89Batman[TK] Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Paul- I have seen two different versions of the calf closure- the style you are doing with the hooks pointing inwards and another style with the hooks pointing outwards. The ones where the hooks point outwards mean the elastic is more out of sight and the calf can close more tightly whereas the inward facing mean the elastic is in between the two pieces and achieves a less flush look. Is one right and one wrong or is it personal choice? For the record the outward hooks are on a 'replica' suit but the logic of doing it that way is why I am asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Batman[TK] Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 This is what I meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Gary, There is only one way to do it the screen accurate way and that is to have the hooks facing INWARDS. I have yet to see an original suit have the hooks facing outwards like in the photo above. I would imagine trying to get those hooks into the holes would be near impossible when you have the shin on your leg. As I keep saying to everyone, only use photos of REAL Stormtrooper armour for referenec and not follow other peoples mistakes. The photo you have shown is NOT the way to do it, no matter how it may seem to fit better. Original shins had the hooks facing inwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtech Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 That belt is looking nice. Do you have a good picture of the orginal calf straping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Batman[TK] Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks Paul! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 That belt is looking nice. Do you have a good picture of the orginal calf straping? Go back one page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Do you have a good picture of the orginal calf straping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 The build is almost complete now and I have some more photos to show you. I just need to paint the hand plates, attach the holster, fit the lenses and mic tips and I think I am done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 I'm speechless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Beautiful! I love the hero. Thanks for posting this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turrican Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Great suit Paul. Love your new belt and your new Deto looks awesome. Edited May 10, 2012 by Turrican Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Looks cracking, Paul. I notice you've gone for the more common type of handguards. Are you going for a general (stunt) configuration with a trooper that just happens to have one of the hero helmets? Or are you going to be doing a full Han style costume? I guess all it comes down to now is how many rivets you use for the holster/belt connection. I think possibly my favourite trooper configuration is the normal background trooper that just happens to get a hero helmet. If they'd had flat lenses, I think that's all I'd have for my ANH costume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks for the great comments guys Rick, This is going to be your favourite trooper then mate. We have decided to go for a regular trooper with a hero helmet. The holster will just have two rivets as standard and I should have attached by the weekend to show you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Stunning work Paul! The detailing is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Beautiful work Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCG Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Freaking awesome Paul, it is looking really nice. I cant wait to see it fully done! Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Cant seem to find the "like" button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Rick, This is going to be your favourite trooper then mate. We have decided to go for a regular trooper with a hero helmet. The holster will just have two rivets as standard and I should have attached by the weekend to show you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtech Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Paul your work is amazing. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Or are you going to be doing a full Han style costume? A full Han costume has regular hand guards on the left, and alternative style on the right hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich330[TK] Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 A full Han costume has regular hand guards on the left, and alternative style on the right hand You know what, when I'd hear people say he wears both I'd always thought he appeared with two different pairs of handguards at different times. I'd never realised it was a mixed set. I'm totally going to do a troop like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Mix it up baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ohh and Paul mate the suit looks the dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Batman[TK] Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 OMG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy320 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Ugghh - that looks really good. I see my wallet shrinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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