Hi Every Body, I was advised, even though i have a build thread going on in our Forum, I should put one on FISD forum, since there are so many builders here, that I would be given plenty of good advise and help.
So here goes, As you guessed I am building a Captain Phasma, Im only 163cm tall, so we are having to chop a fair bit off my armor, for the fitting, and still trying to remain true to its details and profile, The Guy I have helping me, this is his first armor build too, But he builds props and Mandos, so he has some experience, and I am ever so greatfull for his help.
When I got my kit it sat there for a few months, firstly it arrived just after I had surgery, so couldn't touch it, then when able, I was scared, no matter how much research I had done, I was too scared to cut. so I started seeking help with the build, and finally found it
My helmet came separate to the kit, and was completed, all though it looks amazing, that was probably my first mistake, as I brought it before I was able to find a kit supplier and well now when we paint my armor, we might have to repaint the helmet, so it matches, unless we are lucky enough to find the same shade as it, but I do doubt that will happen..
Then I made the soft parts while waiting, my gaskets and Cape, I do love my cape, but now thinking that might have been a mistake, as I need to hope it fits properly once the armors done, if not, thankfully I am thinking I might only have to redo one panel, but thats a wait and see.
There is another phasma builder, since I started, popped up in my town, she isnt a member of 501st yet, but it is great cause as we are both new to this process, we are bouncing off each other, and its interesting to see the differences in the kits,, just as well she is Phasma Height, I am not, hers is fiberglass, and mine is ABS, so cant wait till they are both completed, it will be awesome.
I will post picks in the thread, on my progress, and add questions on some that I have, any helpful advice, is truly truly appreciated. Thank you
Royal Rebel
Tricia