MaskedVengeance

Congrats Logan! Awesome work! I’m especially jealous of all your thermal detonators! [emoji6] Alright Adam, you’re up next!

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Welcome, Shawn! Awesome to see you here, and I wish you the best on your journey! That thread that Glen posted will serve you well as it did me on my three-year build. But I’m sure you’ll make far better time than I. Haha.

Welcome, Ian! Looks like other troopers have you covered with helpful links, so check them out for sure! Andrew and Glen will especially be able to speak into Aussie resources as they’re located down under as well. Once you receive your armor, start a build thread, post lots of photos and questions, and we’ll be there alongside you to help you on your journey!

Yes, those Anovos TDs on ebay are the same price as Trooperbay, BUT they are superior because: - They are properly sized (tube diameter) for screen accuracy while TB’s are too small. Anovos is roughly 68mm outer diameter and TB is 2” inner diameter. I have two posts on my ANH build thread dedicated to detonator research and sizing differences. Haha. - This bundle includes the metal clips, which will run you another $35-ish. This makes the ebay listed about half the cost as purchasing from other sources. - Plastic color match is more likely to be better for your armor. As the Emperor would say, “DEW IT!” (Buy the Anovos ones) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Definitely use that link to TDs that Justin sent you. I can vouch for it, as I purchased four from them. Legit, and new with plastic film still affixed to the ABS pieces.

Excellent choice starting with the biceps in order to minimize visibility on any mishaps. =) Fantastic, too, to see you making one for your spouse too! I look forward to following along on your progress! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love when there’s some Rascally memes from my man Justin! I promise I’ll have one of my own soon. Just gotta sit at my computer and edit a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Very cool! I purchased those files during the initial crowdfunding-type offering, but have yet to get into 3D printing. Someday… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Greetings, Erik! It’s great to see that you’re found your way here, and like you, I myself took my sweet time in finally pulling the trigger. RS will be a good kit, and it sounds like you’ll be assembling it yourself, as opposed to commissioning it, correct? If so, here is a link of resources that may be of help to you as your work through assembly. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/49412-all-in-one-tk-anh-stunt-index-of-resources-by-maskedvengeance/

I second what Justin says - Crow Props specializes in custom (large) sizing. KeepTrooping (formerly known as Imperial Boots), is the typical source for more regular sizing. Congrats on the upcoming wedding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome Bryan! As Glen mentioned, the amount of overlap of your shoulder bridges will really depend on the depth you need, or essentially the size of the gap between your chest and back pieces. Like Glen, I too have an ATA armor kit, and needed as much span with the bridges as possible. To that end, rather than completely shearing off the large tab on the rear, I cut and sanded it down to about half-size in order to gain a bonus “small tab.” I did also have to remove and reglue my bridges once during the build process, so if you use E-6000 as your adhesive you’ll have no problems with future adjustments! Looking forward to follow along with your build!

Dude I’d totally jump on a merch run for/with you. I love puzzles and enjoyed compiling the pin interest thread quantities for you. =) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cool. I also like the blue blaster shirt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Late to the party here, Alex. We’re all looking forward to seeing your obligatory (haha) BBB photos, and following along with your build! I’ve compiled a relatively exhaustive (and perhaps exhausting lol) list of resources linked to in my signature. Obviously you already have build experience, but perhaps it could be helpful to you on your TK journey! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome, Tristan! Awesome to see you’ve explored various Euro-based armor makers! If you want additional diversity, you could also try RWA from the UK, and then I think there are also some prominent makers in Spain and Germany too! I do still need to finish my own DA Props Hero helmet sometime. I’m sure Luca will be around here soon to comment as well! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TIE reserve. That’s the reason. One of the most cost-effective ways to get into the Legion. But in reality I’m sure there are a myriad of reasons. Old guard TKs retiring, new TV shows bringing new fun kits in other detachments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Motivation to grow our ranks! Let’s do this!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Greetings Eleanor! You’re certainly in the right place for all things stormtrooper related, and it’s cool to hear your story and see that you have a fem on the way! If you have any questions along the way while you build, don’t hesitate to post up here on the forum. I’m sure lots of troopers will come to your aid! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome back, Adam! I can definitely related on the family obligations and such, and I too had an elongated journey to get to this point. I, too, have ATA armor, and really loved building it. Obviously you're not new to this hobby, having already previously built a TK, but here are some links that you may find helpful in your revisiting of research. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/49412-all-in-one-tk-anh-stunt-index-of-resources-by-maskedvengeance/ And here is my yet unfinished ATA thread that may still be of use to you. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/48337-mvs-anh-tk-stunt-ata-1st-build-thread-for-centurion/ And finally, as far as video tutorials are concerns, I really like the series that RS Props did, which contains far more information than what Mike from Trooperbay did. Here's a link to the RS video playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLylZBXOeIZgnM256-WdjM5oMLygc-_4pZ Looking forward to seeing you complete your ATA kit!

Congrats James! It's great to see somebody take on the spot as FISD's most recent Centurion! Good company in our little sequence here too... Morgi at 521, myself at 522, and now you at 523!

GREAT to see your submission, James! Fantastic work on trimming the ends of your ABS belt to bring the angled cuts into alignment with your canvas belt, and good to see smoothed surface blaster too! You'll be our newest Centurion very soon!

Hello again Jay, and welcome to the TK-build journey! We all look forward to seeing you don that white armor for your grandson, and I'm so glad to see that some Legion members were able to visit him in the hospital.

Yeeaaahhhh buddy! Mark your calendars for 2026! I actually sent a similar photo to Adam (and Luca, who was less excited) two weeks ago when that covert mando debuted. Bonus that it's confirmed as a trooperbay pauldron, so attainable screen accuracy!

Inspired by @revlimiter (image plucked without permission) @Morgi