CT 1977

okay, so is that why everyone uses return edges...for strength? Thanks for the thread.

thanks for the link but I'm having a really difficult time with their website. I was able to get the template into shopping cart but the website crashes every time I try to check out. Do you happen to have their email address? I'm sure its something like [email protected]

I'm not quite sure what to do here as far how much to trim. Other videos and photos I've seen show what look like a return edge and they just trim till there's still a slight return edge. But on my armor the plastic on the other side of what looks like a trim line is a bit higher than the main part of the armor. Below I have lightly drawn a pencil like where it looks like its supposed to be trimmed but then, what of the return edge. Anyone with some helpful tips here?

Hey Caleb, great post and instructions! Thanks for taking the time to share. So, when I click on the link to the trooperbay.com, I get error messages. No matter which browser I use....is that site still up? I'm looking to find, buy, download, templates for traps and tears. Any recommendations or help would be greatly appreciated. Bill

Thanks, Glen...I see the tube stripe template but seem to missing the traps and tears, am I missing something?

Hey Glen, I was trying to find the page/section that has the tears and traps painting templates but can't find them again. Any chance you've got a link or know where I can find them? I'm good with either printing them down or buying them as long as they're approved. Thanks, bro!

Hello, I was trying to access the "for sale" section for 501st. Actually, I'm trying to find tears and traps templates and having a tough time finding them. I found them once but now I can't seem to navigate back to them. Below is a link to my profile. Really, if you could point me in the direction of approved templates, I'd be very grateful. I'm good with buying them or just printing from the approved template. Thanks! https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/profile/38239-ct-1977/

I'm thinking I've got the traps and tears done with black and ready to start with the gray but, Glen, take a look and let me know what you think. After I took the photos I looked at them to make sure they looked good and realized that the rear right trap needed some work. Its funny, it seemed good to my eye but after looking at the photo, I realized I had to go back and clean up some lines. So, the first photo is before, the second is the "after". Better photo, closer view.

Yeah, the reflections are skewing the view but as you noted in the tears a second coat and potentially a third will be needed. Thanks for the input.

one more coat on everything? If so, probably a third coat on the tears?

Touch up job...one more coat and that should do it. I'm thinking a little more touch up on the traps and a second coat on the tears (terminology is correct, right?) and should be ready for the gray.

yeah, I've always like the saying "you never make a mistake if you stay on the couch". Thanks, guys, I appreciate the encouragement.

Dude, that's exactly what I thinking...thanks for the confirmation with the marker idea!

This is what it looked like when I removed the tape. Then, after I cleaned it up. I've got some touching up to do on all four but I'm happy with how the cleaning up went. Anyone out there, please feel free to use these photos as an example of a bad idea and how not to do this job I'll touch it up using a pencil outline and also on the tears....and do my best to stay inside the lines

okay, that sounds good. I'll be working on it more this weekend. Not likely getting to the stripes but hopefully making progress.

Yeah, I remember reading that somewhere. Do you know the name of the white paint off the top of your head. I can def look it up but if you know, that would be helpful.

That's a really good tip about the book covering...I'm going to look for that, I guess at an Office Depot or similar. Also, great idea on the reverse image. I'm going to try that once I'm to that point. I'm going to get the rest of the painting out of the way, do the tube stripes then attach and paint the ears.

ok, cool, will do! Just picked up some Frog Tape...can't wait to use it. Thanks!

I feel like I have some lines to clean up but other than that, Glen, what do you think?

Hey Glen, Below is a template from Panda Trooper. Do you know anyone that's used these. I'm curious as to the curvature that is part of the template and how that comes out in the end. I really appreciate your help and time. Bill 501st Stormtrooper[TK] 2.7k Location:Westcoast, Canada EIB Cohorts: ANH-H Name:Terry 501st ID:2886 501st Unit:Outer Rim Garrison Posted March 12, 2011 Here's some tube strip masking templates if you want to cut your own. I made these in Adobe Illustrator from scratch, they are not based on any specific trooper or design. Print them out to size, then place them on top of sign vinyl, etc. Cut through the paper and vinyl (ideally without cutting through the vinyl backing paper) and simply weed out (remove) the inner bits on the vinyl to create the template. You can use sign vinyl, masking tape or airbrush frisket. Use a sharp Exacto / hobby blade. Here's how I paint them: http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=14806&view=findpost&p=179529 When printing these out, they should be 13/16" (@16mm) tall.

Hey Glen, See below. Another good example of proper tooth painting. Also, re: Frog Tape...like I mentioned, I had seen Frog Tape but never really given it much thought, and never remember seeing any ad's for it. Last night, a couple hours after I read your post about it, I saw an ad for it on TV. Kinda crazy - but I'll def pick some up on my next trip to Lowes. Posted August 6, 2021 Hi Colin. I'll be the DO making your review. You have done a great work with your build mate, mine is a RWA armor too , great kit . In order to continue with your EIB app , I will need you to do me a favor Trooper, just a simple paint fix to your helmet frown. CRL: Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area It looks like yours has some areas that will need a little paint removing to get a better look and accuracy. Just 15 minutes painting session with a non acetone paint remover, a few toothpicks and cotton swabs and you will be golden! Reference Images. Thank you Quote Living to Fight Another Day. Deployment Officer[Staff] 3.8k Position: DO Location:Costa Rica EIB Cohorts: ANH-S Name:Mario 501st ID:48117 501st Unit:Costa Rica Garrison "Spartans Never Die..."

Thanks, Glen. I've seen the Frog tape...I'll have to try some. I was using a model from somewhere on this forum that showed a wider paint scheme on the teeth but every where I look now, they all show like the ones you posted here. Yeah, I got pretty good with the tooth pick, Q-tip, turpentine and exacto knife cleaning up the original mess. Those lines are just so straight....this will be my go-to model now. Thanks, again.

This is how the tape job turned out...live and learn. This is what it looked like after I cleaned it up and before painting. ...and this is what it looked like after I painted. I think it came out okay. Thoughts?

Hi Terry, newbie trooper here...where can I find "sign vinyl" and is there a specific type? Thanks.

Thanks, Richard.