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  1. The mess in the helmet is not screen accurate. So RS and TM don't provide it, nor does AP. You can add it if you want easy enough or just wear a belacava. <br><br>

    I have a AP stunt helmet and I have a full TM Hero TK helmet and armour. The AP is good the TM is great. <br><br>

    If you want a Hero helmet TM is one of the few makers of the Hero. There's 1 or 2 others in the US.

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  2. First troop in the Hero armour was Saturday at the Niagara Falls Comicon, everything went really well the armour was perfect, well near perfect a couple wear marks on my skin from the inner side of the chest plate edge; need to reshape a bit rounder there. I'm the first Hero TK in the Canadian Garrison. 

     

    Providing guard duty at the Emperor's throne. Test driving the new SE14R blaster too!

    Screenshot_2016-06-06-00-39-40-01_zps1tz

     

    Out accompanying Lord Vader and the Emperor.

    FB_IMG_1465144286168_zpsksgjt1jb.jpg

     

    I'm the TALL TK on the right, tallest in our Garrison at 6'2"

    2016-06-05%2015.17.10_zps1iiob24p.png

    Posing for some fans.

    2016-06-05%2007.18.52_zps2nngkvcg.png

     

    Me out of armour testing out the throne...

    20160604_092618_933_zpsove4gytx.jpg

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  3. Thanks for the compliments on the build. I set out to be as close to original screen accurate with this TK as I could. Only a few minor differences inside with connections. Most would never know. I followed Troopmaster Paul's build tread as my main reference and he was there to answer any questions I had along the build. I can't say enough how amazing his armour is to work with or how great he is. I highly recommend Troopmaster if you are looking for a high quality TK. <br><br>

    I also referenced a few others for build reference, UKSWRATH was one. I used his adding a reinforced abs scrap on the wire strapping idea. <br><br>

    Tons of research makes for a great result. There's no cutting corners. I put in tons of hours learning about various builds and techniques. It was my 2nd TK build so all the mistakes I made on that build I learned from for doing this one.<br><br>

    I have a build thread if anyone is interested in my specific process. <br><br>

    <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36550-christinas-troopmaster-15mm-abs-anh-hero-tk-build-tm/'>http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36550-christinas-troopmaster-15mm-abs-anh-hero-tk-build-tm/</a>

  4. PERSONAL INFORMATION

    Name: Christina Rotsaert

    FISD Name: TKZombie

    Legion ID: TK 21421

    Garrison: Canadian Garrison

    501st Legion Member Link: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=20845

     

    MANDATORY INFORMATION

    Armor Maker: TM 1.5 mm ABS

    Helmet Maker: TM  1.5 mm ABS

    Blaster Type: E-11 Blaster by Quest Designs Canada with replica Hengstler Counter & DLT19 by Hyperfirm

    EIB REquest Thread URL: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/37501-tk-21421-requesting-anh-hero-eib-status-tm588/

     

    OPTIONAL

    Height: 6'2"

    Weight: 170 lbs

    Boots Maker: TKBoots

    Canvas Belt: TKettle

    Hand Plates Type: White Latex by AP

    Electronics: Icomm & Aker 1506 Voice Booster

    Neck Seal Type: Veedox Hero Neck Seal

    Holster Maker: Custom by Andy Pegan

     

    ARMOUR PHOTOS

    Front

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Front_zps72jdd1re.jpg

     

    Back

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Back_zpsbqgm76jl.jpg

     

    Left - Arm Raised

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Left_Arm_Raised_zpswia4fs

     

    Right - Arm Raised

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Right_Side_Arm_Raised_zps

     

     

     

    Ab/Kidney Attachment - Button Orientation

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Abdomen_Details_02_zpsrlu

     

    Butt/Kidney - Fixed: NO

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Butt_Kidney_Not%20_Fixed_

    20160508_202633_zps5xpasqiy.jpg

     

    Hand Plates

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Hand_Plates_01_zpsyr7nrle

    20160529_155914_zpstz0iutcb.jpg

     

    Shoulder Bridge Back

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Shoulder_Bridges_Back_zps

     

    Shoulder Bridge Front

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Shoulder_Bridges_Front_zp

     

    Back/Chest Connection

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Back_amp_Chest_Connection

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Chest_Back_Connection_01_

     

    Thigh Pack Attachment

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Thigh_Back_Left_01_zpsmzf

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Thigh_Pack_Right_01_zpsxu

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Thigh_Pack_amp_Knee_Plate

     

    Knee Plate

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Knee_Plate_Left_01_zpsxr5

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Knee_Plate_Right_01_zpsor

     

    Drop Box Back

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Drop_Box_Back_01_zpsgpq8s

     

    Cod and Butt Plate Attachment

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Cod_Butt_Attachment_01_zp

     

    Interior Strapping

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Int_Strapping_01_zpsa0p7v

    20160602_222058_zpsyds2ubbg.jpg

    20160602_222204_zpsrxabr8fz.jpg

    20160602_222243_zpspfgcppme.jpg

     

     

    Kidney Plate Notch

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Kidney_Notch_Right_01_zps

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Kidney_Notch_Left_01_zpsr

     

    Wrist Side of Forearms

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Wrist_side_of_Forearms_zp

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Forearm_Edge_02_zps4jkf7h

     

    Action Shot

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Action_Pose_zpsa1sxbm3x.j

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_DLT19_01_zpswqqdzuwg.jpg

     

    Helmet Front

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Front_01_zpsg97w71

     

    Helmet Left Side

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Left_01_zpskayeeej

     

    Helmet Back

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Back_01_zpspoek0uv

     

    Helmet Right Side

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Right_01_zpsroykzz

     

    Helmet Hovi Tip Detail

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Hovi_Tip_Detail_01

    20160421_214810_zpsywucaya9.jpg

     

    Helmet Lens Colour/ Bubble Lens

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Lens_01_zpsitqybav

     

    Helmet - Strim

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Hemlet_S-Trim_01_zpsdv29y

     

    Neck Seal

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Neck%20Seal_Veedox_01_zps

     

    Grappling Hook/Commlink

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Grappling_Hook_01_zpsrmuc

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Grappling%20Hook_Extended

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Grappling%20Hook%20_Back_

     

    20160602_222735_zps7vla3k27.jpg

     

    20160602_222640_zps9zivmrlr.jpg

     

    20160529_125442_zpsyonqbmmy.jpg

     

    Holster Attachment

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Belt_Front_01_zpsl6itgixc

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Belt_Back_01_zps2qdgxdh6.

     

    Blaster Left

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Blaster_Left_01_zps4utah9

     

    Blaster Right

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Blaster_Right_01_zps6f65s

     

    Blaster D-Ring

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Blaster_D_Ring_01_zpsgyzo

     

    DLT-19 Left

    DLT19_Left_zpsszxmmqdt.jpg

     

    DLT-19 Right

    DLT19_Right_zpszyja2mjy.jpg

     

    DLT-19 T-tracks

    DLT19_T-Tracks_zpsrtvjciru.jpg

     

    DLT-19 Ejection Port Cover and Small Disk

    DLT19_Detail_zpsp0peuo59.jpg

     

    Thank you for my Expert Infantryman approval! Here is my Centurion application for your consideration.

     

    Christina

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  5. Here's some detail pics of the black strapping painted to emulate the Stelmax glue used on screen armour.

     

    Thigh straps

    20160602_222243_zpspfgcppme.jpg

     

    Bicep to Forearm straps

    20160602_222204_zpsrxabr8fz.jpg

    20160602_222130_zpszuuj4yjp.jpg

     

    Shoulder bells

    20160602_222058_zpsyds2ubbg.jpg

     

    Onto the shins, a few close ups of the Newey size 4 bra hooks sewn into white elastic strapping. When lying these up the end of the hook is placed just over the inner edge of the armor not near the out edge of the cover strip. This pulls them tight and closed. you leave about 1" loose at the end too.  

    20160602_222333_zpstgu5hdkd.jpg

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    The commlink, needed to glue the metal bracket as it kept turning. I also found the commlink easily gets knocked out. I solved this by addign a small black hair elastic over the clips keeps it secure and you can't even see it. I'll post a pic of it this weekend.

    20160602_222735_zps7vla3k27.jpg

    20160602_222640_zps9zivmrlr.jpg

  6. Expert Infantryman submission submitted and awaiting...

     

    http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/37501-tk-21421-requesting-anh-hero-eib-status-tm/

     

    Have to say I love the bicep hooks I added. they keep the biceps in place, with my longer arms they kept sliding out from under my shoulder bells, the added hook holds them perfectly in place. 

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Bicep_Hooks_01_zpsozxvlbf

     

    I received the fabric print to add to the screen accuracy look of the glued black straps. They have all been painted and look great pics to come tomorrow! 

     

    I have a full day troop on Saturday at a Comic-con so that will be the real test of the armour and its comfort level. So I'll see what needs adjusting and tweaking after a day in armour, so far I had to re-position the left shin upper bra hook as it was too loose, easy tweak. 

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  7. PERSONAL INFORMATION

    Name: Christina Rotsaert

    FISD Name: TKZombie

    Legion ID: TK 21421

    Garrison: Canadian Garrison

    501st Legion Member Link: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=20845

     

    MANDATORY INFORMATION

    Armor Maker: TM 1.5 mm ABS

    Helmet Maker: TM  1.5 mm ABS

    Blaster Type: E-11 Blaster by Quest Designs Canada with replica Hengstler Counter & DLT19 by Hyperfirm

     

    OPTIONAL

    Height: 6'2"

    Weight: 170 lbs

    Boots Maker: TKBoots

    Canvas Belt: TKettle

    Hand Plates Type: White Latex by AP

    Electronics: Icomm & Aker 1506 Voice Booster

    Neck Seal Type: Veedox Hero Neck Seal

    Holster Maker: Custom by Andy Pegan

     

    ARMOUR PHOTOS

    Front

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Front_zps72jdd1re.jpg

     

    Back

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Back_zpsbqgm76jl.jpg

     

    Left - Arm Raised

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Left_Arm_Raised_zpswia4fs

     

    Right - Arm Raised

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Right_Side_Arm_Raised_zps

     

    Left Side Detail

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Left_Side_Detail_01_zpsdx

     

    Right Side Detail

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Ab_to_Kidney_Right_01_zps

     

    Abdomen Details

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Abdomen_Details_01_zpssez

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Abdomen_Details_02_zpsrlu

     

    Action Shot

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Action_Pose_02_zpsbjly4mr

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_DLT19_01_zpswqqdzuwg.jpg

     

    Cod and Butt Plate Attachment

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Cod_Butt_Attachment_01_zp

     

    Interior Strapping

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Int_Strapping_01_zpsa0p7v

     

    Helmet Front

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Front_01_zpsg97w71

     

    Helmet Left Side

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Left_01_zpskayeeej

     

    Helmet Back

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Back_01_zpspoek0uv

     

    Helmet Right Side

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Right_01_zpsroykzz

     

    Helmet Hovi Tip Detail

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Hovi_Tip_Detail_01

     

    Helmet Lens Colour/ Bubble Lens

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Helmet_Lens_01_zpsitqybav

     

    Neck Seal

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Neck%20Seal_Veedox_01_zps

     

    Grappling Hook/Commlink

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Grappling_Hook_01_zpsrmuc

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Grappling%20Hook_Extended

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Grappling%20Hook%20_Back_

     

    20160602_222735_zps7vla3k27.jpg

     

    20160602_222640_zps9zivmrlr.jpg

     

    20160529_125442_zpsyonqbmmy.jpg

     

    Holster Attachment

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Belt_Front_01_zpsl6itgixc

     

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Belt_Back_01_zps2qdgxdh6.

     

    Blaster Left

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Blaster_Left_01_zps4utah9

     

    Blaster Right

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Blaster_Right_01_zps6f65s

     

    Blaster D-Ring

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Blaster_D_Ring_01_zpsgyzo

     

    DLT-19 Left

    DLT19_Left_zpsszxmmqdt.jpg

     

    DLT-19 Right

    DLT19_Right_zpszyja2mjy.jpg

     

    DLT-19 T-tracks

    DLT19_T-Tracks_zpsrtvjciru.jpg

     

    DLT-19 Ejection Port Cover and Small Disk

    DLT19_Detail_zpsp0peuo59.jpg

     

    Thank you for considering my application!

    Christina

  8. So this weekend was a lot of final gluing and assembly.  This wraps up the thighs with this gluing. 

    20160527_215359_zpsngpiglpt.jpg

     

    The final gluing on the shin.

    20160527_222549_zpsel4mfhqf.jpg

    Sniper knee plate added.

    20160527_215247_zpslbpz6qsf.jpg

     

    White rubber handplates from AP added to rubber gloves, I used LePage 2 stage super glue to attach these. I've tried e6000 and zap-a-gap in the past and they didn't hold but a fellow TK tipped me off on this glue it has a activator you use on both pieces then after a minute add glue on one side and set and hold for 30 seconds and they are done.  

    20160529_155914_zpstz0iutcb.jpg

    20160529_160021_zpsuibpz2mj.jpg

     

    My arms are long and because of this my biceps sit low and kept popping out from under the shoulder bells so I added the biceps hooks to keep them up and under the biceps. Works great and a easy mod to make with some scrape ABS 20 mm wide. 

    20160528_104540_zpstaeisnz3.jpg

    20160528_104527_zpseotobp9z.jpg

     

    Installed

    TM_ANH_Hero_TK_Bicep_Hooks_01_zpsozxvlbf

     

    The shins needed the bra hook closures added. Paul provided dimensions but those were for standard size shins and I have Pauls XL shins so I used the top 30 mm and bottom 40 mm hole placement and then eyeballed the middle hole as close as it is on a standard shin which turned out to be 210 mm from the bottom of the shin top lip. When I marked the holes to drill I drew a circle the size of the hole and tested to make sure when closed the cover strip hides it. So these range from 5-8mm from the edge of the armour to the edge of the hole. 

    20160528_190514_zpswfzqgagp.jpg

     

    Clamps and magnets hold the straps while drying. 

    20160528_195609_zps7ryaswzb.jpg

     

    Back to the belt to attach the holster. 4 Chicago screws hold the holster in place. 

    20160529_125442_zpsyonqbmmy.jpg

    20160529_125516_zpsb5gl4uxd.jpg

     

    Onto the thigh ammo pack. You can mount it two ways center the middle pack under the cover strip or offset with 2 packs on the outside and 3 on the inside.  I choose the later. Marked the end and drew the curve to cut then attach with cap rivets. I don't want to discuss the frustration of these cap rivets but OMG  that was the worst thing I've ever done.  

    20160529_162108_zpssckojgi8.jpg

    20160529_163301_zpsyggudkfa.jpg

    20160529_170332_zps1luj1x7f.jpg

    20160529_170359_zpswk8qvtrp.jpg

    20160529_170433_zpsuazo3mm1.jpg

     

    First testing fitting just a few tweaks after this.

    20160528_000219_zpsnljzp8vs.jpg

  9. One more shin front to glue together then all the armor is together! Sniper knee goes on tonight! And thigh straps get glued in place tonight too.

     

    I think I need to add biceps hooks the biceps sit low on my long arms and right at the edge of popping out from under the shoulder bell, so going to try making one and see, if I do need them I'll likely need to replace the shoulder elastic as its fairly tight and will need to hang a little looser to get the bicep in the right spot. Minor tweak but still a pain...

     

    I've ordered this fabric paint to paint over the black elastic straps glued on the armor like in the original where the white glue used on them left them white, Paul recommend this brand, its due to arrive next week from the UK. A extra finishing touch to the screen accurate look. 

    564717_1013_1_800_zpsjekidzk1.jpg

  10. Well the end of the build is in sight! Helmet, torso, belt, shoulders and arms are fully finished. One thigh and one shin are completed, the other two are in the gluing stage. Once those are done on Friday it's just attaching the shin bra straps, the sniper knee, thigh ammo pack and gluing the leg elastic straps on and then the build is done! I'll need to do a cleanup pass on any leaked out e-6000 and probably a sanding of a few spots along some edges. Then it will be giving the armour a cleaning and polish to get ready for photo submission for approval. 

     

    Next Saturday the 4th there is the Niagara Falls comic-con that I plan to premier the build at so no time to waste in finishing this build, ti will be a busy weekend! Then I can rest for a bit before tackling my AM stunt TK conversion into a Sandtrooper TD. 

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  11. It was a long weekend here in Canada so I got through a lot of building finally.  

     

    The forearms and biceps are finished, the halves have been all glued up.

    20160521_205305_zpsoomivvpp.jpg

     

    I've added the 2" elastic strap to the forearms its glued and dying I'll connect it to the bicep tomorrow then the arms are fully done along with the whole upper torso from the waist up!

     

    The thighs are up next, trimmed and fitted to size and in various stages of gluing. Warm weather meant I can sit on my porch and trim armour!

    20160521_150155_zpsk1bavrk2.jpg

     

    They both don't line up correctly, remember the right thigh has the ammo knee pack that covers the bottom edge so line up the tops of the right thigh when assembling and leave the bottom off.

    20160521_205132_zpsn9uc4yna.jpg

     

    I trim the return edge off the tops of the thighs at the back tops so they sit flush and don't have a sharp edge sticking me in the back on my leg. 

    20160521_205215_zpsl3etvqhv.jpg

     

    The shins were up next. The right trimmed to size and left ready to trim

    20160522_182356_zpsz3it98tc.jpg

     

    The backs...

    20160522_182417_zpsbmqgleqp.jpg

     

    Here is a BIG REMINDER! This armor is not symmetrical left and right pieces are quite different so take extra care trimming don't assume what you trim on the right is the same on the left. I had to trim  3/4" of the right shin and when trimmign the left shin I trimmed generously on the flash edging and then when i sized it it fit perfect. Thankfully I averted needing to order a replacement piece. 

     

    Both trimmed to size, again these pieces don't line up the left one side sits higher, so line up the bottom as the sniper knee covers the misaligned parts. 

    20160522_212507_zpszvabjfc2.jpg

     

    The backs

    20160522_212541_zps9ynprwou.jpg

     

    I took almost all the return edge off the bottom of the shins no need for it there and it will just impact and rub you boots and likely provide a cracking spot so best to remove it. 

    20160522_212603_zpsuvbnzxta.jpg

     

    Cover strips being added to the thigh and shins. 

    20160522_222310_zps2let6ecr.jpg

     

    Here's a tip use the metal spring clips to glue on cover strips to one side, they provide equal pressure across the full length of the strip so you can a perfect sealed strip. 

    20160522_222326_zpsrnqwo2pd.jpg

     

    Up next was back to the belt to finish it with drop boxes. White elastic strap, rivets, washer and pre-drilled holes in the back drop box. 

    20160523_114038_zps3fvvtnyb.jpg

     

    Made one mistake where I attached a  strap and riveted the loop to the box but didn't have it looped over the belt, Aaarrrggghhhh!!! Break out the drill and slowly drilled out a rivet, took about 15 minutes but it came free and didn't heat up to damage the plastic drop box while drilling, disaster averted. 

     

    Washer on the inside of the box. 

    20160523_121215_zpskttpvv63.jpg

     

    The finished drop boxes lined up, the ends of the boxes to the end of the ammo belt. 

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    The back of the belt finished. Notches cut in the elastic for the ab plate snaps. Don't forget to heat up the cut edges so it doesn't fray and run on you later. 

    20160523_124917_zps2vbmqu60.jpg

     

    I see many people glue the elastic straps to the canvas ammo belt so they don't move on you. I sewed the top and bottom of the elastic loop to the edge of the canvas belt. Same job, I think easier than gluing, and I've had enough with gluing and clamping. 

    20160523_124933_zpsgq38rg39.jpg

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