TheSwede

Looking good

Since you already installed the rivets and it`s a bit of work in removing and cutting the sides down, perhaps try some foam padding (high density-stuff) on the sides to bulk up? Try it with double sided tape and if that helps it`s easy to glue in with a glue-gun (some use velcro - but work fast or the glue melts the foam and it can be a good idea to keep the outside suface cool so there`s no warping of the plastic (just in case)...I needed a bit of foam at the bottom of my left leg to keep it alligned - done the same on all 3 suits -and I applyed the glue to the foam and held it in place while holding the armor under the tap.

I agree - however having return edges is not a requriment.

Ears are nice and flush

Hey Dean That looks like an FX kit and that can be made approvable with some work (not going in on the possibility of a recast) the helmet is another story and as it is now not approvable, the shape looks funny and indicates that it won`t be able to get approved but sometimes the camera fools the eyes, since it`s a shadowtrooper I recommend you head over to specOps to hear what they say

Exactly what I thought before I got schooled

Yep, drilled and no reinforcment, I got the TM 1,5mm ABS (just like the screen used ones) and haven`t been "trooping for years" but not worried about the plastic not holding up, for instance, did a 4 1/2h troop on TLJ and no issues...if they would tear it`s easy enough to repair with ABS-paste and just drill a new hole or use scrap ABS, don`t have to be pretty since it`s hidden by the cover strip

Haha, thanks man Yeah I tell her Sandtrooper is completely different and besides that, having only one, that Trooper gets lonely and tend to suffer stess related cracks in armor - and we can`t have that

Removed a bit more return from the thighs, mostly inner half which got them a wee bit higher and also rotated them slightly = less black showing Before After

I refer others to check your thread all the time so I would say - go for it

Trooper on the left has tape to keep his in check (learned this on my second build)

Troopers helping Troopers Dana and...the bicep clips originate from the trash compactor scene, Han did have trouble keeping his biceps up in the previous scenes but here they stay put

Not entirely true, although the main goal is to keep the cover strip to canon size it`s not always possible thus the need to go bigger even on the front - so your size does matter, personally I wouldn`t go bigger than 25 in the front or back regardless and shim if that doesen`t "cut it" size wise

Coming along nicely and in case you haven`t seen it already below is a great Anovos thread and regarding the shin, just sand it out and all is good You will find later on in fitting that some places benefits from removing more return edge than the suggested cut lines, like inside of thighs, inside of elbow and top bicep and other areas too for that matter, it all depends on movement, comfort, how you assambled the armor and most of all - the look - Having return edges is not a requriment but they ad to the illusion of thickness of the armor so I would advise to keep rather than just cut and if you plan on using the screen accurate bracket strapping system (works great) then return edges are a must on the torso and whilst on the subject, for Centurion (highest level of accuracy) there can`t be any return on wrist ends of forearms - keep building Trooper

I use the bra-hook shin closure and it works great, didn`t go with his turtorial though but it`s basicly the same procedure, you need to fit the shins reasonable tight to your calfs othewise there`s a good chance the hooks come loose, they need tension to stay in there...done right it`s a great system and..it`s screen accurate RS suit ----------- And mine

Screen accaracy is the way to go It also provides a smoother surface to the inside and if you use good elastic there really is no need to replace it as there is no real strain at that area (you usually keep your arms bent during troops thus no tension on the elastic) however you can still replace if by simply ripping it out and sand of whatevers left..I needed to shorten my shoulder elastic so that`s how I know, I also could have folded it over but opted to simply remove and reglue

No hate here However I would suggest fitting your armor with an undersuit on (unless you do and the pic was just for laughs) and...having return edges is not a requirement but they ad to the illision of thickness to the armor, inside of the thighs benefits from removing a good portion (but not all) of it, more comfortable and makes walking a bit easier, same goes for inside of forearms (comfort wise) but having returns is all about personal preference (you already know that for Centurion there can`t be any on the wrist ends). If you want to recreate the returns (I think having returns looks better) then check out this thread - https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38416-crickets-rs-stunt-build-for-the-vertically-challenged/

Not to worry, that`s just how the armor is, ones the strapping is in it will come together nicely (assuming the girth of the midsection isn`t an issue, then there`s shimming required for higher levels).

This is the look to aim for so my suggestion is to keep as much material as possible to begin with, you can always trim it of if the fit isn`t right/to ones liking

Will do and there are a few out there but how to build is in a sense universal, meaning that you can look at any build for suggestions, some things are armor-specific but they are easy to count, the infamous misslabeling of the Anovos shins is one example....the pinned threads in the build section are all great sources for knowledge/tips/how to’s, the CRL costume reference gallery provide info on what’s required for basic, L2 Expert Infantry and L3 Centurion AND the most important of all is to do what you already done - start a build thread and ask questions because we are ALL here to help - there can’t be to many Stormtroopers in the world

Check I have the bend on mine and as long you don’t use a ”stabbing-motion” whilst putting it on there’s no problem, sure some small marks show but only with a magifying glas anyways...completely up to you, just making a suggestion - Keep up the great work

Excellent, then you`re all set to cut

looking good and for "uber accaracy" you could include a slight bend on the ends, it also helps when putting the TD on the belt

Just checking - you got a big bump on the front as well?

So true, just look at these guys, not something you noticed when watching the Movie as a kid and adult for that matter...all I could see were awesome Stormtroopers now I see butt-flare and duct tape....not sure wich is best