; the velcro is used with white webbing on the inside to keep it all closed while walking - It makes for a gorgeously flush back seam)

     

     

    MISCELLANEOUS:

    Tandy Line-24 Snaps

    Belt Clips (for the side belt boxes)

    Helmet Liner

    Gorilla Gloves (medium)  (I will have to black out the blue logos, which will be also covered by the hand plates, as well as the wrist stitching)

    Standard Tube Stripe Decals

    Humbrol Gloss Black Paint #21

    Humbrol Admiral Gray Paint #5

     

     

    I have ordered boots from Gio.  I went ahead and ordered both styles (semi-flat and chunky heel).

     

    I am going to order a neck seal from Darman.

     

    I need to actually go to a sporting good store and try on under-suit tops and bottoms.  I am too worried about proper fit to order online if I can help it at all.

     

    I am doing Version B, the comic version.  So the only paint I will need is for the helmet.

     

    WHEW!  I think that is everything.  For now, anyway!

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