TommyD[501st] Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Kev I've got a first time costumer who is VERY interested in this. She loves my Rex and told her the same guy was making a Fem Trooper so she's in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks TommyD. Wow it is good to see you here on FISD. Kevin W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Kev I've got a first time costumer who is VERY interested in this. She loves my Rex and told her the same guy was making a Fem Trooper so she's in! Hi Tommy, have you settled into the new location yet? **thread derail*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) I have an idea on what I think the back of the legs could/should look like. In the CRL that Liz wrote up (before the GG statue was released) she thought maybe the back of the legs would look more like the Movie Clones. Although some images in the Comic show very little to almost no shots of the back of the legs, it is some what suggested that they might have looked more like the TK's. In some comics drawing a little bit of a TK looking knee is shown, also the action figure was leaning in huge favor of looking mostly like a TK. When I look at the GG Statue at the front view I see the upper half looking like a TK and the bottom half legs looking like a Clone. And on the back side it is reversed with the upper half looking like a Clone and the bottom... Well that what makes me think the back side of the legs should look a bit more like a TK and bringing balance to the over all look. This will benefit the ability to put the lower legs on. With the backside of the calve having the look of the TK this will allow them to open up at that spot with an overlap to clam-shell closed. I do not think an extra strip needs to be glued on like the TKs but having a thin step like I did on my RMQ armor makes the lower legs a wearable part. And completing the look up the thigh towards the butt, visually makes sense to me. Again the strip up the thigh will not need an extra piece of plastic glue to it like on the TK's. In fact the thighs will not open on the back. The line line will be part of the mold. The thighs will assemble (glue together) on the sides like a clone. I do not feel the back of the legs should look like a Clone. The rounded out cup shape in the back of the thighs pulls away from the over all look and will not give that stream line smooth fit for a female. And let me be the first to say that making the Spoon entry on the back of the caves for the clone style legs is a major pain to assemble. Here is a Photoshop images I made adding thin raised lines down the center backside of the thighs and also down the calves.. Sorry it not the best image. ------- I would like to know if anyone apposes to this idea for the back of the legs to let me know ASAP as I plan to start on this very soon, possibly next week. Kevin W. Edited September 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think you are spot on there Kevin with the calves. I can't see it any other way for the reasons you cited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Security[501st] Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 That is going to be a fantastic kit. Good luck Kev... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think you are spot on there Kevin with the calves. I can't see it any other way for the reasons you cited. ^What he said. Looks good to me. -Eric Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Berbs42[TK] Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yep, What they said. - Berbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Well, I think the line looks sexy. Odd enough as that sounds. Think of it like a pair of stockings with a thick line down the back of the leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) I got this in the mail today... I have a few projects I plan to finish up this week and then if all goes well I will be starting on this next week. ----------- Kevin W. Edited September 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berbs42[TK] Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 :dancing-trooper: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Kevin ... DUUUUDE.... That is beyond exciting. Seriously, dude... this is gonna be insane awesome! You are really onto something - IMHO, of course... but I just KNOW this is going to take off like c r a z y. I'm so happy and excited for you. We'll be anxiously awaiting further details. Cheers! Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Well I have started sculpting some of the parts.. I'm giving the inner part of the Bicep a bit more of the TK look rather than what is on the GG Statue. Having the slight flare at the top near the armpit will be more comfortable. And making the inside more flat than curved will also help with the comfort of your arms when wearing it, because of the bulkiness of where the Chest and Back connect under the arms. I do NOT plan to add the thumb print indention. LOL Forearms & Biceps ----- Shoulderbells ------ Kevin W. Edited September 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oota goota Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Hi all I have been watching this thread for some time with great interest. I can't wait to see your armour KW! I don't wish to hijack this thread but I've also been working on a set of Jes Gistang inspired stormtrooper armour. I've elected to push the armour much further over to a tk style than the statue as I essentially want to make a set of tk armour that fits the female form better than the standard. The JG statue is a great base and gave me lots of ideas about where to start. I've started a build over on the rpf: www.therpf.com/f79/jes-gistang-inspired-stormtrooper-armour-206571/#post3207658 Any c and c would be most welcome I hope that we can swap notes as we go! Cheers Oota Edited February 14, 2014 by Oota goota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berbs42[TK] Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Any Progress news? And maybe some more pics?Got a few ladies patiently waiting in Central Texas... - Berbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsBlondeAsLuke[TK] Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Really excited to see this thread. I was wondering when somebody would be inspired to build armor for women. It is a bit... ah... difficult to adapt the current stuff to the female form. You know, other than the fact that Jes gets blown up like the Death Star, it is awesome there is a female stormtrooper in canon. ----------- Edited September 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I know it's been a while and an up-date is long over due... My goal is to have this all done in about 3 months. Just in time for San Diego Comic-Con. Kevin W. Edited September 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Got more progress to show... Started shaping the rear end with the Kidney. Thanks Kevin W. Edited September 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Awesome job, I can't wait for this to be finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berbs42[TK] Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Yep. Very excited for this! My wife's in as a TIE Reserve and soon a Jawa, but THIS is what she wants. - Berbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwdesigns[TK] Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) I finished the foam sculpt of the butt with kidney. Lower legs and knees are next... Kevin W. Edited September 26, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 ding ding!~ a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clonecollector[TK] Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Love the sculpt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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