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R2Dan

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  3. TFA TK 8527 ready for duty

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    It was cool seeing the new suit up-close and in the flesh. I'm no authority on the details of the First Order armour but you've clearly done a fine job on the fit and finish and you seem to have good mobility.

    You see no end of costumes which seem to be built for anyone but the actual wearer, so this is a nice change and very easy on the eye.

    Thanks again for helping with the approval pics! No one else could have captured the essence of this moment so well. Tea towel TK!

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  4. TFA TK 8527 ready for duty

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    Very nice! Do you use a second helmet for Finn's bloody helmet or is it photoshopped? Either way, congratulations to your finished build.

    Is this the Anovos armor?

    This is a second helmet, indeed. Here's a less artsy shot of it:

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    And yes, it is an anovos suit.

     

     

    I love how you notched the forearms! Finn's style and replica spirit :).

    I think you're the best fan First Order stormtrooper I've seen. No matter what others might think.

    The forearm mod helps a lot with mobility, so on top of being accurate, it's also functional - win win!

    Thanks for the high praise! I did put a lot of effort into making it the best I can, glad people think it paid off!

    I'm actually about to add a 3D printed sidearm based on your file to my setup :) And as soon as Derrek is done with his F11-D blaster casts, I'll also build one of those as well. Not that I don't like my JJ blaster, it's a pretty solid kit as well!

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  5. TFA TK 8527 ready for duty

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted · Edited by R2Dan

    Hi guys!

     

    So I finally managed to get my TFA TK finished and approved last week, after quite a long build time. I didn't rush it, as I had no chance to finish it in time for the premiere, so I took my time with it - and I think that paid off. This was one of my pics sent in for approval:

     

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    To celebrate the finished project (apart from some of the gadgets that I will still be working on), I had my Garrison mate and photographer do some studio shots of me in the armour. While I'm still waiting for most of them to be ready, here is a small selection that I feel is worth sharing with you guys, hope you enjoy them as much as I do :)

     

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  8. RS Propmasters "SA Edition" Stormtrooper Helmet, 77/100

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted · Edited by R2Dan

    Nope, (heavily) modded anovos fiberglass lid. I am finishing the mod on my injection moulded helmet today, taking approval pics of the full suit tomorrow.

     

    And unfortunately, this was just a staged shot, not a permanent display. Would look pretty cool though :)

     

    I do have one of Derrek's lids here as a kit as well, so that will be on the workbench for finishing soon... I am a helmet addict I guess :D

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  10. RS Propmasters "SA Edition" Stormtrooper Helmet, 77/100

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    This needs a timely bump to remind us all what an outstanding job R2Dan did, and show just how poor the Anovos helmet is for those out there who like the authentic look.

    Just enjoy this thing of beauty!

     

    Thanks for the praise - this is one of my very favourite pieces in the collection. :)

     

    Besides not having the bumpy surface the anovos is really close in comparison to an RS helmet more close than any other helmet from say ATA MTK or AP.

     

    A lot of people would beg to differ on that opinion.

     

    I am one of those people. Seeing they copied RS, they did a pretty awful job cleaning up the lid and making it work for mass production. That messed up frown, the strangely straightened eye frames... oh my! I'd pick the original replica (no pun intended) over the anovos offering any day.

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  20. Are Master Replicas really worth their value?

    in General Weapons Discussion

    Posted

    The MR collectors are a different breed for the most part. They don't strive for accuracy, but for licensed high end pieces. The smaller the edition, the more likely is a price increase. Even if you can get more accurate fanmade pieces, that's simply not their focus.

    To them, it is worth it - and with Episode VII on the horizon, you can expect price hikes on the more poular items as well.

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