m3tal_man84

Am I posting in the wrong section? My bad..... I don't want to disturb the force.... Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

I am still alive.... Have been working on a few house projects so the armor had to take the back seat for a bit. Happy to say that house stuff is done! Have been able to save up a third of the funds for the armor so, pretty pumped about that! Gonna keep grinding away at this, little by little. Haven't bought some of the supplies that I need yet so I should probably get on that at some point. As I get doing more things, I will post the progress, but for now, that is all. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Just a quick update everyone! I am still very much wanting to build my ANH costume. I am having a hard time gathering the funds right now. I think it's going to be a little while before I can order something which makes me think I started this thread too early... lol. I will dawn the armor at some point! Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

I do plan on becoming centurion, but I think I might go for EIB standards when I make mine unless there is a huge difference between EIB and Centurion. Not much going on right now. Need to finish my basement renos this weekend before I can continue my journey. One thing at a time, but I am keeping up with my research. Check in soon! Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Yeah, I already have some leads on a few things. And I am pretty much talking to people from my garrison or eventual garrison, everyday almost. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

So, I added Canvas belt, bin for armor and fans for helmet.... so much stuff to buy. Lol Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

So, I have decided to go with (AP) Authentic Props. Now with the kit, I am getting the armor and helmet, untrimmed. Additional stuff that I will need to get: Boots Neck seal Holster Blaster Voice changer Gloves Under suit What else am I missing?? Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Yeah, I figured it would be between the limbs... Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

So, I am almost sure that I will be purchasing from Authentic Props. Seems like the right choice for me. A little worried about the fit of the armor when I am done due to my tallness... I am 6'3. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

The build is looking good! How long did it take to put the brackets on? And was it hard to paint the helmet? Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Nice work so far! Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

So, u are saying to cut once and then sand the rest down to what you want? Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Thanks Bilko! I look forward to seeing your helmet build. And I have thought about that process, helmet build first. I have sent out emails to each asking what they offer and what their current wait time is. Just need to wait for the replies! I still might do that first. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

I am in Canada where the company is so it shouldn't take too long then. Thanks! Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

I am thinking of getting my armor Fri. authentic props. How long was the wait time?? Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

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So, one of the most important things that I have found, so far, to be very helpful and motivational, was the support from approved members nearest to where I lived. I reached out and they have been so great! They brought me on to their FB group page and have been very welcoming to my excitement on becoming a 501st member. Now, I am not going to lie, the STUNT trooper wasn't my first choice. I was going to be an AWR trooper from Rogue one. But because it was still in its early stages of molds and people still figuring them out as well as costs for the kits, I chose the STUNT ANH Stormtrooper instead. I can't wait to show off my armor! Haha! So another important thing and a huge one..... research! So much good information on these threads. So much for me to read. I will post some of my notes soon. But one thing that I see through out is the "ask, ask, ask" line. No question is a stupid question! The more questions u ask, the more you learn. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Hello to my fellow Star Wars costume builders and current 501st members. My name is Andy and I hail from the eastern corner of Canada, Moncton New Brunswick. As of December 29, 2016, I have decided to want to build a Stormtrooper and join the 501st! With that being said, I realize that from now till the day I strap on the armor, it will be a long road to completion. I wanted to document my every move in hopes that some day, someone could use my information to guide them in their build. I want to inform people that I am still months away from ordering my armor cause I am still going through the process of research and finding the right vender. I hope that whoever reads this, enjoys my process and please, feedback is implied.... lots of it please!! Thanks guys! Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Looking good! What kind of blue tape is that? Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk