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Also I think everyone has a gap where the yoke and back connect, you want to get the connector piece holes cut out and put the triangles from the yoke in there. Line it up as flush as possible than fill with ABS paste or bondo. Not an issue for me since my whole kit is being painted but can understand the worry and concern

I'm working on my back and yoke from KB too, there is a good guide in the JRS Black Squadron group https://www.facebook.com/groups/921332044616608/files/ I've haven't quite figured out those parts either so hoping to watch progress on your armor. I moved to things that made sense like shoulder bells for the time being

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following working on a similar pull of KB for a pilot. Have you gotten to the back and yoke yet? Thanks for updates pumped to see the updates

Looks like this is gonna be on hold for awhile, haven't got anything shipped yet but looks closer. In the meantime I got my bucket and armor in for my First Order Tie Pilot. So getting some familiarity with the first order build, 100% different materials though. Already getting a headache from some of the parts and more than thankful mimics is coming together. First order tie will be a nice 2nd costume to use for cons, and troops where I don't have a lot of help dressing. I wanted my shoretrooper because I thought I'd have more movement but the hip armor I have right now doesn't allow movement. I might sell that kit down the road, maybe 3 kits seems like a bit much right? (technically 4 with my fun green and gold TK) Gonna run out of places to store armor bins sooner or later.

Just had accident at work with another working using a cutting blade, while not armor related. It has inspired me to remind everyone about safety when working on armor. I work in the trades and even I get a bit lack on safety. It should always be number one, hospital visits aren't fun. And while it might be a rite of passage to bleed to the armor gods, you could prevent it. I'm far from perfect here, I hate wearing safety gear, but I hate getting cut or things in my eyes worse. Anyway here's my rant on safety for today: When working with sharp blades I usually wear Ansell Hyflex Cut resistant gloves. Usually they will be good for slashes and slips. I use these at work and home: https://www.grainger.com/product/ANSELL-Nitrile-Cut-Resistant-Gloves-3EE13?cm_sp=Product_Details-_-Customer_Also_Viewed-_-AZIDPRR_1714-9435-3&cm_vc=AZIDPRR_1714-9435-3&req=Customer_Also_Viewed Once broken in you get good grip and flexibility Do your research and find what works for you, there are some amazing products out there. Also always wear eye protection, googles, safety glasses and in some cases a full shield A dust mask, proper ventilation etc is helpful for sanding, painting, etc. Make sure if your using chemicals your have the right mask for the right job. Some materials fiberglass resin etc require more protection. It sucks to have lost a worker due to a preventable accident. Take a few moments take a sip of your favorite beverage and think about the task you are performing and how you can perform it safer. Safety first troopers!

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Just some minor caution, I have a green and gold tk for fun. I tried the paint as I trimmed pieces thing and ended up having to go back and repaint after I rigged and fitted do to sizing issues with rubs etc. It might be wise to rig and size before painting, I've kinda learned the hard way on that. Certainly understand the logic behind doing a part than painting it.

Interested in following this, I'm curious about the whole process from bottom to top. What do you do make the file print it, mold it, than cast it or am I still thinking in terms of other types of props. Never 3d printed anything but keep thinking about getting into it someday

Be patient with you lenses. I heat a little bit bend small amounts than repeat. I had an idea, that is untested, to make the basic shape out of wood or something than get it hot and pull it over that shape. Like a make shift vacform. I've seen some stuff to make a diy vacform thing as well, but again untested so I wouldn't give much to my crazy ideas

Interesting, might look a bit after its cut up to have actual mesh instead of molded. will be following with great interest. I know on my TK I like the cut out and mesh backing. It's a place to add fans and pull air in, which you can do with the side vents as well

I just woke up and got to work, but having worked on his shore kit I've give a bit of advice: Sandpaper Respirator half or full Googles Gloves (nitrle and regular work Sandpaper various Grits, you'll want something rough to do the inside and knock down the edges Sanding block can be helpful to and I like those sanding sponges for odd shaped areas A dremmel with a cutting wheel and sanding drum and a cutting bit for the visor of bucket if your doing that and probably the cutouts Spot Putty and or Bondo A case of beer Primer Paint- check some of the other builds for color code and advice there. I haven't done his TK so not sure Patience- might help to turn on that song by Guns N Roses every now and than Files Clamps- can never have enough E6K Magnets Nylon webbing, Elastic and Standard I'd do 1in and 3in Tandy Snaps Line 24 with the tool and correct sized Aval Mallet Wooden or a regular hammer might work but I've been messing up my tool and mushrooming it using my framing hammer on snaps Good wood block and firm surface for setting snaps Velcro Industrial strength I'm probably forgetting a few items but I'm sure more will chime in, be sure to take the time to read the Jimmi builds on here. Best advice I can give.

Looks like MIMIC ran into some issues with the shoulder bells and some personal issues that are taxing them. This is probably gonna be on hold for awhile. Price I pay for not wanting to paint and all that. On another note follow me same screen name on Jolly Roger Squad. I just ordered a First Order Tie Pilot from KB and SGB. After I just got done saying how I don't want to paint. That probably wont get done before the movie comes out either. A bit disappointed but thankfully I have costumes still so can troop at all the events leading up in my shoretrooper.

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Good you got it on order now, something pissed dude off at 501st not sure what they did to him next time. Not sure what's going on in Vegas Garrison but hearing so many people ticked off down there.

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Lol that's pretty much where I'm at Get crl going for almost naked trooped Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

If you care about time, KB Props is your best option. They are great guys to work with, located out of Vegas. Pretty good quality. I've seen there kits and have been impressed by the work. They even have a resin cast TLJ Bucket now that looks good, will need finish work though. Anovos is the only licensed prop builder, but I wouldn't say that makes them the best.

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Yep just saw it on his Instagram page last night

I wouldn't either, KB Has a nice TLJ for $175 I would have picked it up already but MIMIC said he was throwing one in as well so I'll wait to go TLJ trooper or at least that's what I keep telling myself

Slowly start to cut the lenses out with a dremmel. I drill a bunch of holes than play connect the dots with the dremmel. I can't stress to go slow enough There are some lenses listed in resources I think Looks like it's not finished so you'll have to sand prime and paint, which I'm assuming you have a bucket done so same process. Just take your time, let the coats dry fully If you need pads you can find them on Amazon, I forgot what I searched for, but I didn't like them I used an old hardhat and cut the bracket out and glued it in Again just take your time and use the ref pictures, not sure if anyone has figured out the size for the black stripe but you can judge fairly well using the ref materials I'd personally get your white layer down than go with the black

No way... but Anovos has access to laser scanned data that no one else has and they are clearly the best of the best /s

noob question whats the strap in the middle of butt place for? does that go to the underside of cod

CRL is confusing to me but I just looked the TLJ and TFA side by side and my mind is a bit distracted on trailer/ tickets tomorrow