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And it looks dang cool!

Quick question for yah folks. On the both forearms should I cut away the plastic so there is only 7.5 mm left from the return edge? I've been very confused, which means it probably is really easy, but I'd like to make sure I am doing it correctly before I cut. The ruler kept sliding while I was trying to take the shot.. But you get the idea. And on the other side on the forearm, no the front, do I just cut it to my arm size? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Yeah, I thought of using Velcro so that when I get other costumes I can just use the same system.

The Helmet! So I'm not completely finished with it yet as I have no padding, but this is what I did so far... First I put Velcro on the back of the iComm and amp for mounting. Then I laid a strip of Velcro on the inner side of the helmet at the back for mounting. I was a bit worried about the balance on the helmet so I tried balancing it with a short stick. Looks good! And when I get the padding installed it will fit better to my head and not bobble as much. Next was to work on the lens. That lens that came with the kit is pretty good, but the way it was connected there was a large gap on both eyes. I wanted that removed. So I cut it in half... And then cut down even more to fit just over the eyes. Next was to paint the inside black, so after a wipe on the inside to get dust and whatnot out I masked the helmet to prevent over spray. Then... It surely ain't the most lovely thing to behold but that's all right. Then I installed the new hovi mic tips. I personally think these look much better than the ones that came with the kit. As of now it looks like this. I'm not 100% sure where to conceal the wires yet, I'll wait till I get my padding. That's all for now!

No, this is option #8. I hope to get the helmet painted and all the electronics installed tomorrow.

All righty! So I have taken everything out of the interior of the helmet to reinstall the lens/mesh better and to be painted black with plastidip. I also plan on getting helmet padding to use instead of the hardhat doodad that came with it originally. And I picked up the lovely hovi mic tips with speakers from Tony to install into my helmet. (http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31436-fs-ukswraths-hovi-mic-tips-with-speakers-crl-accurate-tips/) I have this upcoming Monday and Tuesday off from school so I hope to get lot more done.

The time has come for me to start a build thread, as I would love some guidance and pointers along the way. This will be my first Stormtrooper build, so I am a bit nervous. I honestly did not expect to be working on a costume at all until I had at least been a few years in college when I had the funds to jump into this not so cheap hobby. But, at the Salt Lake City comic con last September I stopped by the 501st panel. There I heard that there was a company at the con selling Stormtrooper kits, so naturally I went to go look, yet fully expecting the normal prices of kits which I couldn't afford (being a high school senior), but no! The kits were only $550! I knew I had to jump on this opportunity. So here I am, with a kit ready to be built. As of now I have all these pieces sitting in my makeshift work space in the basement. More to follow!

Completely understand you. Excited to see this Shock Trooper finished!

Congratulations Tim! Looking forward to this new year!

^^This is exactly what I found that worked for me on my kit.

Adventure build! I like it! Looking forward to see your progress.

Not yet. All in due time.

That is good to hear.

Have you tried the Cardia Garrison page?<br> And good luck with your upcoming build!

Hey, just got Battlefront and an Xbox One, still very new to Xbox live. My gamer tag is TheFrostyCow. I know... odd name, but when ever I kill someone it says, "You were killed by TheFrostyCow", so it's worth it.

What are you talking about?! I mean look at the quality of the laces on the boots! I didn't even know First Order Boots have laces...

Ah, I see.

I'm pretty sure they are still taking orders...

Tis be true. Well said.

This is from their website. ---------- So if you have been waiting for eight months you should be getting it soon. And the quality of the kit... I can't say, as I have not seen it in person, not sure if anyone has (I could be wrong). And they do send out updates, I'm pretty sure you get them, but in case you don't here is the link. ------------- I sure hope they start sending them out, I'm in the same boat as you!

I do not think there are any references of this trooper, at least that I know of. I think we will have to wait till the movie is released on DVD and such.

Have you seen this? What are your thoughts? The price is kinda crazy in my opinion, you could just get the armor and a mannequin... But interesting none the less. ---------------

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Yeah, if I had the money I would do that one as well. It looks sick.

I just hope all yall who ordered in May will be receiving soon.. I gave up hope up that mine will come this month since they originally said Late November/Early December... I ordered in September, so I probably have a while before it shows up.