JimmyC

I've been off the boards for a month or two and I missed this!? OK, I'm interested depending on price. Did I miss it someplace?

I talked the the guys from Stormtrooperundersuit.com before TFA came out and they told me that they were the manufacturer for the under-suits for TFA, and at the time they had 3 for 4 sets left that pinewood studios didn't need. They are as screen accurate as you can get for the FOTK. With that said, true screen accurate does not necessarily mean quality, but in this case it's pretty decent. I did end up buying one of the ones that Pinewood didn't want, and it is thick, the shiny "shorts" are stretchy they have a double chunky zipper and a Velcro closure for the neck section. I believe I got a large, I'm 5'10 about 180 and it fits be like a champ. The only thing I'm not sure will hold up is the shiny shorts, which also happens to be the only thing you can see when you are wearing the whole costume. I'm concerned with them wearing down, for chipping.

Tony, I just wanted to say thank you again for this wonderful thread. It has been a life saver, since the actual "instructions" suck... I finished up my Strapping system and it looks great; I'm waiting to paint the armor before I attach it. It's a slow process, waiting for a nice days and doing my best to get it done. With that said, here is that 3d model shoulder piece I made up from your instructions if anyone wants them here they are: https://goo.gl/k1g4WQ it's a bit thicker and doesn't actually need the off shoot piece to be bent. it's not perfect, all the holes are the same size but it works for me, thought I would share!

Here you guys go! https://goo.gl/Vkmu46 It's just one, because you flip it to print the other side. (or just print two and flip it over) 100% infill takes about an hour and 40 minutes per part. the final should be about 3mm thick, and at the longest part is about 5 1/2 inches long Also I did not try printing this is PLA, not sure how it would hold up.. I'm not sure, I mean it just needs to hold two snaps and stick out a bit for the shoulder bell, so I don't see why not... I made a model of it but I need more white plastic to try it out. I'm not completely against the metal, I just like to look at other options.

Awesome kit Tony, I got mine a while back too! While on topic.. would anyone benefit from this 3d model?: Personally, I don't have access to sheets of plastic and found it easier to print in ABS. or if I did a 3d model of the "metal" shoulder part? (Just a thought)

I'm just starting my Imperial Gaskets, this video helps a lot, but after they are assembled, how is every one connecting them to the armor? Same as the ANOVOS (with the straps and velcro)?

ok, so quick question. I picked up some "1/4" x 2" Neoprene - center layer of Waist Belt & Shoulder Plate (suspension system)" i used the link that you had on the first page. I got the stuff in the mail, but its really heavy duty neoprene rubber rather than like a foam. i mean it matches the description and is exactly the same stuff that is linked there, but it doesn't have a sticky side... is this wrong or is the stuff correct you just did something differently?

my fiberglass helmet isn't like that. but then again, its really heavy too...

I would interested in the materials for the suspension system. I was looking at buying all the stuff on their own and its easly over a hundrend bucks and I would be in the same boat with enough materials to sell off. But if you have leftovers I'd be interested in some... Save me money and time.

Hey, so I might be interested in a suspension system, if you still have it available?

Excellent Build! I've already decided to not rush for the movie premiere and just follow some of your tutorials. Do it "right" you know?

You can probably get away with not having the shiny one if you are in a pinch. The shiny part is actually like a spandex like material. Probably very similar to the Mara Jade jump suit material if you are familiar. I mean if you could make some undershorts or boxers with that shiny material and wear is over top the jump suit...?

Forgive me I may have missed it, I swear I read through your build, FANTASTIC job btw... Two things really, where did you find that fabric for the chest piece? and where did you get everything painted? I'm looking for a place, but I'm absolutely terrible at painting. I'm not close to painting yet, I still have more trimming, all of the gluing, filling, and mods.

Fantastic! I'll see if I can make some updates soon from the new images that are out.

Well, at the time of making these files, I used the few promo shots of the TFA TK running for the top, I found a pretty high res version. and there are a few side shots including the one off of the force awakens visual dictionary cover. The basic design for the size was based off a tactical handgun cover, which turned out to be pretty correct. Accuracy though, I would say this is about a 6 or 7 out of 10. a bit more than half right.. It’s the right size and basic shape. They just released some new reference photos so I’ll have a few fix’s on it now. once I find some time!

Mine took about a week or two and I'm in southern Ohio. This was just back in Sept and it came in a bag.

Wow, looks like the overwelming emails were enough for them to add it back to their site. Awesome!

Let me begin with a story on how I found this... Now, I can't promise these are still available, but if you go and contact them sooner rather than later, you may be able to get one. I would frequent this under suit website frequently, because they had nice cotton one piece double zipper black under suits. I have one from when I was making my TK and I've been in the market for another one, since I now have 3 TKs and only once undersuit... ANYWAYS... Right around the time that TFA was in production I was on their site and I noticed a new undersuit i had never seen before, kind of odd looking.. it said it was for the new movie, but i really didnt know. I had mentioned it to a friend of mine, and not a few days passed and the site and removed the page. I didn't think anything of it again until I got my email about finally being aloud to buy TFA armor! so I was on the lookout for a new undersuit... and I remembered that site! so I went there and emailed them... and this is the response I got: "We have some left over which pinewood studios didn’t use they are £49.99 each sizes left are large and XL" Yes please! I jumped on it! I got it and it looks exactly like that.. Now, I know it's impossible to tell since the film isn't out yet, but I really wouldn't doubt it.. The shiny part is very stretchy... anyways.. email them directly: http://stormtrooperundersuit.com/ Good luck getting a set! Post here if you get one!! MTFBWY -Jimmy

I dont know if it helps, but when I did the officer blaster, the 3d files are out there and i made them seperate, if you want to grab that M4 topper piece.

Wow, you guys are fast! Fantastic work! I'm glad the files are working out! Mine is still in the sanding and primer phase... I'm hoping to start the painting tonight.

honestly, I didnt even go to that site. I found the sale thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31188-tk7-trooper-boots-by-ib-ready-for-sale/ clicked on the email and it took a day or two to get my order in.

a couple guys where having trouble with the file types. So I reloaded them and they are good now. and somehow the trigger file didn't transfer? strange since the entire thing was dragged and dropped from my folder over.. so I loaded that this morning. Let me know if anyone sees anything wonky with the files, and I can reload them.

Alrighty guys.. as promised! These are .stl files... hope that works for everyone. ----------- I'll still update this thread with my progress/painting and such! First one to print one; let me know how it turns out! Good luck and MTFBWY! -Jimmy

I have a set of the RS ABS with the HDPE bucket. I love it, and it will never see a trooping event. The ABS is very thin, very bendy, and I would be afraid of breaking it, and for the cost. no thanks. my plan was always to keep it in the collection as the closest thing I will ever have to owning a real one... I would say, go with the PVC if you plan on trooping with it. if you are a purist, like me. go with the ABS.

Alrighty, big POST... ! I think I have it to where I like it... here are some assembling photos! This model has very little sanding. I did it all in White and Black ABS plastic (Acetone works as a permanent bond with ABS plastic and the ABS Acetone paste can make amazing plastic filler. It also can shine it in small amounts), so there is a little bit of cracking that needs to be filled. lots of sanding ahead of me. I've already removed all of the support material. I would highly recommend jewelers files if you don't already have them. I don't have the screws together yet, since I'm not sure what to use, but if its anything like the kids toy should be pretty simple. main body The GLOCK and how it connects. I'm doing this for the community and for people who have 3d printers. I did all of the black parts at once which took about 11 hours The outer shell took about 19 hours (since i printed it on its side with infill) and if you were wondering the Glock (just the main body part) 23 hours and I plan on including this with the files. i've only printed one barrel and one slide and have only had to print the polymer rails (things on the sides and bottom once.) That flat piece on the side took 20 minutes. here are my printer settings on most of the parts .14 Layer Height 1.05 Shell .84 Bottom/Top thickness 50% infill Density 60 Print speed Support type EVERYWHERE Brim EVERYWHERE I left the LED out, since I cant find that picture. :-/ I swear I thought i saw a hint of red in one of them.. no matter, I actually got the LED's for the T5H's TFA blaster, took two seconds to solder up one to a 9 volt. -Jimmy