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Oh for sure! That way it can be a visual reference of the 3D files then and show what is inaccurate for it for 501st approval

Oh the printer is more for me, and him getting a FOTK costume is more practice for me before I start doing my own. I want to tackle the Sean Fields Shoretrooper for myself and possible Inferno chest and back armor as I already got the bucket. Plus the printer is sooo cool!

Hes excited for now, we will find out in a few months what his attitude is once we get him suited up lol Since it was more a build I wasn't sure if the 3D section was a good spot to capture that piece. And since I purchased the files I did not want to post the files for sharing (plus they are not quite 501st approvable so I did not want that to be confused with anyone.) Thought I could document the build and show what goes into finishing the 3D printed parts here.

Looking forward to this build!

I try to get them to the dark side early on He is already saying as he grows I need to make new parts for him lol

Hi All, Wanted to capture this build I am doing for my 5 year old that is a 3D printed FOTK. Now I have reviewed the 3D printed files and they are not 501st approvable without some modifications but the aim here is the kiddo wants to be a stormtrooper and the files are good enough that it will meet that goal and still look really good. The file is from CG trader https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/hobby-diy/other/stormtrooper-armor-first-order-from-star-wars I purchased it for about $30 as it was a good base to build for him and my 3D modeling skills are still far from being anything respectable. For my printer I have a Tronxy X5S that has been modified to linear rails in the X and Y axis. Heat Bed at 24 volts and a duet 2 wifi board. Most of the parts I am currently printing in Inland White PLA 1.75mm using a 0.6mm Nozzle and a 0.15mm layer height. I am also using Armorsmith program to get the scale correct to the kiddos frame. In Armorsmith, you get an avatar and with body measurements you can adjust the avatar to a decent model of your body. This greatly takes a lot of guess work out of scaling a print to size. Below you can see the forearms and biceps have been completed in the print. I'll update more as the build and print come along. Currently printing out the shoulders now.

I actually want to do the same thing, you don't happen to know where one can find the templates?

Lets finish this up!

I'm still thinking of getting the bigger bells, i would like that gap to be a bit closer on my kit

Thats amazing! Great job

I did to my skin for sizing, For me the compression suit did not matter for fitting. I suppose it would really matter pending on what your undersuit is made of

Dr Skin on amazon, its black and its inexpensive

Walt does offer larger bells now. I know on my WTF kit, I removed all the return edge on the bells and then I removed the return edge on on the outside of the bicep allowing my arms to come in closer. I still have a bit of a gap but its better until I finally pull the trigger and get them larger bells

My fans I made have a dial that I can control the fan speed and thus the noise. I don't always need them at full speed but I can adjust them for hearing or cooling while wearing my bucket

Maybe reach out to UKwrath on the hovi mics since they are his. He might have more input on this.

Hi Kevin, The TK family is all about Troopers Helping Troopers, so what do you want for fans? It can be super simple as running of a few AA batteries or can do a USB plug to use a battery bank as a power source. On/Off switch? sure we can get you setup as well. There are a few of us here that make great helmet fan setups (Troopercoola, UKswrath, Henrys, and myself) that you cannot go wrong with any of those setups. I'd definitely be more than happy to help you out with making your own setup if you want to go down that path.

Look everyone see sitting isnt that hard to do if you build it correctly! Great work!

Realized I never requested this Jeff Aurand 22706 Centurion letter Joseph http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/22706-centurion.png

Those are the most rewarding one! Enjoy it!

Oh my quite a bit actually....Been assisting a few cadets in my local garrison on getting there costumes together and up to EIB/Centurion. Helping one get a shadow trooper assembled. Than working on my next costume I want to do as well. Other than that working on some prop projects that I hope to role out to everyone in the coming months, and building a new house. Plus my day job which I've taken on new responsibilities and have been traveling a lot lately. Too bad my Husky tote won't fit as a carry on, other wise I'd bring it with me and troop the country. Whats up with you TK 71627?

Congratulations!

Looking good. The only thing that I see might get called out is the angle on the ears. The screws should be more in line with the back trapezoid and go straight down.

1/4 is a lot.... i'd remove at the bottom for comfort, and to keep your boots from getting all chewed up by your shins. Top i'd start at 1/8 and remove more for comfort

You can always remove more as needed. Much harder to put back on.

We can always bring up shins but i thought bring it up just to discuss and see if anyone has any thoughts.