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I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope that you will get better and that you'll find (and get) the helmet you're looking for. From your signature below your post, I can tell you that the armor you have now looks very good!

After more digging, I found a picture saying that the snaps are Line 20. I'm still unsure what the snaps on the ab plate are, though.

Hey troopers, Over the past couple of days, I've been painting my screws and mic tips, and assembling the Thermal Detonator. I glued on the control panel using my trusty E6000, and then partially unscrewed my screws to paint them black. http:// Next, I hit them with a second coat for the finished product. Going to head to JoAnn's today to pick up some white felt for the back of the clips. http:// http:// For my mic tips, I clamped them lightly and proceeded to paint them black. Two coats. http:// Here's the finished product on my bucket. I still need to paint the frown, vocoder, and ears, but I'll tackle that beast in a little bit. http:// http:// Next, I am going to move on to the belt. After taking everything I needed and laying it out, I quickly realized that my canvas belt (supplied by TrooperBay) does not come with the snaps installed. I'm unsure where the center of the belt is, so I was wondering if anyone could post measurements and pics of where the snaps on the belt are usually installed. http:// http:// http:// So now, a few questions on belt assembly. Are the snaps used to attach the belt to the armor Line 24 snaps? The RS abdomen comes with two of the snaps already installed, but not the other halves. I assume they're Line 24, but I wanted to check before buying anything. Also, as I mentioned before, I need help in knowing where to place the two snaps on the belt to attach to the abdomen. In the meantime, I'll work more on my helmet.

Looking good! I'm actually using your build thread, among other ones, as reference. I also have an RS kit.

Can't wait!

Also, I have a question on the back armor. Is it supposed to sit flush with the kidney plate, or is it ok to have it like it is in the pictures. The back armor naturally has a curve in it, so I'm not sure if I should cut that out or leave it. http:// http:// http://

Hey all, happy St. Patrick's Day! A few days ago I measured, trimmed, and sanded my torso armor. 1/8" on all areas except for bottom chest, top abdomen, top butt, and lower and upper kidney, which I trimmed to 3/8" to allow for bracket room (it was tough getting the correct measurements on some of the curvier edges, but I somehow managed it). Today, I taped some festive green painter's tape to connect the torso pieces for a rough test fit; no snaps or brackets installed yet. Here's how it looks. Some of the pieces are a bit crooked and flare out right now, but I think after all the brackets and snaps are installed, I should be good to go. http:// http:// http:// Also, this came in the mail today, so it's on to painting! http:// How does everything look? I'm a bit apprehensive about painting the frown, ears, and vocoder. Any tips for a novice painter? Next, it's on to the brackets. And then maybe the arms.

If I have to, I'll make ABS paste to cover up the bottom screw holes so I can make new ones. I think that'll do the trick.

Here are some angle photos (and lots of 'em!). http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http://

After consulting with some local Garrison members, I am most definitely NOT going to use caulk. I'll be sanding the top and bottom of the ears so that they fit more snugly. Also just ordered Humbrol paint and a frown mesh screen from TrooperBay.

The only thing I'm not too happy with are the gaps between the ears and the cheeks. http:// http:// Any suggestions on how to lessen the gap? I'm thinking about using white caulk, but I didn't want to commit just yet. My tube stripes are on standby until I get my ear situation ironed out.

So, after some more research, I've officially begun. After mulling it over, I decided to start on my bucket. I used a pair of tin snips to cut off what I didn't need from my faceplate and cap and back. Next, I used a dremel to get the eye holes all nice and clean before cleaning up the teeth a bit more. After that, I marked off drill holes with a pencil and cut out and sanded the ears. Then I put the whole thing together. http:// http:// http:// At this point I realized that I had riveted on my left ear a little too close to the left tear indent (Picture 2), so I set to work on correcting my mistake and moving it back a bit. After all that was said and done, I trimmed and fitted the helmet trim. Hooray! On to the decals! With my reference photos and YouTube videos close by, I began applying my Dave M. ANH decals from TrooperBay. After several anxiety-saturated minutes, I had the air filter decals on! http:// On to the sides. Using the same soapy water method shown by TrooperBay, I applied the decals to the side, but ran into a snag. The traps were too big, resulting in overhang. Not to worry! Using a ruler to draw a line (and a towel to dab at the decal backs), I cut off a portion and stuck it where it needed to go. Next the tear traps, which were a pain in the butt! http:// http:// Now on to painting the frown, vocoder, and ears, as well as installing the lens. I think I'm going to ditch my foam star that came with the kit and go for some nice helmet padding from Amazon. All in all, not too shabby!

Looking good! I'm just getting my under suit from Kohl's, and then I'll be ready to begin.

That was an awesome video! Very nice!

Hey all, Super excited about receiving my RS Props armor from a fellow Garrison member on the 24th! I unpacked everything to get a good look, and I'm thoroughly impressed with what I got. http:// http:// Just went out yesterday and bought some plastic scissors, Rare Earth Magnets, a Dremel sanding attachment, and (of course!) the staple E6000 craft glue! I can't wait to begin building, but I need to do a bit more research before I dive in!

Alright, thanks for the replies and help everyone. I can't wait to actually pick it up next weekend!

I pick them up next Saturday. So I'll see then.

I'm 5'9". I bought the unassembled kit from a fellow Garrison member, who said he was the same height. This is the photo of the legs and thighs.

Cool, thanks!

Having received pictures for my RS kit, it looks like the thighs might be a bit on the short side. I'll know for sure when I get the kit next Saturday, but for now, I'm wondering if there's any way to elongate the thigh armor without damaging or warping them. Thanks!

Alright, thanks for the replies, everyone! Good to know.

Edit: I now know that the chest details are called "pop rivets." I didn't really know what those were. Does it matter if they are painted white, or should they stay silver?

Hey all! I have officially taken my first steps into a larger world and purchased an RS Props unassembled kit from a fellow Garrison member. Woohoo! I can't wait to pick it up next Saturday and start my build (should get more supplies, though!). I have a few questions on small details of the armor. I couldn't find any topics related to what I wanted to ask, so if there are, sorry in advance. Anyways, onto my questions! The first one I have is about the bottom "rim" of the chest piece. In this picture, courtesy of TK300.com, you can see four small silver rivets at the bottom of the chest; two closer to the middle, and one on each edge. Are those pre-installed, or do I have to make them myself (a part of the strapping system)? If so, how would I go about doing that? The second question I have is about the belt. In this picture, the belt rivets are covered up by three white plastic squares. I'm not sure if these come with the kit, or if I have to make them. Sorry if these are weird questions, but I am a noob here! I am hoping to build my suit to at least qualify for EIB. Thanks for reading!

I just got a reply from him, and he said that the current wait time is 3-4 months, which isn't bad. I also heard that RS has a pretty quick delivery time, too. What kit do you have, it looks pretty awesome!

Hey everyone! I'm still kind of new here and looking to do a TK stunt from A New Hope. I was originally going to purchase an RS Prop Masters Self Build Kit because I liked the authenticity and look of the armor, but now I'm torn between that and ATA armor, which I've heard is also very good and a little cheaper. I know RS offers with their self-build kits a strapping pack and full TD, and ATA might as well, but I'm not sure, I contacted him earlier today. I emailed RS about purchasing one of their E-11 blasters a while ago, and the woman who responded said that she could throw the blaster in with my self-build kit, which was very nice. Even after all that, I still don't know which armor kit I should go with. Anyways, I wanted an expert opinion before I fork over my cash. Which armor vendor would you recommend between the two? Thank you!