Startrooper's ANH AP stunt build [*AP]

[I'm Batman[501st]]

When you add the straps to the shoulder bells, that may stop them twisting around

[Startrooper27[TK]]

thank you for the good advice guys!

Edited March 11, 2014 by Startrooper27

[Kadows]

they are also hurting the back of my knees when I try to flex, I saw some people cutting the back thighs, they remove the red part :

 

 

I didn't see any post about this method so I am not sure if it is the way to go...

I really need to do this on my thighs too, anyone that knows for sure how this will effect application? I went trough a couple of AP Centurion requests and it seems like some of them have done this too. Edited March 12, 2014 by Kadows

[Startrooper27[TK]]

These last two weeks I worked on the legs 

 

shins:

 

 

 

I tried to place the knee plate but it seems quite challenging, I will work on it later later 

 

Thighs:

 

front and back strips are done

I had to cut the back and the result seems decent (forgot to take a picture), I am now able to walk and use the stairs

 

before I start to drill, can you tell me if the position is good for the ammo pack?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

Position is good! You can drill

[Startrooper27[TK]]

Thank you for the validation Germain!

 

so here it is :

 

 

cap rivets installed! 

[CRISTONAMO]

Yes everyone it is okay to trim that red marked area on your thighs, and you can to your shins too. it won't effect you on EIB or Centurion, as long as you don't cut too much. The originals all had that notch cut out for better movement so its screen accurate!

[maxsteele[TK]]

a little update :

 

 

Thanks to my wife, I was able to do this 

I think it will need some fine tuning but I will check it when I will do my next test fitting.

 

Shoulder bells and arms should be attached soon!!

 

Thanks for this pic!   I'm building a different set of armor (NE), but I was wondering how I was going to prevent my butt plate from flaring out at the sides.  There is enough of an outward curve that it just wouldn't sit well on my body the way it is.  If I put the snaps on the far edges of the butt plate like you have, and attach them to the edge of the kidney, the belt will push the kidney into my body, and the strap *should* pull the butt plate back into my body, getting rid of the curve.

 

Now that I'm looking at your set-up, how are you going to do the connections between the kidney and the ab?  Having the snap plate on the corner of the kidney where you do will prevent from having a strap there running from the ab to the kidney

[Startrooper27[TK]]

Hi Ron,

I'm not there yet and I will probably add shims on the kidney, I'm following also this build as my main reference : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/17863-tk-0393-ap-buildap/

 

[Startrooper27[TK]]

I've decided to install the inner drop boxes the way I've seen a lot here (ABS strips recycling)

 

 

 

I have also finish the back of the shins with velcro

 

 

 

and I received my E-11 :

 

 

 

[Startrooper27[TK]]

Hi all!

a few updates on my build, here is what I did so far, 

 

sniper plate done, it was a challenge but the result looks ok (at least for me   )

 

 

 

 

male snaps on the butt plate

 

 

split rivet on the crotch

 

 

 

male snap on the top right corner

 

 

snaps for the belt placement

 

 

 

 

shoulder bells elastics

 

 

 

[drscifi[TK]]

Looks great so far! I can't wait to see more updates.

[gazmosis[501st]]

Your blaster is blue!!

Nice detail work so far!

[Startrooper27[TK]]

ahaha, indeed, I didn't notice it but I swear it is black 

[Startrooper27[TK]]

I think I'm ready for 501st (received and installed new holster and TD clips from Vern)

So let's see how it goes 

 

[Startrooper27[TK]]

Almost forgot to share these ones :

 

 

Holster :

 

TD :

 

[Dark CMF[Staff]]

Looking good, Mickael!!

[I'm Batman[501st]]

Looking great Mickael. Those shouers look good now with the straps.

 

Are you planning for EIB or Centurion?

[Startrooper27[TK]]

Thanks guys 

 

yes Ian, my shoulders are ok now, they don't move!

 

I will try to go for EIB, but first I'm on a diet and I will need to stabilize my weight (especially to know the shims size for the kidney plate).

 

It would be great to have my 501st approval Sunday (if you know what I mean ), fingers crossed.

 

It just reminds me I will also take a picture with my other cat when I will be approved 

[Startrooper27[TK]]

Tk 42027 

 

http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=17048&costumeID=124
 

[Techne[TK]]

Congrats, snazzy lookin' armor there!