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  1. Work in Progress AP(?) ANH Stunt refurb for Centurion

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted · Edited by Lord_Potato

    Hello!

     

    Best thing to do first is to have pictures of you wearing the armor since a lot of criteria involves not just how well/accurate the armor looks but how it also looks on you. Looking at photos submitted for TK pre approvals can give you a start on what kind of photos to take making sure certain details and requirements are easily viewable. It looks like a nice set of armor. Many troopers get their boots from imperial boots. Best of luck on this exciting journey. 

  5. TK Monkus from EIB to Centurion

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Matt! That is wonderful! Welcome to Centurion. I am so happy you got approved! If you would like, I can make a small post documenting what I did to tailor my torso and let you know or tag you in it to satisfy your curiosity ;) I took some photos when I did this can have it up in a few days. 

     

    Again, congrats! 

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  6. TK Monkus from EIB to Centurion

    in ANH Build Threads

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    3 hours ago, TK Monkus said:

     

    Hey Jonathan,

     

    Much appreciated on the advice and pics. Could you post the front pic again? For some reason it cuts off right under your helmet. I submitted my Centurion app so let's see what they say.

     

    While mine was not commissioned, I also feel like my torso is too wide. What did you do to modify? I would love to get it "tapered" in so it does not flare out so much.

     

    Thanks,

    M

     

    I re uploaded the front pic. Let me know if it still cuts off and ill just dig out my armor and take pics of the biceps and show you how small they are LOL. Anways here again is the unmodified pic:

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    and here is after tapering it:

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    Well, your kit looks very nice, and you are already EIB. If you decide that that is something you would like to do, I can absolutely share with you what I did. I know how much time goes into making a kit. So if you can get to centurion with just the recommendations given by the admins, then that would be the path of least resistance. 

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  7. TK Monkus from EIB to Centurion

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Another thing,

     

    I browsed through some of my old photos and found photos of my commissioned RS propmasters (no longer using it....retired it last year). RS did not modify the torso in any way (I thought they were....the website implies they make it built to your size). But they did size my biceps and forearms to my tiny arms. The reason I am sharing this is to help show you how a smaller-sized bicep and forearm will look compared to the rest of the armor to address your concern about proportions

     

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    I ended up modifying the kit since I did not like how I was swimming inside the torso. Anyways, hopefully, this gives you an idea on how the arms might look. 

     

     

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  8. Corey Haury TK-81489 (18troops)

    in Field Training Exercises

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    7 minutes ago, Imperial FoST said:

    1. Boo at the Zoo (Mesker Park Zoo)

    10/30/22

     

    Unfortunately I was the only one who trooper that night so I didn't get any other photos and was having some armor malfunction. 

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    Good on you for being there despite whatever issues you were facing. Sometimes its a little lonely being the only one at a event or the slight stress of needing a extra set of eyes or assistance. I always feel bad when there is an event and looks like no one can make. You are a dedicated trooper and in the end of the day, the reaction and happiness from kids and adults always make it worth it. 

  11. TK Monkus from EIB to Centurion

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Hello! You have a great looking kit, and I think it's awesome you are trying to take your armor to the highest level.

     

    Regarding your forearms and biceps.....yes they are a little big and I understand the idea of putting some padding. The thing is that even with padding, the gaps where your arms are exposed will still give away that those armor pieces are a little big. You could try and just trim small amounts first. Size them a little smaller and then add some padding and see if that works. I also dont think sizing down your arms will make it look disproportionate and sizing down little by little will help you not get to that point.  Maybe trim them down by a 1/4 inch, tape them together with masking tape, take pics, get opinions and then trim again. 

     

     

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  17. [43] TK-89054 (Lord_Potato) Troop Log

    in Field Training Exercises

    Posted

    Troop #36

    Event Name: Funeral 

    Location: Virginia 

    Date: 5 July 2022

     

    This was a funeral for a little boy who lost his battle with cancer. He loved Star Wars, and we were requested to guard his casket during the service. We did not take photos nor did we think it appropriate to ask for any. THIS WAS THE HARDEST TROOP I HAVE EVER DONE. I had a flood of emotions and was grateful I was wearing a helmet to mask my tears. I hate cancer.  

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