Andor_FX

Update: Butt Plate alignment optimized Shoulder Bridges attached Torso side alignment optimized (not satisfied with the result so far) Issues: Right thigh twisted outside by mistake back plate not correct aligned by mistake I'm considering to additionally secure the shoulder bridges on the back with Velcro.

Holster final installation for a Stunt Trooper with 2 rivets only (snaps on the other side).

Very nice "how to" information here! Thank you.

Thank you all. My update for today is not a big deal, because most of the issues regarding my strapping are still unsolved but in the making. Update: Holster Installed (correct rivets will follow asap). Sit of the Helmet is better now in my opinion I think I'm a little too thin for an average trooper, as the torso armor pieces are a bit too wide and overlap on the right side. See detail picture...

Thank you all . I will post new pictures of the complete armor in the next few days.

As you mentioned, the right shin has the coverstrip attached the wrong way. Because I have used super glue, the task ended up in a mess. I was able to repair the shin with putty and a coverstrip insde (underneath the damaged areas).

Thank you very much for your time and very detailed feedback TK85421. When I read about the cover strip being mounted incorrectly, I wondered, how could that have happened? Happy to read, that I am allmost there, that motivates me alot.

2nd Update with 90% of armor finished. Missing parts (wip): shoulder bridges srew covers for the belt holster Missaligned parts/ trimming needed (from my local fellow troopers ): Helmet sits to high (easy to be fixed by removing the cushion obove the head) shoulder bells may be a bit closer to the shoulder butt plate to high on the right side (easy task, by adjusting the strapping a bit) torso hidge overlaps on both sides ... One of my biggest issues is that the snap of the right bicep easily come off from the shoulder bell as soon as I am moving my right arm. May be the strap sits to tight. I've found that it's probably better to use a webbing material instead of an elastic band, otherwise the gap easiliy becomes too large. Let me know waht you think. Thank you in advance.

Update: And a question about the distance between the shin and thighs. Is that aceptable or is the gap to big? Maybe the thighs can be moved downwards a bit a turned inwards a little (as a helpfull trooper of my garrison suggested) I will post pictures of the full armor in the next few days

Thank you Sir!

Allmost ready for strapping, yeah.

Thank you, I was unaware that there were tolerance ranges for these issues.

Hello fellow troopers. My next step is the installation of the belt, ammo boxes and holster. Can someone suggest me a good lenght for the holster straps before I cut them? See also my other questions in the picture, Thank you.

That is very kind Manu, thanks alot

Thank you all! I allready started my own thread. Until now, as an officer, I had only helped the troopers get dressed; now I see how much work went into this armor and how many impressive details there are.

Yes, this is a good idea. Time for Mr. Dremel (carefully) Thank you!

Here come a first try with the forearm and guides

Thank you!! I'll try the water bath trick; hopefully the cover strip will hold. With the shoes, hmm okay that is not an easy task. Is this acceptable for level 1 or may be 2? otherwise I have to swap them

Hey there, fellow Troopers! Last week I finally started my ANH Stunt build I’m reassembling a pre-loved MFX kit. The helmet is an RS Stunt kit — mission accomplished ✅ I started by thoroughly cleaning the entire armor and removing all the cover strips, as most of them had been glued on with hot glue. The first parts I reassembled were the shins. Some of the original cover strips were misaligned, so I cut new ones, adjusted the trimming, and reattached them using E6000. Here’s where the problem begins: since the cover strips on the back of the shins are glued only on the outside, I can’t get them to close snugly. Does anyone have advice on how to solve this issue? My next concern: the shoes seem a bit too wide at the top. Do you think that’s acceptable?

This post has left me speechless. I am so grateful for all the great and practical tips, thank you!

Thank you very much. Your comments keep me highly motivated

Thank you very much, I will post wip pictures, but what is the right channel?

Hey there, fellow Troopers! Last week I finally started my ANH Stunt build – and wow, what a ride already! Current mission status: I’m assembling a pre-loved MFX kit with freshly redone strapping right now. The helmet is an RS Stunt kit (mission accomplished ✅). I’ve quickly learned that there’s a lot more to this than just “snap it together, but my awesome Trooper mates keep me motivated to get this armor up to approvable standards. One step closer to joining the ranks of shiny white! 💪✨ This is a very early preview, all parts are holding together with tape: There are also some parts missiing on the pic, but I have them allready on my working desk. Please don't be too hard on me yet.

I hereby request access to the 501st section of the forum. Thank you in advance and greetings from Germany Andy, TK ID 30046 https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=36943