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  1. I decided to start with the arms and work from there. First step was trimming. I did a combo of cutting with curved Lexan scissors and score/snap technique. I started with the wrists since I knew I was shooting for centurian and those are completely cut off. I didn't sand them down too well since I figured I would have to trim some length off. Next was getting the return edges down. I went with 3mm (1/8in) based on other builds and videos. I think I figured out L and R but confirmation would be great!! L forearm- Front: 11 dimples, Back: has the curve at the bottom R forearm- Front: 12 dimples, Back: straight L Bicep: Front: little swoop up?, Back: no dimple/thumb print R Bicep: Front: Straight?, Back: dimple/thumb print Next step is getting the sides trimmed down. The cover strip for the arms is 15mm, which means I need to trim these sides! Figured I would leave an extra 1-2mm so I'll trim down the sides to 8.5 mm. It seems most people tape/put in the inner cover strip on the outside and make adjustments from the inside. But I did see a build of a shorter trooper that adjusted both front and back. Thoughts??
  2. This. Is. AMAZING!!!!! Thank you so much!
  3. Thanks! My first stop was the "Getting Started-Read this first" forum then moved onto various builds like Crickets and Sha Shas. I printed out the CRL to reference. I've been bookmaking like a fiend! Any other resources would be most welcome!
  4. Hello world! I have been wanting to build a Stormtrooper kit for some time but have been SUPER intimidated. That is until I met a lovely 501st member who introduced me to this site (thanks Brian!). I purchased my WTF kit and while I waited for it to arrive I spent my free time here. I am 5'2 so I have been focusing on the shorter builds. I ended up choosing WTF since they make a "shortie" kit. As this is my first build, I welcome any and all comments and advice! I'm hoping I figured out how to use Imgur correctly. This was super helpful for those of us who are using Imgur for the first time. And now for the obligatory BBB photo! Everyone is excited for me to open it... And here we go... feeling intimidated again. Time to start trimming. I have been looking at photos from other threads to see how much to trim. I'm so nervous I am going to trim off too much and completely ruin everything. *Deep breaths* Here we go!
  5. Thanks! It's been fun reading through the various builds. My one concern right now (I'm sure more will come) is looking like a bobble head. Since I am so short and most kits are for taller people, I want to look proportional but so far it doesn't seem to be a problem for the shorter folk.
  6. Thanks! I was just reading through Cricket's build as well. SO MUCH GREAT INFORMATION!!
  7. For some time now I have been interested in building my very own TK suit but was super intimidated until someone introduced me to this AMAZING site. I'm still deciding between ANH Stunt or Hero. I am 5'2 and wondered if there are any kits that are better for the shorter variety Stormtrooper. I assume any can be sized to any stature. I saw the lovely posts about where to start, which are SO so helpful. Can't wait to get started!
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