bobojuice[TK] Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Over the years I've compiled tons of links and resources for TK costuming. I figured I'd share them here for all the aspiring TKs to find things easier. It's not everything, but it is quite a bit. If anyone has any recommendations I'll add them to the list. Also, if any links are broken or need to be updated feel free to let me know. **UPDATE** Some of this info may be no longer relevant but I will try to update as many of the links as possible. Armor Resources: Armor Types: FISD ANH Stunt CRL: 501st ANH Hero CRL: 501st ESB CRL: 501st ROTJ CRL: 501st Screenshots and references: Star Wars Helmets Tips, Tutorials, and How-Tos: FISD (This is a great source if info and tutorials) TK4510 Video Build: LINK Snap tutorial: Link TM Armor Build: Stukatrooper's Flickr Helmet Build: FISD Helmet Assembly Manual: FISD (Unavailable) MP Armor Build: Missing Pieces Armor Build Cover Strip Sizes: FISD Belt making tutorial: FISD Boot painting thread: FISD Neck Seal tutorial: FISD LFL Archive Photos: Part 1 also Part 2 (do not need account to view) Jorran's Shopping List Thread:FISD Ear Trimming Help: FISD Off Clip-on Fan DIY: FISD Ammo Pouch Tutorial: TK1336 Mod Tips for Female TKs:FISD Armor Parts: Boots: TK Boots Also, jodhpur/chelsea boots can be purchased and painted white. Holster: FISD or FISD (no longer available it seems) These can also be scratch made with leather PATTERN HERE. Check CRL for differences in holsters. Belt: FISD Very good quality belt. I have two. These can also be made using the tutorial in the resources section. Also can be purchased at TrooperBay Underarmor: Can be found at Underarmor's Website or Amazon (Compression Heat Gear). Off brands can be found at Walmart, Target, or any sports store. Also available here: Epic Sports or Eastbay Decals: From TrooperBay: Decals ------ ANH Traps and Tube Stripes can also be hand painted. TKCaleb has some nice custom RotJ Decals, send him a PM for a set. Sskunky's RotJ Decals HERE. Lens: I use Smitty's lenses as they're darker than most, but still have a nice green color. Send him a PM for a set. You can also use welding shield or whatever ATA ships if you're getting an ATA. Neck Seal: FISD or FISD or TrooperBay. These can also be sewn or hand made using the tutorial above. ANH Gloves: Nomex Gloves for trooping. Rubber gloves for Centurion can be purchased online or at hardware stores. I recommend using cotton gloves under your rubber gloves if you are going to troop with them. ESB Gloves: Silk or Rubber gloves for centurion. Nomex can be used for anything else, like trooping etc. Drop box backing: FISD for EIB or Centurion. Bucket Padding: Any foam material. Also can use teeball helmet foam (junior size helmets at walmart under 10 bucks) or tactical helmet lining. Hovi mic tips: Smitty Sskunky's or Keith's tips. (note they may or may not be selling these any longer) I have a set of Sskunky's and they are amazing. Trooperbay carries tips. If you order armor from ATA, he sends some tips as well. Thermal Detonator Clips: FISD FISD. Apparently no longer working, but there's one from Vern. FISD RotJ Armor Trim: FISD A must for anyone going TKC, ICN, or RotJ. (Archived) E-11 Resources: Blaster scratch build: Blaster Builder's Club My E-11 Hasbro Mod: Link E-11 Advanced Reference: FISD E-11 Reference: FISD E-11 Reference: FISD Scope Rail Tutorial: FISD Hengstler Mounting: FISD E-11 Parts: Hasbro Blaster: Hasbro's may be available on eBay. Mod kit available at Doopy Doos or Etsy. DIY Blaster/Pipe build: See Blaster Builder's Club for templates and Doopy Doos for pipe detailing kit. Vern's updated templates: Fore, Aft PVC Pipe for Doopy Pipe build: This can be difficult to source. You can buy some pre-made ones HERE and HERE. (These links are now defunct. If you have other resources and would like to help updating this list, feel free to send me a PM) Full resin Blaster kit: Doopy Doos Accurate T-Track: FISD Alternatively, I have used plastic rakes to make my own T-Track. This can be found at your local hardware store. Build Tools: Clamps: Can be found at Lowes or Home Depot. I use ratcheting clamps and spring clamps. The more the better. I don't recommend cheap plastic spring clamps as they break easily. Magnets: These are useful for clamping. Something similar to these magnets. A lot of pull force is not required as they're simply for clamping strips down. Rivet gun and rivets: Found at hardware stores or Amazon. I recommend the multi sized rivet tool that way you can use different size rivets depending on the application. Snaps: Line 24 snaps can be found on eBay, Amazon or Tandy Leather. I recommend getting around 100. Alternatively fabric snaps can be used these can be found at fabric/craft stores or marine stores. Snap tool: This can be found on Amazon, Michaels, eBay, or at Tandy Leather. You need a hammer to use it. For smaller or fabric snaps, snap pliers can be used to attach these. CA Glue and Accelerators: CA Glue - Amazon. Accelerator - Amazon You can also find glues at hobby shops online and locally. 3-4 oz for a full suit. Do not buy more anything larger than 1oz, it becomes a mess. (Nearly instant cure time) Plastic Welder(6 pack): Ace Hardware This stuff REEKS. DO NOT USE INDOORS! (15 Minute Cure time) E6000: Can be found at any fabric/craft store or Walmart (fabric/craft section). (24 hour cure time) Velcro: Industrial Strength Velcro in WHITE also comes in black. Can be found at Walmart or any hardware store. I recommend the 15' roll. Sand paper: Found at any hardware store. Various grits are recommended. 3M Sponge blocks from home depot are very useful, they come in Medium, Fine and Ultrafine. I use all three. Tape: Blue masking tape or regular masking tape. Several rolls. Safety Razor: Safety razors can be bought at hardware stores. They are useful for the score/snap trimming method as well as other applications. Lexan Scissors: Lexan scissors, also called plastic cutting scissors, at hobby shops or online like this one on Amazon. Metric ruler: Hardware stores or office supply. A metal one is recommended. This is for measuring strip sizes and also trimming pieces. Straight Edge: Useful for making cover strips. Paint brushes: Any craft store for brushes. Make sure to get various sizes. Paint Colors: These are the standard colors. These paints can be found online and in some hobby stores. You can also purchase Humbrol paints from TrooperBay. Also, use Satin Black for ESB frown and all Vocoders. Nylon webbing and Elastic webbing: This can be found at any fabric store. Sometimes you can find some at walmart and at hardware stores as well. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xaoslord Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Nice work. This will be a great resource! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mopar McNeer Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Simply Awesome! Thanks for putting in the work to get this info thread together. It will prove a very helpful "one-stop" thread. I would love to see some pictures of the tools and materials. Edited February 24, 2012 by Mopar McNeer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt black Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Wow! Loads of great info there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griffin-X[TK] Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 This is an awesome resource thread Luis. Thanks for putting this together. I will be sending our garrison recruits directly to this post. Top notch sir...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 We could add: T-track http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=16395 TD belt clips http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=10053 PVC armour trim http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=16699 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobojuice[TK] Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 On 24.2.2012 at 9:04 PM, Locitus said: We could add: T-track http://whitear...showtopic=16395 TD belt clips http://whitear...showtopic=10053 PVC armour trim http://whitear...showtopic=16699 I'll add these shortly. I hope these links will be useful to everyone who's just starting out and has no idea where to begin. I made this for my Garrison forum last year and a lot of people have found it very helpful. I would also like to add that I am not playing favorites with any vendors and will always give out all options for any particular part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I think the list is great! I will keep it in mind when helping out as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jancelot[TK] Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Excellent list and thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGHtrooper21 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Luis, Here is something to help with the "EIB and Centurian Requirments". "Brettuns Village Trunks and Leather" A place that sells "Brass Split Rivits" for the size Ab and "Rapid Smash Rivits" for the Knee Ammo Belt, Drop Boxes, and the waist belt. Free Shipping for the lower 48 if the order is $ 5.00. They take Check, Paypal, Major Credit cards. They also ship outside the U.S. Good quality, customer service and feedback. This is where I ordered my rivits and tools from. Here is the web site. http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/parts/rivets.htm For the Brass Split Rivits, Scroll down for RVT121, 1/4" Split Rivets $5 per 100 For the "Rapid Smash Rivit" Scroll down for RVT-128 Sold in bags of 100 (yes, 100 posts and 100 caps) for $8.00Two Part Rapid Rivets, Bi-Color (Brass Caps, Nickel Posts) - Plated Steel. For the Tool to set the Rapid Rivits Go to the Tools page http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/tools/tools.html and Scroll down till you see Brettuns Village Rapid Rivet Setter RS-0304 $15.00 For the Anvil Scroll down the Tools page till you see Anvils for Setting Rivets or Eyelets... Anvil $4.00 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crafty Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 What every new TK needs and even the battle harden!! Good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK bondservnt[TK] Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 great list! can you add TM pattern 2 to the holster pattern list? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparrow[TK] Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Wow I wish I had this two months ago! Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 This is totally going on the wiki. Aloha, -Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
someguy13 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 This is super helpful! I'm in the middle of my first build and i can already see how much easier this will make my life. FYI though, The Helmet Assembly Manual is no longer on the forum. It seems the manual from that link has disappeared. I've been looking for a mirror but everyone links to the same location. Thanks for putting this all together! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobojuice[TK] Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 great list! can you add TM pattern 2 to the holster pattern list? I can add it if someone sends it to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjsavage7[TK] Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Excellent compilation! I've refered several new troopers to this since I first saw it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dashrazor Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 This is totally going on the wiki. Aloha, -Eric +1 absolutely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 DOUBLE SWEET. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NastyNoah[TK] Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 This is the list I have needed. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MisterFubar[TK] Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Excellent post. I spent hours finding all of this information on my own. It's great to see it all in one place now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arbayer2[TK] Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 This is such an amazing resource. Thank you so much, bobojuice! I'll have to shake your hand if we meet up on a trooping, brother. -Aidan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparrow[TK] Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) Here is another item we can include that is extrememly helpful, ty Dashrazor. Reference pics from almost every scene with troopers throughout the entire trilogy, all in HD ANH: link to album http://s880.photobuc...%20screenshots/ ESB: link to album http://s880.photobuc...sb%20reference/ ROTJ: link to album http://s880.photobuc...tj%20reference/ Lucasfilm archive photo collection http://s381.photobuc...5/LFL%20Photos/ Indispensable Edited March 1, 2012 by Sparrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGHtrooper21 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Here are two more. 1. A good Digital camera for taking pictures and posting. 2. A Seamstress\Taylor's tape measure. This is good for the flexability. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
obrotherracing[TK] Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 FANTASTIC! Thanks for the info and the hard work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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