Bikeboyjoe Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Looking to see if its possible to build a TK stormtrooper for a 5 foot, 3 inch male anyone did this before or suggestion? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 yes possible, see this EiB application from Ian's great looking build: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/21792-tk-6094-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-statusap276/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) there are 3 main areas you will make smaller shins= trimmed from the bottom 2-3" thighs- trimmed from the top 2=3" abdomen plate top- remove 1-2" chest plate- shorten bottom 1-2" this reduces the vertical distance on the armor 10" or 6" depending upon the distances in your body's vertical axis. some people carry the difference in the shin, some people carry the difference in their thighs and some in the chest. the base vertical distances of each part can be compared, and I could make suggestions on which parts to start with, and move from shin, to thigh, and then finally only cut the ab or chest if it's needed. you can also put the chest together higher by cutting out more neck opening and putting the shoulder bridges in a different location than usual. that's a great build thread there charles... ian did a great job! Edited November 9, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeboyjoe Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 wow that is an awesome build i'm just shy by an inch from his build - damn it wonder if its just trimming that is involve (like no bending, modifying curves etc...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) the armor can be trimmed with "return edges" where you'd have to use an iron, sandpaper and polish to create but this is not mandatory, you can simply work it all out and it can look good even if you just trim the parts smaller. Edited November 9, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeboyjoe Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 thank you TK Bondsernt 2392, for your help I also sent Ian a pm asking if he's available for some helpful information and tips on my construction / modification the more help the better Leia: "aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?" Never to short... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperTim Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 A friend and squad mate is about your size. We trimmed her parts smaller and curved some of them (kidney, ab, butt) with boiling water/heat gun to give a better streamline look and fit. As Vern said, it's completely achieveable just to cut the parts smaller and not bend anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) thanks tim, with ian, you and I ... we can sure help out! make sure joe and ask your local garrison for troopers to come out and show you some kits, or attend a troop and check out some armor locally. most garrisons have an armorer, and they know ton's of the little things that you'll want to know! and they usually love to help others out. that's what the attache' program is all about! happy troopin!~ Edited November 9, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeboyjoe Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 yes I already join my local garrison (GARRISON TYRANUS) and post the same question there Having GARRISON TYRANUS is a definite plus and I will use it for sure thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi Joe and welcome to FISD. You can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nai-retep[TK] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi Joe, Welcome to FISD! If you want to be a Stormtrooper and you are willing to work hard enough for it you will do it! Remember 'Size matters not'! You will get all the help and advice you need here! PM sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Hi Joe, I think Peter, nai-retep is being too modest here. He is a 5'3 trooper and sucessfully converted a JR suit to fit. It's actually for sale and about 1 quarter of the price it cost him to buy. And then he converted an AP to Fit him. Look at peters EIB 5'3 trooper and yes talk to him. Good luck. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeboyjoe Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 can someone post the link to Peter's EIB 5'3 trooper, that Phil mention abbove? I can't seem to find it. thanks in advance joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nai-retep[TK] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 can someone post the link to Peter's EIB 5'3 trooper, that Phil mention abbove? I can't seem to find it. thanks in advance joe Hi Joe, I think Phil is referring to me. Peter is my middle name - my board name is nai-retep (ian-peter backwards). I do have my previous my previous armour for sale. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Here is the link requested http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/21792-TK--6094-Requesting-ANH-Stunt-EIB-Status%5BAP%5D%5B276%5D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just noticed that Ian's link is already above. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I was going to point that out but phil corrected the situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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