blueboxer[501st] Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) Well, here goes... ANH "Stunt" style: Kev's ANH 2.5 helmet w/ green welder's lenses and Hovi-Mix mic tips AM Armor TK Boots Hasbro E-11 Blaster (modified) Anrev's leather holster FYI... per some suggestions here on the forum, the "chrome strips" are no longer present on the thermal detonater as you can see in some of the ab pics. I've also installed thinner 1" chest/back straps as suggested (which are different than what you see here in the pics). Edited May 16, 2010 by blueboxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) nice build. are the drop boxes straps white or black? they look like they might be black instead of white? looks like your butt plate and kidney are not separate? aside from that your side strap from chest to back plate should not be visible. (yet as you said they are thinner.) if drop box straps are white... if your plates are separate then I'd say you're good to go! my 2 credits! Edited May 16, 2010 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebectrooper Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Love the first picture, it looks just like the movie poster with the 3 Stormtroopers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry19D Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I can't see anything else than what Vern has already mentioned. Are you using Chicago screws to fasten the holster to the belt? If so, you might think about turning them around so that the screw part is facing inward, towards your armor. The other side looks almost exactly like a rivet, and (if you happened to get just the right size) look very close to what's on-screen, IMO. But that suggestion is more for aesthetics than anything. Great AM build, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 great suggestion terry about the belt... I noticed that as well, but you mentioned it for us all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboxer[501st] Posted May 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) nice build. are the drop boxes straps white or black? they look like they might be black instead of white? looks like your butt plate and kidney are not separate? aside from that your side strap from chest to back plate should not be visible. (yet as you said they are thinner.) if drop box straps are white... if your plates are separate then I'd say you're good to go! my 2 credits! Thanks for the critique... yes the straps are white on the drop boxes and the butt and kidney plates are separate (the AM armor kit comes with the two seperated already). I can't see anything else than what Vern has already mentioned. Are you using Chicago screws to fasten the holster to the belt? If so, you might think about turning them around so that the screw part is facing inward, towards your armor. The other side looks almost exactly like a rivet, and (if you happened to get just the right size) look very close to what's on-screen, IMO. But that suggestion is more for aesthetics than anything. Great AM build, indeed! Whoops! Thanks for catching that... I dropped the ball on that one, good eye! I have the Chicago screws reversed now... hopefully that will suffice? Edited May 16, 2010 by blueboxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Terrell has final say, but I think it looks great. Personally I'd suggest a 1" strap for the chest/back instead of a 2" which looks huge, and perhaps allowing just a tad more gap between kidney/butt, and also trim the shoulder bells a little. Small items that don't affect EIB, but will enhance the look of your suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboxer[501st] Posted May 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Terrell has final say, but I think it looks great. Personally I'd suggest a 1" strap for the chest/back instead of a 2" which looks huge, and perhaps allowing just a tad more gap between kidney/butt, and also trim the shoulder bells a little. Small items that don't affect EIB, but will enhance the look of your suit. Yes sir, I agree... 1" straps are what I have on it now, per an earlier suggestion (unlike the 2" straps seen in the pics). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Sorry for the late reply, just for a little piece of mind can you post a pic of the new chest to back strap. Looks good trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboxer[501st] Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Sorry for the late reply, just for a little piece of mind can you post a pic of the new chest to back strap. Looks good trooper. Sure thing sir! I'll get my son to take some more pics of me showing the changes ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboxer[501st] Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Sorry for the late reply, just for a little piece of mind can you post a pic of the new chest to back strap. Looks good trooper. Terrell, I finally got a chance to take those pics that you requested... hopefully these will suffice? I'm sorry for the delay, I had to take these myself (they're in reverse with the aid of a mirror). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Your all set, EIB approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Sweet - another AM-wearing EIB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Congrats! You'll also notice I updated your group membership - welcome to the 501st only jacuzzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboxer[501st] Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thank you all very much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthfoster[501st] Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Nice looking armor James. AM is making a name for itself here Cheers on getting approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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