Andor_FX

Thank you all!

Hello fellow troopers! I'm thrilled to share that I've just received my approval for an ANH Stunt build, featuring an MFX armor set and an RS Prop Masters helmet, a combination I'm genuinely proud of. The armor itself came to me secondhand and in rather rough shape, so the entire build was essentially a full restoration from the ground up, including a complete re-strapping. It's been a rewarding challenge. The blaster is a 3D-printed replica, and the boots are dyed Chelsea boots that turned out surprisingly well. This is actually my third costume overall, but my first armor build -and I have to say, the experience of trooping as a Stormtrooper is something else entirely compared to my previous outings as an Imperial Staff Officer. There's a very different energy to it. Before the final approval, I took the armor out for a full test-wear to make sure I could realistically handle 5–6 hours in it. Let's just say - you all know exactly what I mean when I say it's demanding. But the moment you're in full kit and catch your reflection, every bit of discomfort becomes an afterthought. The joy of wearing it simply outweighs everything else.Looking forward to trooping with my Garrison members soon. May the Empire stand! That was the starting point and how it turned out 1/2 year later First time test fit all parts holding together with white duct tape the worst moment, I glued one coverstrip The wrong way around with super glue and tried to get it off again... Pre Approved "test troop" as non registered trooper... You can find pre approval pictures an details here:

Hello fellow troopers! I'm joined the 501st in 2023 as an imperial Security Officer an go further with a spot on Imperial Staff Officer Costume. Secretly, however, I have always admired how cool a Stormtrooper armor looks and how much joy it brings to fans; so, I decided to follow this path as well. That was more than six months ago, and now I can say: I'm thrilled to share that I've just received my approval for an ANH Stunt build, featuring an MFX armor set and an RS Prop Masters helmet, a combination I'm genuinely proud of. May the Empire stand!

TK 30046 reporting for duty and request access to the FISD https://www.501st.com/member/30046/ User TKid: 30046 UserID: 36943

Thank you Glen!

TL 30046 reporting for duty and request access to the FISD https://www.501st.com/member/30046/

The Garrison Web Liaison (GWL) will take care of uploading my photos to the Member Gallery, correct? How does it work, do I have to send a picture to someone?

Thank you all!

Thank you very much Frank, you are part of this success!

APPROVED! thank you so much my fellow troopers for supporting me. I didn't make it without you. Special thanks goes to: Frank, Luca, Tino, Christoph and Glen. TK 30046 reporting for duty.

Thank you very much Glen. Now I'm waiting for the feedback of my GMO's. Fingers crossed

The result after fixing the shoulders and some other issues:

Thank you all for your encouraging words; I’ve continued working on the problem areas, i.e. I reduced the return edges on the bridges to about one-third of its original size—this makes them much more flexible. I also trimmed off the last segment of the bridges, as it was frequently bumping against the OII box. Now for the most important part: I’ve added foam padding to specific areas of the chest plate and back plate. I’m a slender trooper and hadn't really lined the chest plate much before; now, however, it fits significantly better (in my opinion), and the two halves sit much more comfortably on my shoulders because they are now held slightly apart. Photos will follow as soon as possible. A very nice fellow trooper (TK) lives just 500 meters away. I’m going to ask him if he’d be willing to take my approval photos. If you’re reading this, Frank—I’d really appreciate it! :) Me at a not registered "test troop" to find out what I have to improve, esp. after 6 hours of wearing the armor.

Hello Troopers, I can report that yesterday I had a test troop with my armor, during which one of my GMLs was present. The armor hasn't fully proven itself during wear yet, as the shoulder bridges still stick out too far upward with slightly more arm movement (the radius is too small and they flare out). Second point: The shoulder bells keep rotating backward, which causes them to no longer sit flush against the chest plate at the front. My proposed solutions: Sand down the "return edges" of both bridges — this will allow them to bend much more easily, and if necessary, cut off (trim) a segment at the back. Secure the shoulder-bells at the center front with an elastic band and snap button, additionally attaching them to the chest plate, so that they point forward and the gap is reduced. What do you think? I also forgot to mention that my left shin rotates outward while walking, causing the sniper plate to stick out to the side a bit. Is there a good solution to prevent this?

Update: The issue with the shoulder bridges are allmost solved and I'm ready for new approval pictures (not this ones here). I also shortend the lenght of the right bridge after the fitting test here, because the bridge touches the 0II box.