Garry

So I've made some progress but it's been slow going the last few weeks. I've done the rough cut of the body pieces: http://imgur.com/tmj1DBu and started the measuring and fitment of my forearms and biceps: http://imgur.com/6FkmWSf I do have a question about the forearms and the gloves/hand guards. I've pretty much finished the fitment on my left forearm and bicep. I'm going for Centurion so I removed the return edge on my forearm and got the size really nice so it fits over my hand as I slide it on my forearm. I haven't gotten my L3 hand guards yet. I was thinking that when I have my bicep and forearm on my arm for my armor, how do I put on the glove with the rubber hand guard? No way my forearm piece will fit over the glove and guard (if I put the glove on first). Do you put the gloves on after the forearms and shove the end of the glove up into and under and forearm piece? http://imgur.com/WpXVDpR Glove and forearm alignment pic. I've searched and haven't been able to find a video, etc. of how troopers but on their armor with the Centurion level gloves/hand guards. Thanks - Garry

Thanks Dave!! The pictures are exactly what I needed. Appreciate the help!! - Garry

Continuing on with my build thread... I finished the rough cut and trimming of my forearms, biceps, and shoulder bells. Admittedly, I was nervous getting started as I'm sure most of you can appreciate. It's difficult to get your self to cut into something new like that. I'll post photos later as I'm having issues with Photobucket and adding the links to this post. I have two questions (so far): 1. Does anyone have pictures of their completed forearms for Centurion Level? I want to be absolutely sure I know exactly what I'm cutting off in terms of removing the 'return edge.' 2. During the rough cut of one of my shoulder bells, I started a small crack on the bottom return edge of the shoulder piece. The crack is about 1/4 inch long. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to patch this up? Forearms, Biceps, and Shoulder Bells: http://imgur.com/p7Rm1CL Crack in shoulder bell photo: http://imgur.com/7a4TEoL Thanks! - Garry

Hello everyone!! As I stated in my welcome post, I've had a dream to build my own Stormtrooper armor since I was six years old. I am now one tiny step closer to fulfilling that dream. I was able to locate and buy my Anovos ANH Stunt Kit from a fellow member who was looking to offload the unopened box and kit. I've laid out all the pieces (picture) and have to admit that I was already feeling overwhelmed and I haven't really started to do anything yet. And then I noticed the symmetry in the forearms was way off which lead to my first post. So, I'm backtracking a little bit and starting my build thread now. I've combed through a lot of the threads and How-To's and feel a little better about how and where to start. I'm working on gathering the tools and materials to get going on my forearms and biceps. Here we go!

Thanks Randy! Thanks Tony! I feel better knowing that the forearms are supposed to be that way and based on the original molds (very cool). I'll start my build thread. I wanted to get advice on the forearms to see if I needed to send it back or get new ones. But like Randy said, I'm good to go.

I got my kit a few weeks from another member who bought it. He needed the cash and I needed the kit - win/win! - Garry

I finally got my Anovos Build Kit!! I'm excited to get started but a bit overwhelmed. As I unboxed the kit and found the forearm pieces, I quickly noticed that the inner forearms are nowhere near symmetrical - see photos: Has anyone else seen this in the forearms before? Can the excess and asymmetry be taken out during the trimming? Thanks TK 330