Laura

Hi guys, Thanks for the advice! Ill sand the inner boxes a bit more and if that’s not working a hot water bath will probably do Before cutting the ab and the cod, Ill first test the whole armor to see if it’s really needed. Fingers crossed for no cutting. Ill send a photo once the armor is ready to ear. Here’s a photo of the screws in the TD. What do you think? Would they work? Ha and yes, thanks for the advice on the cover strips @TheSwede Was aware that they are waaaaaay to long – will sand/cut them down for sure, in this way it was a bit easier for me to glue them on. Thanks again!

Hi everyone! It’s been a while, but back with an update. Last weeks have been crazy, and finally some time to post an update. I have made some substantial progress, at least it feels like it. It feels like my house exploded, blue tape and clamps everywhere, not to mention the lovely smell of e6000. Also found out that snaps are perfect as a cat toy… found at least 15 of them underneath my couch. Those bastards! For now, I left the bucket for what it is, and started to work on the other parts. Did another test fitting, now with most of the trimming done, it felt like armor! After the fitting couldn’t wait to start gluing the cover strips. Again spend hours and hours on this site for the best tips and tricks. So thankful for all the insights! Thanks awesome troopers!! Here’s a little photo update with some questions at the end. at the end. Belt The belt is almost ready, need to add the drop boxes: Thermal Detonator Also almost ready, everything has got the right size now, but searching for the right screws. Once I have them I can assemble everything Handguards Glued the flexible guards to the rubber gloves and added straps to the abs ones for my nomex trooping gloves. Butt Added the 2 male snaps and the strapping Shoulders, Biceps and Fore arms They are all now the right size and gluing of the cover strips is done. Currently working on the strapping. Shins They have the right size now, glued the front, hopefully today the back with velcro Thighs Fitting is now also right, front is not curing from glue, looking forward how they turn out so I can do the back tomorrow. Also created the nylon snapplates with tandy line 24 snaps – glue and clamps it is now. And one for the laughs Just gotta love the blue tape. Hope to get better test fitting photo's later on Getting somewhere! Feedback is very much appreciated! Few questions that would help me with moving on: - Having a hard time to keep the box and the inner box lined up in a good way. The outside is 15mm and the inner box 12 mm, but can’t make them fit like I would like them to have. Any suggestions how I can improve this? I guess lots of sanding? - I’ve noticed my curves (yaay female) are bit different then the armor allows. Thinking of cutting the ab in two, so separating the cod. In this way I can move the cod up a bit, to get some more movement. I’m waiting until the strapping of the total armor is done to make sure this is what I want to do, but is there any advice you can give if I want to go ahead with this? Any females out there with the same experience? - The TD screws---Whoa never thought looking for the right screws are so hard, turns out they are not an easy find in The Netherlands. I found these ones in my dads garage, would they do the trick? Thanks for reading and stay awesome!

Thanks Martijn! Glue it is!

Perfect! Thanks!! Will glue also work with pressing the dome a bit down? Thats what making the placement a bit off. So gluing the dome to the faceplate would that work? lets say in the middle? Or maybe a small rivet under the brow? Sent from my SM-G800F using Tapatalk

Yaay! Progress! Rivets are in: Side of the brow is trimmed! I only noticed I have a small placement issue - one side is a bit higher than the other causing the brow not be in line. The one without the clamp is how it looks now and the one with is like I would like to have the placement. What can I do to align them more? Any suggestions?

Yay! Thanks for your swift reply @TheSwede - Will rivet them tomorrow, exciting! (and soooo scary!) Regarding the brow, thanks for spotting! Is it needed to have the ending straight? Ive used a different reference and now while looking into the gallery, it looks like both options are used. Easy to switch if needed.

Many thanks for your kind words! Much appreciated! Having a few days of this week and determined to get things done. Summer is here, and wow that TM-kit is shiny white! Currently working on the bucket and I would like to check if the placement is alright. I've added dots where I would like to place the screws. Unfortunately there isnt a lot of overlap between the two parts on the inside so space is limited. What do you think? Would this work?

Hi! My name is Laura and working on an ANH Hero TK. I’ve been a huge fan of Star Wars since I was a little girl and was lucky enough to be able to work for Disney when they’ve purchased Lucasfilm a few years ago. While working on the campaigns I've met the lovely people from the Dutch Garrison and before I knew it I was dreaming of creating my own costume. Back in January I was finally able to purchase my kit from TM. I was so happy when my BBB arrived! Thank you so much Paul for this awesome kit! I'm almost afraid to touch it, let alone putting scissors into it. Where to begin and what to do?? I'm 1.75- so probably need to do some trimming, also to make it nicely fit on a female body - The total TM Hero kit including holster Now, a few months in, a few armor parties with members of the DG later, almost losing my fingertips with cutting and a seriously inflamed finger, most of the armor parts are clean of plastic waste. I'm pretty sure with the fitting lots of re-cutting must be done, so let's wait for that. Bucket: Haven’t touched the bucket yet, first want to make sure everything is going into the right direction and I know my utensils the best way possible – don’t want to screw up that handsome face. Currently doing lots of research what's the best way to start - spending hours and hours on this board, so happy with all the advice. Think I feel confident to start this week by taking out the eyes and teeth. Whoop whoop! 2 pairs of ears: Neckseal: Will be created by a friend who did this for more builds. Shoulder Bells: Currently working on the sizing. For now I've left 6mm return edge on all sides - will make them smaller if needed. Biceps: Currently working on the sizing - my biceps arent that big, so have removed 0.5cm on all sides. Not happy yet, but before cutting too much plastic/, I first want to see them together with the rest of the armor. For now I've left 6mm return edge on all sides - will make them smaller if needed. Forearms: Currently working on the sizing - I've removed 1cm in length and width. They still might be a bit too long, but same thing as for the biceps, lets first see everything on before gluing. For now I've left 6mm return edge on the elbowside - will make them smaller if needed - and none at the wrists. Coverstrips: For the forearms and biceps I'm going for the 15mm and the legs 20mm. Hand plates: In the kit was the plastic version - need to swap those to the latex ones. Gloves: The rubber ones (Trooperbay) and the Nomex flight gloves (Ebay) Chest and shoulder straps: All waste plastic has been removed, haven't touched the straps yet. Need some help first with the fitting. Back: All waste plastic has been removed. Need some help first with the fitting. Undersuit: My undersuit is from stormtrooper undersuit, went for the size that was a little bit bigger than my own measurement, but closer than sizing down. Ab: All waste plastic has been removed. Need some help first with the fitting. Kidney: All waste plastic has been removed, except for the corners. Need some help first with the fitting. Hope the kidney will show a minimal gap while lining up with the ab. Might need to go to the gym more often to make sure it fits. Haha. Butt: All waste plastic has been removed, except for the corners. Think it will fit perfect, so will leave it for now. Belt: Need to start with the assembly. Thermal Detonator: Need to start with the assembly. Thighs: All waste plastic has been removed - time for fitting! Lower leg armor: All waste plastic has been removed - time for fitting! Sniper plate: Haven't touched this one yet. Will come to it when assembling the legs Boots: From Imperial Boots: ordered them 1 size bigger and they fit perfectly. although its quite a challenge to get my feet in there. Holster: Ordered this one from TM together with the kit. And lots of extra stuff i will need in the nearby future: (of course not everything is in the picture - but we'll get there once building the armor. Fortunate to have 2 little ones watching me with every step of the journey: they just love the waste plastic...and no they are not allowed to play with it. Next days, weeks will be though, but I'm sooo excited! Keep you posted on the progress! Happy to hear feedback! X Laura