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Hey all, Just finished assembling/painting/setting up the interior of my ESB style helmet (AP). I was looking for some feedback and had a couple of questions... I feel like the brow is a little too low. Should I tilt it up higher? If so, how high? The ear paint I used didn't dry to quite the right color to match the decals. These are the Trooperbay ESB decals... can anyone recommend a good color match for the ear paint? Acrylic or Enamel is fine. Anything else particularly ugly/something I should clean up?

I think it's a tad smaller than the stuff from Trooperbay, but I use it for all my helmets just fine. I buy it in bulk usually, but they sell by the foot.

Converted to an HWT for a bit (image below) and working on an ESB conversion after that (Helmet completed tonight, also pictured below). Costume still fits great after about 20 troops. I resized the thighs down yet a bit more and it fits like a glove now.

I just want to say great effort to everyone involved in the upgrade! I know what a PITA this sort of thing can be, and the forums look awesome now! One request, if possible? When posting a reply on the previous version of IPB I was able to toggle between a WYSIWYG and a BBCode view. Is enabling BBCode view a part of the new version of IPB? (Or was I silly and just missed it...?) Again, awesome job!

imgur.com and google photos are much more convenient for photos already. Photobucket is extremely slow loading... gross!

Hey all,<br><br> I'm trying to find a bulk buy source for brow trim as I like to have a stash on hand for new members helmets. Any suggestions on where I might find quality stuff?

Aiming for it at the start is definitely the way to go--much easier to build with the centurion details in mind then it is to build it then retroactively add them

Hey Paul, I wrote up a research post a while back that might be of some use to you or other command staff: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40070-accessory-continuity/page-2#entry541746 Let me know if my nerddom can be of service in any way

To be pedantic, the exact definition of the Heavy Weapon Trooper is a bit nebulous based on the current CRL. It most closely represents the Battlefront *2* Shock Trooper class, but differs in several ways as well.

Awesome read! Thanks for posting

Geez Christine I'm so sorry to hear that happened! I wonder if it was a reaction to the tubing material or some sort of coating material/lubrication they used. That's awful I've used gaspumpheaven multiple times and love their trim. Especially the smaller profile which gives room on the already tight fitting AP Helmet.

Event: EMS Open House Location: Stratford CT Deployed Troopers: 12614 - Jim Sprenkle - Darth Vader 20466 - Sarah Bailey - Stormtrooper 66402 - Christopher Bailey - Stormtrooper 31461 - Joan Holycross-Otto - Imperial Officer 62621 - Gregory Pashtenko - Beach Trooper 28669 - Elyse Gillott - Special Operations The Connecticut Garrison was invited to the Stratford EMS Open House event. We got to meet a bunch of the volunteer workers, check out some of their amazing equipment, and meet a bunch of people also enjoying the event. Established in a fantastic year CTG's newest Dark Lord of the Sith having fun with some of the EMS workers Hi5s all around from a future 501st member Mechanic Stretcher Test Ride Our shiny Spec Ops trooper Special Operations Troopers and the EMS Special Operations vehicle Group Photo--Our officer snapped the photo, so while not pictured, she went above and beyond to look after us on this Troop

Thank you SO MUCH Tony for taking the time to review my build! Good catch on the belt, I hadn't noticed it was up so high. I'm working on rebuilding my thighs right now as they also sat too big on me, so adjusting the edges should be a simple correction from there. I'm definitely not satisfied with the weathering on the backpack... I wanted to use charcoal powder throughout but it doesn't show up well on any of the black bits of the backpack. I might try filling in the silver splotches with it, then dry brushing it out to taper the color... Speaking of weathering, do you feel it's an appropriate amount? Should I add more? Did I overdo it? I still owe you guys a full-body action shot, and once I've corrected these issues I'll post one to this thread In the mean time I'm recovering from a blaster bolt to the hip... Thanks again! I'll definitely be seeing you guys at Centurion once these issues are remedied

This is a really cool build! Thanks for sharing! Careful with the temperature of where you store it... I've heard that HDPE and HIPS don't react too nicely with hot weather/direct sunlight

TK-20466 registering for Master Armorer Program. #1: Christopher - TK-66402 - ANH Stunt TK EIB [658]: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/39506-tk66402-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-status-ap-658 Centurion [304]: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40570-tk66402-requesting-anh-stunt-centurion-status-ap-304 Help Details/Images

Retroactive at all? My husband's got a centurion TK that would still be in the brown box without me building it with him This is an awesome idea for an awesome program. Can't wait to see it rocking!

Thanks Tony! Didn't know that the action shot had to be full length; I'll suit up later this afternoon if the weather holds and get you one Here's the other photos as requested: Thigh connection from both sides Belt connections

Apologies for the hijack, but what are the snaps(?) used on the belt-> ab connection there on the original? Those look like they'd work out much easier than the Line24 Tandy ones I used.

Thanks!

Thanks!! We need to troop together sometime

Buy a kit from a vetted seller, you'll be glad you did in the long run

As an extra fun bit... when my husband was taking these photos for me outside our apartment, a couple of the workers ran over and asked for selfies with me haha. One asked if I was supposed to be the stormtrooper guy from the Battlefront game... I was quite impressed!

Mandatory Information Name = Sarah Bailey TKID = 20466 Garrison = Connecticut Garrison Armor = AP Authentic Props Helmet= AP Authentic Props Blaster= SE-14r by Shawn Morgan 501st profile: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=22318&costumeID=122 Optional Height = 5' 8" Weight = 120lb Boots = ImperialBoots Canvas belt = TKittell Hand Plates = AP Authentic Props Neck Seal = Veedox Pouches = Anthony Bailey Pictures Front Right Right Detail Left Left Detail Back Backpack Closeup Neckseal Boots Ammo Belt Attachment Sniper Knee Wrists (lack of return edge) Internal Strapping Butt snaps Cod Rivet Ab Male Snap White Elastic on Shoulder Bridges Ab/Kidney Rivets Weathering Details Belt Face/Pouches Pauldron Helmet Front Mic Tips Ear detailing S-Trim Green lenses Gloves SE-14r Backwards Scope (as depicted in promotional shots of ANH) Action Helmet Off Thanks for taking the time to review! =)

Okay enough putting it off... time to weather my HWT and get it up to Centurion rank. Starting with the helmet, because why not. Starting with the pristine TK helmet Our tools... Charcoal powder and a small blush powder brush. Lightly dabbing the brush and spreading out any powder. I want to give it a cloudy look rather than anything with brush strokes or too heavy. I make sure to get a bit in some of the seam areas, but don't want too much buildup there Once it's to my satisfaction, I break out the secret weapon to keep it from wiping/smudging; hair spray. There's some great benefits It's relatively cheap It will wash off if I want to "go clean" again fairly easily It makes my armor smell flowery and stuff I prefer the Frizz-ease brand by John Frieda, It does a really good job of both relaxing the hair as well as avoiding moisture buildup. As you can see below it does a really good job of keeping my hair from poofing right out the moment there's any humidity. Where were we? Oh yeah... helmet weathering. I dab some tissues in the eye pieces of the armor so they don't get covered in hair spray, then spray down the helmet. Using a wet tissue I then went over any decals/other parts where I didn't want the spray residue to stick and wiped it off. Final helmet is lightly weathered and has a battle-worn look while not being over-the-top Any thoughts? Should the weathering be heavier/lighter?

Anthony Bailey on MPED. I loved his so much I bought 6!