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I thought the bronzed scope was indicative of the newest run! Very cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lookin' good, Matt! Gotta ask, is that one of the newest Hellhounds blasters from this year?

These names are gold. Somebody needs to print these on those metal blaster plaques for display with our E-11s. I'll take a set. lol. And fantastic job with this research and build; I can't believe I'm just now seeing it! If your project end is not in sight, then what does that make my armor build that I began in 2019...

Awesome, Jonathan! HERE IS A LINK to a section here on FISD where you can post some pre-approval photos of you in your kit for feedback, if you so choose. You could also reach out to Cricket or the other Georgia GMLs (Garrison Member Liaisons) to ask if they'd be able to clear your boots. Additionally, below is a link to the Georgia Garrison's approval process: https://www.ga501st.com/joinus/ Exciting times ahead!

Very coo! Have you already submitted to Cricket and the GML team for approval? Waiting on gloves? Do I also see some ridges on the tops of your shoes?

Such a labor of love, and sad to see kiddos grow up! But pretty soon you'll be able to get him into an OTTK kit!! No suggestions on pricing from me, but man you did amazing on this project!

Always great to see armor coming together. One thing you might consider is removing the return edges at the tops of the biceps completely since they will essentially be hidden by the shoulder bells. This will also spare you some potential armor bite. You can also trim off the notch are shown in the photos below from Joseph's Return Edges 101 thread.

It certainly does sound a bit counter-intuitive, and the way I would implement the curve would be to not actually trim off extra material at the top and bottom of the bells, but instead trim less in the middle portion (depending on how obvious the trim lines are). Different sized troopers will definitely have differing results based on their shoulder size. The other aspect of trimming a curve to cover more under-suit is that, when pulling the top of your bell as close as possible to the shoulder bridges, the curve conforms better to the curve of the chest piece than a straight line would.

Your shoulder bell identification looks correct to me, with the ridge swooping towards the front of the wearer. As for trimming, keep in mind that screen-used bells often had a curved edge, which helped better cover the wearer and minimize the amount of black under-suit showing. Many trim lines on armor these days have straight lines, but if you have the option, I'd recommend a curved edge. Below are two examples from the FISD Gallery.

Welcome, Adam! You're certainly in the right place for all things Stormtrooper-related! Congrats on your BBB (big brown box) Day; it's always very exciting (and daunting)! I do know that some troopers offer assembly services, but can't point you to anybody specific. I'm sure somebody else will chime in with some information though. That being said, at one point all of us had never before put together our own kit before, and relied heavily on the resources here on FISD. I would encourage you to take a shot at it yourself, especially since you'll be able to guarantee proper fitment to your body. If you have somebody else assemble it for you, you'll need to provide very specific measurements of many parts of your figure, and then upon completion of the suit you'll likely need to make further adjustments yourself. You have a whole group of fine folks here on these forums to help you along your journey, so if you decide to assemble yourself, definitely start a build thread and post LOTS of updates with photos, and ask TONS of questions! In short, ask before you cut/drill; measure twice (or thrice), cut once. Below is a link to a resource thread I compiled which includes a wide range of information that I've found very helpful on my own journey. Perhaps it can be of service to you too!

Joseph, just the other day when you posted your blaster wall I actually thought of your RV mini man cave and wondered what might have become of it. Ironically, my TK-build room has, as of this past week, begun transforming into a nursery. (But don’t fret, progress continues!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I like your thinking, Glen. I actually saw that a while ago but had never made the addition. Thread updated, so Joseph's love of sugru is now doubly represented on here.

I imagine some others would be interested in your edit. Asking for a friend. ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dan - I'm surprised you haven't yet replicated a Mr. No Stripes bucket HDPE style with weathering and appropriately matching trimming/sanding. Next on your list, right, with the trooper with the best imagery?

Hi David, and welcome to FISD! You're absolutely right that there is an abundance of information here, but also lots of people to help you along on your journey. First up below is a link to the vetted sellers list, quite a few of whom are in North America, and a couple actually in Canada. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/ Here are a couple more links to threads which document items you'll need for your build. Are you hoping to purchase a commissioned suit then? https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31404-supply-list-for-your-ot-tk-build/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/47307-list-of-soft-parts-for-your-ot-tk-build/ And finally, here is an all-in-one, of sorts, thread which includes much of what you'd need to know to build your own kit. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/49412-all-in-one-tk-anh-stunt-index-of-resources-by-maskedvengeance/ Feel free to introduce yourself in the New Member Introduction forum: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/5-new-member-introductions/ We all look forward to following along on your journey to become a TK! -Caleb

Great first troop, Joe, approval on 501st day! I see that you don't yet have Stormtrooper status here on the forum, but you can request it at the link below. =)

Welcome Martin! You've round the right place for all things TK-related! Did you order a commissioned suit from RS, or will you be assembling the kit yourself? Even though you're going ESB (awesome!!), I'm sure you'll find some helpful information in the thread below. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/49412-all-in-one-tk-anh-stunt-index-of-resources-by-maskedvengeance/ We look forward to seeing you approved and trooping soon!

Welcome trooper-to-be! Last I checked, Terry (Pandatrooper) had taken over the production of RT-Mod armor, but I’m not sure how much that operation got off the ground. I’m sure some others may have more information. Here’s the announcement from several years ago: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/46780-rt-mod-changing-of-the-guard/ As for sizing, I think WTF may also have an armor kit for larger troopers, but as you said, AP also has a good one. Imperial Boots make a perfectly approval boot for TKs, which many of us wear. They’re the 421s, and I’m not sure which ones with the zippers you must have seen. Crowprops also makes TK boots, and they’re tailored to your size. https://crowprops.bigcartel.com/product/jhodpur-tk-white-short-boots Looking forward to following along with you on your journey! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great work, Chris! This makes me wish I had a vac table. Do I recall correctly that the first version of your armor was modeled to be printed and worn, as opposed to being used as bucks?

DO Do do dO DO EIB ATA AP WTF AM RS FISD Curious to see what is picked up. Obviously a lot that are included in Joseph's acronym list.

Yup, that’s exactly the list I shared with Luca! I love FISD history. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can't speak into CRL interpretation, accuracy, or approval standards, but what I can say is that I LOVE the pauldron game images that you just posted above. The stitch lines that you implemented are definitely present, though their visibility in-game appears to have diminished.

I was gonna say exactly what Andrew said! Major milestone coming up!

Wow, congrats on finishing up your build! Can’t wait to see you you fully kitted up for your submission pics! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great to see you back at it! I had a long break myself from my TK build. I always loved the Snowie helmets; maybe someday I’ll get my hands on one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk