[Matt's RS ANH build May 2017]

Clever, report back on how it holds up.

[TK-24233 Requesting ANH Stunt (Anovos) EIB Status [781]]

Congratulations!

[TK 73178 Requesting EIB status (ANH stunt)[AP] [785]]

Last 3 images on first post (but oddly enough, they now load). Nevermind I suppose.

[TK85421 Requesting TFA Centurion Status (Anovos) [APPROVED 4th]]

You're a madman! Good Luck!

[Anovos update]

Ryan, you should be buying lotto tickets.

[TK 73178 Requesting EIB status (ANH stunt)[AP] [785]]

Hi Rob, seems like you're missing some of the information, like 501st profile page/TKID, height/weight, and some of your photos show up as missing (at least on my end).

[AP ANH Stunt Build]

Lots of progress. Coming together nicely.

 

Looks like your drop boxes are lined up with the bottom corners instead of the outer edges of your belt though... since I assume you're aiming for L2/L3 you'll want to move those out a bit and sew/glue down the elastic so they stay put:

[RS Props build by Mr V]

Looking good trooper.

[Wook's First Build - ANH Stunt TK (AP)]

I think that's the thigh where there top swoops out? Mine was the same way and if I tried to get that right the coverstrip overlapped everywhere else.

[Wook's First Build - ANH Stunt TK (AP)]

I did velcro for ab to chest so I can get in/out of my suit easier. I would suggest elastic (heavily reinforced) for back to kidney though, I had nylon at first and every time I had to reach forward I could feel it tugging.

[TK85421 Requesting TLJE EIB Status (Anovos) [APPROVED] 5th]

Congrats (again)!

[Wook's First Build - ANH Stunt TK (AP)]

Well, some people do all one or the other. Each has pros and cons:

 

Nylon

Pros - Durable, easy to cut (melt)

Cons - No flex, more stress on connection points (possible damage to strapping/armor might occur)

 

Elastic

Pros - Flexible

Cons - Harder to work with (fray check, sewing usually required)

 

If you go with elastic I'd recommend getting the heavy duty thick stuff and doubling it up, personally I used nylon for most areas and only have elastic in a few spots for flex, for example one side of my ab/kidney connection is nylon but the other is elastic so I can actually get the snaps on and off.

[Tom's DoopyDoos ANH E11 WIP]

Nice job on the scope. It'll look fantastic with some paint!

[A few Plasti Dip questions]

I see plenty of people mask off and spray the inside of the helmet so it's definitely doable. Not so sure on the technique myself as I've never done it (yet), hopefully someone else will chime in.

[Anovos is finally going to deliver my TK.]

You could always sell it on here, if they give you any trouble.

[Hello from the IL/WI state line]

Welcome aboard!

[MTK Shorty ANH build]

13 hours ago, Aeosyn said:

Thanks! That gives me a little more confidence for the backs. I think I'll go ahead and glue the cover strips on and continue to size from there.

then keep closing off the pieces and sizing once it's all able to be put on. 

 

Here's another two pics, just cause I do have some questions about these. The way the sides are taped here, the top overlaps (dotted line - not where I want to cut, but where the overlap occurs) and the bottom fits ok, but it causes the armor to have an angle... is this a problem? It felt fine to wear and that's the best it's looked from the back view, I suppose the alternate fix is to do the heat gun/hot water bath for a slight curve. Not sure if I should cut off the overlap and leave it, or straighten and do shaping/curve. 

Am I over thinking this...? lol

The belt might tighten that up, mine flares out at the bottom until I’ve cinched my belt down. If not then you may need to shim.

[AP ANH Stunt Build]

1 hour ago, Sean said:

Not sure what you mean by make snap rivets? You mean a split rivet into a snap back? I have split rivets for the Ab to Kidney and I'll be using nylon webbing for that connection. I'm going with the screen used brackets for attaching all the armour together. That involves elastic loops at the back. I'll see how that goes for the first little while as far as the elastic stretching or wearing out. Very easy to replace though. Nice thing about all the stuff 'behind the scenes', as it were, is it can all be replaced with something else and not effect the look of the armour. Right now I'm putting the belt together. Not sure how much I like pop rivets to attach the ammo belt to the canvas belt though.

Well, single cap (rapid) rivets is what they used in the film, so you don't have to use pop rivets.

[Harbinger's first build - ANH Stunt (ANOVOS) [Centurion Approved!]]

Better than mine.

[Anovos update]

Congrats, an Anovos shipping email is a rare sight.

[TK-24233 Requesting ANH Stunt (Anovos) EIB Status [781]]

Great attitude, good luck trooper!

[Wook's First Build - ANH Stunt TK (AP)]

You could always try silicone sealant/caulk, available at most home improvement places. It may work.

[Harbinger's first build - ANH Stunt (ANOVOS) [Centurion Approved!]]

Got started on the mic tips tonight (white discs are sign material for reinforcing the very thin plastic on the helmet where the mic tips mount):

 

New and improved chest/back straps arrived today (thanks, Tony!), so I'll have to get started on those soon as well:

 

New straps are 1/4" shorter and much thicker, so hopefully they will tighten up the shoulder bell gap.

[if it weren’t for the seams...]

As someone who owns a pair, you're better off getting a new pair from ImperialBoots or TKBoots. Even if you are able to cover up the seams, TK/Imperial Boots are of much better quality and will last a lot longer.

 

Probably not what you wanted to hear, but on the bright side at least you'd have a backup pair!

[CableGuy's DoopyDoos (feat. T-Jay kit) ANH E-11 WIP]

Nice little video montage you put together. Blaster looks terrific.