troopermaster Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Yes Billy. Your laundry bill will definitely go up when you see this in the flesh. When I put the taped together parts on Luke yesterday I was really shocked at how good it looked on him. All the curves and nuances of the original armour are on this mini kit and anyone who is familiar with the original will spot ll these details that are not on any other adult replica. Just pulled some mini hovi's in resin this morning that I sculpted. The E6000 caps just won't do for this suit so I made some smaller scaled versions. I have smaller Newey snaps ready to fit as well and all Newey hardware for the strapping. Original strapping and canvas belt on this one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Been working hard all day getting this assembled for a test fitting. I have got the full ANH strapping in there and it has been really hard work bending the smaller brackets. I will have to buy some thinner gauge wire and some smaller screws rather than the ones I use for adult suits. I need to have the bicep hooks for the next fitting to keep the arms from sliding down and need a belt to keep the waist together. Helmet still needs padding but overall I don't think I have done bad today. Edited February 23, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Paul i have just had to show these pic's to Rocco and Leo and Karen and we are all blown away with Luke's new ANH suit , What a Dad and i love Luke's big grin under the helmet the parts fit him spot on and with the brackets and screws and Newey's this is the ultimate Screen accurate TM Junior Cant wait to see this bad boy in the flesh mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkTrooper Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 That is just some amazing work, Paul. Kudos to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai[TK] Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Speechless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Just astounding! You are an artist Paul. What gets me is that it is so much more accurate than a lot of the adult builds on here!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilboy[501st] Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am gobsmacked. Astounding work mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I haven't really been following this, but it is an awesome idea and it looks like it is going to come out absolutely awesome! You have an awesome talent Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks for all the great feedback everyone I hope to have more to show soon. Some of the leg parts are in need of a lot of work at the moment and it takes a very long time to get them the way I want them to look. Countless hours are spent on the smallest details as I constantly check the sculpts against original pieces, scaling them down as I go. Looking forward to getting the full test suit finished and then onto the final version once any necessary changes have been made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholls Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Paul this is amazing! It makes me want to have kids just so they can wear armor like this haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Just got the legs pulled tonight (finally!) and already got them rough trimmed and test fitted. I will get them fully trimmed and finished tomorrow so I can test fit properly with the rest of the suit on and see what needs adjusting/changing before I pull the next suit on Wednesday in 1.5mm gloss ABS. I managed to pull test helmet #2 after making some changes to moulds that needed doing after I built the first helmet. I fiddled with a few areas on the face, back, cap and ears, so everything should fit together much better and also look much better too. I tweaked a few minor spots on the arms and shoulder bells too but didn't bother pulling those tonight. I know they will be perfect for the gloss ABS suit. Only things left to sculpt are the canister parts now and finish off the shoulder straps which I will do tomorrow. Still need to scratch build a blaster and get it finished for Friday. Oooh the pressure Edited February 23, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Oooooooooooooo how you love pressure dear boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy320 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I would love to be a little kid again with that armor. I would wear it night and day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai[TK] Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 It looks like a full size armor and not one for your Kid! Great Work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 It's virtually identicle to a full sized suit only scaled down. I have only used hi res photos of an original ANH suit as reference when sculpting these moulds and tried to capture all the minor details. I just finished assembling the helmet and it looks better than the first one. I also assembled the legs too but will leave closing the backs until I can test fit them this evening. Strapping with hooks to be fitted in the calves. The belt looks so cool. It's made of layered canvas with all hardware just like the original. Drop box elastic has the cut out so it doesn't foul the snap. Pics up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMpixels Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Awesome work Paul, loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormie Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 That is awesome work Paul Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Thanks A helmet pic. More coming soon. Edited February 23, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 WOW! Amazing Paul! Makes me wanna have kids!....but dont tell my wife that! ..heh i just noticed your sig...nice..Christopher Walken, Dead Zone hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Just finished a 13 hour shift working on finishing the moulds after I made some last minute changes and finally pulled the entire kit this evening. These photos were taken at 8.00pm tonight and I got straight on with the trimming and some assembly. This has to be a full wearable suit by tomorrow night Edited February 23, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Looks bloody great mate! Good luck for the assembly by tomorrow, That's gonna be a push even for you no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks Mark. It's going to be another long day tomorrow. Not only do I have to get the armour and helmet finished, I have to scratch build a blaster and sew a neck seal too. I can see this being another one of those builds where the paint is drying on the way to the troop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskunky Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 All the best mate, hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Good luck Paul, and thanks for sharing the pictures. It looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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