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  3. Simes' ANH TK Build

    in ANH Build Threads

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    1 minute ago, simorph said:

    Thank goodness!

     

    So...many...options...

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    So, this is how it turned out...

     

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    That's great, but I can tell you, be VERY careful basing your build off any of the TK's you see in the movie. Some of them would not pass the CRL. Never EVER use it as a temple and ALWAYS go off the CRL. we have had troopers in the pass do this, copy a specific TK down to the imperfections, and be denied because a material wasn't correct. the CRL is put in place for a standard TK look, and there were "quick fixes" on set that would "disqualify" a TK from being accepted. If you ever have a question on something ask first before cutting. please

  4. Simes' ANH TK Build

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    1 minute ago, simorph said:

    I'd love to do that, but, the shape of the helmet being what it is, I can't twist 'em any further and still fit the helmet,  match the curves and cover the seam line.

     

    That said, there's nothing in the CRL about ear angle even at L3...

     

    OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

    • Ear bars shall have only one bump painted in black (rank stripes).
    • Neck trim shall be of an s-type profile rather than a u-type profile.
    • Tears/traps shall be hand painted or use decals that emulate hand painted (with correct ANH TK details).
    • Ear screws shall be slotted, flat topped, countersunk and painted white.

    Ok awesome, I was just fixing to go look at it. Its one of those "over the top accurate" things then. No worries. Your looking good so far. cant wait to see the bucket finished. it was the first thing I did to get the "hard part" out of the way. and it was the most scary. I like you was "pooping" myself during the teeth. Luckily for me AM cuts the eyes for you, so I didn't have to worry about too much.

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  5. Simes' ANH TK Build

    in ANH Build Threads

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    On ‎3‎/‎7‎/‎2019 at 3:29 AM, simorph said:

    So I finally attached the right ear, and my kitchen is reasonably free of small ABS fragments...

     

    The cutting wasn't the problem (used the flapper disc on a dremel and marked the ear cap with sharpie, every time just trimming away the bit I'd marked) but reconciling it with the depth of that right side was. 

     

    To make sure my brow looked even, with the same spacing above the right eye and the left this meant that the right side of the back of the helmet was slightly longer than ideal - which meant that the right ear cap had to do a lot of work to reach from just below the brow strip to cover the curve of the right tubes.  Am reasonably happy with the gap - checking the spare ear cap and the moulding I literally couldn't have left any more on the ear cap. 

     

    (Found also, to pull the tubes in tighter on both sides I had to install a second pop rivet just above the tubes, under the ear cap since the back moulding was so flared out.)

     

    So...one down...

     

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    If you are shooting for L3, you may want to look at your ear placement. They should be slanted to the back, and not straight up and down. Cant remember if this is a specific requirement of L3, but I know it has been mentioned before in other submissions

  6. Simes' ANH TK Build

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted · Edited by Commander Gree

    1 hour ago, simorph said:

    Another update - cutting the left ear was a breeze in comparison to the right.

     

    I decided to reinforce around the eyes with some Milliput

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    And then, when drilling the holes for the mic tips, I found that the ABS was paper thin in that region (so much so, my drill slipped and carved a double-sized hole)

     

    I also reinforced that area too, while drilling my visor to fit  - fits nice and snugly against the Milliput, so much so, that I'll likely just drop on another washer and bolt to hold it in place.

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    On the outside, ear screws are now all painted white.  Next plan is to line and blackout the interior with some Plasti-Dip & cheesecloth before doing the rest of the exterior paintwork,  finishing off the mic tips and backing the teeth cutouts with mesh.

     

    Finally feels like I'm making progress!

    I would definitely recommend a bolt that holds the lens in. This way if anything ever happens and you need to replace them, you can just remove the bolt and replace them.

     

    Also, you don't want the lens to completely seal around the eyes, but "float" so to speak. This way there is a way for the eyes to vent and not fog so easily

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  11. This Cannot Be Real

    in eBay Armor

    Posted

    Red flag 1: ebay
    Red flag 2: multiples of multiple parts in at least 2 different whites screams recast.  I also suspect the lighter colour parts are HIPS just from the colour. 
    Problem the third: parts are already made using who knows what glue
    something 4: it’s trimmed, how well?
    All your points are good except the last. AM comes pre trimmed from the vendor and is a major selling point. So if this is in fact actual AM armor then weather you buy it here on Ebay or from AM it's going to come trimmed

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  17. SNAP Setting 101

    in Tutorials, Tips and HOWTOs

    Posted · Edited by Commander Gree

    10 hours ago, repentance3232 said:

    Hey Commander, just curious if you had to make any adjustments after your evaluation with your elastic???

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    Actually I ended up going with Nylon everywhere but the shoulders and the right side of the torso and the chest to ab plate. it gives me the movement I need. I also built the kit with a little room on the inside.

  18. Wanting to build ANH HERO Luke Skywalker Stormtrooper

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Hello, Troopers! I am wanting to build an exact replica of ANH HERO (Luke Skywalker Stormtrooper).
     
    Although, I do not want to build from scratch, and would prefer to order where the company can already have the armor fitted to my proportions.
     
    I'd like to get the helmet, first, but where should I go for this build, you'd say? 
     
    I'm seriously wanting to become a member, before this year is over. All help is very appreciated. I'm excited to make some legitimate progress.
     
    Thank you all in advance.
    Unfortunately I'm not sure your timeline is going to work if you want something that is ready to wear. I might be wrong but I think there is only 2 company that make ready to wear and they have years of wait time. You should buy a kit and build it yourself. You could have that done in a few months. Just my advice

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    Could *my height* be a distraction???

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted · Edited by Commander Gree

    you shouldn't have any issues at all. Actually you will fit in well at 5-8. Trust me, people notice a lot more when the TKs are taller than Vader, so being short actually works to your advantage, especially if Vader is around.

     

    Welcome to the FISD BTW,  I see that your new here and join just yesterday. Be sure to look through a ton of build threads, and talk to the shorter troopers about their armor and why they chose the Vendor they did. That way you can asses your own needs and go in the direction you find fit, both with body type and budget. Know that you will spend upwards of $1000 for a complete costume once finished. But know we are here to help, and will do everything we can to ease your issues.

     

    And get ahold of your local Garrison mates, they can help you see the armor in person, may even have some troopers your height and can give you pointers in person;

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