Rolf[501st] Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Sweet looking ANH Stormtrooper you got there. Congrats and enjoy him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 @Jason: I´m ca. 6'4" high and my weight is ca. 198 lbs. Not really screen accurate Hmmmm 6'4" in a TM.... time for me to lose a few pounds... because that suit looks even better on you now I know you're also a tall dude. Aloha, -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) Chris, that was an easy job for me as GML. Welcome to the German Garrison! The belt: it should not be higher than the separate "boxes" on the front part - nitpicking, really, but I have reference if it should still be unclear. You left a small edge top and bottom...not sure what you mean with "chest" and all that, though? Edited October 24, 2011 by ObiHahn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) You will have to show me what you mean because I haven't got a clue what your talking about Edited October 24, 2011 by troopermaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 ohhh.... Sorry! I have edited my wrong post. "ObiHahn had recommended that my belt is too wide (the plasticpart). I have to cut the belt near the BOXES for the correct look. Currently is a line about ca. 2 mm over and bottom the Boxes." Waste no Words about the Chest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turrican Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Looks realy good. Nice to see a new TM trooper trooper in GG.Welcome in the ranks. And cause of your belt, let it as it is. Edited October 25, 2011 by Turrican Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Here's a pic of my belt, I have pics of original belts (which are not my pics so I won't post them here) to show that there was almost no to no "edge" left standing, it is just as high as the "boxes". Chris left 2mm standing, top and bottom, and I just (nitpickingly) suggested to get rid of those as well: Like I mentioned already: it was the only tiny detail, besides internal strapping, that I thought could be futzed with a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I see what you mean now, but I don't agree with you. I have photos of original ANH belts and they do have some 'edge' left on them, and they measure 95mm tall which is probably close to what Chris' belt is. I am not sure of the exact length of the ammo section, but mine measures 460mm. I have seen plenty of tour suits with no edge left on the belts, but the ANH's are rough trimmed and not as clean as the tour suits style belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 You can see on Simons belt that they are not ttrimmed too close to the boxes. It's not the best photo, but it's the only public photo I can show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 You can see on Simons belt that they are not ttrimmed too close to the boxes. It's not the best photo, but it's the only public photo I can show. I have the same "problem" with not being able to show pics of what I mean. I am referencing pictures of Simon's suit as well and on the very up-close detail pics of the belt I saw, there was almost no edge besides the slight curvature of where the vac-formed plastic was pulled over the boxes - I still think that on Chris' belt, the edge is a bit too prominent, but only slightly so. We're talking millimeters here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 The protruding lip on the RS Props belt varies in size all along both edges. It's almost flush at one end and protrudes quite some way at the other. You should advise Chris to cut the belt wonkier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Yeah, I think wonky is more accurate I think the original boxes are not exactly lined up straight so if you did score a straight line you would have uneven gaps along both edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Wonky it is, then! My TM belt actually is a bit wonky. Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Well, I do try and get everything as screen accurate as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tk460 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Sweeeeet build! What did you use or technique to hold your thigh armor up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Elastic loops glued to the inside of the thighs, and then you pull a regular belt through the loops and fasten the belt around your waist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Well, I do try and get everything as screen accurate as possible Ow, I didn't even mean "made wonky", I meant I trimmed mine wonky. But yeah, I had a suspicion you might be into screen accuracy, Paul... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Fab build there mate , one thing i noticed your shins tend to ride up , perhaps you could repostion the hooks on the elastics inside the shins to tighten them up a little , are you going to be trooping this baby mate ?, ohh and i luv the wonkey belt look , looks so right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 If there is one thing you won't see on original armour it is a straight line, and the belt is no exception. I made each box on the belt slightly different so that there is no symmetry. Once you start making things all nice and even you take away the look of the original Stromtrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Here here oh Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiHahn[TK] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Once you start making things all nice and even you take away the look of the original Stromtrooper Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 +1 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Fab build there mate , one thing i noticed your shins tend to ride up , perhaps you could repostion the hooks on the elastics inside the shins to tighten them up a little , are you going to be trooping this baby mate ?, ohh and i luv the wonkey belt look , looks so right Thank you! This is my intention. I'm too tall (10cm taller than ideal) and if my shins are too low you can see larger gaps between the parts Oh, of course! I can hardly wait to troop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Word. You guys have convinced me There is no linear edge and i will trimm mine wonky. Thanks for the professional comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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