[TK-707 reporting for duty]

Hey Steve, looks like you've made it to the forum. Were you able to find the patch run thread?

James

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[TK-12953 - A Dave's Darkside Depot EIB AHN Stunt build]

I think the shims are done. I might go back and use the ABS slurry to try and make it seamless, but as EI doesn't require it, I'm going to move on to the next step.



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[501st Trooper Status Requests (Include link to your 501st profile in your request!)]

Thank you for taking care of these request @NoVATie! 

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1 hour ago, NoVATie said:

To anyone else waiting to get in on the shirt run I will check this thread around 6pm EST tomorrow and again around 10pm.  Please make sure your profile links are correct so I can approve you

Thank you AC!

 

[Hello from the UK, getting rid of armor]

3 minutes ago, Mynxy said:

Hello,

 

So, I tried to make an ANH storm trooper kit like 10 years ago, and I never finished it. I still have all the armor, and I want to get rid of it/sell it to a person who will value it and complete it and use it. It's like a half finished ANH RT Panda kit with all the parts needed to finish. I really don't want to just throw it out.

 

I don't have an affiliation with a detachment or whatever, so filing to get access to buying and selling seems like its not possible? Any advice on what to do here, I don't want to just throw it away, and it'd be nice to just hand it off to someone in the UK.

 

Best,

Isabel

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sure there is a member or two in the UK that might be willing to help you out. If none of them reach out to you, let me know and I'll chat with you about shipping to the States.

 

[TheSweatshop's Rogue One TK Stormtrooper]

11 hours ago, TheSweatshop said:

My printer is a Prusa MK2.5S with a IKEA enclosure

Tell me more about this IKEA enclosure? I've been looking for something for my printers as I'd love to try ABS or ASA. Best I can do is PETG currently and that is if my bed heater is feeling cooperative.

[TK-12953 - A Dave's Darkside Depot EIB AHN Stunt build]

 
Side shims are looking good.
 

NOTES ON BICEPS:

In the original films, many of the biceps had an indentation, or "thumbprint" (normally worn only on the left) on the inside.  As the biceps are interchangeable, this is not a requirement for any level.

  

 
Coming along nicely. 

Thank you Glen!

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[TK-12953 - A Dave's Darkside Depot EIB AHN Stunt build]

Okay, after some time off working on other projects, I'm back on working on building my DDD's AM 5.0 to at least EI.

So I'm at the point i need some feedback. I need shims between the kidney and Ab plates. I measured the distance between the two and cut some shims, matched them up to the kidney and glued in some back strips. So am I on the right path?

secondly, I don't remember which bicep is the left/right and which forearm is left right. My ATA kit had the thumb print on both biceps, and I though the forearm with the more curve was the right one.

Pictures below.

Ab/Kidney shims.

 

Biceps/forearms.

[TK-12953 - A Dave's Darkside Depot EIB AHN Stunt build]

On 3/14/2024 at 8:58 AM, Doggydoc said:

One thing that I am noticing in the photo of your belt is that the canvas belt appears to not be lining up with the 45 degree cut outs on the corners of the ABS belt.  It could just be a perspective issue on the photo if the canvas belt has dropped away from the ABS one.  If you are aiming for Centurion, then you may need to trim the corners a bit as shown below.

 

L3 CRL: "The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt."

 

 

Reference photo

 

I'm only chasing EI, but I'll look at making the adjustments, just in case. 

[FISD Memes]

[R1TK build by TK-12953 for DS-32076 850 Armorworks]

I ended up printing ears straight up, worked out sell, all depends on your printer I guess.

That is how the successful one printed. The next three failed. Thus the quest to find a better print orientation. I may have to go back to straight up and just slow it down and see if that works.

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[R1TK build by TK-12953 for DS-32076 850 Armorworks]

Epoxy set and it seems pretty secure.
My thanks to @TheRascalKing, I shall soon have the smaller resin parts.

I threw the one ear that I got to print on it just to see how it would look (I have attempted to print the ears 12 times in different orientations and only one was successful, so Boo FDM printing)

Still needs more sanding and paint, but we are getting there.

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[JeffD]

I use the score and snap method, which is trace the line you want to cut multiple times with a razor knife, the bend and snap it off.

I also use a pair of curved lexan scissors. I picked them up on Amazon, but you can get them at most hobby stores.

I hesitate using the dremel as it is easy to take plastic away, but much harder to add it back, plus the speed of the dremel produces heat and will some times melt plastic instead of cutting it.

But YMMV.

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Troop 43
Tidewater ComicCon

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[Hardened Leather for TK Armor]

It is certainly a curious idea. I'm intrigued. And would 2nd Glen's comment. Maybe try making one if the smaller pieces as a test and see what it looks like. Maybe hand guards or the cod pieces.

Looking forward to what you come up with.

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[R1TK build by TK-12953 for DS-32076 850 Armorworks]

not a lot of progress as the wife has not been feeling the best and when she was we got her suited up in her Mara Jade and trooped.

But I put epoxy on the helmet I printed and I'm going to work on it until the resin commission gets here.

If it works for her, great, I'll keep the resin one for my kit (when ever Walt finishes it), if not we'll swap.

[Rogue One TK Resources - Where to Get Stuff!]

As I'm building an 850 Armor works kit currently, I'm running in to some issues with other part. So I figured I would share some help and ask some questions.

 

I saw someone was asking about lenses for their helmet. I didn't see them on the resources list, so I figured I would share them here.  Mr. Paul sells lenses for the Desert Fox (Nico Henderson) helmet. You can find more info on Mr Paul's Shoretrooper Build page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/totalgrunt

I just commissioned a resin printing of this helmet for myself as my FDM versions were not looking great and I've order a pair of lenses from him.

 

I'm seeking the difference in the neck seal. The CRL shows a picture of the TK_ANH_stunt one.

https://databank.501st.com/databank/File:TK_anh_stunt_neckseal.jpeg

I Thought the R1TK one was different. I saw a post on here with a version that has ribbing on the part that lays on the chest as well.

 

 

[Rogue One TK Resources - Where to Get Stuff!]

On 9/17/2019 at 11:26 AM, 11b30b4 said:

Imperial Boots                   RO Boots, Gloves, Strapping        https://www.imperialboots.com/

I have a set of boots and gloves from IB. I love the boots, the gloves are not the highest quality.

Can someone update this to Keep Trooping as IB is no longer a thing?

[TK-30874 from up north reporting for duty.]

Congrats Eric!

I'm so happy to see it is complete! I'm glad you had a good first troop!

I answered your DM.

 

Congrats again Trooper! It looks amazing.

Be sure to check out the Expert Infantry Program.

We are always looking to grow the EI ranks!

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/95-expert-infantry-program/

James

[JeffD]

Cadet 3040 here,
Could someone tell me what the best undersuit would be to purchase for my build...
Thanks

Hey Jeff.
I use a two-piece compression suit I got off Amazon. It is like Under Armor just a different brand.

Shirt
https://a.co/d/glupjPh

Pants
https://a.co/d/9nJcHGv

I also have a pair of smooth long underwear for troops in colder months.

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[R1TK build by TK-12953 for DS-32076 850 Armorworks]

After multiple attempts to print, build and finish the helmet myself on my CR-10 and Elegloo Neptune 3, I've commissioned a resin version from a recommendation made by @TheRascalKing, so we'll see how that turns out. I'm looking to order soft goods still. I've reached out to @Soulart with Geeky Pink's Phantastic Gaskets as Teresa aways does amazing work. So I be working with her for at least the under suit.

 

I did just buy a "new to me" Elegloo Saturn 4k, so I'm looking forward to being able to print some smaller parts in resin once I figure out how the resin printer works vs my FDM printers.

 

 

[TheSweatshop's Rogue One TK Stormtrooper]

Can't wait to see how it goes.

I'm currently building an 850 Armorworks kit for my wife.

It is a bit different than my OTTK, but so far it is going well.

We still need to source the soft goods, so I'll take a peak at what you have there.

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Troop 42

We were asked to come to the Children's Hospital of Richmond to do photos with the kids.

We had to sign some NDA stuff about the kids, so we don't have any with the kids unfortunately.

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Troop 41

We were able to troop the UVA Children's Hospital for May the 4th. We helped hand out goodies to the kids. Some of them were tough to see, especially in the NICU.

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Troop 40

25th Anniversary screening of The Phantom Menece @ Movie Tavern, Williamsburg, VA.

We got to meet a family from the Philippine Garrison. Their son will be going to college in the area next fall. They were he checking it out and they handled for us at the event.