...And here we go!
My AP kit showed up last week. (That smiley doesn't do the actual grin on my face any justice.)
Like several others, I'd like to keep a thread of progress reports, photos, and questions (with answers, hopefully) as I go along. This is my first build and a momentous occasion; of course I'd want to share it with others!
I think most of it is there. All looks good to me.
As for what I'm going to do with it -- might end up a HWT, but the goal for now is make an ESB trooper and apply to the 501st with it. I'd also like to go for a more ideal suit than a "I-just-walked-off-the-set" suit.
This is where I will be spending every one of my evenings for the next few months. Also, guess which bike is mine
So far, I've not done much more than trim the shins and arms. I want to test this cement stuff before I do any gluing. Otherwise, it's just gunna be lots o' good ol' E6k.
Don't sniff this.
I've already started on collecting bits and pieces for the soft parts.
TK boots I got in August
UnderArmor top and bottom (also good on cooler rides)
canvas for the belt
started making a neckseal (I'll post pics of my poor first attempt when I find it)
some snaps, straps, clips, and velcro, but probably not near enough
ESB handplates are on the way
Some of the things I still need/want:
holster (still not sure if I'm going to make mine or not)
blaster (no clue on this either)
gloves
helmet accessories
I have access to pretty much all the tools I think I'll need, and with all the lurking on here I've done over the last year, it all should be straightforward and smooth sailing from here, right? (knock on wood, cross fingers, where's my lucky ewok foot)